Hunter ms* (±g February 1916 visit —* RG-26-22) 
The rabbits are multiplying very fast and the 
vegetation is disappearing rapidly* * * * • throudnads of Hawaiian terns 
were nesting in the tall plants growing on the island* * - (the noddy) 
(were very common) and) were nesting principally on the northeast part of 
the island and wherever the bunch grass grows* The nests were located on the 
ground * 
From B,L, Bass ham to Commandant, March 14 1936 RG 26-30 (March 1936 visit) 
V 
Two coconut trees and one ironwood tree stand near the buildings 
(ruins on NVJ corner ) and a large part of the island is covered with a coarse 
grass, and near the lagoon, with a coarse vine. 
