Field Note Book Crocker Land Expedition 1913-1915 No. 52 Greenland VI Etah to Godhaven
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Jensen Have arranged (78) with Ujelsen to have made and sent to Godhavn for the Museum two complete outfits of man's & woman's clothing. It is to attend to the payment for the garments it to relieve Jensen of any complication with the Royal Danish Trading Co. The cost will be 150-200 kr. Bought some new camping uten- sits in addition to food for men and dogs. Six days rations for us two from men & one feed for dogs - Hope to get a seal or two en route. Plan now is to start at 5 a.m. Tomorrow and press on to Igdloresuit in two march, spending one night only at Maligiate on the way. Am giving Elk a letter approving his giving up his leave and trip in February and authorizing him to take the Hans grade III for NY, via Copenhagen from Godhavn or Upernivik (preferably Godhavn) if the "Dannebrog" or other relief ship does not come earlier. 4 p.m. Temp. -11° C The sky became overcast and patchy snow began to fall Another southwester is probably