September 10, 1969 
Mr. D. A. Parkinson 
c/o Barclay's Bank 
Box 30011 
Nairobi, Kenya 
Dear Tony: 
I have received your slides and your letter ef September 1. The pictures 
are absolutely magnificent; what a wonderful experience you all must 
have had. Seeing these pictures of Winnike and the other fellows in camp 
really delighted me, but they made me heartsick that I could not have 
been there with you all. . 
Your comments on the color and stripe pattern of the West African bongo 
are very interesting. I had not thought there was that much difference 
between the two bongos that Dr. Goss has. 
I was glad to hear that the male bongo is getting more and more friendly. 
It is certainly remarkable how these animals do gentle down. I heard 
from Brian Hunt and he said that his male bongo was in quarantine at 
the present time at Clifton, New Jersey, with the two from Alan Root 
which are going to George Speidel. 
Il am glad that the male bongo is eating heartily. Iam sure that John 
Seago will not deny the only bongo legally caught in Kenya his fair share 
of carrots or cabbage. 
1am not surprised to learn that it was raining when you first saw the 
bongo, but the pictures are magnificent anyway. What a thrill that must 
have been to see it in the trap! 
I hope that things are going along well for you on your roan antelope 
venture and that maybe by this time there will be more bonges in the 
trap. Please keep me informed. Kindest regards to everyone. 
Sincerely yours, 
Thecdore H. Reed, D.V.M. 
Director 
ec: John Seago 
THReed:lqm 
