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about and wringing the water out of my clothing I proceeded with my collecting, the main object of the trip bring Loring a ptilocnemis of which I obtained more on that trip than had ever been collected previously.


to get them. On his way back he speared a partly grown seal which I obtained from him for 10 bars of lead - he retaining the flesh. A peculiarity about the natives is that although you may employ them to hunt for you and furnish ammunition and pay for his time yet should they kill a seal or reindeer or any fur bearing animal this is their private property and must be paid for in addition

Aug. 16 - 
The day was occupied in caring for the specimens on hand. In the evening a fidarra sail was observed coming from the Canal and soon the company's flag was seen floating from the mast. As they drew near under an immense sail, although a strong wind was blowing, the natives onboard commenced