September 16 , 19t& 
Mr. Philip N. Lehner 
Smithsonian Party member 
, USGG LORAiT Station 
APO 105 
San Francisco, Calif. 
Dear Hill: 
1 have made my first mistake - probably my only mistake but 
I don’t remember all the details of my life priest* to three years of 
age. 
That "second thought, of paramount importance" to you was 
neglected - forgotten even. Your letter came, requesting the 
’pay check - X was interrupted before it was done and well, you 
tew.(you are'so understanding). 
Later that evening X remembered sock one had wanted cash this 
payday. I quickly ran around to everyone who had promised a® lunch 
and found two other people who wanted checks here but no one seemed 
to have the desperate tone I remembered. last night, while trying 
to find the desk top, I discovered your letter - hut too late, the 
check had been mailed to your bank. 
So.. .cash your new advance check and I shall send another 
advance to you in Honolulu fear $200. You will be overadvanced but 
I*ra sure you will be happy to repay Ye Grand Olde Institution 
when you return - and I have taken an oath that you shal l return. 
Okay-*-playboy, spend thrift, irresponsible money handler - 
have a spree. 
(Mrs.) Maryanna Sraellow 
Research Secretary 
Division of Birds 
