. Report on the proceedings of the United States expedition to Lady Franklin Bay, Grinnell Land [microform] . Scientific expeditions; Scientific expeditions. Sunday, Decemhir g, 1883.âClear wcatlier, brisk westerly wind, and temperature â30° 1â° C.]. Long shot two foxes this morning. These, together with the two killed by me yesterday, weigh 13^^ pounds. At the present rate of issue this game furnishes the meat ration for two days. A fine stew of hard bread and sea-water was relished an' 1 enjoyed by all of us this morning. A stew of seal meat was served for dinner, and thin and watery a
. Report on the proceedings of the United States expedition to Lady Franklin Bay, Grinnell Land [microform] . Scientific expeditions; Scientific expeditions. Sunday, Decemhir g, 1883.âClear wcatlier, brisk westerly wind, and temperature â30° 1â° C.]. Long shot two foxes this morning. These, together with the two killed by me yesterday, weigh 13^^ pounds. At the present rate of issue this game furnishes the meat ration for two days. A fine stew of hard bread and sea-water was relished an' 1 enjoyed by all of us this morning. A stew of seal meat was served for dinner, and thin and watery as it ivas, it wouhl have made us supremely hap))y had there been twice the tjuantity. These hot drinks and warm stews appear to be the one source of life to us. Taken cold, their effect in serving to resist the damjmess and frost would, to a certain extent, be lost. Monday, Dfcember 10, 1883.âA westerly gale has been blowing all day, and our condition, both mental and physical, has been rendered miserable in consequence. A fox was observed in the vicinity of the house, but, unfortunately, he escaped before a gun could be brought from the interior of the house. The party confined themselves closely to their slee]Mng-bags to-day, and discussed the latest incongruous combiiation of hash. 'lemperature, â [â° Tuesday, December 11, 1883.âTemperature, â20 [ â ° C], The wind subsided during the morning, the sky cleared, and delightful weather followed, liache Island loomed up in the distance, sharply outlined against the northern .sky. No water-clouds visible to the north or east. The vestibule was repaired to-day. I worked nearly four hours on this structure, and just before its comjjletion was ovt/come with dizziness; in falling I was revived by striking against the sledge. Jens assisted me \x^^ ..le house, anc'. after a brief ])eriod of rest I feel all right again. The wind has risen this evening, and it is now drifting very hard out- side. Severa
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