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VAD2035-562
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Native women outside house in Sessu Town, Liberia
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Loring Whitman
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9/30/26
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Sessu Town, Hinterland, Liberia
Area now known as: Nimba County, Liberia
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<p>Sat Oct 2<sup>nd</sup>! In the morning my foot was quite sore so I decided that it was wisdom to stay in camp and not wade thru swamps all day. Hal however went out with Mr. Taylor and Yausen. Before they left one of Lt. Whedah’s solider boys came in and a private immediately collared Mr. Taylors gun boy and ordered him to get rice and palm wine for <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">the</span> him. Mr. T ‘lowed he was his hunter but the private said he was his boy and turned his back on us. And that rather peeved Mr. Taylor who asked him if he didn’t know that by law the soldiers when passing between barracks (Tappi and Wei – 4 hrs ½) where they were supplied were forbidden to get (take) food from the natives and that Palm wine was forbidden. The private was quite insoldent and palave’d greatly and wouldn’t listen to the corporal. I got my camera to take a picture of him for identification but he beat it out of range. And as they have no identification tags there is no other way. However they went off without their chop and I was dashed some more rice and eggs. Hal and Mr. Taylor went hunting. And so I was left to sit in camp with no diary – no cards – no book – nothing to do. First I cleaned and resalted the monkey. Then I cleaned and oiled my gun. And then I sat and talked with Momo about Vai people. However he was a bit reticent so that my <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">quest</span> thirst for knowledge was not very well satisfied. In the afternoon I again oiled the stock of my gun which is new and in consequence quite dry. Hal returned after a fruitless search for elephants and we continued our comparative inactivity together. He had tough luck, too – for after the report that the elephants had crossed the road they had hunted north instead of south knowing that when elephants crossed they travelled without stopping. And as luck would have it only half had crossed the other half crossing in the morning. In the evening I got out my ukulele and serenaded Hal and our dusky friends who were again in a ring around us squatting <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">by </span>in rows. And in the band of light coming out thru the door of a hut a girl was pounding rice in a big mortar – mostly shadow with a bright margin. While in the hut we could see bare arms and legs heavily ringed with aluminum and brass anklets.</p>
<p> There is a very nice family next door. When they come in Pa plays with the baby and older and younger likewise. One little 3 yr old was parading around with a wooden doll <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">like</span> on her back as at Gbenetah while another girl – about 8 always totes around a monkey. <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Then</span> But the candle burned out and we went to bed to talk some more. </p>
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The Harvard African Expedition, Book 2: October 2, 1926
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Loring Whitman
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10/02/26
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Sessu Town, Hinterland, Liberia
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<p>Fri Oct 1<sup>st</sup> Well I have done my first elephant hunting today. And altho we didn’t get one- but I am ahead of my story. At 5<span style="text-decoration:underline;">00</span> we arose and breakfasted with somewhat of a joyous feeling in our hearts. Then we took down our guns strapped ammunition belts and a canteen on our gun boys and were off. Then was Mr. Taylor and his gun bearer, Mr. Yausen and his, Hal and I and our two boys and an extra one to carry a 5<sup>th</sup> gun, Mr. Taylors as he was using Hal’s heavy double. We left the town by a trail rather than road thru the woods, which slowly dwindled away to a vestige of a path as we got further from town. On the way Hal and I were carried across the swamps to keep our feet dry as long as possible. Just after one of these swamps we ran across some fresh bush pig tracks but we passed them by. At 7<span style="text-decoration:underline;">00</span> we came to a rice farm where we picked up the hunter who was to guide us on our way and were really off. We passed thru a couple of farms and at last plunged into the big bush. It was very pleasant wandering over leaf covered trails three tall trees with vines hanging from their lofty branches or twining around big trunks. And in addition there was the suppressed enthusiasm connected with elephants. Mr. Yausen and the hunter led the way while Mr. Taylor, Hal and I brought up the rear each followed by his gun boy. We drifted across ridges where the going was comparatively open, skirted swamps, crossed, miniature ravines. And after about an hour came across our firs track – about 3 days old but showing the toe marks. A little farther on we struck a yesterday track which to my untutored eyes looked very fresh indeed. And shortly after we came to where a herd – maybe 8 or 9 had swept across our trail feeding – breaking off small shoots and tearing some of the vines down. And all this yesterday. If only we had known and come yesterday – but why if. As the wind was wrong we decided to make a big circuit and cut them off to see if we could get up on them. So we set off again.</p>
