For a compensation equivalent to reloading tools, $100 (rifle and ammunition, tobacco, supplies and other things to make up the sum) Me- ne agrees to place his services and his dogs wholly at the disposal of Ekblow and Corner from the present time to next September or the departure of the relief ship. I have authorized othery Ekblow to make a similar ar- angement with Egieqwah and Imaho (his wife) or whenever he gets to take care of the house and help in other ways. Mere's knowl- edge of English renders him the best assistant that Corner could possibly have. Furthermore he is young and strong and is a good hunter and dog driver. Ekblow thinks that $300 will cover their necessary expenses at Unanats but Corner thinks that something should be added for emergencies and for