November 26, 1963 
Mr. William 0. Wirtz, II 
USCG LORAH Statist 
USN Air Statical J080 
FPO, San Francisco, California 
Lear Bill: 
Since Maryarma is on leave this week, I will attempt to 
answer your questions. 
The five research outlines you submitted were exceedingly 
interesting. They cover exactly the kind of detailed information 
we so desperately need. However, before approving then as written 
perhaps it would be veil for us to "seminar" them with Phil 
Humphrey upon your return next month. 
The only problem that I see at the moment concerns bringing 
rats back with you - this is definitely out for the present. For 
one thing, DTC has recalled all our permits and there is no 
indicating when these will be returned. Even if we had these I 
doubt-dT we could secure clearance for the importation of these 
animals. 
Have you considered setting up the study in such a way that 
it could be continued there by a colleague during times it is 
necessary for you to be away? Off hand this sort of arrangement 
seems feasible. 
Any arrangements you can make to have vertical aerial photos 
taken of any of the Leeward Islands so that the scale might be 
determined will make you very popular here. 
Undoubtedly Maryans* can make the necessary arrange 
have you take the test for driving Government vehicles. 
K -1 
ats to 
I am looking forward to meeting you and discussing your 
research projects in detail. James Ludwig is being advised 
separately concerning his work outlines. 
Sincerely yours. 
Winston E. Banko 
Director, Pacific Project 
Division of Birds 
