Field note book[s], Crocker Land Expedition, 1913-1915
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Camping time 3, in the lead heard a strange noise behind me. Looking back 2 found Peech-Wahth trying to yell for us to close to us without making a noise. Following his wildly gestriculating arm to my surprise there were four three caribou within a short distance. He quieted the dogs but just as they were about to lie down he dropped a wad of paper. As it pulled rapidly along the surface of the ice driven by the wind it caught the eyes of my team and away they went in pursuit followed by the other two teams. What a mix up and what yelling on the part of the three drivers! Away went the caribou up the valley out of sight followed by both Cashinias running with their rifles. E's team started after him and I after it. My team and