Field Note Book Crocker Land Expedition 1913-1915 No. 52 Greenland VI Etah to Godhaven
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(30) We have traveled about 6 hours and 30 miles today. Going was pretty good out- side, but near the land it is bad so we can ride almost all the time. Has been a beautiful day as to weather and the shore has been picturesque in the afternoon sun. Cape York Bay deep. Kirk says that Peter & Dr. Willy tried to come down the wrong glacier, which accounts for their trouble. There has been no such movement as they describe. Saw Brushman Island + Meteorite Island + high land on it. Woodloot's meteorite is: Each man 13 dogs - 2 leaving a lame one and K. taking on the stray. 9 April - Monday - Had good supper last night on the freshly killed young seal and turned early - about 8 o'clock. We five men filled floor space of the little tent pretty completely. Slept well till about 3 a.m. when the strong S E wind that came of coming up wakened us and dashed our hopes for a day of good travel today. Turned over and went to sleep again. Did not get up till 9 o'clock when we had left. Spent entire day in camp. Clear, cold + windy - Although allots started for Cape York about 2 p.m. The wind having moderated somewhat gave him a pipe + two pieces tobacco.