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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM
S.P. LANGLEY
Secretary, Smithsonian Institution
RICHARD RATHBUN
Assistant Secretary, in charge of U.S. National Museum
WASHINGTON, D.C.,
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July 1, 1904.

Dear Dr. True:
I want to suggest to you the possibility of your undertaking to describe and monograph the Zeuglodon remains in the section of vertebrate paleontology of this department. This is a matter which we have often discussed, and it would seem to me that the present time is very opportune for our making any arrangement you may desire -- this for reasons you will readily understand. 

Moreover, as you are aware, Mr. Schuchert, who collected these remains, will shortly leave us for New Haven, and I am, of course, anxious that he should write up the geological part before he becomes too involved in his work in connection with the University. 

I shall be pleased to consult with you on the subject at any time you desire. 

Yours very truly, 
^[[Geo. P. Merrill]]
Head Curator, Department of Geology.

Dr. F. W. True,
Curator, Department of Biology,
U.S.National Museum.

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