40 Aug. 26 - 26 - 27 On the way back we attempted to arrange a landing above Etah but it was impracti- cable. We returned to Etah and prepared to unload in the morning. It is possible that we would have had a miserable winter. The joint we selected was wind blown and had no grass upon it. We considered it an account of the excellent landing facilities, a sheer 90' cliff suitable for wireless aerial and apparently giving a fair shelter for the house. Tuesday Aug. 26 - 1918 Drew ship alongside whs at Rinder Point which is some 1/2 mile WSW of from the Isles of Etah. We built a gangway of lumber and 2x4 boards with light planking over the top. We have decided to build the house near shore the stream and have commenced taking the lumber there by boat. All day we unloaded ably assisted by the Esquimaux. Wednesday Aug. 27 - 1918 Continued unloading as before. The weather is excellent which makes the work far less draining. Cold winds and dampness reach on