[Journal of the Crocker Land Expedition]
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134 5:30 A.M. Today the motor boat jumped up & her morning. We were glad to learn that the hunters had gathered six walrus, two" orshook and several" pigs" This morning was marred by more rain but it did not prevent Jos and me from chasing a big orkshook my the kind. Disappointed at not getting the shot I wanted I paddled up to an ice pan and lined my three sea pigs & a shot from my 4 dropped the trio when they stood. Friday August 21-74 We have been anticipating the eclipse due today. I was up at 4:30 A.M that found the kind clothed with fog. This effectively eclipsed the sun and the moon went not home & his appointment. Staring slept only two hours I crawled into my blankets after breakfast and immediately knew day to the uproar that attended the piguation for another departure. I awoke to find that the expedition had not out for Ellsmer Land. Left alone Hal & I rejoiced in our gun & immmediately set about calling provisions for a short visit & Littleton Island. In the midst of a cosy dinner although brightens was the unwelcome news that the motor