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^[[B.W.E]]
[[preprinted]]
B54 c. In reply to letter No. --------
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Fisheries
Washington
[[/preprinted]]

April 22, 1911

Mr. Waldo L. Schmitt,
General Assistant, Steamer Albatross,
San Francisco, Cal.

Sir:
Upon the arrival of the [[underlined]] Albatross [[/underlined]] at Chingnik Bay it is desired that you assist Mr. H. C. Fassett with the reconnoissance of the Chingnik lakes and stream. Upon the completion of this work and the departurre of the Albatross for the halibut survey you will be detached from the ship and remain at Chignik as assistant to Mr. Fassett who will conduct certain investigations during the summer.
Upon the completion of this work and the receipt by you of instructions from Mr. Fassett you will return the ship.
Your necessary expenses of travel and subsistence will be refunded to you on presentation of proper vouchers.
Respectfully,
^[[?]]
Commissioner.
Through the
Commanding Officer.

^[[Order (B.W.E) dated April 22-11.]]

Transcription Notes:
@siobhanleachmand Added handwriting notation etc but I too am having difficulty reading the signature. Looks like something similar to Grock Boccegh? the signature was hard to read, as was the added on writing at the bottom and top