however 102-103° and yesterday (74 the doctor (Hunt) stated that he had some inflammation of the lungs, en- docarditis and distinct heart murmur, but these factors are no worse to-day. 28 August. Monday. Temp. 8a. 36½°; 12m. 41°; 4p. 4¼° Cloudy morning but sun came out about noon. Calm here, but apparently the nor- therly wind still holds outside. Wrote letter to Ekblaw authorizing him to begin preparations, subject to my approval, for his going out by sledge next winter in case of non arrival of ship this season; also one to Dr. Hunt offering him the opportunity of going out try sledge with EK & under his care and orders. Lovely day and open ice for the