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Mountains ' to the whole range of these newly dis- 

 covered mountains, about 530 miles in length. 



The expedition to King Edward VII. Land, under 

 Lieutenant Prestrud, has achieved excellent results. 

 Scott's discovery was confirmed, and the examination of 

 the Bay of Whales and the Ice Barrier, which the party 

 carried out, is of great interest. Good geological col- 

 lections have been obtained from King Edward VII. 

 Land and South Victoria Land. 



The Fram arrived at the Bay of Whales on January 9, 

 having been delayed in the " Roaring Forties " by easterly 

 winds. 



On January 16 the Japanese expedition arrived at 

 the Bay of Whales, and landed on the Barrier near our 

 winter quarters. 



We left the Bay of Whales on January 30. We had 

 a long voyage on account of contrary wind. 



We are all in the best of health. 



ROALD AMUNDSEN. 



HOBART, 



March 8, 1912. 



