Mss-90-01-02-011

making clothing. It has been decided that Crawford
Maurer & Galle will attempt in a few days to go to
Nome, Via. Siberia. I will remain here as camp keeper
for the reason that I think I would be unwise
to attempt the said trip. (See entry for Jan 12).
The only objection to this plan as far as I am concerned
is the fact that I will be left alone with the native
woman. But one of the things about this country
is the fact that circumstances sometimes demand
actions that would reprehensible on the "outside". I
am sure that anyone looking at this case clearly,
will see that there is nothing else to be done. It is
impossible for two men to make the trip (so I think)
with only 5 dogs, and as grub is short here, it is
essential for the party to split.