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October 5: Gloomj^ overcast, and mild, with a light southeast wind. 

 It has been two months to-da}^ since the Stars and Stripes were nailed 

 to the spruce tree, and in that short space of time the place has changed 

 from a nearly impenetrable mass of brush and all kinds of rubbish to 

 a very beautiful and respectable place — a fitting site for the required 

 purposes. All this is due to the energy and foresight of the superin- 

 tendent, Mr. William A. Kjellmann, and the obedience, faithfulness, 

 and willingness that everybody has shown in performing his different 

 duties. The work already completed is a credit to the entire colony. 

 Dunnak and wife, with two pack deer, in from the herd after their 

 rations. The herd is in favorable condition, with the exception of a 

 few sick. 



October 6: Partly overcast, with a strong southeaster. Building 

 continuously going on. 



October 7: Clear, bright, and delightful weather, with a light south- 

 easter. Everybody is eagerh^ awaiting the return of Mr. Dahl and 

 party with the expected mail from the States. Everyone enjoying 

 excellent health, while contentment and happiness prevail. 



October 8: Southwest wind and some rain. Overhauling and clean- 

 ing firearms. Assorting goods and putting up shelves in the ware- 

 house done by two men, under the supervision of the superintendent. 



October 9: A fine, mild, beautiful day, with a light southerly wind. 

 Sabl)ath was observed. K. Dahl and part}' are anxiously expected 

 hourly. 



October 10: Clear, fine, glorious weather, with a light southerly 

 breeze. Grouse are getting plentiful, and everybody is feasting on 

 game. Dr. Gambell arrived almost three hours ahead of Mr. Dahl 

 with the mail. Nearly every})()dy received some letters and news 

 from relatives. Quite a large number of payments were made to the 

 herders. 



October 11: Gloomy and overcast,* with a light southerly wind. 

 Magnus Kjelsberg, Thoralf Kjelsberg, Basi, Tornensis, Barr, and 

 Martin left for Golovin Bay. K. Dahl went down to Unalaklik. 

 Two deer were brought in l)v Martin. 



October 12: Calm, cloudy, with some rain, sleet, and snow flurries. 

 Mr. Dahl is expected from Unalaklik with his baggage. The adults 

 who are attending Dr. GambelTs night school are making fair progress 

 in the English language. Three deer are now here at the station for 

 certain experiments by the superintendent. 



October 13: Calm, clear, beautiful \veather. Dr. Gambell has, with 

 the assistance of two men, put up a table and benches for the accom- 

 modation of the children who will attend the school in the daytime; 

 adults are receiving lessons in the English language in the evening. 

 Experiments with two deer and pack saddles were made by the super- 

 intendent. 



