25th D. Richmond 1939 79 General Account To the west over several small ridges and stones through a flat dell in the hill slope then up the slopes to the north and on to east. Although most habitats in which the traps are set are primary the general area is very forest with litter, undergrowth and secondary vegetation. This afternoon the Captain, Dr. Wells and the surgeon arrived all in good condition and spirits. Weather: Intermittent sunshine and mist this morning. This evening from 5:30 to 7:00 there was a very heavy rain. Jan 15 15km SSW Bernhard Camp Dindung R. Witherslands New Guinea 1800m. 193 mouse traps, 227 rat traps, 28 stub traps - 1 Phaeozela, 6 Melomys, 8 Stonomys. This morning studied traps. A rather long and strenuous process for each must be re-baited after the heavy rains of last night. Also prepared specimens. This afternoon prepared specimens. Rain prevented field work. We late saw sun this evening by Mr. Fay and West. Weather: 6 - 10 clear with small shifting clouds. 11 o'clock evening overcast with intermittent rain. Evening damp mist. Jan 16 15km SSW Bernhard Camp Dindung R. Witherslands New Guinea 1800m. 193 mouse traps, 227 rat traps, 28 stub traps - 5 Melomys, 4 Stonomys, 1 Phaeozela, 1 Pseudoryzomys. This morning went up with Fred, Bros, on John - turned to look at the most prepared camp site. It is about 2 hrs walking from him along the ridge at the west. All 21:00 pm. It in to be situated on a rather small top of small peak. The vegetation is thick bush and moss, quite different from any habitat near here. As distance of some 1/2 hour further on is south and higher hill tops onwards there as timber mixed with many forest which is quite different again. These two habitats would be interesting and profitable to work. The boys took care of the traps since this