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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.