for me so I jumped aboard and [1/3] rode out to the cache at Cape Dudley Digges. As far out as the gulch there was considerable rather soft snow, but I enjoyed the ride, es- pecially after we reached the smooth new ice a mile this side of the cape - some nar- now open leads at the cape show that the ice is sure to go out with the next S.E. gale, especially if it comes with the high tides. Stukasuk (Inarotok) and Wiete went on in company with the Expedition's men. I started back bravely with my 20+ lb. load of melted milk and did not stop to rest until after reaching the old rough ice. After that stops became more fre- quent and my load became so heavy that I was glad enough to hand it over to Taylor who came out from the schooner and met me 150-200 yards from my destination. My work was unnecessary.