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Sept 27th-38
1ST DIV.
long Beach Calif
Dear Dr. Schmitt
only a few lines to let you know that I appreciate very much your sending me a few snapshots of the cruise & also remembering us.  I sure miss your absence from the ship & only wish very much that you could be with us again in the future & I am sure that it is possible.  Being with you left me with wonderful memories of beautiful islands & very interesting specimens.  Your office Dr. is now occupied by the flag or commander in chief of the U.S. fleet...but am sure It looked better with your specimens in it.