Van Helsing, and he has got me all the papers that I have not yet seen.⁠ ⁠… Whilst they are resting, I shall go over all carefully, and perhaps I may arrive at some conclusion. I shall try to follow the Professor’s example, and think without prejudice on the facts before me.⁠ ⁠…

I do believe that under God’s providence I have made a discovery. I shall get the maps and look over them.⁠ ⁠…

I am more than ever sure that I am right. My new conclusion is ready, so I shall get our party together and read it. They can judge it; it is well to be accurate, and every minute is precious.