(American Meteorite Museum Letterhead) AMERICAN METEORITE MUSUEM OPPOSITE METEOR CRATER ON HIGHWAY 66 POST OFFICE BOX 1171 WINSLOW ARIZONA
July 18, 1951 Dear Perry: Your letter of June 1, with photos came just as we were leaving for a few weeks afield. Hence the delay. This iron from Peru bids fair to take an important place in the list of known meteorites, doesn't it? I am terribly tempted to go through with the projected trip to South America and endeavor to talk the authorities out of the a larger piece of it. Other prospects would, of course, be looked into. As for dividing the present specimen I cannot feet justified in turning down your request after you have put so much time and effort into its study. Meanwhile I am sending herewith some sawings which were sent by the man who worked so long to get the iron. I cannot vouch for the quality but when I cut your slice off I'll see that we get a good sample. Sincerely, (signed) H.H. Nininger HHN: AN (Mark Note: The follow was added to the letter after it was typed and is handwritten by Nininger) P.S. I note that I am to receive copies of all photographs, which I shall have good use for. I fully intent that you and Herbinar shall be responsible for the metallographic description in my paper. |
