March 15, 
Maryanna Sraellow 
Division of Birds 
IS 
Smithsonian Instit. 
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Maryanna; 
Today we received a package ( dimentions, 13 " x 9" x 5" ) containing 
a one pint can of " Ram Cote, flexible. Vinyl Plastic Finish n - PANTHER 
BLACK, and about two pounds of wadded up newspaper# The postmark 
was Washington, D. C. and the mailing cost $2.09 . That is all that 
we know; about this shipment. 
We have no record of ordering this item nor any idea of its 
possible use. 
We suggest that all further supply shipments be accompanied 
by an invoice of supplies sent, date requested and the name of 
the person requesting the shipment. 
I realize that this is not a serious problem but we feel that the 
above suggestion would eliminate needless shipments, wrong destinations , 
save postage, and save time for the Washington office as well as for 
the field stations. 
As Always, 
irt R. Fleet 
R. C. 
PS. - I never know what to do with all this blank 
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