497 short disturbed Peter greatly and led him to urge the inclusion of Dr. Hunt in our southward bound party, for the protection of all in case of accident to me. I called Ekblaw, Janquary and Allen into conference with me regarding the matter, feeling that they had rights to be considered and conserved and that I needed their counsel. Ekblaw ex- pressed his willingness to relinquish his claim on the surgeon, if it seemed best for Dr. Hunt to accompany my party, but reserved final decision of the question for fur- thier consideration. Janquary and Allen thought that Peter's attitude should be a prime determining factor. Of course my decision cannot be given until after a conference with Mac, since he by contract is still in direct control over Dr. Hunt and his movements. To-day Peter gave me a letter asking that Dr. Hunt be included in the south-