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"Dr. Gralcham says that only further
instructions for the Smithsonian service
are as in the prominent vessel to Anticosti.
He advises taking the necessary help from
him at $1. to $2.00 per day. Arrangements
can be made also in Anticosti. At the
Jefferson are fixed. The agent at East
Point will get the necessary permit to
collect. Best season The middle of July,
later and first 2 weeks in October after
the Hare flies an about five. Camping out-
necessary. The foods can be shipped
at the various post offices and telegraph
stations and can be picked up by Dr.
Gralcham. Canoes he thinks will be
the most serviceable boats.
A trip to the head of Fichersigh Bay
can be made from Capt. John.
Blandford, St. John's, New Brunswick or
a station if makes trip to Cape Chidley.
Choosing for coal first go to this point.
Capt. Blandford in the Ocean would take
us to Saguenay a schooner could be
hired for the entire trip and to cost
$1000.
A schooner leaving regularly from
goes to Anticosti the first day of
fifteenth of each month. Passage
can also be secured in this way.
From Dr. Gralcham would bring