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Weather Bureau Report and Rescue Mission Update
The report from Wiewemucca Station on Nov 29 notes 24 hour conditions with mean temp 57 F, max 75, min 43, wind W, and 0 inches precipitation. It also describes Foster's forecast for December storms and a winter outlook, then details the Bear revenue cutter’s departure from Port Townsend to rescue 250 whalers stranded near Herschel Island, with an overland route possible via reindeer and dogs.
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Department OF Agriculture
Wiewemucca Station
C. A. Rogers
Agent Weather Bureau
United States Revenue Cutter
Bear
Port Townsend
Wash
Point Barrow
Alaska
Arctic Ocean
Herschel Island
Pacific