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was shot by May and Feilden, after a walk of over 

 twenty miles in search of game ; it was brought back 

 for Petersen. 



' At midnight Dr. Moss returned from Cape Joseph 

 Henry, having established the depot of provisions and 

 secured it from the depredations of animals ; a duty 

 which, as men's lives depend upon it, requires the 

 utmost care and forethought. Three of his men are 

 complaining of their legs being stiff after their quick 

 travelling ; but there is nothing alarming in this, as 

 the journal of every Arctic traveller relates similar 

 troubles. 



1 May 1st. — George Emmerson, captain of one of 

 Beaumont's auxiliary parties, returned from Eepulse 

 Bay for a second load of provisions. While crossing 

 Eobeson Channel Beaumont had severe work. Both 

 the small sledges were damaged and one man had 

 injured his side by being jammed between the 

 laden sledge and an ice hummock ; otherwise the 

 journey had been fairly successful. 



' 2nd. — Mr. Egerton, taking charge of the " Dis- 

 covery's " auxiliary sledge, started for Greenland, the 

 crew dragging 161 lbs. a man. He carries orders to 

 Dr. Coppinger to proceed to Polaris Bay, visiting on 

 his way all the cairns erected by Captain Hall and the 

 other members of the " Polaris " expedition. Mr. 

 Egerton also carries over one of Mr. Berthon's canvas 

 boats for Beaumont's use later in the season.' 



Up to this period all had gone well with the 

 Expedition. J¥e had advanced to the extreme limit of 

 navigation at the northern end of Smith Sound ; the 

 ship was admirably placed for exploration and other 



