18 January 1965 
Dear Cam* 
Thanks for the prompt return of the information concerning Sand 
Island recaptures and returns. I am not surprised that you were un¬ 
able to run down some of ray clues. It is because of this confusion 
that I asked you to locate as much of the information as possible. 
By using your efforts as a baseline I think we will gradually be able 
to resolve much of this confusion. 
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I think that we now have the machinery for keeping the records 
reasonably correct in the future. By funneling all of the banding 
data through the warehouse Doug will be able to pull all pertinent 
data. Also if Mary will automatically record all interisland reports 
from non-project people and if each person (PSH, JC, etc.) will will 
turn his over to her, we will have that end covered. How can I be 
optimistic with so many ifa?? The pilot study using the Cromwell data 
for ADP should soon be completed (few months) and we intend to use 
this as a lever to get all of our banding data carded as well. 
We will try to work out the duplications on the tagged bird sightings. 
Some of these were made before the tag forms were standard items. Streamered 
birds which are collected ARE being re orted on standard sighting forms, 
Unless eomeone has erred, however, the information is also included on the 
form. Reports are not being made on birds retunred, collected or other¬ 
wise picked up on Sand or “ohnston Atoll. The collected birds that I 
referred to were taken at sea or on the islands. 
Thanks again Cam for the prompt serlrice . By the way, we hear 
that a young lady from N. Z. is planning to Join the ranks of the 
wedded. Is this a secret? Good luck at Cornell and let us hear from 
you from time to time. Thanks again. 
sincerely. 
