MORE NORTHERLY COURSE 



(^ July 14, 1741. After Midday 



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26 Khitrov does not mention sighting land on this day. Steller says that he saw 

 land on the 15th, but the officers paid no attention to him. It is possible that without 

 Steller's being told about it orders were given to steer in the direction he indicated. 



