we overheard him tell Beyzoni that plane was in Macassar and expected back on tenth - first time we'd known of its going. Only tent and kitchen to pack in AM! November 10, 1938. A fine hot day - some clouds - but rain in PM - Came down from 2800 to 2200 meters - Richardson had assortment of perhaps 100 birds natives had brought in since sixth when he came down - more skins - no radio call here and overheard Ramm tell Beyzoni no news from plane. November 11, 1938 Dull most of day with rain PM. Teerink left about seven with Dr. and Toxopeus. I skinned more of the accumulation of birds in AM - loafed in PM Radio overheard tell Beyzoni plane in Amboins. November 12, 1938 Sunny occasional clouds AM - light rain late Pm (about 400). Hunting along main track NE but natives so plentiful and pestiferous that in desperation finally plunged down hill into forest and moved long way back. Many Papuans outside fence beckoning to bring sweet potatoes - bringing many rats and a few birds. Richardson & Sergeant doing all the buying. Today trouble with natives. Cornelius, bathing in stream (according to his tale) turned his back several times on Papuans who offered him bananas. And looked up just in time to see a rock being hurled at him. The other was at the gate - an old pest who insists on bringing wood to the kitchen. He tried to force a way past the guard - a scuffle over