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Mr. Wm. Palmer,
U. S. National Museum,

Dear Sir:-

I am authorized by the Administrative Assistant to request you to proceed to Chesapeake Beach and Plum Point, Maryland, on or about Oct. 7, 1908, for the purpose of continuing the work of collecting fossil cetaceans for the National Museum. It is understood that this work of collecting fossil cetaceans will occupy about one week, after which you will return to Washington and resume your regular duties. You will be reimbursed for your traveling and incidental expenses not to exceed $15.00 on presentation of an itemized account, accompanied by the usual subvouchers.

Yours respectfully,

Head Curator of Biology.