UNITED STATES COAST GUARD 
ADDRESS REPLY TO: 
Commanding Officer 
USCG Loran Station 
APO 105 • 
San i i 'rancisco, Calif., 96305 
5728 
il Sep 196ij. 
A. Binion Amerson 
Research Curator 
Division of Birds 
Smithsonian Institute 
Washington D.C. 
Dear Mr. Amerson: 
Your letter of U September I96U iras received and the photograph and 
map of Sand Island has been reviewed by all hands. As a result it is 
requested that approximately 15 photographs and maps be forwarded, if 
possible, for distribution to the members of this station. The photo 
and accompaning map is considered excellent. 
Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 
Sincerely,yours. 
L'TJG, USCG 
Commanding Officer 
