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1861 Oct 3d Thurs.

This P.M. & eve, I have been making active in preparations for the new trip.  On the coming in to-night of Whale cruising fleet, (7 Boats) 4 manned with Kod-lu-narrs & 3 by Innuits, I proceeded at once in engaging crew to accompany me.  As Capt. B. consented to spare Ebierbing, I first spoke to him.  On thinking of it a few minutes, he expressed a willingness to go.  Then taking Koo-ter-e-nung ("Mr. Miner") down into the aft cabin where was Capt. B. with his (Capt B's) assistance in conversing with him (K.) I engaged him.
After supper, went ashore to visit some of the numerous Innuits there, with the object of making up balance of crew.  During the day, however, I engaged my right hand assistant on my further voyage, Koo-ou-le-ung, ("Susy") Capt. B., to me on this contemplated, short trip, tell him my went with Ebierbing to his [[strikethrough]] engage a [[/strikethrough]] saw his nooliana, Tuk-oo-li-too, but, as I [[?]] one, both apparently will.  The favorite I will [[?contrive]] of E. being trimmed & lighted (for it was if quite dark) Ebeirbing & I (Ugarny was with us) started for the other