(R 166-). He notes that Dr. Drowne was ill with gastric malaria. He presents a valuable story, well told.) S. Journal and notes of Hannibal Hamlin, July 20, 1927 to November 7, 1928. (He took leave of Drs. Chapman and Murphy July 20,1927, crossed Canada to Vancouver, and joined Richards July 26 (see R). He describes in detail their visit to Honolulu (Aug. 3), sighting "Mary" (Canton) Island (Aug.7), visit to Suva (Aug.11), Auckland (Aug.14-15), Sydney (Aug. 19). Thence via S.S. Mataram (Aug.31), arriving Tulagi (Sept.6). He gives an amusing account of "tracking down" the France,which they finally reached on October 11, 1927 (S 41-). Gives list of native names of birds (S 54-); a detailed account of Bougainville Island (S 131-), and what was collected at different altitudes from shore to 5,500 feet (S 136-). Hamlin, assisted by Hicks and David, collected on Buka and Bougainville Islands.) T. Journal and notes of Hannibal Hamlin, November 8, 1928 to August 8, 1930. (In addition to chronological notes, he tells of difficulties seeking permission at Samari to collect protected birds, there being a rumor that the expedition was "finished." He went to Port Moresby, December 5 to 9, 1928, to visit the Government Secretary's office for a hunting permit, and to get shoes. The S.S. Mortinda was wrecked, but the permit was received in mail off the wrecked ship. He returned to Samari, December 16, on the Veimarri, the France to follow. Visited Sawa Bay, Normanby I., Salamo, Ferguson I.; the France to pick him up at Baniara about January 28, 1929. The American Museum was informed that Hamlin wanted to be relieved for the "summer", as he was hampered by government restrictions and the condition of the France's engines. He hoped conditions would be better after May (T 41). He gives notes on expenses, sickness - Teora in hospital with two bad legs. The France sailed for the Luisiade archipelago February 11 (T 43); through the Conflict group (Feb.12); he describes the "rugged islets" off Comorant Entrance. Anchored in the lee of Abagagaheia I.(Luisade); they landed Feb.14. Repairs were made to the France at Samarai, March 11 (T 57-). The party worked into the interior toward Diabu (T.58-), Milne Bay area, April 7 until the France was back in the water. Departed April 26 on trip to Luissades, returning to Port Moresby June 27, 1929. Returned to Samarai July 3, where they were joined by Dr. Ernst Mayr, of the Berlin Museum. At Faisi, July 14, they found an infantile paralysis epidemic in the group and the area under quarantine. To Kietä harbor for oil, and collected in the Buin area (south end of Bougainville I.) July 20. Hamlin and Mayr bicycled to Father Poncelet's (8 miles). More engine trouble. Coultas and Eyerdam arrived on S.S. Marsina and disembarked at Kieta, August 29,1929 (T 89). Gives notes on Phalangers. Says: "Seven collectors working on Choiseul Island (Mayr, Coultas, Eyerdam, David, Charlie, Teora, and Hamlin." (T.100-) Hamlin traveled down cost with a Chinaman, Oct.3 (T.108). France under command of Captain Cruickshank (T.116). Three men (Mayr, Coultas, Eyerdam) sent to San Cristoval, Nov. 21?, on government