Teysmann, the well-known Dutch botanist, visited Dorei in 1871 (14, 

 61-95), and also touched at Andai and Wariap in coasting up Geelvink 

 Bay, making large collections of plants. 



In 1891 one of Veitch's orchid collectors, David Burke (21, ii. 539), 

 a gardener, made his way to Small Hatam, a remarkable feat, referred to 

 by E. St. Vraz, who in 1896 (15, 232-235) spent several weeks in Great 

 Hatiim, some distance beyond Small Hatam, which he states was D'Albertis' 

 and Beccari's objective. Though much hampered by rain and the usual 

 difficulties with carriers and hunters, the standing barrier to all work in the 

 mountains of this country, St. Vraz's account is detailed and interesting. 



In 1898 Manokoeari (21, ii. 677), the old Alfuero "campong" 1 on 

 Dorei Bay, was raised to the status of a Government Station, to which 

 Mr. van Oosterzee was appointed Assistant Resident, an appointment held 

 until 1913, when he was obliged to retire through ill-health. 



In April 1904 (17, 998-1021) van Qosterzee visited the Angi lakes, 

 the first European to explore the more southern portion of the Arf'ak. On 

 arriving at Ternate, on the way to Manokoeari, I heard with great regret of 

 the serious illness of this very able administrator, who during his 16 years' 

 residence at Manokoeari had made himself familiar with the Papuans and 

 their language, his sympathetic rule giving him unusual influence with the 

 chiefs, or "Koranos" as they are called. Manokoeari also bears witness 

 to his initiative in the beautifully situated Residency and " Pasangrahan," 2 

 in avenues of Casuarinas shading the level white roads, in the efficient water 

 supply, substantial pier with well-arranged godowns, and the broad street of 

 Chinese " tokos " 3 . 



In 1908 Pratt, the well-known collector, with his two sons, spent some 

 time at the Angi lakes. They were accompanied in the first instance by 

 van Oosterzee, who, however, returned immediately to the const. 



In 1912 (25, 77-78) Gjellerup, attached ;is Officer of Health to the 

 Exploration Detachment 1911-12, proceeded to the lakes, accompanied by 

 a mining engineer named Hubrecht. They spent April and May in that 

 region, where the former made important botanical collections, now in course 

 of publication in " Nova Guinea/' Unfortunately, many specimens were lost 

 owing to the desertion of his carriers. 



I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Gjellerup in Java soon after his return 

 from New Guinea, and acknowledge with keen appreciation his generous 

 kindness in giving me the fullest benefit of his experiences, not only 

 in relation to valuable details in organization and the areas to which he 

 had devoted most attention, but also for most welcome data on Papuan 



1 Campong, a native settlement or village. 

 a Rest-house. 

 3 Shops. 



