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November 1, 1938
Dull A.M. with occasional rain - sun for a bit noon - dull and
occasionally light showers this PM.
Didn't go out but Dyaks out for a short time near camp and shot
two new birds - Pomarcopsis and Clytoryas and Toxopeus out for half
hour or so and short a few birds.
Carriers returned mid-afternoon - not from Teerink reporting all OK -
20 or so Papuans returned ahead of carriers and sleeping near - prob-
ably carry in AM.
Papuans brought in a few birds.
Radio went out this evening during transmission.
November 2, 1938.
Sun early - mist came in from valley covering hills - rain here ll -
heavy - dull PM
Hunting up ridge to south to house and hole in forest above where I
took a few photos. Boys and house below - Toxopeus to river 2600 m.
Transport got away about 7 - about 48 Papuans carried - to be paid
on other end though some wanted to be paid on this end - this latter
group led by "one-eye" - Gira started first with his men without
trouble. Radio seems to be completely out - Richardson working on it
and tonight Ramm gave him instructions on what to do for it.
Papuans brought very few birds.
November 3, 1938
Mist on hills - then a little sun early but soon clouded - rain and mist
AM - showers PM.
Hunting up to 3100 m (approx.)