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that the country afforded but little in that line.

In company with Messrs O. de Bendeleben, Chappel, and interpreter Hanson, with two sleds, I struck across the Bay in a Westerly direction for the village [[?Kvoik-mute]]; when I left Mr. J.B. Chappel in charge of provisions, a sled and 4 dogs, and 2 Indians with orders to sound an anchorage for vessels, and explore a pass through the mountains toward the westward of the Bay, said, as I was informed, striking the [[?Skathlink]] river, and avoiding Sound Golovine altogether.  [[marginalia]] (10) [[/marginalia]]

Mr. Chappel, had additional instructions to scour the surrounding country, and secure fish and game for the subsistence of the dogs on the return of both side parties.

On the 9th of April 66 I left Kvik-mute, accompanied by Mr. O de Bendelben, interpreter Hanson and one Indian (hired) and one sled with 9 dogs with provisions for 40 days, proceeded along the sea coast until I arrived at a village called Ath-nake-mute.  Here my Indian left me and by promising large pay, I secured another guide, and struck across an elevated country in a North West course, until we came in view of Sound Golovine.  Descending the mountain we came upon the sound; striking 

Transcription Notes:
Kvoik-mute = Kvik-miut Golovine = Golovin