renovation of the stables I can only suggest the following points at
present:

1. An extension or rebuilding of the entrance porch so that the outer
door faces north. Regard must be had to the possibility of bringing
sledges into hut.
2. A shelter extension to latrine.
3. The construction of an air-tight embankment or other device at the
base of the hut walls to keep the floor warmer.
4. The betterment of insulation in your corner, and the provision of a
definite air inlet there.
5. The caulking of small holes and slits in the inner roof.
6. The whale boat should be looked to and probably filled with water
under advice from ship.

After departure of Southern Party all mattresses and bedding should be
rolled up, and as opportunity occurs they should be thoroughly dried in
the sun.

You will remember that as the summer advances certain places in the solid
floe become dangerously weak. It should be well to keep watch on such
places, especially should they occur on the road to Hut Point, over which
parties may be travelling at any time. It is probable there will be a
rearrangement of the currents in the region of Tent Island since the
breaking of the Glacier Tongue.

(Signed) R.F. Scott.


III.--INSTRUCTIONS LEADER OF WESTERN PARTY.