88 INTRODFCTKm OF DOMESTIC EETNDEER INTO ALASKA. 



the suporintondent, which is a great credit to the honesty and diliuonce 

 of all. Dr. Ganibell went down to Unalaklik on ice .skates. 



November 5: At 7 a. in., 15°. Fair and quite calm. Several cases 

 of sickness. Superintendent and R. Dahl returned; a l)arl)ecue ex- 

 pected, as thc}^ killed a caribou. 



November G: Clear, with the usual southeaster which almost always 

 prevails. The Sabbath observed and a rest from the weekly routine 

 taken. Dunnak, Tornensis, and two women came in with live deer 

 and sleds. 



November 7: At T a. m.. — 4°. Gloomy and miserable, with a \-erv 

 strong easterly breeze. It appears as if it is going to snow. 



November 8: Overcast, with some snow. Two deer Avent astray; 

 Frederick was sent to find them, and has done so. 



Noveml)er i>: Partly overcast, with calm, mild weather, some snow. 

 Frederick returned to the camp with two frisk}' deer; a verj^ line sight 

 to witness. What these noble animals can do in speed is phenomenal; 

 no other beast of burden is-under any circumstances to be compared 

 with them in adaptability for this arctic land of vast distances. 



November 10: At noon, 15^ \ overcast, with some slight snow Hurries. 



November 11 : At T a. m. , — 5"^. Clear, calm, and beautiful. Several 

 dog teams arrive with fish, Avhich the natives exchange with the Lapps 

 for groceries. Dr. Gambell received late in the evening a note from 

 Mr. Engelstad, of Unalaklik, asking him to kindly come down and 

 attend his children, who have an attack of the measles. The Doctoi' 

 will start early in the morning on the dog sled which was sent up for 

 him. 



November 12: At Ta. m.,— 12". Clear and calm. One mess of 12 

 men moved up to the second story of the main building; one I'oom to 

 be used for a kitchen and the larger or middle room for a living and 

 sleeping apartment. A large heating stove was put up. 



NoA^ember 13: Clear and calm. The Sal)bath o])ser\ed. 



November 14: At 7 a. m.,— l-i^. Clear and calm. The second over- 

 land mail from St. Michael passed by and took our letters. Mr. Hoxey, 

 custom officer, was in charge, with two natives and dog teams; one of 

 the natives changed his mind about yoiny; and turned back. Bunks 

 were put up in the main building for the men who will occupy the 

 middle room. R. Dahl appears to be very ill; h(^ is unable to retain his 

 food and has been ailing for some time. 



November 15: Clear, with a ver}' light easterly wind. The Rev. 

 Mrs. Karlsen and Miss Johnson, the teacher, with Mr. Hoglein as an 

 escort, visited the station. Several prospectors came down from the 

 new placers on the Anvik River. 



November 16: At7a. m..— S'-'. Gloomy and calm: snowing the entire 

 day. Dr. Gambeirs drugs were moved into the northeast room in the 

 uiain ))uilding, which is to be used as a schoolroom and dispensary; 



