R. H. R. 
 
 
       This particular job was discussed with me by 1r. 
 
Leopold, and you could either write him direct, or send 
 
the letter to me and I will take it up with him further. 
 
I appreciate that if we should start some biological in- 
 
vestigations in the intermountain region we would need 
 
Locke himself, or another man with similar qualifications. 
 
However, since our job is still a bird in the bush, I have 
 
felt that we should not hold back on recommending him for 
 
any such openings as may occur and for which he is qualified 
 
before we get our appropriations. 
 
       I am leaving for Washington the last of this week so 
 
that mail will reach me there. 
 
                         Very sincerely yours, 
 
 
 
 
                           C. L. FORSLING, Director 
                      Great Basin Range Experiment Station.