A Liberian Journey

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Tues Aug 31^st. a day of rest with small showers. Dave & I went collecting I with a gun, Dave with a basket. I shot 2 birds – a rust colored fly catcher and a beautiful red & black bird.

                  When we got back we found that Dr. Shattuck had just come in with news that Bequaert was now in Reppues town. As one of his porters had a well marked case of vitiligo I took some pictures of him. By the way before we went collecting I sent 20 porters off for Zeanshue with boxes.

                  In the P.M. I skinned out the two birds which I had shot. Then came a bath – a luxury for me – and another tremendous meal - Ill die soon. In the evening Martin poured boiling water on his foot which required grease and bandages before going to bed.

                  Wed Sept. 1^st Just before dark 100 porters came singing in carrying the district commissioner Clarke in a big covered hammock. Shattuck went to call on him & got the 100 porters for our use in the morning. 

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