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compounded by the local conditions, as well as the irascible temperament 
of scientists in the field, all trying to accomplish their own ends, which 
don't necessarily make for the common good. However, he'll be a 
better man for his experiences albeit a few more gray hairs in his beard. 
The Friends of the National Zoo are talking seriously about a 
safari in Africa, so you may be meeting them some day. 
Elizabeth joins me in sending warmest regards. Keep us informed, 
of course; we are anxiously awaiting your cable. lam quite sure that 
you will catch the bongos soon. The reason that I say this is that I am 
getting into my budget season. In just a few more weeks I will be 
deeply committed to the budget, so that 1 will not be able to do anything 
and this almost automatically means that you will have all sorts of good 
news and I will sit here cursing Congress, being completely hand-tied 
and strapped to my desk. However, this is the life that we lead and I 
am only happy that in some small way we can support free men, such 
as yourself. Regards to the children. 
Sincerely yours, 
Theodore H,. Reed, D.V.M. 
Director 
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