[Journal of the Crocker Land Expedition]
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277 + averaged from 2-3 lbs. which weighed 4 1/2 lbs. We put the net across the stream, I brought the magnetic tent + outfit up - etc., Monday, June 28, 1915. Sunshine and warm. Calm. 2th and "T" went fishing again and brought home fine. The flaps weighed 5 1/2 lbs, while the average chance above 3 lbs. Mae and Hal returned from Littleton Island bringing only nine eggs. The islands are covered with snow- and vegetation as well as nests seems to be behind the condition we found up there last year - The party also brought back 12 ducks. We had fine meal of little auk breasts, fin fish etc. T killed seal this after-noon - altogether we are again in the midst of food a-plenty. The ice is as far away as ever. "June & I are posty" Tuesday, June 29, 1915. Partly cloudy, warm + calm. Temp. reached + 58° I have put the magnetic tent just east of the house and wind jerms are filling it with pocket boxes, a party went fishing again today but got none. There are a good many seals near boats in the fjord. Teterbi dan is one year old today