case all details must be known. Mrs. [illegible] this to New York and requested beside that The Museum write job confirming his charter of the rights on these terms. Mar 4 I took tea at the job's residence outside of St. John's. The Erik is to be had at once - She is in good shape & clean but no coal is aboard her. St. John's. Monday July 28 - 1913. Cloudy and drizzling. Cast off morning got my anchor and went alongside the Erik. With aid of no students commenced coaling and transferring stores. Got brothers show every evidence of hastening our departure and encouraging Mrs to approve of these terms. I believe that they are really in sympathy with our situation and yet I must see that they realize The business already is gaining our good will. This is slow work and it is discouraging to see the days slip by.