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The netters got some good insects. 



Grossing the Jedo Pass yesterday, and saw some white stones set up on 

 end thus /, as I have seen them set up near Mupin, where they are used as gods. 



The white stones are placed on the tops of graves, on tops of houses, 

 on tops of piles of stones on which are written "Om-Mani-padme-hum," and are 

 built in the sides of houses in ornamental designs, %m/ The sun rising or setting 

 over a U shaped valley, f ^ vf> . The oxhead is the most common design 

 in this district. 



The yellow duck, called Huang Ya Po or huang gi po, apparently summers 

 in these high mountains, for I saw several near the top of the Jedo Pass. 



July 20. We collected 5 birds, two of which are very interesting and 

 uncommon. We also secured lots of day insects and a few night moths. I helped 

 the skinner take care of bird specimens. 



The great and famous snow mountain, the Gonka, was visible today, and 

 it was a grand sight. This is the mountain being discussed by the geographical 

 societies, and we are taking pictures. 



July 20. We sent a messenger to Tatsienlu to bring provisions. We 

 are getting short. 



Tang Fong Tsang is not standing the high altitudes well. However, he 

 is working. 



Today we are after insects, flying and water insects, fish, birds, and 

 mammals. We expect to move tomorrow. 



Our Chinese and Miao collectors simply cannot live on Tibetan food such 

 as t samba. They must have rice, which is most expensive here. We are sending a 

 special messenger to Tatsienlu to bring provisions. 



We got about ten birds and three mammals. There is a large hare that 

 looks grayer than most of the hares . Mammals No. 466-468. 



