[1] On Pigafetta’s map Leyte is divided into two parts, the north being called Baibay, and the south Ceylon. When Magellan in Massana (Limasana) inquired after the most considerable places of business, Ceylon (i.e. Leyte), Calagan (Caraga), and Zubu (Cebu) were named to him. Pigaf., 70.
[2] According to Dr. Gerstaecker: Oedipoda subfasciata, Haan, Acridium Manilense, Meyen. The designation of Meyen which the systemists must have overlooked, has the priority of Haan’s; but it requires to be altered to Oedipoda Manilensis, as the species does not belong to the genus acridium in the modern sense. It occurs also in Luzon and in Timor, and is closely allied to our European migratory locusts Oedipoda migratoria.
[3] After the king had withdrawn * * * “sweetmeats and cakes in abundance were brought, and also roasted locusts, which were pressed upon the guests as great delicacies.”—“Col. Fytche’s Mission to Mandalay Parliament,” Papers, June, 1869.
[4] The names of these two localities, on Coello’s map, are confounded. Burauen lies south of Dagami.
[5] 62.5 Cent. or 144.5 Fahr.—C.
[6] A small river enters the sea 950 brazas south of the tower of Abuyog.
[7] Gobius giuris Buch. Ham.
[8] The lake at that time had but one outlet, but in the wet season it may be in connection with the Mayo, which, at its north-east side, is quite flat.
[9] Or some thirty-eight yards if the old Dutch ell is meant.—C.