Very well pleased with pay. Wants to catch more things for us. July 15th Boat in. Saw dead Dyak's paddle and gear, basket, going back to Borneo, on board--along with sick Dyak who hid his head in shame at having to be returned. Also sent Masser, Macassar man, back to Macassar and paid him off. Has done no work since here, had an operation on his groin and military doctor advises he had best return. Plane made a successful landing on Habbema and R.A. shot 3 coots, 1 duck (Salvadoine) Saw a rail? and a cuckoo. Took off well; can take off 2000 lbs. Returned 4 PM. Mr. Bruckman sent in a few things including 2 young live Micropsitta with dead adult. July 16th Plans. Loading ships. Changed schedules again. R.A. got off a news release to N.Y. Times Ship load 2300 kg increased to 2700 kg. Meyr-Drees and Toxopeus for conference. Drees agrees not to do any taxonomic work and if he does, to talk to Merrill first. Acts as Brass' assistant on Mt. Wilhelm- ina. Collections from high altitudes to be stored at Hollandia and forestry depart- ment material to be picked out when we return. Cornelius and Marcus going in with us at 45 and food. July 17th Sunday. Making plans and all day and writing out schedules. R.A. and me working out 1340 tank exp. Ship at anchor. Navy planes here; one brought out word today from trip to Bantam that KPM pulled it free.