414660 3577 20 April 1977 Ms. Ruth Van Cleve Director of Territories U. S. Department of the Interior Washington, D. C. 20240 Dear Ms, Van Cleve, Enclosed ig a letter of appreciation to the USPHS officials for assigtance in obtaining the services of two physicians in our medical survey in the Marshall Islands. I would also thank your department for their help in this regard. Congratulations on your appointment. I am looking forward to working with you again. Sincerely, R. A. Conard, M.D. cfh Enclogure: ' amea