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of Akhiok for evidence of poaching fur-bearing animals ; also of stolen articles 

 from Perryville; no evidence wds obtained. * * *. On August 9, at 10 a. ra., 

 arrived at Unga and delivered prisoner to United States Commissioner. At 2 

 p. m. got under way for Unalaska and at 3.15 p. m. August 10 made fast to dock 

 at Dutch Harbor. While on this cruise boarded four vessels, sighted three seals, 

 and afforded medical aid to seven persons. On the morning of August 11 moved 

 to the dock at Unalaska. 



On August 12. at 1.50 p. m., cast off from the dock and proceeded to the east- 

 ward and patrolled the fishing banks. On August 13 remained at anchor from 

 L34 p. m. to 3.05 p. m. in order to repair machinery. The Japanese fishing 

 schooners Okhotsk Mam and Bering Maru, found at anchor off Port Moller, were 

 boarded, but no evidence of illegal operations was found. On August 14, at 

 7.55 p. m., arrived at Naknek ancliorage, notified all cannery superintendents 

 of the vessel's arrival, and offered assistance. On August 15, upon request of 

 the superintendent of the Red Salmon Canning Co., settled a dispute between 

 five Mexican laborers and the cannery officials, with the result that the offend- 

 ing persons resumed their work. On August 16, at 8.30 a. m., got under way for 

 Sarichef, fell in with the tender Curlew, of the Alaska Packers Association, and 

 took off that vessel an insane man who, having attempted suicide, was in need 

 of immediate medical attention. On August 18, at 6 a. m., anchored off Sarichef. 

 It being deemed necessary to operate on the man taken aboard from the tender 

 Curlew, the Haida got under way and anchored in Dutch Harbor at 5.39 p. m. 

 August 18. While on this cruise boarded 30 vessels, sighted two seals, and 

 rendered medical assistance to one person. 



On August 19, at 4.25 p. m.. having sent patient ashore, cast off from dock 

 at Dutch Harbor and proceeded to Akutan Harbor ; anchored off the native 

 village at 4.40 p. m. Party went ashore and seai-ched the entire village for seal- 

 skins, but found none. After completing search the Haida shifted to berth at 

 dock of Akutan whaling station. Thorouglily seai'ched whaling station, but 

 found no sealskins. Questioned several prominent persons under testimony, but 

 gained no information of value as to illegal sealing. * * *, 



On August 29, at 11.30 a. m., left Attn, standing for vicinity of Pribilof Islands 

 to take up patrol, and arrived in patrol limits on September 1. On September 2 

 patrolled around islands. On September 3 patrolled area about Pribilof Islands. 

 Stood in, and at 1.40 p. m. anchored close to steamship Brookdale, off Tolstoi 

 Point, St. George Island. At 3.15 p. m. got under way and resumed patrol. On 

 September 4, 5, and 6 patrolled aliout islands. On September 7 set course for 

 Unalaska, and at 7.20 p. m. September 8 secured to dock at Unalaska. While on 

 this cruise sighted 90 seals. 



The Haida remained in the vicinity of Unalaska until September 29. During 

 this time repairs were being made to the vessel's machinery. Having received 

 on board mail and supplies for St. George Island, cast off from dock at Dutch 

 Harbor at 11.10 a. m. and stood out of harbor, but, owing to severe gale, accom- 

 panied by rough sea, was compelled to lay to. On September 30, at 4 a. m., the 

 gale having abated, set course for St. George Island, and at 3 p. m. anchored 

 off the village. On October 1 delivered mail and stores from Unalaska. At the 

 request of the agent. Bureau of Fisheries, took on board nine passengers for 

 transportation to St. Paul Island. Received on board mail for St. Paul Island. 

 On October 2 remained at anchor, owing to unfavorable weather conditions. 

 On October 3, at 8.30 a. m., the gale having ceased, got under way and stood for 

 St. Paul Island, anchoring in Lukanin Bay at 12. .50 p. m. Delivered mail and 

 packages of hardware received from St. George Island. The nine passengers 

 went ashore. Got under way at 2.15 p. m. and stood to the northward. * * *, 



Received from the postmaster at Nome mail for Juneau, Seattle, and Tacoma. 

 Got under way at 2 p. m. (Octol)er 26) and stood to the southward. Arrived 

 at St. Paul Island, anchoring in Lukanin Bay at 2.35 p. m. October 28. On 

 the morning of October 29 sliifted anchorage to Village Cove. Received mail 

 for Seattle and Unalaska. At the request of superintendent, St. Paul Island, 

 took aboard three persons for transportation to Seattle. Also took on board two 

 radio men for transportation to Seattle. Twenty-two others came on board for 

 transportation to Unalaska and one for St. George Island. Received on board 

 67 packages of provisions from the Naval Radio Station, St. Paul Island, 

 for transportation to the Navy Yard, Puget Sound, Wash. Got under way 

 at 12.45 p. m. (October 29) and stood for St. George Island, anchoring in 

 Garden Cove at 4 p. m. Having received on Isoard mail for Unalaska and 

 Seattle, got under way at 4.40 p. m. and moored to the dock at Dutch Harbor 



