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plumbob as required by the formula for correction of focal distance P.M clears, evening beautifully clear & calm.  ice forming as usual over small harbor.  Move the vessel out into the middle of the harbor in am.  Day so foggy as to wet like rain until late in P.M.

[[line]] Wednesday Dec. 20 [[line]]
Bar. 30.172  Ther 30.-40 Min. 22 Sea calm, perfectly clear.   Ice over small harbor extending as far as North Rock  From Round Top Δ top of Bluff bearing N 48 1/2 E by telemeter 145 between both wires.  Vertical angle 9° 40'.
Beach east from Round Top Δ , by telemeter 170 between both wires.  Vertical Ang. -11°..14'
Beach in line with Rocky Pt. Δ [[by?]] telemeter 195 between both wires. Vert -10°..11'
High water mark W. of Round Top Δ by telemeter 135 between lower wires Vert. Ang -13°..0 [[6?]]° (6°.54')
Foot of Round Top Δ Hill west, by telemeter 135 between both wires. Vert Angle -14°..05'.
Westernmost Pt of Ulakhta Harbor bears N 6 W, by telemeter 197 between lower wires.  Angle from Ulakhta 33° 10' A and 33°..10' B. Vert. Ang. 5°..20'
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Geographical names checked: Dec. 20 entry: Small Harbor; North Rock; Round Top; Ulakhta Harbor/Ulakhta.