AIRMAIL 
December 2 , 196k 
Mr. Ralph D. Kirkpatrick 
Smithsonian Field Party 
US Coast Guard LORAH Station 
APO 105 
San Francisco, California 96505 
Dear Sand Islanders: 
Your super-dooper bird catcher is on the way, or will be soon. 
Provided herewith and attached are instructions for the use of this 
mechanical wonder. Remember one thing - the first one not to get shot 
will have another chance. 
Your beloved beneficiary. 
Maryanna Smellow 
Research Secretary 
Division of Birds 
Enc: Cannon net trapping instructions. 
PSj Equipment coming via MATS so don't hold your breath!' 
