[Journal of the Crocker Land Expedition]
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90 Ellsomere Wed. Mar. 11, 1914. It was from Ellswet's team & I have nine dogs; six from Obloyek, two from Taites & one from Oquiah. About 11? On Mar 12h & left Etch with Henry Cinalto & Shutsbee. Made our way thru stiff wind & Camority Temp - 31°. No loads except personal clothes & team. I dog junior each. Thu. Feb. 12, 1914 Made trip to Payer Harbor in 4 hours. Found there the 4 men who had been sent chief must have meant. They were Ellis, Janshijuek, Wilbricht & Kucargujuck. Janshijuek had killed a bear on the way over. Fri. Feb. 13, 1914 Temp - 48°. Travelled to point just east of entrance to Alexandra Fiord, about 20 miles from Payer Harbor. Camped on ice in tents. Temp - 58°