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Antas. Had to make barcas of bamboo to pass over the baggage, the river 
being too full for the mules to pass loaded. The barcas consist of 
several bundles of bamboos tied together; they are quite safe where the 
current is not too rapid. 
Dec. 27th.— Got out upon the campo again to-day, and was glad to 
get rid of the myriads of insects that inhabit the forest. My hands, 
arms, and legs are full of festers from their bites. They have made me 
suffer dreadfully, On the way I gathered a few plants of No. 416, 
. 29%. — Wet day. Remained where we were on the campo. 
Collected No. 432 (Ooclinium, n. sp.), and No. 433 (Collea, n. sp.). 
Dec. 30th.—Arrived at Fortaleza 
Dec. 313, — Made а march of four leagues, and halted for the day. 
Collected a few more seeds of No. 409, and specimens of No. 434 
(Asclepias arvensis, Vell. ; non Oxypetalum TUE Dene). 
Jan. \st.—Another journey of four lea 
Jan. 2nd.—Arrived in Castro. Collected “No. 435 (Chatogastra hir- 
suta, D. C.). 
Jan, 3rd.—Making preparations to start for Paranagua. 
