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Mr. D. Seth-Smith on the 
had only twelve days left before leaving the Islands, I was 
recommended to try Antipolo and Bosoboso, a mountainous 
district north-east of Manila. 
“ Aug. 10th, 1907. Left Manila for Antipolo. 
“ Aug. 11th. After breakfast walked some miles into the 
surrounding hills—country not very promising, main range 
of mountains probably ten miles off. Inquiries showed 
Bosoboso impossible, as I had no camping outfit or 
transport. 
“ Aug. 12th. Left early for San Mateo. Spent some 
hours making inquiries and was advised to try Montalban, 
the terminus of the Bailway. A lovely spot and very 
promising-looking mountains for Eagles. Inquiries from 
natives as to prospect of finding large Eagles not promising, 
unless I was prepared to go a journey of some weeks north¬ 
wards, where they could find Eagles large enough to prey on 
full-growm deer ! 
“ 13th. Went with a guide to a canon about five miles 
off, and followed the stream as far as we could get along it, 
but saw nothing of interest. After resting awhile decided 
to return home and climb to the mountains the following day. 
Had not returned far, however, before I had the pleasure of 
seeing two specimens of the much desired Eagle flying high 
over my head and close together. I watched them closely 
until they eventually disappeared up the canon, passing just 
over the tops of some small trees that were growing amongst 
some rocks on a high projecting point in the bend of the 
ravine. 
a 14th. Left very early and climbed with much difficulty 
to the point over which the birds had passed the day before. 
Waited until long past the time at which they had previously 
passed, but no Eagles could be seen. As rain was falling 
returned home disappointed. 
44 15th. Very wet, mountains buried in clouds. Wet 
season evidently commenced, so returned to Manila for 
Hong-Kong. 
44 16th. Made final plans with Padre F. Llanos and others 
to secure me a specimen.” 
