Sunday, March 25 The shortest first march we have made in four years, due to two reasons – namely, heavy loads and bad going. We have added two lbs on, but will lighten a bit tonight by removing biscuits from wooden cases. Dogs are apparently in good condition. E-hdrs – a-slsh twelve; Arden's eleven; als-fvr-2-shal-nine, and 2 ten. Temperature – 25° F. In camps at Lab-lvo-val- ding-me. Had a hard time getting started. I forgot my field glasses and tent and was obliged to unload two miles from dinner and return. Then one of my best dogs snapped a trace and cut dinner which enabled me to return again. Now I think we are off although I was worried a bit before