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B34c. In reply to Letter No.------- [[/preprinted]] HMC
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Fisheries
Washington
Address all communication to 
"Commissioner of Fisheries,
Washington. D. C."
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February 16, 1911.
Mr. Waldo L. Shmitt,
General Assistant, Steamer ALBATROSS
Washington, D. C. 

Sir: As it is expected the "Albatross" will start on an expedition to Lower California about the 21st instant, you are directed to join the vessel, report to the Commanding Officer, and assume your duties as general assistant. During the above mentioned cruise the scientific work of Dr. C. H. Townsend, and you will be guided by his instructions. On the conclusion of this work you will be furnished with further instructions, as necessary, as to your duties on board.
 
Respectfully, 

^[[H.M. Smith]]

Acting Commissioner. 

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