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appeared [[strike]] very [[/strike]] quite high, perhaps  6,000 feet. The shore was at times only 4 or 5 miles distance + the beaches could be seen. no huts or fires or signs of habitations were visible. Dropped anchor at dark about 8 P.M. In Manila Bay opposite Cavite & waited for daylight before entering port.

[[encircled]]8[[/encircled]] Saturday. Went into dock at 8AM after inspection by the doctor. The bay of Manila is a gigantic affair so large that the opposite shores are only made out by the mountains & hills inland. Day bright & hot. Reflection on white streets very bright & annoying. Went to Manila Hotel lobby not far from the pier. Very cool & breezy. Found McGregor at the Bureau of Science. He showed me about