426 possible purchase of narwhal and other specimens - $200 was suggested. 24 November - Wednesday - Heavy wind came up from the south early last evening and men did not think it wise to start for Umanak - Today has been very thick with air full of snow driven before the strong gale which has continued all day - Temp. 9 a., +25°; 3 p. +30°. Snow soft and melting on deck. Ekblan submitted following esti- mate of expenses at Umanak for him self, Comer and possibly Hunt to September, 1916 - [See Ek's letter of 23 XI] House rent 50 Supplies to be purchased 50 Mere's services 100 Egingwa & Iruaho's services 100 300 Emergencies and specimens from eskimos not to exceed 300 $600 Approved by me, subject to Mac's approval.