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rescue but found only one that had not been picked. This I at once appropriated and found it was a fine specimen of Limosa uropygialis. The few feathers still remaining on the others showed that some were in summer plumage while others were still in the light colored winter plumage.

Sunday May 27 - 1877 A stormy day
When we arose we found the Sch. Bella back from a weeks trip to the Westward, and about 10 A.M. the Str St Paul came in from her trip to the Seal Is after a trip of just two weeks.  She reports no ice above the Is. Capt. Chas. Bryant was on board en route to San F. 

having been relieved as Revenue Officer at the Seal Is. by Mr Morton.

Monday May 28 - 77
The Cargo for St. Michaels was unloaded and I attended to securing my collecting apparatus - found everything in good condition.

Tuesday May 29/77
Took care of the birds I had on hand and arranged my working material-

Wednesday May 30/77
The steamer left from Nanaimo for coal at 4.P.M. and shortly after the Bella started for the Kuskaquim with Mr. [[S?]] the Agt -- for that distinct and Mr. [[Ne?mann]] who goes overland to St. Michaels.  A fine lot of fishes were