cept for several chain-plates) is in fine order; also the sails and all tackle aloft. I informed AMNH-NY that I wished to be relieved during this summer. In his re- ply Dr. Murphy wanted to know the "conditions of the expedition"; I answered that we are "hampered by government restrictions and the existing engine - that better conditions would follow after leaving Papua about the middle of May - was there any likelihood of his joining in early June." All my diffi- culties are expounded in my last volume- nous letter, which should reach R.C.M. with- in the month. Here is a list of complaints: 1. Government Restriction The regulations as applied to me force me to break the law. I am allowed 10 of each unprotected species and 60 protected birds (all species in- cluded). No native (Polyynesians are so considered) can use a gun with- out an "Arm Permit" under the direct control of the holder (me). So if I leave the ship to extend our collecting range, directing two