[Journal of the Crocker Land Expedition "Q"], 1913-1914
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there were tired of, the eskimos started a "mumuckto" sing-fest. In the midst of this latter I went to sleep, - as I had the second night watch and needed sleep. Fri Nov 28-13. Two komatiks left today, - reducing the number of our visitors somewhat. It seems remarkable that these people would set out on a long trip over uncertain ground when there is no light. Sat. Nov 29-13. The rest of our visitors left today. They were gone when we got up for breakfast, and with the early start should reach Perke before late tonight. Stookashoo and Olnea started with the visitors but before they had gone far Stookashoo found that his kerosene can had a hole in it and all the oil was gone, wetting the rest of the food in the box; so he and Olnea returned to Etah. Nelika and Mubchang -wa went south with the visitors. I started the plant at ten a.m. and began charging the batteries. Refilled all the cells; and tightened crank pin bearings after we shut down in the