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two members of the crew reached a new farthest north record, but of the original men, only seven survived to return. the expedition was under the auspices of the signal corps at a time when the corps' chief disbursements officer, henry w. howgate , was arrested for embezzlement . however, that did not
by ice and weather, captain beebe was forced to turn around prematurely. all he could do was leave some supplies at smith sound in august, and the remaining provisions in newfoundland, with plans for their delivery the following year. on july , pavy's contract ended, and pavy announced that he would not...
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