Northward: Peary’s 1908-09 Expedition

Drifting and blowing

  • 04-03-1909 – Night
  • Donald B. MacMillan
  • Cape Sheridan, Ellesmere Island, CAN

Drifting and blowing all day long. Tonight Inughito came in from Cape Columbia with letter from George who left Commander on the March 20, five marches beyond where I left him. Came to land in 7 marches, held up 12 hours at the big lead. Has gone west to Cape Fanshawe to carry provisions. Marvin is to go on for five marches more.       

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