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1, 0n 20 liarch 1953, betwcen 10:00 and 11:00 MI, and tho uriter discussed frocent trip to 1

2.briofedconcerningA
the;collection.of botanical material ani problems involved in this work. exlained whore and how the naterlal was obtained and dis
cussed the many problens involved in obtaining botanical materials in
countries in which thore aro fow botanical oxports and the'country it
self is not interested in developing and studying their natural rosources.

pointed out that he is quite faniliar with

Fand stated. he felt rescnrch and exploration along botanical lines in this area would be valuable.le thoroughly, approved of the trip of TA pnd offered full co-operation of his Division in any futuro work planned along these lines.

4. It is tho opinion of the writer, based onf A statements, that he would endorse botanical cxoloration carriod out on a largo ocale if properly guided by and is of tho opinion A :that.such, work would be highly.productivo.

,'.5.It is tho intention of tho writar in the near future to propose an additional project for botanical research in probably using post-graduaté studonts in botary and- -fsupport along those lineg is regarded as important.Tho writor feols dofinitoly that will. support such a project without reservation on the basis of his gwn resoarch, travel and knowledge.

Chicf, Security Research Staff

Chief, Technical Dranch

20 liarch 1953 A18,,1,15