Field Notebook: Greenland 1987b
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fins. On Sunday he goes to Atenland. He remain there until the steamer 'Hope' arrives, or that he may present his bill to Capt Bartlett for the things and service rendered the one lost gun and which remains unpaid for. I will then return to camp with him. Here at Parkale I only receive as much kind assistance as at home. This is a just satisfaction to know. The fact that I am unable to avail of collecting is depressing but I cannot help it. White and Strickley and the crew returns to Atenland at 10 O M. The former is anyone to get back so that he may collect. The governor served for breakfast smoked Greenland deer meat (Tuctor) meal and white bread, butter and coffee. Schnapps and Greenland beer were also served. This was about 8.30 A.M. About one in the afternoon I was asked to have a cup of coffee in his son's house. Dinner was then served in the governor's diner which consisted of the meaty legs of pigs (mites) all the bone removed, and Irish potatoes. The four kinds of bread and butter are also served. Once