April 9B, 1909
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able Expedition to scale McKinley. Send photo Pres. & self shaking hands to him. N.P. Apr. 6˚ '09" "This handshake proved a royal march[?]" Send R- a Pole  Peary sledge pen stock. Immediately return Roosevelt pack away complete sledge equipment, lance, pickaxe, rifle, saw knife, knife, hatchet, stove, showshoes, show beater, whip, drills, tea case, match case, etc. etc. From here to the Pole & back has been a glorious sprint with a savage finish. Its results due to hard work, little sleep, much experience, first class equipment, & good fortune as regards weather & open water.
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