NOTES. 
Note 1, p. 21. 
Springs, properly speaking, as outlots of subterranean drainage, are almost 
unknown in North Greenland. At Godhavn, Disco, at the line of junction of 
the greenstones and the basis-granites, there is a permanent spring, with a 
winter temperature of 33*5° Fahr.; but the so-called springs of the Danish 
settlements, as far north as 73°, arc derived from a surface-drainage which is 
suspended during the colder months of the year. 
Note 2 , p. 23. 
The shark-oil trade is of recent growth in North Greenland. It has lately 
been extended as far north as Proven. At Neorkanek, the scat of greatest 
yield, about three hundred fish are taken annually. The oil is expressed from 
the liver of the Arctic shark, ( S . borealis ,) the Hvowcalder of the Icelanders: 
it is extremely pure, resisting cold, and well adapted to lubrication. It brings 
a higher price in the Copenhagen market than the best seal-oils. 
Note 3, p. 25. 
There are no Moravian missions in North Greenland, and but three of their 
settlements in the south. Named in the order of their date of colonization, 
they are New Hernhut, Lichtenfels, and Frederickstahl. With these excep¬ 
tions, the entire coast is Lutheran. The Lutheran missions, although distinct 
in organization from the Royal Greenland Company, are nevertheless under the 
direct patronage of government, and administered by a board appointed by the 
crown. The Moravians have no special facilities', and arc dependent for their 
supplies upon private negotiations and the courtesy of the Danish trading- 
vessels. 
Note 4, p. 29. 
There are four sizes of reindeer-skins, of distinct qualities and marked Talues 
among the Esquimaux: — 1. Denncsoak: the largest males, generally without 
antlers. 2. Nersutok: males of lesser size, retaining their antlers during the 
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