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the steamer well north it will enable us to winter in comfort.

If we can't do that then we shall, of course, fall back upon the original plan.

Though it is not a good ice year I am not discouraged, & am determined to do something of value before coming back, no matter how long it takes.

I am well & the life is doing me good. We have had rough weather, but I have not missed a meal. Mr. Baldwin is a fine one, & the Doctor & Mr. Harlan are good. With all the Norwegians I am well satisfied. Every man of them wants to go north, & not one of them wants to stay at Cape Flora. Of course if we