106 G. Amdrup. 



the outer coast. The party consisted of Freuchen, Achton Friis, 

 Hagerup, Peter Hansex, Jarner, Fritz Johansen, Hans Jensen, 

 Koefoed, Lindhard, Lundager, Manniche and Chr. Bendix Tho- 

 strup: the object of this arrangement was to facilitate the passage 

 of the great sledge party to Cape Marie Valdemar. The food was 

 carried out on March 22nd by means of drag-sledges. A watch party 

 with tent remained by the stores, whilst the others returned the same 

 day. 



When the two parties, which had gone to the depot at Bjørne- 

 skær, returned on .March 21st, all preparations were now made to begin 

 the great sledge journey northward, on which the principal object 

 of the whole Expedition was to be accomplished. A week later, on 

 March 28th, the departure took place. 



