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We have been unfortunate in the matter of our pictures of 

 the ''cocam." They had to be instantaneous, with one exception, 

 and we misjudged the sun, and took them too early in the morn- 

 ing. I enclose one picture, which shows the creature asleep. 



We have passed the time very quietly since I wrote the first 

 part of' this letter. We have killed a fine female deer, and a 

 good wild boar, as well as some birds, but have spent most of 

 our time in attempting to photograph Moros and learn as much 

 of their beHefs and customs as possible. 



The former task has been a most difficult one. They believe 

 that they are sure to die soon if their pictures are taken, so 

 we have to steal most of them. Instantaneous pictures can be 

 taken only between eleven and one, at this time of year, and it 

 rains at that time three days out of four. 



As regards information concerning their beliefs, customs, etc., 

 we have been most fortunate. We got into the good graces 

 of one of the Moro dignitaries in attendance on the Sultan, 

 and he was very glad to trade us the information we desired, 

 for tales concerning the wonders of America. We have learned 

 things in this way that we could not possibly have learned in any 

 other. In fact, he has told us one thing which a Moro is for- 

 bidden to tell on pain of losing his head. I think we shall be 

 able to give you some interesting facts concerning the Moros, 

 on our return, and to show you some pretty fair pictures, as 

 well. 



We expect to sail for Paragua in the morning. We are well 

 rested, free from fever, and ready for hard work once more. 



Very truly yours. 



Dean C. Worcester. 



V. 



Puerto Princesa, Palawan, P. I., 



January 26, 1892. 

 As Mr. Worcester is at present very busy with other matters 

 and the time before the closing of the mail is limited, he has 

 asked me to write you, giving some account of our work in 

 the island of Palawan. 



We arrived upon this island December ist, and had no trouble 

 in finding a good house near the edge of the town, where we were 



