Field note book[s], Crocker Land Expedition, 1913-1915
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Summit of Glacier. Ellenore Land March 20th, 1914. Dear Hal: I was quite surprised when I learned that San-ching-nah had deserted. He got away with out me seeing him at all about 15 minutes after our faithful friend Wine had left. At that time there are still there at Eltah give them about one hour's notice to get out and wait to come back. All the Ashinaws were scared to- let Wine go. They have it a good work for him, say he lies and steals and cannot be trusted for a minute. You will desire to watch him at Eltah when he goes. When leaving I granted him everything he wanted so he would not influence the Ashinaws. For at that time we were all very