1853.] 



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On the 14th of March the Surgeon inspected the 

 crews, and reported sound. 



The outlines of the land are now becoming very dis- 

 tinct, and I have strong impressions that some of our 

 neighbouring inlets may afford a nearer course to the 

 Northern Sea ; but this I cannot venture to look into 

 until I have pushed this depot across to Cape Lady 

 Franklin. All our sledge crews are now eager for the 

 work ; and if any vestige remains, northerly or southerly, 

 our parties this season will, I feel quite satisfied, settle 

 the question most satisfactorily. 



The morning of the 16th of March discovered the 

 same old lady and her impudent cubs again on their 

 way hither. This time it was determined that order 

 and method should prevail, affording general amuse- 

 ment. All hands were summoned, and the sportsmen 



