2 
7$ cont. Shorts are worn during the day, but, in your case I am sure 
trouserd will be bet ten. 
Rain-coats - another MIST but be sure to get something strong 
as pliofilm or plastic will get tom. Don*t reckon on getti] 
\ locally. Two pairs of basket-ball shoes will be necessary. You 
will be here during the rainy season. 
Trade goods are somewhat out of fashion, except for the cheap 
ear-rings and such like for the women. It is most of the time 
the women who either refuse or accept to do what is asked from 
them or their menfolk. 
If possible a polaroid camera should be taken along with plenty 
of film. This goes very well with the natives who are very keen 
on getting their pictures straight out of the bag. 
Dancing:- In very rare cases is it possible to see some native 
dances. Those normally on view are the ones arranged through the 
local territorial administrators. Although they are the ones put 
on for the normal tourist they are well worth seeing. 
In order of interest I should say they are as follows :- Mangbetu 
(Paulis) Watuzi (Kisenyi) Pygmies (Mont Hoyo). ~~ 
I should very much appreciate having your views on the question 
of dances. If you wish to see them, I shall have to make advance bookings 
and, as this takes time, an early reply will be welcome. 
With regards to your transportation there is one question which 
I would very much like to get as much detail as possible about. What will be 
the weight and the measurement of your collecting gear. It appears that 
the second vehicule will only serve to transport this. Would it not be better 
to have a small truck. If you can give me the details I shall be able to 
judge as, on the Congo roads one must be very careful not to overload. 
Enclosed I am giving you a copy of the itinerary which I have 
sent to the AAA. If you agree with same, which I believe gives you good time 
for collecting in the most important places, I shall here also appreciate 
your giving me your acceptance at an early date. 
I note from your letter that some of your gear will be going b;y 
freighter leaving Pew York about the 9 th. °f April. Are you sure it will 
be arriving in time? If the American Consulate does not handle this matter 
in Leopoldville I have my doubts. So please insist with the consulate while 
you are in Leopoldville, 
Hoping the above information will meat your requirements and 
looking forward to hearing from you in the very near future. 
Sincerely yours 
E. P . THORNTON-DAI LLY 
