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BUREAU OF MEDICIKTE AND SURGERY
NAVY DEPARTIZENT, WASHIIJGTON, D.C.

December 9, 1942

My dear Dr. Sawyer:

      An Executive Order has been written and is now in the
customary process of forwarding for the signature of the Commander
in Chief.  The order establishes the United Stakes of America
Typhus Commission, appoints the Director, and defines his duties,
amongst which are the agpointment of members of the Commission.

     It appears wiser that Doctor Soper and Doctor Wheeler
be appointed as members which will clearly define their status,
provide immediate transportation, and afford the Commission the
value of their observations for inclusion in the report.

       From the.information available it appears that Iran
may be the most advantageous locality in which to work.  There
they would be getting invaluable experience which would enhance
the work you plan to do.  I would recommend that they be detached
from duty with the Commission at the earliest date compatible
with the mission of the United States of America Typhus Commission.

     Please advise if this is agreeable in order that all
travel arrangements may be made at the earliest possible date.

Cordially yours,

(signed) C. S. STEPHENSON
    Rear Admiral (MC), U. S. Navy

Dr. W. A. Sawyer
International Health Division
The Rockefeller Foundation
Ne:, York, N. Y.

CC * Colonel Wilson
   Colonel Simmons
  Colonel S. Bayne-Jones