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August 28, 1926 : Rouffaer River ; Motor Camp


Saturday
August 28
1926

We enjoyed a good night’s rest for we were tired out after our somewhat strenous [sic] trip. The last few days and nights with the {F3.59} motor transport was a nerve racking experience. We got a note from Doc which contained much news [and] we were glad to hear from him. The transport on which we came also had a note from Hamer. Dick developed more of the films he had taken on the trip and had good results. We got some good pictures. The motor boat left for B.C.




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