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[[preprinted]] 
United States Department of Agriculture,
Office of the Secretary,
Washington, D. C.

AUTHORIZATION
No. [[/preprinted]] 109

July 1, 1911.

Mr. Alex Wetmore,
Agent.

(Thro. the Chief of Bureau of Biological Survey.)

Sir:
Authority is hereby granted you during the fiscal year 1912, under instructions from the Chief of the Bureau of Biological Survey, to perform necessary travel from your present location in Alaska to various points on the Alaskan coast and islands for the purpose of gathering data on the economic status and geographic distribution of the mammals and birds of that region.
You will be allowed the usual traveling expenses, including renting of camp equipment, and the purchase of supplies and specimens.
Upon the completion of this work you are directed to return to Washington, D. C., your official station.
Total expenditure under this letter must not exceed [[underlined in red]] $300, [[/underlined]] to be paid from the appropriation "General Expenses, Bureau of Biological Survey, 1912" (Food Habits of Birds and Mammals).
No expenses for freight charges must be incurred hereunder.

[[stamped]] Willis L Moore
Acting [[/stamped]] Secretary.
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[[stamped]]
A true copy:
^[[W J Nevius]]
Chief Clerk,
Div. of Accts. and Disbursements. [[/stamped]]