suggested that it may be possible for me to visit Midway Island in order 
to sketch birds I would not be able to see on or near Oahu. I don't 
know whether or not this could be done under the terns of ngr contract 
or considering accomodations at the island, but it would be helpful 
to the field guide. Incidentally, while you are here in Washington, 
we should see our editor, Mr. John Lea, regarding format and page size 
for the bird field guide so to avoid preparation of a double set of 
plates for the guide and the final report. 
I somehow feel that the most important and perhaps the most dif¬ 
ficult assignment of ray position will be drafting the base maps. 
Counting all the islets, etc., under general study (not including the 
Marshalls and Gilberts), there seems to be a maximum of 103 to map. 
I am in a most foggy state concerning this phase of my work, for I 
don't know what sort of copy will be available to me and what kind 
of military cooperation I can expect regarding use of specialized 
drafting machinery. Einion is about to start me on a map of Johnston 
Atoll and I am relieved to be at last underway on the mapping work. 
I was glad to hear from Karyanna that it would be best for me to 
come to Honolulu after September 15j this will give me a chance to 
make some start into this mapping work and to see wliat will be in 
store. 
Maryanna has informed me that I will be included in the six-month 
extension of the Project through 1965, but the maps, the plants, the 
birds should be finished by July of 1965 so to leave me free for the 
final report preparation. This, then, allows eleven months for these 
drawings to be completed. 
And all this depends upon the granting of security! I cannot 
examine military maps to use as copy without securityj I cannot return 
to Honolulu without security, and I have not yet received security! 
I have taken all of the necessary steps needed for clearance} now we 
must wait. However, I feel most encouraged that clearance will 
eventually be granted. 
Please say hello to Janice for me. I am looking forward very 
much to your visit to D. C. later this month. 
Sincerely, 
