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against any such connection, at least so far as buffaloes are con- 

 cerned. On the other hand, there seems to be no doubt that the 

 big game represents a natural " reservoir " for the nagana parasite, 

 from which it is carried by tsetse flies to domestic cattle. 



' I must apologise for the length of this letter, but I wish to put 

 the case as clearly as possible. I shall be glad to answer any 

 further queries in my power. 



' I am, dear Sir, yours faithfully, 



' E. A. Minchin, 

 Professor of Protozoology in the University of London. 



' Ehys Williams, Esq., 



Secretary of the Society for the Protection of the Fauna of 

 the British Empire.' 



