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[[preprinted]] 90 [[/preprinted]] [[top margin/pencil]]Haiti 26.[[top margin/pencil]]

[[left margin]] VII-14-35 [[/left margin]] Had a little battery trouble yesterday and [[margin]] J [[/margin]]
today. Something caused a discharge. I find that the generator is set up to the limit, but I got a rent battery for the side-car to prevent any real trouble. Also adjusted the valve tappets. [[strikethrough]] One [[/strikethrough]] Both exhaust ones were a trifle too loose. I think one valve must be sticking a little but I can't be sure. Put the sidecar back on and prepared for an overnight trip tomorrow, weather permitting. 
[[margin]] C [[/margin]] Tried to get a summary of geological features from Woodring's Geology of the Republic of Haiti, but it's too detailed and specific. 
From the tables of monthly rainfall averages I worked out the following plan showing annual rainfall. It is frankly based on insufficient data, but probably gives the general arrangement. Mr. Fairchild says that Dr. Barker is certain the Cul-de-Sac Plain receives at least 40 inches a year, but all records show it to be nearer 30 inches. He thinks 40 is necessary for the cotton which grows there. Mr. Fairchild also believes that the southwestern area of over 100 inches reaches to the coast, as coffee is grown there and requires this much. This last is far from conclusive.
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