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MEMORANDUM FCR:

SUBJECT : Request for Domestic Ceniaet

REFERENCE : Aniral Brceders and Suppliers

1. For some time the

have boen engaziag in research and developneat ained at utilization of wique of certain aninal species. Work bas been so succossirl tha: developn:ent jbecones Le loical net step. A number of animals have been examinec in the couzse of this work, and it now apuears that the breed ci firsi choice is a strain of cats known ca the markot as the This is a very cifficult hybird etrain and the brcucurs vezy jealously guard their otrains and procedures for brecding anc pelecting. Thls is, of course, partly directed teward koepinz tho market value of shew-grade animals high. or mninisaence of coatinuity in our work it is essential that we obtain steady and reliablo sources of aninals in both tho east ani wes: coasial ara.

2. The attachmc t details what we have bern able to acquire regzrding sourees. Sinco breeders are ver, curisus about inquiries (sse p.3, attacanent) it secmu rensonasle to atteirpt, through to contact potential cources, pl.ic them on a cleared, witting baslo, and use Uem íor obtininy future supplios. It is therefore requested thit contac:a be established with the following persons detailed la tie attachment:

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SUDJECT: Roquest for Domestic Contact

3. Our needs do not demand use of "show-raco" anirals. Therefore, it seemg reasonable to approach these people in the context of the breed only with no preference for show-;rade animals.

4. I suspect that I have not given you all the cssentiul information and will discuas the matter at Iengih with you at your convonience.

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