The main party remained in camp for about twelve hours after the departure of the advance.

The advance party made its march, camped, and turned in.

When the main party had covered the march made by the advance party and arrived at their igloos, the advance party broke out and started on while the main party occupied their igloos and turned in for sleep.
Thus I was in touch with Bartlett and his division every twenty-four hours, to make any changes in the loads that seemed advisable, and to encourage the men if necessary.

At this stage in our journey Henson's party traveled with Bartlett's pioneer party, and Marvin and his men traveled with mine.
This arrangement kept the parties closer together, relieved the pioneers of all apprehension, and reduced by fifty per cent.

the chance of separation of the parties by the opening of a lead.
Occasionally I found it advisable to transfer an Eskimo from one division to another.