Messrs. John Seago and 
D. Anthony Parkinson June 3, 
The National Zoological Park is a public institution 
devoted to the “advancement of science, education, and rec- 
reation of the people” and is a Bureau of the Smithsonian 
Institution whose aim is the increase and diffusion of knowl- 
edge. The National Zoological Park is approved by the United 
States Department of Agriculture for the exhibition of post- 
quarantine animals, 
I am looking forward to a successful field study and 
capture with your assistance. 
Would you please keep me informed of your progress and 
if there is any way in which I can help, please call upon 
me . 
Sincerely yours, 
Theodore H. Reed, D.V.M. 
Director 
cc: D. Challinor with proposal 
THR:mcb 
