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[[type written]] Translation. Motevideo, August 25, 1926.
[[hand written]] ? Jun 30/27[[hand written]]

Dear Dr. Schmitt:

At last I have received a sign of life from you with the handsome collection of entomological books and separates. Accept my most sincere thanks for them. Especially Leng's Catalogue and Col. Casey's Memoirs have afforded me one of the greatest pleasures. 
Through Dr. Metcalf I knew of your safe arrival in the States and that everything was all right with you and your worthy family. Also through Dr. Metcalf and letters from Dr. Wetmore I have learned that the six birds had arrived in good health and that a female had laid an egg. Pity that everything was a little expensive, but for a possible future sending we already have the necessary experience.
I have already a month ago asked for my retirement from government service and the pension that goes with it. I hope to get it because I have all my friends who have political influence on my side. However it takes from two to three months here.
Everything is going awry in the Institute of Fisheries, and the Government intends to close it. Mr. Bazzano has not been there for some time, and the board of trustees does not trouble itself with the undertaking, which does not bring any money or utility, but many headaches to the government people. When you come hither, I will tell you everything verbally. I never expected to see such strange things in my life. If I can be useful to you here in any manner, you know already that I am willingly at your disposal. 
With renewed thanks for the books and separates sent, and saying "hasta la vista" to you, I remain yours sincerely,
Juan Tremoleras.