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Saturday, May 18, 1912.
Balik Papan, Borneo.
C., R., C.
Arise about 6:45 & after breakfast go out in a launch with Dr. Sunier & Vanbrouhorst & visit two malay kampongs and talk to the natives & see their boats, netc, etc. When we were returning the launch ran on a shoal & stuck & we had to paddle back in a small boat which took about an hour & then change my clothes & talk to my fellow passengers; after dinner, walk on dock & sit on deck, and go to bed about 11:00 o'clock as the boat is leaving for Samarinda, sleep on deck.

Sunday, May 19, 1912.
Samarinda, Borneo.
C., R., Cl.
Arise on the steamer about 6:30 as we were coming up the delta of the Mahakkam, sit on deck & talk & look at the beautiful nepa palms & other trees on either side of the river; arrive at Samarinda about 9:30 & go ashore with Dr. Sunier. My man met me at the boat; my things are being held in the Custom House. Call on the Assistant Resident & spend the morning & part of the afternoon there, walk & go to the Koetei Club with Lieutenant Vermeer & Dr. Sunier; evening dine with the Asst. Resident & meet Mr. Gray & 2 other people; sleep at the Government house 12:00.

Monday, May 20, 1912.
Samarinda, Borneo.
C., R., C.
Arise about 6:30 and get a sampan & with Hadjiman paddle across the river and up the other side for a mile or more and look at several praws & sampans but find nothing that is exactly suitable for my purpose. I cannot get my outfit from the customs so have