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^[[Copy for D. Neturme's information  WHC]]
^[[A Prop]]

January 13, 1919.

American Railway Express Co.,
1328 F Street, N. W.
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:

Attention is invited to the following copy of a letter addressed to you August 28, 1918, to which no reply has been received.  In view of the time that has elapsed, we trust that you can give the matter prompt attention in order that Mr. Alexander Wetmore may be reimbursed in the amount due him.

"There was shipped from the Bureau of Biological Survey on August 5, 1918, two packages addressed to Alex.Wetmore, Hayward, Calif., one covered by charge slip No. 1695-Bi., the other by charge slip No.1697-Bi.

As these contained Government property they should have been forwarded prepaid, and charges on same included in your monthly vouchers.  However, the packages were sent "Collect" and Mr. Wetmore was obliged to pay charges at his end before the packages were delivered to him.

In order that the matter may be handled in the usual way, I would request that Mr. Wetmore be reimbursed for the amount paid by him, and that you include these items in your monthly bill.  As Mr. Wetmore has left Hayward, refund should be sent him in care of this office.

Very truly yours,
Chief Clerk and Executive Assistant.