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wind ; and used the reindeer moss for fuel, which af- 
forded us more warmth than we expected. We per- 
ceived several patches of snow yet remaining on the 
surrounding hills. The thermometer varied to-day 
between 55° and 45°. 
On the 20th of June we began our march by cross- 
ing a small lake, not without much risk, as the sur- 
face of the ice was covered with water to the depth of 
two feet, and there were many holes into which we 
slipped, in spite of our efforts to avoid them. A few 
of the men being fearful of attempting the traverse 
with their heavy loads, walked round the eastern end 
of the lake. The parties met on the sandy ridge, 
which separates the streams that fall into Winter 
Lake from those that flow to the northward ; and here 
we killed three deer. Near the base of this ridge we 
srossed a small but rapid stream, in which there is a 
remarkable cascade of about fifty feet descent. Some 
[Indians joined us here, and gave us information re- 
specting the situation of Dr. Richardson’s tent, which 
yur hunters considered was sufficient for our guidance, 
und therefore proceeded as quickly as they could. 
We marched a few miles farther in the evening, ar ’ 
mcamped among some pines; but the comfort of 
od fire did not compensate for the torment we si 
_ 2d from the host of musquitoes we found at this sy 
Te temperature was 52°, * 
