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left by Kellett and McClintock in 1853. Partly he had desired to 

 find the groceries that would make some of his men more con- 

 tented, but partly he wanted to ascertain what iron or other ma- 

 terial for repairing sledges he might find in this depot. So far 

 as food was concerned he and I agreed that hauling it from Dealy 

 Island to Liddon Gulf would be a nuisance, but iron and hard wood 

 were undeniably needed, for all but our very best sledges wanted 

 repairing. I authorized him therefore to go on to Dealy Island if 

 the Bear were not found. He carried a letter of instructions to 

 Captain Gonzales to arrange for cooperation between our hunting 

 parties and the ship's crew. 



Lopez and the other team I would take with me to the base 

 camp and set them to work hauling home the meat lest it be stolen 

 by bears, if it were not already gone. We arrived at Storkerson's 

 base camp October 16th, which we found very homelike under the 

 management of Mrs. Storkerson and Mrs. Lopez. During the sum- 

 mer they had done their full share in helping to dry meat and now 

 they were busy making warm winter clothing and waterproof sum- 

 mer boots without which our work would be difficult and comfort 

 impossible. 



