AOaah Dn ee et Dr. I. E. Wallen April 25, 1968 -5- the more conscientious investigators was insulted by the fact that the honorarium was insufficient to cover the necessary supplies op ntebntshe and subprofessional assistance, while others were unable to accept an honorarium without jeopardizing their permanent positions. It seems to me that the purpose of the original contracts has been at least partially fulfilled in providing documented pre-1946 collections with which more recent material can be compared as it accumulates. To pursue the matter further without many more invertebrate specialists than are now available would be likely to delay or eliminate monographic studies which should have top priority. ANIHOUY JOO