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C. Cavalin 1967 Journal 76 Oct. 11th Canal Zone, Rep de Panama 7:00 AM finds Carol in at Doctors (had to go 2 other times during day) a day of nellybelly, purging. Short nap. Warm day, rain heavier but not heavy. Dinners at the Shurmans where I am staying. To sleep early 10:30 Oct. 12th Ellen Shuman took me to lecture on Panama & the U.S.A.F. SO given by Bill Shuman. More packing & making new tags. Dr. at 11:00. Really don't understand exactly what it is (have but he gave me polycillin for it). Some sort of bacteria + sore throat (but my throat isn't sore!) also got a gamma globulin shot. With all the illness in Darien I consider myself VERY lucky not to have anything serious! Tried, without success to locate some friends of Peter's to give message. Sent telegram to Yaviza (in Spanish) from Post Office. Only possible certain hours (checks before venturing out) to try & find it. Oct 13 more nellybelly & packing - Ellen & I went to culture program well arranged. got gamoglobulin #773 #774 , #775 #776 , #777 men caught under the drain which runs under the drive way. They are there every night.