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To return by the same route followed on the upward 

 march, using the beaten trail and the already con- 

 structed igloos to save the time and strength that would 

 have been expended in constructing new igloos and in 

 trail-breaking. 



To know exactly to what extent each man and dog 

 may be worked without injury. 



To know the physical and mental capabilities of 

 every assistant and Eskimo. 



Last, but not least, to have the absolute confidence 

 of every member of the party, white, black, or brown, so 

 that every order of the leader will be implicitly obeyed. 



Bartlett's division was to pioneer the road, and keep 

 one day ahead of the main party. It was my plan at 

 this time to keep the pioneer party close to the main 

 party, and thus prevent the possibility of its being cut 

 off from the main party by a rapidly forming lead, with 

 insufficient supplies either for a further advance or for 

 regaining the main division. Bartlett's pioneer division 

 comprised himself and three Eskimos, Pooadloonah, 

 "Harrigan," and Ooqueah, with one sledge and team 

 of dogs, carrying their own gear and five days' supplies 

 for the division. 



Borup's division comprised himself and three Eski- 

 mos, Keshungwah, Seegloo, and Karko, with four 

 sledges and dog teams carrying nearly the standard 

 loads. His division was to act as an advance supporting 

 party, and was to accompany Bartlett for three marches 

 and then return to Cape Columbia in one march with 

 empty sledges. He was to deposit his loads and one 

 sledge at the place where he left Bartlett, making a 

 cache on the line of march ; then hurry back to Colum- 



