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midday. Blizzard continues (23)
to rage, there being no lessening
in the force of the wind at 10:30 p.m.
From 2 to 4 this morning it blew
a "full gale of wind" according to
Captain Pickels.
Temp. min +19°; 9a +22°; 12m +25°; 6p, +22°
On board all day on account of
storm. Such weather is dismal + depressing.
30 April Sunday.
Heavy storm continued to rage
till late afternoon. Much heavy wet
snow fell. Temp. min +22°; 9a +31½°; 12m. 31½°
2p. +33°; 7p. +25°
On board all day on account of
storm. Third day of confinement.
Seems to be clearing this evening.
Taylor came in from his traps reporting
that the ice had gone out at the isles
and beyond, extending the lead north.