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(2) January 4^th 1923

I decided it would be unwise to stay
here with the dogs all winter. Especially
so since trapping is not worth staying
for: I have [taken] my diary with me
my accounts are in my trunk.

[Are south will] We intend to
go due south to Siberian coast &
thence along the coast to Cape Serdge
Whaling, Diomedes, Nome.

Maurer & Galle are go both good
workers and deserve your have done
there best. I would recommend Galle to
you especially for the Trail.

Ada is not extra as a sewing woman.

It is hard to say what we shall
do if we arrive at Nome & find you
are in the north. We will of course
follow any advise you may have
left. Otherwise we will yous use
our own judgement.

Allan Rudyard Crawford

January 28^th 1923

Knight & I returned about a week ago. Knight
is troubled with scurvy. and As the ^five dogs are
scarcely enough he was dubious of making the
trip and his strength is undermined. My plans
are unchanged except that I am

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