<p>Shortly after that we ran into a big herd of red colobus monkeys in some very tall trees making tremendous leaps from on limb to the tip of the next where they would cling for a moment before scampering up to a more secure position. And occasionally one would drop vertically 15 or 20 ft to a branch below. Later we heard a pounding fairly near which we were told was a baboon. They did not know how he made the noise altho some think they beat the body while others claim they beat on roots or logs. It was a slowly repeated hollow sound. As we were going up a ravine we ran into another herd of monkey which sported around above us.</p>
<p>Then we came upon our herd of elephants but they were travelling now and quite rapidly <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">due for</span> as shown by the slapping of their feet. We followed them for a while but decided that at the rate they were travelling we could not catch them that way. So we cut off and headed for a spot where the hunter expected them to swing back. On the way we passed a spot where elephant had broken down small trees – 6” across about 6 or 8 ft above the ground. It looked as if a hurricane had swept the place. Then we ran across another herd of elephant which we followed until we saw that they were headed for a certain feeding ground and so cut off and stopped for lunch by a little fresh stream with a sandy bottom. On our travels we had found what had been an old farm but which was now thick jungle. And covering under or peering up thru the trees and vines were a dozen lime trees with ripe fruit. We all stuffed our pockets with limes and at lunch Hal and I mixed sugarless limeade which was very refreshing.</p>
<p>After our meal we set out again to <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">our</span> the feeding grounds and picked up the tracks – still yesterday but the two herds had joined. Then we found that they had not stopped there and we set out on their trail again. Then we made a mistake, for instead of following them. We went on to another feeding ground thru rather thick going to find that they were not there. And it took so long to cut our way around the place that we decided to go back to <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Tappi </span>camp. And that night the elephants crossed the road showing that had we trailed them we would have been up with them in an hour. Oh well – hunters luck. I have admitted by this information that I am writing several days after the event and alas tis true.</p>
<p>After we got back to camp Hal and I went for a swim. And as luck would have it I stepped on a log which rolled as Hal leaned on it and my big toe hit on a spike which cleaned the skin off the bottom making a somewhat tender affair to walk on. When we got back we were dashed some rice and 2 eggs. That evening after supper we and a lady rush out of her hut with a fire brand and rim her door step with coals. A minute later we saw why – Driver ants foraging and headed directly for our dwelling. We hastily built palm torches and sent the boys out for water and bravely set to the attack. <Drawing of “Course of Ants”> Fortunately we were in time and were able to check the advance so that they skirted our hut and passed back whence they came. I built a little camp fire to see better and we sat by it till bed time. Well we have seen fairly fresh elephant tracks at least and have had a very pleasant day in the woods hunting. </p>
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The Harvard African Expedition, Book 2: October 1, 1926
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Loring Whitman
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10/01/26
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Sessu Town, Hinterland, Liberia
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<p>Thur Sept 30<sup>th</sup></p>
<p>This morning Hal Mr. Taylor – Mr. Yausen and I left at about 6<span style="text-decoration:underline;">00</span> for Sessu town for a hunt. It was a misty morning but the sky was blue over head promising a good day. We went out by the school compound and soon passed under tall cool trees. About a mile out we came to a town almost as big as Tappi shining in the bright early morning sun. Then we passed on back into the cool forest along a clear sandy trail – half road. And after <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">as we</span> half an hour we came across our first Liberian elephant tracks – old to be sure, but still recognizeable – where a herd had crossed the road. The tracks looked as if someone had taken a big log and punched it on end into the ground. And at about 8<span style="text-decoration:underline;">10</span> we arrived at Sessu. It was practically deserted and the houses all looked worn. Some of them even were beginning to cave in. But it was pleasant and there were trees all around it instead of low bushes. Hal and I pitched our tents