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[[preprinted]] 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., [[/preprinted]] 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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