The note is undated. The publications refered to are:
"Samoafahrten" by Dr O Finsch. Published 1888.
"Picturesque New Guinea" by JW Lindt. Published 1887.
"Ethnologische Erfahrungen Und Belegstrucke aus der Südsee" by Dr O Finsch. Published 1893.
"Annal. des k k naturhist. Hofmus.", Vienna, S Hölder. Vol 3 (1888) pp 293-364, Vol V6 (1891) pp 13-33.
"Voyage of HMS Rattlesnake" by J Macgillivray. Published 1852.
"Discoveries & Surveys in New Guinea and the d'Entrecasteaux Islands" by John Moresby. Published 1876.
"Evolution of Decorative Art" by H Balfour. Published 1893.

People mentioned: Dr O Finsch, JW Lindt, S Holder, J Macgillivray, John Moresby, H Balfour (see AA17).

Places mentioned: Samoa, New Guinea, d'Entrecasteaux Islands (PNG).

Ships mentioned: HMS Rattlesnake.