[Journal of the Crocker Land Expedition]
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visitors were Mrs & Lhrichts on their way after bears, hooftones, Timms, Irish, Pigeon, etc. While Tank was there a pole nearly demolished the igloo. I built another one with firing and window - The snow house was comfortable indeed. Alice & Sincer- ping returned on the 25th with much of skin & meat. They brought news of this excellent luck. Mrs & Samy returned on the 27th having killed nothing. I returned in time to see JOT off, who he was just leaving for Bermuda the wind Alice & Sincerfirmed. Saturday May 1, 1915 High N E wind + drifting snow + 8° The past few days have been very warm - up to 18° above zero once. Today is wintry enough. I went to the Island but walking unpleasant, which is putting it mildly. Monday May 3, 1915 High wind continues with drifting snow + 10° Chance distinguished herself by coming in with nine rabbits today weighing 72 lbs in all. I am working on my map. The weather is very warm but the wind is uncomfortable.