[Austin Rand's journal, 3rd Archbold Expedition to New Guinea] July 6, 1938 to May 5, 1939
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left about nine. V. A. arranged transport very well - each soldier having charge of certain type cargo - Brass, Richardson, mine, flies, etc. and as each ready, left. Arrived 10.40 and soon began to clear - fine sunny PM-a rare phenomenon here. 37 carriers for us down - everything We were certainly fortunate in having no one hurt by falling tree - soldiers said it flattened one bed - dining-fly badly ripped by it and poles broken, sergeant said - Serg. Krutchen very helpful and obliging in working camp - comfortable for us. February 11, 1939. Left 1800 meter amp 7 AM (approx.- finished at same place as on trip up about 10.30 -11.45. Arrived 1620 meter camp about 2 PM. Brass, van Arcken and me and Richardson went on below and sent up flour, sugar, cheese and letters - none from Rheua - Christmas card M. Dwight - three Rinald and 1 E. Mayr. Good weather all day - trail south heavy but most down hill. Along sick third day of fever - no fever today but legs bad - a few other Dyaks sick but as whole traveled well - first in with ovens 18 kg - just behind us - Got big fly instead of tent - and 1/2 fly for kitchen. Dyaks sleeping under military fly - partly palm. Dyak sleeping in underwear with legs tied up to keep feet in and up to arm pits. Note above cream of tartar and floud and no soda - then soda and cream of tartar but no floud.