" A Journal of the moft remarkable Transactions and Occurrences at Albany Fort from 8th September 1771 to 2d Septemeber 1772
kept by Mr Humphrey Marten Chief there."
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" A Journal kept by
Mr Humphrey Marten
Chief of
Albany Fort
Containing the Principal Transactions
and Occurrences
Done and Happening at Albany Fort
Aforesaid
Commencing September the 8th 1771 and
Ending September the 2d 1772."

Sept. 8 1771
" Sunday a fine Breeze at SW charming Weather. At eleven o'Clock this Morning Captain Joseph Richards, Mr Eusebius Bacchus Kitchen went on board the East-Main Sloop for Moose River. Mr Moore soon after set sail for that Place; saluted the Captain with 11 Guns. 2 Geese 18 Ducks and 76 Plover to Day."

Sept. 9
" Monday Westerly Winds and very sultry Weather with heavy Showers of rain in the Afternoon. The two Carpenters and Wayman at work in the Flanker. The Bricklayer and two Men drawing the lime-kiln; 2 sawing Boards, the Cooper and two Men cleaning ducks and Plover, three Hands serving Powder &c for Hunting. (Trusted several Indians.) The rest variously employed ; 2 Geese 23 Ducks and 175 Plover to Day."

Sept. 10
" Tuesday Wind WNW blows fresh raw cold Weather much rain last Night. sent eight Men to the Woods for more Firewood, two hands brewing. the Armourer mending Indians Guns, the Taylor at work for the Men, one cooking, the house Carpenters, Shipwright, Cooper, and Wayman at work in the new Flanker, the rest variously employed; Myself far from well; 45 Geese 124 Ducks and 66 Plover to Day."

Sept. 11
" Wednesday a brisk Gale at SbW cold Weather a frost last Night. set 2 Nets for Fish, no Luck, the Men employed much the same as yesterday 3 Geese 10 Ducks 230 Plover to Day."

Sept. 12
" Thursday all last Night and till 3 PM a Hurricane of Wind at W and WbS with heavy Rain which sunk one of the Boats at her Mooring. The Men employed as yesterday."

Sept. 13
" Friday Wind SW cloudy cold weather. the Armourer mending hunting Guns. the Smith making latches for Doors. 6 Men at work in the ? flanker, two brewing, the Taylor at work for the Men, the rest variously employed. 53 Geese 149 Ducks 333 Plover to Day."

Sept. 14
" Saturday Wind variable Southerly froze very hard last Night and very cold to Day. our Men came home with three Rafts of Wood, the Cooper and three Men cleaning Casks and salting Provisions the rest of the Men employed as Yesterday. 12 Geese 165 Ducks and 292 Plover to Day. Lieutenant Attouch and Win-neneway-cuppo came in to take Trust."

Sept. 15
" Sunday light Airs Southerly tlll 8 AM when the Wind shifted to North, the Weather misly with small Rain in the Afternoon. The Indians of yesterday that came in to take Trust went away, and four Canoes of Uplanders came in for that Purpose; 106 Geese 123 Ducks and 294 Plover to Day. Three Indians came in with 200 Tickameg and 80 lb of Jack Fish. Saw the Sloop to the Southward."

Sept. 16
" Monday Wind variable from N to E often calm. The house Carpenter, Shipwright, Smith, Cooper and one Man at work in the Flanker. the Armourer mending Indians guns, the Taylor at work for the Men; the rest getting the Firewood to the Pile. At half past Six PM Mr Tho. Moore came to the Launch with the remainder of our Cargo. He informs me he parted with your Honors Ship on Saturday last; I pray God send them a safe Pafsage to the Port of London. 8 Geese 12 Ducks and 30 Plover to Day."

Sept. 17
" Tuesday Wind variable from SW back to S fine frosty Weather. sent Mr Powell in a Boat with five Hands to see if it be pofsible to get a Boat up the River. The Indians having informed Me that the Water is rising. At Night they returned but gave a very poor Account of the Water, however I intend to try; The rest of the Men digging a Trench for a Drain to the new Flanker. 105 Geese 32 Ducks and 36 Plover to Day."

