[Journal of the Crocker Land Expedition "Q"], 1913-1914
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84 Gigloo, Oblanys, and Panickpah left at the same time, the two former for their homes, and Panickpah for Saolkwahtee to hunt walrus. Sun Jan 25-14. It had the intention of Doc, Jank, and Green to leave quite early this morning, Green with Sipus for Saolkwahtee; - and Doc & Jank for a trip to Annaratok; - but then some misunderstanding the watch was not informed and we did not have breakfast until the usual hour, - 900 A.M., - and the sledges did not get away until about eleven, - which said delay caused several to get rather ex- cited and there was some busting for a while. With Doc and Jank went Kudluks, - driving Mac's fine dog team, Thukapingwah, and Kuddlah, and Ahfelah. The party carried up milk and gemmican and biscuit for use on the Crocker Land work, and are to stay and hunt bears if any tracks are seen. Green, having his clothing outfit practi- cally all ready for the big trip, wanted to get out in the field, so Mac sent him down with Sipus to hunt walrus. Mon Jan 26, 14. Doc and Jank came back