Field note book[s], Crocker Land Expedition, 1913-1915
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He grabbed one of Vear- Jug-wals dogs by the back and broke his spine with a single snap of his jaws. Another he had by the head when a bullet made him drop it. The dog with the broken back I ordered shot at once. She was belonged to- me last year and was a good friend. I could not see this happen, Poor fellow! The tried to drag himself after me on his front legs. The bear has saved us 43 lbs of American hight and will feel like into our tired dogs.. North Cornwall looks like a cure this now, v. We have made thirty- miles today on the return and are in our old idlo on west side y Stassle Cound. The sun is breaking through the clouds giving us a fair day tomorrow.