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 morning, so began packing rocks, plants, insects etc.

Arose at 6 a.m. and some began packing while others got breakfast. Got wagon loaded and started at 9:15. John rode to, whence we all walked down to , where we ate lunch at 11 a.m. Were caught in several showers and hail storms, taking shelter under trees and reaching at 1 p.m. where Markman shot an  or. Rained again just after reaching the siding. Hard rains extended clear out in the valley. Lack of sunlight prevented collecting insects on way down as we had hoped. Caught train at 2:20 p.m. Am perplexed by the entire absence of on this trip. Reached at 4:45, shaved, and  after supper went to office for my mail and then to University to see that collections were properly taken care of.