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(15 1862 Jan 2 Thurs not be held in comparison to that of human lives. 'As for myself' I continued, 'in the case the Pemican & Meat Biscuit now set aside for my uses indicated should be unavoidably required, I will cheerfully give them up looking out for my own sustenance among the Innuits.' On the return of the 7 men to-day, Capt. B. seemed overwhelmed in serious thought & anxiety - he paced to & fro the main Cabin - then on deck the same. Surely he has a responsibility on his hands that few can appreciate. [[end page]] [[start page]] (16 1862 Jan 2 Thurs. "Spikes" who is [[underlined]] the clown [[/underlined]] of the "George Henry" & who was among the number that returned to-day - completely 'fagged out' - says that he 'was obliged to act the hustler in the return trip to-day - had to stop every now & then to rub Sam down'. Sam Wilson has rheumatism in his legs & is much troubled thereby in walking. This accounts for "Spikes" quaint expression. A short time after the return of the 7, a bevy of them came to head of the companion way & sent down word that they wished to see Capt B. who responded to the call, appearing before them on deck. In pathetic terms they pictured to Capt. B. their experiences, finally indicated their longs for little something to eat. Capt. B. commiserating their condition & satisfied with their general humility immediately ordered the Steward to serve them [[end page]] [[start page]] (17 1862 Jan 2 Thurs some of the Pemican. I have just used the word 'humility'. In explanation of this I must add a few words. Most of the forward hands while they were being abundantly served with provisions last year & of as good quality as the ship had, were constantly [[underlined]] 'growling' [[/underlined]] about their bad fare small quantity &c. This unjust complaining has continued from the time of leaving the States to the time they left the ship a few days since to live with the Innuits. They now return [[underlined]] humble-men, [[/underlined]] thankful for whatever the allowance can be made from the ship's provisions. Johnston said to Capt B. If he could get a little [[underlined]] 'grub' [[/underlined]] so that he could live to-night, he thought he should be able to Winter it through first rate. Capt. B. signified to the men that he wanted the ship to have an embankment of snow, now there was such a supply of it about. They signified how very tired-out they were travelling through the deep snow from where they left the Igloos to the vessel & begged to know if it could be put off till to-morrow or next day when they would all take hold & do the desired job. Capt B. kindly [[end page]] [[start page]] (18 1862 Jan 2 Thurs gratified them in the delay. The Innuits about here hardly knew what to make of when they see these men returning. Learning the cause of the return they (the Innuits) made much sport of it. Ebierbing said laughingly: 'they be all the same as very small boys'! The Innuits are certainly a very different people from white men. They take every thing in way of deprivation of food very philosophically. To all appearance it is all the same with them whether abundantly supplied or their condition is of threatning starvation! No [[?manner]] escapes their lips. They act perseveringly & calmly. I have many times been surprised at their resignation - at their patience during the time when all their provision was gone & the continued constant failures that were their lot in procuring more. This P.M. a long white cloud in the S.W. with the end nearest the Sun tipped with rain-bow colors. (The Sun Easterly of the cloud) Breakfast = Coffee & Bread - the others Coffee Bread & [[underlined]] Venison [[/underlined]] Some of those who departed & some who remained, eating it all. Dinner = Pemican. Supper = Coffee & Bread. (18 pages in to-days Record)
