Mr. John Seago -~2- July 19, 1968 
I had lunch with David Challinor yesterday and he gave me quite an 
interesting report on you and your operation. He is a 100% Seago/ 
Parkinson man which does not surprise me at all as I have been 
that way for years. Dave was telling me about a trap you are 
planning to make. It sounds quite ingenious. I presume you have 
all the mechanism and know-how for making it but if there is any- 
thing I can do to help on this end, let me know. Dave was very 
much impressed with the physical condition of your animals and 
also with the relationship between you and your personnel. 
When I come to Nairobi I want to meet a man by the name of Ven 
Fey who is suppose to have a vast source of knowledge about bongo, 
according to Len Goss in Cleveland. Also, Dr. Ripley has suggested 
that I meet several of his friends in the museum, particularly 
Mr. Williams, the bird man. I also hope to visit and see some 
other parts of the country, but my main object is bongo. 
Regarding the eland in South America, we have heard nothing. We 
may have some work for you on this later on but I will know before 
I come to Africa. We at the National Zoo have offered to house 
some fresh caught elands from you and then ship the babies to 
South America. They will pay the shipping charges and we would 
work on a share basis. I will keep you informed. 
Some weeks ago I wrote you concerning some shoebill storks, duikers, 
a black-legged mongoose, and female mangabeys. Have you given any 
thought to these animals? As I am trying to set up my budget for 
next year, I would like to get some more money going your way. 
In reviewing your letter of May 7, you said you expect dry weather 
from the end of June to mid-October. So you can count on my bsing 
there sometime the week of September 15. I agree with you that 
we should go directly into camp. The Pretoria Conference starts 
October 15. I don't really have to do to the Conference and would 
much rather spend the time with you. However, if the rains come 
about the time of the Pretoria meeting, then I will go there. I 
am anxiously awaiting to hear about Tony's reconnaissance findings. 
Are there any materials that should bring? Are there any items 
that you will need that I can bring? There is one thing I do 
