525- 5 January - Wednesday. Overcast, thick and foggy all day with occasional light variable wind at the ship - Clear and calm evening. Temp. min -15°; 9a-12°; 9h.-17° January and I took our usual 4+ mile walk, in spite of the dark and dismal character of the day, gone out to the middle of the bay opposite the big gulf. Out there there was a moderate westerly (S.W.?) wind which was very keen as the temperature combined with the dampness of the fog. Overhauled and repacked most of my things preparatory to start- ing on the great hike Southward. Am giving to Esklaw and Conor all my ordinary clothing that may be of use to them for them - selves or in trade with the Es- Kimos. Am taking no "civilian"