Bethel, Wheiler, & {Major} Brigham,
& Dr. Major Ebert. Spent a delightful
evening with them also.
-14th-
Bought my ticket yesterday for Unalaska
via Nome, on Str. "St Paul" which will sail
tonight. Also took a Russian bath in the
old log bathhouse - built by the Russians
when in possession of St. Micheal -fine!
Bought two large walrus tusks - 16 lbs. - from
N.C. Co. store, and leave them with Mr. Zip, agent,
to have them polished and etched this winter.
Paid $9.60 (60ยข per lb) for them - polishing & carving
extra. Have also bought curios - carvings &c.
Saw the Eskimo from Nunivak Is. trading in stores
this morning - also other natives, and am struck
with surprise at the confidence displayed in their
honesty by the employes of the Cos. They go behind
the counters, handle goods, upstairs & down, &
no attention whatever is given them - no watch
upon their movements or handing goods, even
