April 12–13, 1909
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[Appears to be continuation of day before.] Covered 2 marches & camp close to 87˚. Hope reach Marvin's return igloos tomorrow. I shall be glad when we get there into the big ice again. This region here was open water as late as Feb. & early Mar, & is now covered with young ice, beautiful to travel on but extremely unreliable as a means of return. A few hours of brisk wind E., W. or S. would make this entire region open water for 50 to 60 miles N&S, & unknown extent E&W. Only calm weather or N-ly wind keeps it practicable. 6 ret. m.                                        50 d Mon. Tues. Apr. 12-13 Camp Abruzzi, 86˚ 38'. A long double march (18 hours). Trail faulted in several places but we picked it up again each time.
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