242 anchor about 3:30 A.M of the 31st Jan 31st Busy getting birds inspected and packed and shipped on the "Montour," which arrived at noon & departed at 10 P. M. This took a great load off my mind. Had a long conference with Mr. Lyons, who assured me that all complications would be straightened out. None of my permits have yet arrived. In the afternoon I took Teora and Unga to the hospital - the one, two tropical ulcers; the other, a large & painful boil on the knee-cap. Outside of these casualties all on board have kept well. Wired New York and concluded much business ashore. Feb 1-11th During this period the "France" was in- active, anchored off Samarai. I gained addi- tional information about the engine - it should be here about March 22nd. The SS "Marina" came and departed on Feb. 9th. She drew stores preparatory to our next trip; it was impos- sible to leave until the convalescent Teora has his last shot of Neo Salvarsan on Sunday, Feb. 10th. Unga was discharged on Feb. 7th