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[[preprinted in blue]] UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF BIOLOGICAL SURVEY [[/preprinted in blue]] Albuquerque, New Mexico, October 20, 1918. Mr. Alex. Wetmore, 320 Forum Building, Sacramento, California. Dear Doc; - Yours of the 16th reached me yesterday, -at home nursing a light attack of grippe. I shall be here to meet you Nov. 1 to 5, barring the possibility that Dr. Fisher can be induced to extend his time on a field trip with Ligon and me. He informs us that he [[underlined]] must [[/underlined]] be in D.C. by Nov. 5, - so it is likely that we shall be obliged to return to Albuquerque by Nov. 1. I shall be much interested in your findings as regards quail. We are making preparation for beginning coyote-poisoning operations. Your visit should be just in time to help us with some good suggestions. We are just at the end of a very busy season of work, - and entering one that promises to be even more busy! You lucky scientists dont appreciate your enviable positions!, Trusting that you will give us a good, long visit, Sincerely yours, [[signature]] S. R. Piper [[/signature]]
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