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On the other hand, anywhere below 4,000 feet the country is so malarious during the rains (say the 1st June to the 1st November) that it would be advisable to suspend operations as far as possible. The part between Nantien and Tengyueh could be We have worked during the rains, subject to a certain amount of discomfort. 65 inches of rain, of which 85 per cent. falls between the 1st June and the 1st October.
Though the valley of the Taping is thickly populated, very little in the way of food suitable for an European, and nothing at all in the way of groceries, liquor, or clothing, can be got except at Bhama. A good supply of thick and thin flannel clothing, medicines, and still more important, of good English-made boots and Indian putties (not gaiters) should be brought. Stores can be sent up from Messrs. Kolin, of Bhamo, as required.
Riding animals are cheaper on the Chinese side than in Búrmal. Saddlery In Burmah there are good rest-houses every should be brought from home.
10 miles, but in China the stopping-places are few, and often dirty and verminous. Camp equipment should therefore be brought. A couple of small Willesden canvas tents would stand the climate best, though they cost more to start with. Spare sets of mosquito netting should be brought.
The survey officer, if sent from England, should put himself in communication with the Government and Public Works Department of Burniab, on arrival at At Tengyueb Rangoon, and with the Deputy Commissioner on arrival at Bhamo, the hospitality of the Consulate will be available, and it is advisable that the leader of the survey party should come to Tengyuch to see the Chinese officials as soon as convenient. shall, I need hardly say, feel it my duty to afford any assistance or information in my power if I am still at Tengyuel when the survey commences.
I have, &c. (Signed) G. LITTON.
Forwarded.
Rangoon, February 22, 1905.
By order,
(Signed) F. C. GATES,
Chief Secretary to the Government of Burmah.
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