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Sledge parties from
Cotte Dumbligalo and
Intrepide reached Melville
Island in 1851-52.
Capt. W & Clare crossed
from Bay of Mercy to
Winter Harbor in 13 days.
"Rough road" (April 11-28-1852)
Lieut Mr. Elliott sledged
from Griffith Island to
Winter Harbor in June, 1851.
Sient Parks reached
Winter Harbor from the
Antipodes shortly after
W & Clare.
The Resolute, Capt.
Velett, and the Intrepid
Commander Mr. Elliott
reached Melville Island
on Sept. 1, 1852. Made
depart of provisions at
Winter Harbor. Wintered
at Deal Island. Sient
Melham of the Resolute-
left the Chief on Sept. 23,
reached Winter Harbor, which
overland to Hidden Gulf and