The Archive · 1934

Suppl to Adm

Lite America, Aug. 6 Dr, Thomas Poulter, accompanied MR. P. G. WoDEHOUSE os three allow explorers, left ere Yesterday ona speck tractor Fejoin Admiral Richard Byrd who has been isolated for some time in his observation camp several miles from here. "Heavy snow and. ice have prevented the Admiral's men from Feaching him, and the only news as to his welfare has come out by way of Admiral Byrd's wireless.

Carrying two sledges of supplies and food, as well as 1,786 litres of gasoline, Dr. Poulter upon his departure stated that the party would be able to rejoin the Admiral within two oF three days, He added, however, that it might take longer if the current storms persisted. Danger of falling into the deep glacial crevices had been lessened, he said, due to frozen snow with which they had been filled.

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