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1/3 of a barrel. Of coffee we are reduced
to one mess per diem.

With the coming moon I expect heavy
cold, not only as a compensation for the
past warmth but as paving the way
for the almost necessary warmth [which?]
must attend the circum=polar sun of
April.

Sunday
Feb 19

On the 19th A bad day the cold seemed to [have] fairly set in
breaking up our strange spell of warmth
the therm rapidly falling gives [D?] -36°

William returned unsuccessful. He
crossed the hummocks but was afraid of
the solitude "it was so quiet" was his poetic excuse [miserable
cowards]!

Hans had a fair shot at the Reindeer
but – sad luck – the cap failed. [No fresh
meat — cases same.]

Monday
Feb. 19

[*omit*]
In spite of wind started the work –
cut a double sky light over galley. All of our
operatives cutting glass in their bunks. Bill
Morton and Bonsall cleansing paint & wood
work, scraping floor &—
Wilson worse. Hans brings in a rabbit.

Tuesday
Feb. 20.

Mr. Goodfellow reported or rather found
on examination - scurvy. I today changed
his bunk, giving the steward my own and
placing him in Morton's. Completed clearing
below and arranged our new stove.
[end omit]

Mr. Ohlsen shows unpleasant head
symptoms. He is quite insane. No hunting to day and
of course no meat.

Wednes.
Feb. 21

To day the crests of the N.E. headland
were gilded by true sunshine, and all
who were able assembled on deck to greet it.