March 26B, 1909
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Sounding reel to have automatic registering device on shaft.


Peary sextant & horizon to Navy Museum (Annapolis?)

Have my N.P. eye glasses gold mounted for constant use.

Have extra pair ditto as a present to some one?

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essentially a straight line, over large level snow covered floes, some very heavy, some medium, some light, surrounded by medium old rafters.
Last quarter largely recent ice (average 1 ft. thick).
Deflected to west about 1 mile by open lead. (15 miles)
Cloudy & light snow variable air.
First time since leaving land, light impossible see any distance or distinguish relief.
Cleared as I arrived Captain's camp. Captain just leaving.
Min. during night -30˚, at starting -15˚, end of march -20˚.

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