592 enough for the reasonable needs of the seven people [himself, Hunt, Comer, myself and our three Eskimos] for six months after reserving something for another winter in case of further detention - i.e. enough of a reserve to keep us going until it will be practicable to sledge to Etah next fall. This supply will be helped out by additions from Etah this spring; by possible additions from Upernivik, by rye flour which Peter has at Umanak and by the fresh meat that is practically sure to be obtained by the spring and summer hunting. Further help is given by his and Minit's absence on the spring trip to Etah till early April and by Egingwahis, Inuk- aho's and my not coming to Umanak until May. Canned peaches for dessert - first from ship stores for 1 February. Tuesday. Clear and calm, or nearly so - NWdyeve. Temp. min -22°; 9a.-21°; noon -19° Halsed out alone along north side