April 10, 1909
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Hickory ax goad sticks for whip stocks. U.S. made Melville & Schley Admirals, & Greely Brigadier General for their Arctic work. England knighted James & John Ross, Parry, Franklin, Nares, McClintock, Richards (?) Beamont, etc. etc. paid Parry $125,000.- Phipps (?) 25000.- etc. etc. for their arctic work. [Vertically in margin:] poorest dogs are consuming each other. Water sky to west of us during latter part of march. 4th ret. m.                                  47 d. Sat. Apr. 10 Gale moderated during night, & gradually died away during day. Very thick. Light extremely trying to eyes. Almost impossible to see trail. Temp -10˚ only. Covered Captain's last march. Did not attempt more. This march a long one, & I want better light conditions for the young ice in tomorrow's march where I expect trouble. Agreeably surprised not to find the young ice in today's march completely shattered by gale & trail obliterated. Reduced teams to seven dogs each here & expended one. [Vertically in margin:] This leaves me 35. Am feeding 4 teams according distance travelled. 5th team of
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