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Fri. mrs. forced us to leave considerable pumicean
and lichen on the glacier.
Friday Feb 20 - '14
In brilliant weather proceeded from the
top of the glacier to its descent on the west side.
Then turned North and reached the foot of glacier
facing a broad flat opening on Bay Birdx. Built
Igloo on glacier. Day - 46°.
Sat Feb 21 - '14
Had great difficulty in lowering everything
over the foot of glacier. Carried about 5 miles down
the flat. Saw quite many musk-ox herds. E!
It gets his first four days up, & it has
been getting worse. Jack says that he must go back
tomorrow. We have only 11 gallons oil and
I am to return for more. Day - 54°.
Sat Feb 22 - '14
Clear and cold,
He killed 5 musk-ox on the hill
facing our camp, while one & himself over.
The others went hunting but got nothing.
Spent day skinning & cutting up meat.
Fox + men lost big feed. Day - 53°.