Sept. 18
" Wednesday Southerly Winds fine Weather 15 Men preparing to go to Henley and 4 others to afsist them over the great Fall, the Armourer mending hunting Guns, the Taylor at work for the Men, the Cooper and two hands packing provisions for Henley the rest at work in the Flanker. 10 Geese & 36 Ducks."

Sept. 19
" Thursday Wind NE and E cool Weather loaded in part the boat for Henley House & sent some of the Eastmain Cargo on board. 200 Geese 57 Ducks & 162 Plover. Gave all hands Brandy."

Sept. 20
" Friday Cold cloudy Weather Wind EbS at 9 AM Mr Thomas Powell, James Thompson, Wm Backie, Jn Robertson, Jn Hurston, Andrew Tate, And. Cursitor, Hugh Linklater, Henry Linklater, George Wilson, Peter Spence, James Chambers and John Wichard set off for Henley, the three last to stay there, and John Martin, John McKimie, Jn Erving and Adam Corrigal to afsist them over the great Fall. 227 Geese including Ducks and Plover."

Sept. 21
" Saturday Wind SE and E blows fresh the Men variously employed 99 Geese to day."

Sept. 22
" Sunday A brisk Gale at SWbW divine Service for the Day. 150 Geese to-day. Gave Mr Moore his dispatches; in the Evening the Sloop swung from the Launch."

Sept. 23
" Monday a fine breeze at WbN variable to WSW clear sharp Weather. At half past eleven AM Mr Tho. Moore, George Atkinson, Matt. Collins, Charles Macculloch, John Erving, Rob. Tennant, Tho. Pert, and Tho. Moore, sailed in the East Main Sloop for that Place. I pray God send them a good Pafsage and a happy Winter. The Reason of keeping Tho. Embleton at this Place is, his not being quite cured of the foul Distemper. Peter Dennison, Brown, and Embleton at work in the Flanker. the Armourer mending Guns, the Cooper and three Men cleaning the Sheds and stowing away Goods and Provisions. the Taylor at work for the Men, one Cooking the rest variously employed; NB. Mr Moore hath with him from Albany a bull and cow-calf, & a Cow from Moose Fort. 159 Geese to-day, including Ducks &c."

Sept. 24
" Tuesday A brisk Gale at S and NW moderate Weather The Men employed as yesterday 65 Geese to-Day."

Sept. 25
" Wednesday A hard Gale at W and WbS the Men employed still the same. Our Men that went to afsist Mr Powell over the great Fall returned having performed what was wanted, they brought George Wilson back who was taken bad with a flux on the Road. 210 Geese to-day."

Sept. 26
" Thursday Wind EbN light Airs cloudy Weather the Shipwright and Dennison at work in the Flanker. Brown and six Men digging a Trench and laying Drains to the new Flanker. the Armourer mending Guns, the Smith about sundry Jobbs. Wilson under the Surgeons Care, one Cooking two brewing the rest variously employed 57 Geese to-day."

Sept. 27
" Friday Wind NW with heavy rain at times cold weather. The Men employed as Yesterday 40 Geese to Day."

Sept. 28
" Saturday Wind Westerly with Snow at times and freezes hard; the Men employed still the same. 85 Geese to-day."

Sept. 29
" Sunday A hard Frost and much Snow last Night and to-day. The wind variable from N back to SW; Divine Service for the Day; Sent two Men to fish at Yarrow Creek, 99 Geese to-day."

Sept. 30
" Monday Fine Weather Wind SWbW The Shipwright and Dennison at work in the Flanker. Brown and 4 Men hewing Slabs for the Cellar, two sawing Boards; the Cooper and two Men cleaning and Casking Geese, the Taylor at work for the Men; one Cooking, the Armourer mending Guns. the Smith doing sundry Jobs of Iron work. 248 Geese and two Seals to day."

Oct. 1 1771
" Tuesday Calm and cloudy Weather till 11 AM when it blew fresh at North with some snow. two Men making Pickle, the rest employed as yesterday. Our Fishermen brought home 164 Tickomeg and two Indians brought in 120 lbs of Jack Fish. 583 Geese to Day."

Oct. 2
" Wednesday Wind North froze hard last Night and very cold to-day; the Armourer and Smith making Hatchets; the rest employed as Monday last. one Seal to-day."

Oct. 3
" Thursday Wind variable moderate Weather. the fishermen brought 200 Tickomeg, the Men employed as Monday last - 192 Geese."

