Experts in navigation and surveying will always look on this splendidly
accurate determination as a fine piece of work by our own people as well
as by the Norwegian Expedition.

Lady Scott has remarked on the magnificent spirit shown by her husband
and his four specially-selected tent-mates when they knew that Queen
Alexandra's little silk Union Jack had been anticipated by the flag of
another nation. Scott and his companions had done their best, and never
from one of them came an uncharitable remark.

In our Expedition Committee Minute Book it is recorded that the following
were found at the Pole:

A letter from Captain Amundsen to Captain Scott:

"Poleheim,
15th _December_, 1911.

"DEAR CAPTAIN SCOTT,--As you probably are the first to reach this area
after us, I will ask you kindly to forward this letter to King Haakon
VII. If you can use any of the articles left in the tent please do
not hesitate to do so. The sledge left outside may be of use to you.
With kind regards I wish you a safe return.

"Yours truly,
ROALD AMUNDSEN."

Also another note:

"The Norwegian Home, Poleheim, is situated in 89 degrees 58 minutes S.