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men, four are accustomed to the use of the oar, one is a fair carpenter, and two 
are rough carpenters. 
9g. The members of the Board having had Arctic experience in the latitude 
of Lady Franklin Bay consider the quarters provided sufficient in capacity and 
comfort for the party proposed. 
10. The clothing suggested appears to be sufficient in quantity and adapted 
to the climate. 
11. The arrangements for heating and cooking appear adequate. 
An abundant supply of oil for lighting for two years has been provided. 
The surgeon of the expedition states that his requisition for medical stores 
will be sufficient for any anticipated emergency. 
For scientific investigation mure spare instruments should, if practicable, be 
provided. 
QuarTERS.—A frame house, 21 by 65 inside size, with double walls, 18 
inches apart, is ready for shipment, and will accommodate the whole party com- 
fortably. This house is built after the model of those used in the Hudson Bay 
Territory by the company, and is, therefore, assumed to be suitable, both as to 
size, style and comfort. . 
For moving parties four wall tents with flies, and twelve A tents complete, 
have been provided, and will be sufficient. 
CLorutnc.—Boots, stockings, mittens, sheepskins for clothing, and sleeping 
bags in sufficient quantity for three years’ supply is on hand ready for shipment. 
There is still needed a supply of overcoats, blankets and drawers, which can be 
supplied by the Quartermaster’s Department within ten days from the date of 
requisition. 
Twenty suits of sealskin or deerskin will be obtained at Rigolette, on the 
coast of Labrador, in accordance with previous arrangements. If for any cause 
the clothing is not ready at that point, it can be obtained at Disco, and is not ab- 
solutely essential, although it should be procured if practicable. 
Means oF TRANSPORTATION.—Two (2) whale boats, (to be got on the N. E. 
coast). One (1) steam yawl, (now ready). Four dog sledges, (now ready at 
Rigolette, Labrador). Thirty (30) dogs, expected to be ready at Rigolette, Lab- 
rador; if not ready, can be got on the Greenland coast, at Proven or Uper- 
navik). 
Foop.—Two years’ supply, as per list, already in the hands of the Secre- 
tary of War, and which, having been prepared with the assistance of Captain 
Wm. Kennedy, Dr. John Rae, and other Arctic explorers, is believed to be com- 
plete. 
The pemmican, which is the only item not procurable from the Commissary 
Department, is now in Washington, ready for shipment. 
Requisitions for all the other provisions have already been submitted to the 
Secretary of War for approval. 
FuEL and Heatinc.—Coal to be used as fuel, and the supply to be ob- 
