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midnight June 3. I shall write Munson Co tonight for reservation 2 weeks earlier. I wish I hadn't spent so much time in Matto Grosso, but once there you can't get out right away.  I think the 1- cabin boats are very comfortable and have [[underlined]] far [[/underlined]] nicer people than the regular first class. I went to Europe and back in 1927 on 1 - cabin boats. I am so glad Albert and his wife are going. Won't the father of Dr. Hitchcock feel chesty going about with his son! It will be lovely for Mrs. Hitchcock that the young "Frau Doctor" will be there too.  The present
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Secy Agriculture seems to have little appreciation of scientific meetings. I've forgotten who he is - only recall the Nation's comment that all he knew about farming was the foreclosing of farm mortgages! [[underlined]] You [[/underlined]] will surely be one of the six, but the young unknown workers ought to be encouraged to go if they care enough to pay their own way. I am glad you have been appointed delegate from Bot. Soc. America. Dr. Briquet never answered your letter about that notice he sent to bot. journals, did he?
I am [[underlined]] awfully [[/underlined]] sorry about C.R. Ball's trouble. Of all people to have such a thing happen! Did he resign as requested, or is