Oct. 4
" Friday A thick Fog in the Morning, Afternoon clear, froze hard last Night. The Men still employed as Monday last; 142 Geese."

Oct. 5
" Saturday Wind North very foggy in the Morning clear fine Weather in the Afternoon; Our Men brot 200 Tickomeg; the Men employed much the same as Monday last; 47 Geese."

Oct. 6
" Sunday Moderate Weather and clear the Wind S by E; Divine Service for the Day; 479 Geese to day."

Oct. 7
" Monday A fresh Gale at East cold for the time of year; Peter Dennison, the Shipwright, Brown and three Men at work in the Flanker; the Smith and Armourer making Hatchets, the Taylor at work for the Men, the Cooper and two Men making Pickle and cleaning Geese, two Men sawing boards, one Cooking the rest rest variously employed. two Seals to-Day."

Oct. 8
" Tuesday Wind SE with Rain at times. the Men employed as yesterday two Indians brot 800 Tickomeg. 153 Geese to day."

Oct. 9
" Wednesday Moderate Weather Wind variable two Men brewing, the rest employed as Monday last. Our Fishermen brot 200 Fish. 213 Geese to-day."

Oct. 10
" Thursday Calm Weather sometimes cloudy the Men employed as Monday last 74 Geese to day."

Oct. 11
" Friday A fine Gale at SWbS chearful Weather the Men employed as yesterday. As I am very uneasy that our Men that went to Henley House 21 Days since are not returned, I this morning dispatched Jenkin Daniels and an Indian to go in quest of them. by whom I sent Provisions and some Brandy for them. I pray God they maybe well. 43 Geese to-Day."

Oct. 12
" Saturday Wind SW blows fresh fine Weather trusted several Indians that are going to their winter Hunt. At Noon our Men returned from Henley House thank God all well, tho' most sady jaded having bean 18 Days getting to Henley, gave all hands Brandy. two Seals to-day."

Oct. 13
" Sunday Light Airs Northerly moderate Weather Divine Service for the Day."

Oct. 14
" Monday Easterly Winds till 10 AM then shifted to West and foggy cold Weather.Dennison and eight Men taking up the Launch, the Shipwright and 14 Men getting the Craft up the Bank. Brown bad with an Asthma, the Taylor at work for the Men. one Cooking. the Smith making Hatchets. an Indian brought 90 lbs Jack Fish."

Oct. 15
" Tuesday Wind North with Sleet at Night and cold Weather. the Carpenter, Shipwright and three Men at work in the Flanker. Hugh Linklater trimming Cags, the Cooper curing Provisions, the Smith making Hatchets the Taylor at work for the Men. one Cooking. the rest stowing Things away for the Winter. one Seal to Day."

Oct. 16
" Wednesday Light Airs Northerly dry cold Weather. the Men employed as yesterday. Most of the Hunters took Debt and went away."

Oct. 17
" Thursday Wind SE moderate Weather. Brown under the Surgeons Care; Peter Dennison, the Shipwright, and three Men at work in the Flanker; the Smith mending Hinges; Hugh Linklater and the Cooper doing sundry Jobs in their Coopers Branch; the Taylor at work for the Men; the rest getting drift-wood."

Oct. 18
" Friday Much rain last Night and part of this Day cold raw Weather; the Wind variable; The Men employed as yesterday. Brown very bad, as is an Indian woman on the plantation; All the hunting Indians pitched away for their winter Quarters, except the Sick, Lame, Orphans, and very old Widows."

Oct. 19
" Saturday Wind West mild Weather. The Men employed as Thursday last. Our Fishermen brought 200 Tickomeg; Wm Brown ill."

Oct. 20
" Sunday Wind Westerly cloudy Weather at Night some Rain. Divine Service for the Day."

Oct. 21
" Monday Dark cold Weather with some Snow Wind North. The Shipwright, Dennison, and two Men at work in the Flanker. the Smith making trapping Hatchets. the Cooper glazing Windows. Hugh Linklater trying to make Caggs, the Taylor at work for the Men, one Cooking, the rest getting drift-wood."

Oct. 22
" Tuesday Wind Variable from SbE back to North not very Cold; The Men employed as yesterday; William Brown very bad."

