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Washington May 24, 56

Dear Robert

I am sorry to learn your
father has been so sick; I hope
he is now much better.

As to Japan book,
better write now and put in
a claim for it. It wont be
out for some months probably,
but it will be best to apply in
time.

Tell Dr. Clark to send
in any specimens of animals,
addressed thus

Smithsonian Institution
Care of Forbes ^Warbough & Babcock
Agents Panama Steam Ship
U.S. Mail Line.
San Francisco

This will bring them to
us free of charge. Ask him
to collect mammals
particularly the smaller
Send him enclosed circular

I duly acknowledged the