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I hope to finish measurements of Chinese males, nos. 176-200 before leaving for Mt. Omei, so that I can get them mailed, and so that Doctor Hrdlicka can publish the report of the measurements to date if he wishes to.

June 10. Mailed box no. 601. [[whiteout]]skeletons.[[/whiteout]]

Took four measurements of Chinese men. Did some packing.

June 11. Took four anthropometrical measurements. Netter secured some good insects. The messenger to get Yang Fong Tsang returned. There is a battle going on between robbers and soldiers near Yang's home so the messenger did not reach him. I am sending a letter.

July 12. packed box 602, fish[[whiteout]]ed[[/whitout]] and 603, fish and bats.

Purchased mammal No. 420. Filled box no. 604, insects. The netter Giang got some good insects, and filled box no. 604.

June 13. Wrote letters re collecting to Kiating and to Yachow. Filled box 605, skeletons etc.

I took five measurements, anthropometrical. I now lack only seven in order to complete two hundred Chinese males.

I am buying each day articles to give as presents next summer to officials and others who grant favors and lend help on the trip.

I have received word that the carpenter Wang, whom I sent to Mupin, has gone on to Yao Gih in the hopes of buying good mammal skins. I will have him come out to Mt. Omei to collect there for me until we start on to Tatsienlu.

It looks as though Yang Fong Tsang may fail to come along for the Tatsienlu trip. That will be a big handicap. Brigands are threatening the vicinity of his home so much that he may not be able to leave. The messenger I sent did not reach him. I am therefore sending additional letters, to be forwarded by messenger and offering every inducement to get Yang to come.
   
I am having a light attack of malaria, apparently. The germs no doubt

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[[ skeletons?]] wasn't sure if i add this or not, since the author was trying to use white-out.