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[[preprinted]] UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF BIOLOGICAL SURVEY WASHINGTON, D.C. ADDRESS REPLY TO CHIEF, BUREAU OF BIOLOGICAL SURVEY, AND REFER TO [[/preprinted]] June 4, 1917. Dr. Alexander Wetmore, Assistant Biologist, Bureau of Biological Survey. Dear Sir: In accordance with letter of Authority No. 445, dated June 2, 1917, you will proceed today to Warrenton and Arcola, N. C., where you will investigate reported damage to farm cops by doves. At Warrenton, you will arrange with the County Game Commission for permission to collect birds for the purpose of learning how much damage is being done and by what species. If you find that notable damage is being committed, you will endeavor to devise means of prevention and control. If you learn of like destructiveness by birds at other points in the State, you are authorized to visit these localities and make similar investigations. Upon completion of this work, you will return to Washington, D. C. Very truly yours, ^[[E Whelton]] wlm-ophw Chief, Biological Survey.