THE FOREIGN SERVICE 
OF THE 
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
American Consulate General, 
Leopoldville, Belgian Congo, 
April 21, 1955. 
Dr. Waldo L. Schmitt, 
c/o Sabena Guest House, 
Stanle wille , 
Dear Dr. Schmitt; 
We have Just received a letter, dated April 20, from 
the Government General, reading as follows: 
"The Director of the Hunting Station at Gangala-na- 
Bodio has been advised of the arrival at and the 
visit of the Station by the members of the (Smithson- 
ian-Bredin) Expedition, 
"Regarding the visit to the National Parks, this 
is dependent on the granting of a visitor’s pemit 
which is given by the persons delegated for this 
purpose by the lianaging Committee of the 'Institut 
des Parcs Nationainc' 
Since the latter permit is within the competence of 
Mr. Van Straelen, he will alraost certainly have made complete 
arrangements for you. Otherwise I would suggest yDur writing 
him directly before your visit to Kagera Park. 
With very best wishes. 
Sincerely, 
