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On reaching the Hatch Mr. Bonsall called on
me that he was off. Whereupon I seized the
Sharp Rifle which I had taken from Mr.
B -: the lock of this rifle being affected
by the cold it went off in my hands
while trying to cock it. By this time
William had made about 40 paces and
was running at full speed. I then
seized a second Rifle lying loaded on
a chest and fired at him [William] at long
but practicable distance and missed
him. The man effected his escape.

Mr. Bonsall afterwards informed
me that as soon as I entered the gangway
he said you will not shoot me
or words to that effect. Slightly edging
away, on Mr. Bonsall ordering him to
stand he started and Mr. Bonsall pulled
the trigger but the Cap failed to explode
the pistol, whereupon he called to me
as before narrated.

I have stated the above formally
and in detail as embracing my recollection
of this occurrence, with a view to its being
used as testimony. With this object I
have made affirmation to the herein
detailed facts in presence of Mr. Brooks
the first officer of the Expedition.

E. K. Kane
Arctic [Exp??]

Monday Apr. 2n 1885
Brig Advance