Ps Sem THE WHITE HOUSE 
=~ WASHINGTON 
‘U.8.5. MAYPIOWRR, 
- August 5, 1916 
My dear Doctor Holes: | 
I em writing to ask 1f you will not 
be Kind enough to serve as one of the repre- 
sentatives of the Government on the National 
Research Council which has been formed by the 
Netional Academy of Sciences. Tt am sure that | 
your services will be of the highest value, and 
i trust that it will be possible for you to ac- 
ogrk. 
Cordially and ener yours, 
Dr. W, H. Holmes, Chief Curetor, Ly 
Netional Museum, j 
Washington, D. C. 
