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Wednesday, May 17
Annie Marjorie + I
rode with [[Maj. Noble]]. Went to
[[Igerrote]] grave in a cave in
the rocks. The wooden coffin
was open and contains the
bones of a very high chief.
Bow and arrow, and blue
pitcher filled with water
were placed near. Also food.
The top of the coffin was
carved in shape of [[carabao's]]
head. for the use of the dead.
Played tennis with Uncle
Henry, Mr. Duc and the girls.
Read aloud in the evening from
Mr. Putman's [[Putnam]] book "[[The Shavetail]]".

Thursday, My 18.
Had lunch at
Mrs. Pack's. Denison was there.
Played euchre during thunder shower.
Rode down to meet [[Dr. Collins]], Maj. Bab
bitt, [[Capt. Sawtelle]], [[Maj. Carter]] + [[Col. Smith]].

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Kareobl almost 5 years ago

Carabao is a domestic swamp-type water buffalo native to the Philippines.

Kareobl almost 5 years ago

Book, The Shavetail and Other Stories by Israel Putnam

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