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Attention of Mr. Holme* 
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2* Confirming telephone conversation of January 25th, 
you ore advised that the Steilhaonian Institution’s African 
expedition desires to return to the United states from Bar ae 
Salsea, mat Africa, la the latter part of July or the first 
pert of August* dope act tag on the availability of transport!*” 
t ion* 
2* ?he Direct or of the expedition, Dr* t#s II* liana of 
the Stations! zoological Park* estimates a #10*000 cargo of 
lire animals* and desires to ship thaw on an American ves¬ 
sel it one is available* It is thought probable that the 
Anarioaa-South African lima night arrange to have am of 
their vessels call at liar ea Salaa to rooelvo this cargo 
and that arraagsusats night be made to reserve the botwoen- 
doefc space fox Stowage for the animals. 
5. If the Fleet Corporation will acnanstloate with 
the A»t loan-south African lines relative to such «a tirr»age- 
mnt* it will bo very much appreciated both by the Smith¬ 
sonian Institution and by this office. 
II, 0. emitter* 
Chief Coordinator, 
Byt ■ 
W. S. Smith, 
Assistant• 
WBs/as 
Copy to Dr. Mann, Hat. Zoo. Park. 
