Handwritten China journal of Edmund Heller (3 of 5)
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bought by Fitcher the Commissioner 7 Helis Pardus A few miles ocean but we saw no tracks + Helis tigris - not known here 8 Canis (wild dog) yes go A pair have been seen by the customs officers near the hill west of the Customhouse. Went out 2 mornings last saw none. We purchased a fine scarred skin taken 7 days north of T-y. 9 Vulpes Red 2 species - Albertsen has killed 4 or 5 in Tangyuch. They are branded with deep black feet. One skin is much larger lighter than the other. Perhaps there are 2 specis here. Isaac one seen past Cricions compound one day at 3 P.M. One was flushed at itui yao by A. 10 Palae circt - One skull found at Hui yao where the owner had been killed recently wild dogs evidently. Skin seen in shops at T ang yuch.