The diary of Edmund Heller, October 9, 1917-January 12, 1918 : covering his return trip from the First Asiatic Expedition led by Roy Chapman Andrews of the American Museum of Natural History
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22) The weather today was so warm that neither clothing is quite [illegible]. Where bouts again in the Tropics. Have been fighting a mild material fever daily but with no great change or success. The deck sports continued all day & at night we had a wild & exciting Cabaret concert on the upper deck. After the supper room, dances, drinks at small tables, songs, special dances & an auction of the pool on the ship's run. Everyone was jolly & time passed quickly. 23) At 8:30 P.M. the wrestling contest between members of the crew