Handwritten China journal of Edmund Heller (1 of 5)
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Beef were in the market. A light green ribbed vegetable the other was a common one / on stands. We visited two bird stores near the market. Both were filled with cages of songbirds chiefly weavers, parrot & lovebird Parrots of several kinds to many Bobolows men with shops. Many other birds are foreign family any are Chinese. Monkey, a species of Macacus from India & China were the only mammals seen except guinea pigs. No dogs or cats were offered. (22) The steamer Sumgukian took us out of the harbor at 10 AM. The day was misty with a gentle breeze which made it very cool. The boats, the same size of the Haitian & the cabins were arranged the same: Two missionary women lived for Haitian wealth only other cabin passengers. The were members of Presbyterian denomination Kilais