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(6 1861 Oct 6 + At IV- this PM all clouds disappeared leaving fair sky. The wind however increased till it became worthy the title "Strong". As the Boats came in, the men were in [[underlined]] "white" [[/underlined]] tho' when they went out, their garbs were all dark colors. The water dashing now & then upon their clothing immediately became ice (Ther. 20°) thus giving them the [[underlined]] white [[/underlined]]appearance. The prospects fair to-night of a good day to-morrow. Good weather or anything in the neighborhood of it, must find me off in the morning for Oo-pung-ne-wing & other places about there - or, I must give up the contemplated trip. Longer delay in starting will make it precarious about my return in season to be a passenger in the ship "George Henry", or in any other ship this year, back to the World of Civilization. I do not wish to be left here, yet, I am willing to run some - [[underlined]] a great many [[/underlined]] risks for the accomplishment of more work in clearing up the historical matters connected with Frobisher's Voyages of 1576, 1577 & 1578. [[note]] (6 pages in this day's record Apr 21/64 H) [[/note]] [[end page]] [[start page]] [[note]] (4 pages in this day) [[/note]] Monday Oct 7th 1861 AM 18° M/W/ Gale & Snow Storm M PM VI-AM. Where is the pleasant weather prognosticated last night? A [[underlined]] deary, cold, severe [[/underlined]] storm is upon us. The night long, at least from IX P.M., a strong wind has prevailed making the [[?mighty]] sing the song of the hurricane! I slept but little last night, so anxious & hopeful was I that I could commence my voyage today; but alas! this morning the elements are against my plans & purposes, not moderately but [[underlined]] furiously [[/underlined]] against them. VII AM Wind has moderated to a strong breeze. The clouds have nearly dispersed leaving a sky free, save at the S. & S.E. where a thick heavy bank overhangs the sea.
