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Journal
19 March 1962
Dac-Dacca, E. Pakistan
US-AID (floor below US Consulate). He had traveled much in E & W Pak-
istan but knew little of wildlife and had not heard of Mujil-
ullah or other dealers. Mostly interested in water, cholera, & malaria. But
offered cooperation & some transportation in Chittagong Hills area. Said re-
sarch projects done thru govt. Should have no difficulty, &
no special import problems. The vet, W.H. Dietrich (Con-
sultant, U.S.-AID, Adamjee Court, Motijheel, Dacca 2) absent,
tho but should have knowledge condition monkeys in ship-
ments. | I visited office of Mujilullah. St Crowsds between
stor, about 10' wide. Sign at front said S. Mujilullah, Export-
ers, Jute Manufacturers & Monkeys, Collector of Wild Animals,
Birds, & Reptiles. Dark inside; crowded; 3-4 desks, & men
working on books. Largely effort jute products & dried
medicinal
plant parts. He showed me newspaper picture of fire low-
age (December 1961). Said not rebuilding farm as ex-
pects soon to get land near airport for new farm. | I
visited Akhter-Bazon co., of which Rankin but not Muji-
bullah had told me. In 20'x 20'yards of gullyby res-
ident on crowded street, wood sea shipping crates with
wire fronts, with 100+ monkeys. About 1/2 3-4 lbs. in
one air shipment crate. Mostly adults in fair condition.
The boss, a red eyed hotel cleaner of about 50, said shipping
to Bluch, but stalled when asked for names other custom-
ers. Formerly to Trefflich, apparently. No atmosphere
cordiality, neatness, or efficiency. | Then I visited Maki
Corp., Mr. Nafizallah. Formerly worked for M.; but-
spoke good English; handsome. Had no monkeys yet
[not the owner]