April 19–20, 1909
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[Page facing stub of torn out page and also facing next page.] Look up Thompson Hippodrome proposition. Modify perhaps, illustrate lecture with Hippodrome accessories 15.-. (or original amount) Make society affair, auction boxes & seats. Have H Aluminum case Howard watches repaired by makers & put in gold hunting cases for presents. One properly engraved to be given to Bridgman. This watch carried by me to the North Pole, is given to my friend H.L. Bridgman as a slight token of my appreciation of his xx loyal devotion invaluable assistance & loyal devotion to the cause for years. R.E. Peary [A page torn out here. Torn out page was last lined page in book.] 13 ret. m.                                       58 d. Mon - Tues. Apr. 19-20 Still fine weather, still on the schedule. Light snow fell while in camp but ceased before we left. Started 5.30 p.m. 6th igloos at 11.45. Lunch here. 5th igloos 7.- a.m. Am suffering tonight from what has every symptom of an attack of quinsy.1 The land has come up surprisingly in this march, showing our estimate (24' for both marches) to be about right. A difference of 24 naut. miles makes a distinct difference in the apparent altitude of a coast or mountain. 1. Quinsy: an infection of the tonsils
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