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made by Kolbinguak's wife; excellent.
Natus at Ulugset told us about fragment
of ships small boat painted green or yellow
which they had found in the ice within a few
days & wh. is now at Kiatsik (E). Carcass of whale
found buried in sand near Ulugset found this summer.
Above sea level - Very old but meat still edible
by the dogs -
19 Aug. Sat. Ran as far as Notchilik Point
night bringing Kolbinguak with us, the
idea being to climb the hills then and get idea
of ice off Cape Perry - Arr. 10:35, but fog
hid out in so thick that we could go no fur-
ther. Hence spent quiet night at anchor.
Now, 6:30 a., K. R. + Kolbinguak have gone
ashore and up the hill, since the fog is lifting.
7:40 Under way, fog having lifted.
Ice off Cape Perry looks bad from here
( Takes 15 - 20 minutes to free up )
Left Kolbinguak, Knud Rasmussen & my men
Hmf. Ga. 37°; 2:30 p. 40°; 4p. 37°