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The rapidity of such changes in a temperature
so low (-35°) seems curious, but
the Greenlanders say that extreme cold
is rather a promoter than otherwise of
the process. All the gramnivorous animals
have the tendency to a high degree
as is well known to butchers. The sheep
and young calf I believe especially. Our buffalo
hunters, when they [do] condescend to
clean a carcase do it [instantu?] and I
am informed that the musk ox is sometimes tainted
after a [very] few minutes exposure.
None of these, however, are probably as [good?] examples as to sensitive
[to the decomposing and self absorptive
processes as this arctic ruminant.] This Reindeer the
Exquimaux find it necessary in the coldest
weather ~ at [Yotlik?] (and Horse' Heads)
Lat 73°.40, to rip open the animal,
withdraw all the viscera and fill
cavities with cold stones.

John, our cook, taken down with "pains"
- this is a severe blow he was our strongest
worker. William Godfrey takes his place
at the rate of $30 per month. This
same is given as a private transaction &
not implying any reattachment to the
role of the brig. All of the party who
dissolved their connection with the Expedition
in order to attempt their foolish Journey
South were regarded as stricken from
the Articles - Both John & William, however,
are made aware that good behavior
in their oresent positions will be the
best stepping stone to my good opinion
and a future reception among the
true members of our party. This and
their subsequent pay I will leave entirely
to Mr. Grinnell. At present I have a