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ANDREW H. BROWN 
ASSISTANT EDITOR 
May 8, 1968 
Dr. Theodore H. Reed 
National Zoological Park 
Washington, D. C. 20009 
Dear Dr. Reed: 
As an unofficial friend of the Zoo, I was extremely pleased 
to be present at the Research Committee meeting when you so 
vividly presented your plans for the capture of three Bongo 
antelopes to add to your collection of rare hooved animals. 
Since the Society is contributing to this venture, we are of 
course especially interested in your success and we are look- 
ing forward to working closely with you to get a good article 
and set of color pictures for the Magazine. I would like to 
offer you every possible assistance in the production of what 
should certainly be an exciting story. 
Miss Charlene Murphy, of our Illustrations staff, tells 
me that she is trying to arrange a luncheon that will bring us 
all together to discuss the article in detail. I shall be on 
@ six-week assignment abroad after the 15th of this month. But 
if I miss the luncheon, another editorial staffer will certainly 
be present. I shall follow up on plans and arrangements after 
my return. 
We wish you the best of luck in the bongo search. 
Sincerely, 
