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of the American Legation; Dr. George D. Wilder; Dr. J. G. 

 Andersson, Mining Adviser to the Chinese Republic; and 

 Messrs. H. C. Faxon, E. G. Smith, C. R. Bennett, J. Kenrick, 

 and M. E. Weatherall. 



In Kalgan, Mr. Charles L. Coltman, who arranged for the 

 transportation of the expedition to Mongolia, not only gratu- 

 itously acted as the expedition's agent, but was always ready 

 to devote his own time and the use of his motor cars to further 

 the work of the party. 



In Urga, Mr. F. A. Larsen, of Anderson, Meyer & Com- 

 pany, was of invaluable assistance in obtaining horses, carts 

 and other equipment for the expedition as well as in giving us 

 the benefit of his long and unique experience in Mongolia. 

 Mr. E. V. Olufsen, of Anderson, Meyer & Company, put him- 

 self, his house, and his servants at the disposal of the expedi- 

 tion whenever the party was in Urga, and assisted in innumer- 

 able ways. 



Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Mamen often entertained the members 

 of the expedition in their home. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Mac- 

 Callie, who accompanied the expedition on one trip across 

 Mongolia and later resided temporarily in Urga, brought equip- 

 ment for the expedition across Mongolia and entertained the 

 party while they were preparing to return to Peking. 



Monsieur A. Orlow, Russian Diplomatic Agent in Urga, 

 was of great assistance in obtaining permits from the Mon- 

 golian Government for the work of the expedition in the 

 Urga region. 



In South China, Reverend H. Castle of Tunglu, and Rev- 

 erend Lacy Moffet planned a hunting trip in Che-kiang 

 Province. 



In Shanghai the Honorable E. S. Cunningham, American 

 Consul-General, materially assisted the expedition in the ship- 

 ment of specimens. To Mr. G. M. Jackson, General Passen- 

 ger Agent of the Canadian Pacific Ocean Services, thanks are 

 due for arranging for rapid transportation to America of our 

 valuable collections. 



The Pacific Mail Steamship Company has been very help- 

 ful in the handling of freight for the Third Asiatic Expedi- 

 tion, and has made other concessions, which were of material 



