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Made large cache at Cape Russell including provisions, his scientific material + some of my clothes.
Camped at Cape Rui where we stayed a day to rest.
May 29 - June 2, 1915. Peatody Bay.
Weather generally fair with some fog.
Spend five days in Peatody Bay. We killed an old bear and two young ones. There were a great many fresh tracks; dead children freshly stuffed + other signs of its game we were after. We made camp on June 1 in Wright Bay upon a struggle thru rough ice. J
June 3, 1915. Wright Bay.
Weather cold + clear with north wind.
Provided C. Calhoun + saw open water with ducks, ants + other signs of summer. Killed two men C. Hadwin + can fish.
June 4, 1915. E. Independence.
Cloudy with N. wind.
Killed bear + ant in Lafayette Bay. Old cub escaped. High wind prevented progress with We camped just south east of E. Independence.
June 5, 1915.
Clear + cold with N. wind.
Running to C. Const. tation + left record.