When Francke, as a passenger, returned on the Peary supply ship, Erik, a bill of one hundred dollars was presented for his passage.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Mr. Whitney expected the Erik to arrive to take him south in the following August.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Although this would be the easiest and safest way to reach home, by the route I had planned I hoped to reach New York four months earlier than the Erik would.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook