Or. Charles Ely 
p.2 
May 18, 1964 
Roy Jilleon is very happy in Washington working in taxidermy. I 
think he is doing a sood jot, at least Boh Bundell thought his skins 
were good. Taxidermy is very happy with him. He asked if he could 
stay in DC and work and I said I would tell yew that is what he would 
like. He Is willing to do the escorting of bird shipments and I think 
he would he a good man for that job. Ho, he does not hang around the 
office and make us laugh - we generally see him for 5 minutes In the 
morning and 5 minutes at night. But that is all the time he needs to 
tell us how sexy we look and make us feel good far the dayli 
Mr. Banko has decided that perhaps Vin should he here fen* tee 
aseting with Max Thompson on May 25* Also he probably needs a different 
set of clothes to go north. See? I let you tell him the good news as 
well as the bad!! 
Ted VanVelzen has decided to come to work for us. He previously 
turned down your position because he had just made a commitment to the 
Banding Office. How he feels he can come, probably as a 9 (potential : 
very soon. Maybe even the end of this month. Tomorrow he is coming ii 
and I should knew more. I'll send you a copy of his 57. 
Bill and Bess have reached a decision to get a legal separation. 
Bill wants to go back to Kure in Julyj Dr. Humphrey want to wait and see 
how he works here before saying okay. 
Dr. Humphrey is wondering about sending Dennis to the field - I 
think he mentioned this to yew on the phone. He sees both advantages 
and disadvantages and if you have any opinions - now is the time when 
they would be welcomed. 
I think that is all for the present - the weekend of sun and fresh 
air is putting me to eleen anyway. I’ve been doing nothing at work for 
the last two weeks Vut playing with the contract amendment - I'll send 
you a copy if it is ever completed. It should work, better than sleeping 
pills for you. 
My best to Janice, the bambino, Pat and the whole gang. Putting 
Haney in a cab to go to the airport for a plane to Honolulu nearly- 
killed me, but hello to her, too. 
Hi's and bye's. 
Maryanns Sraellow 
Research Secretary 
Division of Birds 
