SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 
UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 
January 8, 1926. 
Sr. Wm. M. Mann, 
Superintendent, National Zoological Park, 
Washington, S.C. 
Sear Sir*- 
With reference to your memorandum of January 4, the 
Smithsonian will authorize use of its name in connection with an 
expedition to Tanganyika Territory as outlined, and in accordance 
with further details to be arranged by you with this office. I 
shall be glad to go into such details with you as your plans de¬ 
velop. 
When it seems reasonably sure that the necessary 
money will be provided, I suggest that you prepare letters,for the 
signature of the Secretary, requesting the necessary permits to 
capture the animals desired. As I understand that you intend to go 
personally on this expedition, the permits should be in your n a m e 
as Superintendent of the National Zoological Park. 
Very truly yours. 
Assistant Secretary. 
IP 
