Barrett, S.W., 1926. Letter on the white rhinoceros. Journal of the Royal African Society 25 (98): 210
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2. As you probably know, while Sir Geoffrey Archer was Governor here he instituted an almost absolute protection of the White Rhino in this country by allowing the shooting of a specimen by Governor's permit only, and limited the issue of these to a maximum of four per annum. These permits were very eagerly sought after, and as Sir Geoffrey himself granted the permit to kill the Rhino in question, you may be quite sure that ample proof was produced that the specimen was for a museum collection and would be scientifically preserved. Even in this country, where the granting of almost every permit is criticised adversely, no objection was raised in this particular instance, as it was well known that the people concerned were genuine collectors, and had been assisted in every possible way by the Kenya authorities.
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