October 17, 19ob 
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Dear Dick; 
I-nille you were here at the Smithsonian Inetitutlonj waiting to 
go to Africa, you expressed an Interest in working or collecting birds 
of Africa in your spare time. 
At the time of oiir discussion I had fully Intended to go see 
Mr Bond, Dr. Ripley's assistant, in connection with the bird collection 
and what you could do to assist them with their African collections. But 
somehow I never managed to go over there with you. 
Well I finally went over and told Mr. Bonds as much as I could 
about you and your situation and also your location in Africa, I suggeste 
that he contact you concerning some phase of biz^ work that would be 
beneficial to both of you, I ment to wite you as soon as I talked with 
him but time got away frcan me and you may have already heard frca him by 
now because he was very laueh interested in the idea, I am hoping that 
letter gets to you first explaining his, if not, I certainly hope you two 
got together on some idea to work things out agreeable to both of you. 
Again I am sorxy that I am so late getting this letter off to 
you. We have been thinking about you and we hope that your new adventure 
is working out satisfactorily for you. 
Drop us a line once in awhile and let us know jtist how your 
Idea Is working out, I am interested. 
Sincerely yours, 
Jan Reese 
Pacific Program 
