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which the Alaska Coal Co's. entry was founded, and a tunnel (now caved in) run by Mr. Bradley.  There are several seams close to one another, of which the lower is the thicker and better coal and about 18 in thick.  This is nearly the lowest seam in the 2000 ft series visible above tide marks and is more compact, glossy in fracture and disposed to cubical fracture than the beds more north on the same side of the bay and higher in the series.  (Specimen bag No.213)  Buy a bear's skull from the mate of the Marion for Dr. Merriam and pay $2.00
About 4 P.M take the skiffs back to the Marion & tow out her lighter.  At 6 P.M. sail for Saldovia Harbor, arriving at 11 P.M.

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Saldovia Harbor = Seldovia Harbor