March 20, 1909
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H                                                              27 d. Sat. Mar. 20 Light snow during night & much of day (from open leads) impossible to take observations. Captain left on the advance early, 2 Esks. 2 sl. 16 d. Borup with 3 Esks, 1 sledge, 16 dogs started to return soon after. Then Henson followed Captain. 2 Esks. 3 sl. 24 d. Marvin & self remain here with 4 Esks. 5 sledges 40 dogs. Marvin makes sounding (310 fath.) & loses lead. My party now consists 12 men, 10 sledges, 80 dogs. Half of this party will camp tonight one march beyond here.
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