21 Time at Thule at 8 am was about -15°C. Shippers abreast (East) The little island off the peninsula on wh. The tufies stood last summer. Mr Koch was well out on the ice to greet me and Captain Hansen was on the ice beside the vessel as we drew up. He is a sturdy, blue eyed man who looks kindly but efficient. I had not been long on board before Mr Rosmusson came in from Thule to welcome me. Preparation for his departure northward are not quite complete, but he does not expect to wait beyond 5 April for return of Peter. Captain had breakfast prepared at once for me and served in his room. It tasted good all right. Began talk with him about the supplies on board, and arranged for sugar, molasses and coffee ca 450 lbs weight in all to go to Mac- Saw several of my old Eskimo friends. Cordial. In afternoon went over to Thule. Flags on both houses in my honor. Eemmerlak is to be my third man to Upemvike