483 On board all day, dismal and Tedious enough. Poker for matches as usual this evening. Mind moderated somewhat in evening. 16 December. Thursday, Partly overcast morning. Calm, or light variable wind - From N.W. at 1 p.m. at 3 p.m. sky so heavily overcast as to hide moon from sight, and remained so. Temp. min +15°; 9a. +15°; 1:30p. +10°; 10h. +10° Out with Tanquary as far as Cape Valley. Snow a little soft in places but not bad for walking. Almost none fell yesterday. Gave him letter written yesterday asking and authorizing him to take charge of my personal effects in case of my death between now and when we reach New York and deliver them to Director of the Museum. Captain Comer repaired his snow igloo, which had become somewhat damaged by soft weather and wind.