BENNETT ISLAND. G51 



As we heave started the Irshings of No. 1 sled, and as, 

 in anticipation of rough roads ahead, I have concluded 

 to lighten its load anyhow, we have some work ahead 

 of us before our next march, and shall probably make 

 a late start ; I therefore, on piping down at 11.15, or- 

 dered all hands to be called at eight p. m. Wind light 

 northwest ; barometer 30.40 at 40° ; thermometer 31° ; 

 sky beginning to cover with cirrus and cirro-cumulus 

 clouds. 



Called all hands at eight p. M. ; light west breeze, 

 overcast sky ; breakfasted at nine p. m. Chipp was dis- 

 charged from the sick-list, and returned to duty. This 

 relieves Melville, who now takes charge of the road 

 and bridge making, in place of the doctor, who now 

 becomes a reserve. 



Set to work repairing and lightening Nos. 1 and 2 

 sleds. Sent Mr. Dunbar ahead to flag out, and upon his 

 return he told me he had seen the water. I now was 

 able to see it from a hummock alongside the camp, and 

 it was to the right of the island. The island itself was 

 much plainer in sight than ever. I am again in hopes 

 that we have made another discovery. 



Working my longitude over with correct latitude, I 

 find we are in 76° 41' N., and 153° 30' E. Soundings, 

 tw T enty-three fathoms - — mud. 



This brings me along to — 



July 17th, Sunday, upon the arrival of which w T e 

 promptly sat down to dinner. Turned to at one A. m., 

 and started ahead, leaving Mr. Cole and a sled crew to 

 finish lashing and bring on No. 4 sled. At two hun- 

 dred yards from camp we had some bridging to do, and 

 five hundred yards further some more serious. How- 

 ever, Melville managed it well, and Chipp lost no time 

 in jumping things across, and we finally reached a 



