"Green's dogs are very weak yet and get far behind. He came in with one lashed to top of ledge the "canvessel" he crawled up among the rocks and probably died mine are very poor which causes me to worry a great deal about all thus we again downing and drifting we have only had one good day since we struck this coast. Thursday April 16th 2nd - 3rd Friday 17- Up against it hard rough ice all around us and as far as we can see. Have made about 10 miles at least from shore. Dogs are weak and tired so double feed tonight hoping to keep them going until we are through this rough ice.