Letter from [William Abbott] Herdman, Liverpool Marine Biology Committee, University College and Port Erin Biological Station, to [Alfred Bray] Kempe Herdman is glad to hear the 'application' has been successful. He has just sent 'some good advice' to Ceylon regardig oysters, and they have another successful pearl fishery where they are using his methods. Refers to the original money to complete Part II of the report, and £500 for Parts III and IV. 15 April 1904