J.D. Whittaker [MRC] to J. Thomson [CRO], 9th June, 1955 (DO 35/8639).- External URL
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Sent fromJ.D. Whittaker
Description:'Dear Thomson,
I have just heard by telephone from B.O.A.C. some information which if correct is rather disturbing for it may mean that our monkey problem could become more difficult. The gist of the information is that:
(1) In future only the National Poliomyelitis Foundation in the United States will import monkeys for research purposes in the United States.
(2) Distribution of monkeys within the United States will be arranged by the Foundation.
(3) Patterson has been appointed sole agent of the Foundation in India.
(4) Patterson is present in Canada trying to secure a similar appointment as far as Canadian requirements are concerned.
(5) Three officials of the U.S. State Department (Mr. Ryan, Mr. Bramble and another) are now on their way to Delhi to negotiate with the Government of India on future arrangements for the export of monkeys to the United States.
If this information is correct it would seem that Patterson has succeeded in selling his scheme, in part at least, to the American authorities. This may be an advantage in some ways, but I fear that questions of licenses apart it might make our position more difficult.
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Sent toJ. Thomson
Description:'Dear Thomson,
I have just heard by telephone from B.O.A.C. some information which if correct is rather disturbing for it may mean that our monkey problem could become more difficult. The gist of the information is that:
(1) In future only the National Poliomyelitis Foundation in the United States will import monkeys for research purposes in the United States.
(2) Distribution of monkeys within the United States will be arranged by the Foundation.
(3) Patterson has been appointed sole agent of the Foundation in India.
(4) Patterson is present in Canada trying to secure a similar appointment as far as Canadian requirements are concerned.
(5) Three officials of the U.S. State Department (Mr. Ryan, Mr. Bramble and another) are now on their way to Delhi to negotiate with the Government of India on future arrangements for the export of monkeys to the United States.
If this information is correct it would seem that Patterson has succeeded in selling his scheme, in part at least, to the American authorities. This may be an advantage in some ways, but I fear that questions of licenses apart it might make our position more difficult.
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