Copy. 
Charles A. Platt, Architect, 
101 Park Avenue, New York. 
October 18,1913 
Dear Dr. Walcott: 
Mr. Hoover has asked me to go abroad in the interest 
of the Pood Administration and I am leaving now very shortly. 
The work on the Freer Bldg, can proceed satisfactorily I 
am quite sure in my absence. The plans and specifications 
are entirely completed to date, and Mr. Cullen who has 
charge of the practical side of this work will remain as 
my representative and will have full authority to act for 
me. 
My. expectations are that I shall be back here some 
time before the completion of the work, but if not, Mr. 
Henry Bacon has consented to act for me in any matters 
which might call for my personal attention. 
Faithfully, 
/s/ Charles A. Platt 
Dr. C. D. Walcott, 
Smithsonian Institution 
Washington, D. C. 
