We erected here, on the promontory Kernerauyak, a board with an inscription similar to that put up at George river, but with the day of our departure inserted, viz. Sept. 1st, instead of the day of our arrival, Aug. 7th. The same solemnities took place as on the former occasion. Our faithful pilot Uttakiyok, who had rendered us such important and essential services, now took leave of us, as he intends to spend the winter in this neighbourhood. He repeated his assurance, that if we settled here, he would be the first to join us, and to turn with his whole heart to God. Not willing to be any longer incumbered with the skin-boat, we added it to other useful articles given to Uttakiyok, as a reward for his faithful attention to us. He was very highly gratified, and thankful for this species of remuneration. 2d. Left the Koksoak, called by us, _South river_, and steered to the N. of _Kernerauyak_ and _Kikkertorsoak_. In the evening we cast anchor in an open road, among the _Nachorutsit_ islands, with fine weather. 3d. Set sail at sun-rise, wind and tide in our favour, and proceeded rapidly. About noon, however, a fog came on, which obliged us to come to an anchor at _Pitsiolak_. When it cleared up, we proceeded, steering between _Allukpalak_ and _Nipkotok_, and cast anchor in the open sea, near _Kernertut_, where, on our first arrival, we encountered such a tremendous storm. The night proved quite calm and fair. 4th. A gentle breeze brought us pleasantly as far as the island _Nauyet_, at the mouth of the _Kangertlualuksoak_, where we cast anchor, having performed the same voyage in three days, which took us twelve on our former passage. The distance may be about 100 English miles. 5th. Landed, and erected a species of landmark, on the highest point of _Nauyet_, as a ship entering the river must keep near this island, the shore on the other side being very foul. Contrary winds now obliged us to enter the bay, and cast anchor in the same place where we had lain on the 9th of August. 6th. Storm and rain prevented our proceeding. The Esquimaux went on shore, and pitched their tent. Of late they generally spent the night on board the boat. 7th. Wind at W. but a heavy swell from the sea prevented our sailing. Our men went out to hunt, and Paul returned in the evening with a deer. 8th. Snow had fallen during the night, and the whole country had the appearance of the middle of winter. We dropped down with the ebb-tide, but were obliged to anchor again near the entrance of the bay. When the tide turned we proceeded, and, leaving _Kikkertorsoak_ to the right, made for cape _Kattaktok_, where we spent the night at anchor among some low islands. The night was clear, and a comet appeared N. by W.