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BANKERS & @. BARCLYS BANK 
BARCLAYS BANK, NAIROBI BOX 30011, NAIROBI 
BARCLAYS BANK, NORWICH KENYA 
CHARTERED BANK, NEW YORK PHONE KABETE 330 
So A AGER. CABLES C/O BARCLADOM., 
D. ANTHONY PARKINSON NAIR OBi 
DP. T.H. Reed, — 24th deed 1968 
Director, | 
National Zoological Park, 
Washington ] D. I.-C. ee 
Dear Ted: 
Some time ago Simon Trevor was offered a very nice commis- 
sion from a film company which would carry him for some six 
months with probably a follow on afterwards, but as he would 
very much have liked to work with us on the bongo operation he 
has delayed accepting hoping we might hear something from the 
National Geographic. But he has been asked by the film com- 
pany to make up his mind because they want to clarify their 
own plans and so he has decided to accept their offer, which 
means that he will not be available to us. I hope you will 
meet when you come over to join us and in the meantime Simon 
has asked me to tell you how very much he appreciates your 
efforts to secure him the assignment. 
Tony has made an aerial recce and after consultation with 
Bill Woodley of the Aberdare Parks has more or less decided 
upon a working area, We have got most of our equipment together 
including tents etc, and have finished preparing the vehicles 
so we are ready to start. 
fy I am a bit pushed for ready cash and you mention in your 
# last letter that you have only to say you have received a cer- 
# tain amount of work from us and you can authorise a payment. 
' “J It would be a great help if I could have $2000 during the 
next two weeks. Would you therefore please let me know in 
what form you would like the account presented, For example 
we have carried out two recces by Land Rover and one by air 
and have bought tents and equipment suitable for camping at 
high altitude, and have overhauled one of our vehicles 
1 a for this expedition. A total outlay involving some 
With kindest regards from us all, 
Yours very sincerely, 
John Seago 
