4 furnishings, the charming Mrs Wakefield and the young American nurses served to create a lasting impression as most of us realize that more than likely these are the last white women's faces we shall see for years. August 4th Monday. All hands up this morning at 4.00 A.M. and work of loading material from warehouse begun at once. Most of it aboard by 7.05 A.M. Have to stop work for some time because sailors not clearing decks as fast as we loading. Judge Sprigg and Fred Patterson worked very hard with us. Stores all aboard in afternoon. but fog delayed sailing. Jot Small arrived aboard today and encamped in his power-boat Green. moved his sleeping-bag in boat with him. Small displayed his 'handiness' well today in the way he secured our deck load with spruce pilings and ropes - I'm mighty glad we have a capable man like him. August 5th Tuesday. Erik sailed at 5 @ m for Cape York. Course set for Sukkertoppen Greenland. Moderate weather today - We are getting away from the ice-bergs. August 6th Wednesday. Rough weather. Ship gyrating. August 7th Thursday. More rough weather. Most all hands seasick.