in a very small kitchen which had a single room attached. <Drawing of house> The roofs all come very low to the ground so that to get in one has to bend way down. This design – according to the natives makes it harder for the enemy to get in as he has to bend over and is an easy target. Our friend Lt. Weedah came thru that day. Altho he had told us a Gbanga that he always walked he came in a hammock and looked a bit annoyed and a bit chagrined at our catching him that way. He is a tremendous boaster – especially how far he can walk in a day. – Of course we left Gbanga <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">2</span>1 day behind him and arr. At Tapi 3 days before. As we had to wait for further elephant reports from the natives we were forced to sit around camp – so I shot a white nose monkey for Hal to skin and a couple of new birds for myself. And that kept us busy till supper. Just about dark the towns people came in filling up the place. Most of them sat in a circle around our dwelling for we are the first white men to sleep there and the curiosity is great. These people have been living in the bush because they have been too much exploited by the military. Now the govt. Is trying to get them out in a town so they are building up the line. So all men are there during the day while the women are on the farms.</p>
<p>It was quite picturesque to see brass rings, bracelets and anklets reflecting the light from our candle. For an eye or teeth flashing out of shadowy bodies almost merging with the darkness, unless some fire in a native hut flared up casting a band of light over the squatting black forms. But when we blew out the light there was a stampede. And <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">as</span> with the flashlight not a soul could be seen. </p>
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The Harvard African Expedition, Book 2: September 30, 1926
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Loring Whitman
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09/30/26
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Sessu Town, Hinterland, Liberia
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<p>Wed Sept 29<sup>th</sup> Another day of rest. In the morning I went out with the 22 dust shot and collected <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">some</span> a sun bird<span style="text-decoration:line-through;">s</span> which I skinned out. I also found some nest – 2 of <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">a </span>sun birds and one of a brilliant vermilion red bird with brown wings and saddle. In the afternoon Hal and I went down to the village to take pictures but outside of a crowd following us there was very little to offer. We wandered around thru the houses with our followers (about 100) like the pied piper to occasionally turn our cameras on them as they fled. We also filmed some of the more highly decorated who were less flighty. On our way back we took some pictures of the leopard men as they worked on the edge of the compound. Then we packed up – for tomorrow we are going up to Sessi town (Hal and I) to hunt elephant with Yansen and Taylor.</p>
<p>Tappi town is fairly large with about 60 – 70 huts. However it has no novel attractions. But besides the town there is the govt compound with the Ass’t. D. Co. home – a swell affair – with a big house where Mr. Taylor stays – several other large houses and some smaller native ones. It is about ¼ of a mile from the town. Then, ¼ of a mile the other way is the school compound where there are <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">about</span>2 houses. With a pale red clay wall checked with white A very attractive combination. </p>
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The Harvard African Expedition, Book 2: September 29, 1926
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Loring Whitman
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09/29/26
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Loring Whitman's Photographs
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Alternate view of elephant tracks in the dirt near Sessu Town, Liberia
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Loring Whitman
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9/30/26
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Elephant tracks in the dirt near Sessu Town, Liberia
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Guides Taylor and Jansen in Sessu Town, Liberia
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Loring Whitman
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9/30/26
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Elephant trip guides for Harold Coolidge and Loring Whitman, Sessu Town, Liberia
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Interior of kitchen in Sessu Town, Liberia
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Loring Whitman
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Houses in Sessu Town, Liberia
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Loring Whitman
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9/30/26
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Loring and company's sleeping quarters, Sessu Town, Liberia
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Loring Whitman
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