[Austin Rand's journal, 3rd Archbold Expedition to New Guinea] July 6, 1938 to May 5, 1939
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July 26th. The Doctor left today--didn't leave until 6.30 as Richardson reported fog over lake which burned off. Mr Keese brought a Garia pigeon taken near his place below Sim. Didn't send the boys out today--first day they've not hunted. Sighted the 30-30 and Steve raised the front sight and I've begun to file it down. Paid June expenses Dyaks and Bozzoni July 27th. Again a good sunrise and ship left 6.30 or so--delayed because Richardson reported fog over lake at 6. Arranged for Schraeder to look after Ebeli and food and gear. July 28th. Another successful flight--Yancey went in instead of Archbold. Letter from Brass. Teerink planning a big dinner Sunday. Finished packing today. Toxopeus has double lemons against rheumatism and colds but every time he puts out a box, it isn't sent. Ebeli ready to go in. Teerink supplying food, shelters, etc. Telegram from Erdman and Snelken re reconnaissance for them--addressed Rand-Archbold Expedition. July 29th Toxopeus in today and I follow tomorrow. July 30th Habbema for me with personal boys. Shortly after arriving, natives, a dozen or so, came to my camp and we contacted them shy though and soon left. All we got from them was Banenarva, evidently the Grand Valley, to the north and Baleemma to west. Walked about our many hills in AM. In PM toward lake.