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siderably injured by the south - (60
ward journey and that therefore the mu
eum must buy the boat, if I decide
to go southward in her. Furthermore,
Hendrik is not willing to go under
the ice conditions now developing.
I should be willing to buy the boat
for the use of our party, if Hendrik would
stick to his post - but not otherwise,
I fear!
22 August. Tuesday.
C 2 + low haze. Calm. Clear and
calm in the evening, almost no clouds.
Temp. 8a.44 1/2 o; 12 m.44 1/2 o; 4p.44 1/2; 8p.44 o
Finished and delivered letter to Mr.
Rasmussen, discussing foxskin question
and finally offering him without
recompense all the skins in possession
of Expedition above fifty the lot collect.