Oct. 23
" Wednesday Wind North froze very hard last Night & some Snow to Day; the Men employed in getting the drift-wood up the Bank; 200 Fish from our fishermen."

Oct. 24
" Thursday Dark cold Weather with Snow, the wind North, nine Men preparing for the Woods the Shipwright, Dennison and two Men at work for the Flanker, the Smith making Hatchets, the Taylor at work for the Men. the Bricklayer and one Man finished the Chimney &c? one Cooking the rest variously employed."

Oct. 25
" Friday Sharp clear fine Weather Wind N by W a little Ice along Shore; Sent 9 Men to the Woods to sprigg & Crofs-cut and gather in heaps our next Winters firewood, and two Men to bring the Boat back; the rest employed as yesterday except the Cooper who with Mr Favell is setting Traps to-rights on this Island. Wm Brown very bad."

Oct. 26
" Saturday Variable Winds from SE back to North froze very hard last Night, very much Ice in the River the Weather in the Morning cloudy but in the Afternoon Clear; the Tradesmen employed as Thursday last, the rest cutting firewood."

Oct. 27
" Sunday A fresh Gale at North with much Snow last Night very cold & squally to Day; Divine Service for the Day."

Oct. 28
" Monday Wind Westerly with Snow at times dark cold Weather. Dennison, Embleton and one Man at work in the Flanker, the Cooper and one Man planing Staves for Sleads the Smith making trapping Hatchets. Wm Brown very bad. the Taylor at work for the Men. two Men sawing boards. one Cooking. Mefs Favell and Jarvis trapping, 9 Men at the Woods, 2 fishing, the rest cutting firewood."

Oct. 29
" Tuesday A very thick fog the most part of this day with light Airs variable the weather moderate. the Men employed as yesterday; very much Ice in the River."

Oct. 30
" Wednesday A fine Breeze ar SW variable to E warm weather with a few drops of Rain; Much of the Ice went out to Sea. The Men employed as Monday last Wm Brown very bad."

Oct. 31
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday One Man making Nets for watering Geese &c. the rest employed much the same as yesterday."

Nov. 1 1771
" Friday Light Airs NWesterly charming Weather Wm Brown very bad; Dennison and Embleton with two Men at work for the Flanker; the Smith cleaning Musquets, the Cooper and one Man planing Staves for Sleds the Taylor making Toggies for the Men, one Cooking, nine at the Woods, two fishing, two trapping, two sawing boards, the rest cutting Firewood."

Nov. 2
" Saturday Wind variable Westerly fine Weather. all Hands employed as yesterday, all the Ice drove out of the River, sent 10 Days provisions to the wooders. Our Fishermen brought 200 Tickomeg and five Martins from John Martin and 2 from Wm King."

Nov. 3
" Sunday Wind SSE cold and cloudy Weather. Part of the Wooders came for their Bread which had been baked for them. Divine Service for the Day."

Nov. 4
" Monday Wind NNW blows fresh and cold Wm Brown bad with an Asthma; Dennison and Embleton with one Man at work for the flanker; the Armourer and Taylor at work on Musquets and for the Men. Sent Wm Baine and Jenkin Daniels to fish and hunt at Chickney as also four Men with a Boat to afsist them. two trapping. one Cooking. the rest cutting firewood, at Night the Men return'd with the Boat, one Martin from Mr Favell."

Nov. 5
" Tuesday All last Night and to-day a Storm of Wind at NNW and NE (which stripped 4 Sheets of Lead off the Mens Flanker) and a great fall of Snow. the Weather not very cold. two Men sawing Timber into boards, the Smith making Hinges, the rest employed much the same as yesterday."

Nov. 6
" Wednesday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday. the Tradesmen employed as on Monday last, the rest cutting firewood."

Nov. 7
" Thursday Wind NWbW the Weather moderate. The Men employed much the same as yesterday; two Martins and two Pheaseant from Mr Favell; Had a Bon-fire to-day and drank the Kings and your Honors healths; the Weather being too bad on the fifth of this Month."

Nov. 8
" Friday Wind West the Weather variable the Men employed as Wednesday last."

Nov. 9
" Saturday Wind SSW moderate breeze froze smartly last Night and part of this Day, the Men variously employed. One Rabbit from Mr Favell."

Nov. 10
" Sunday Light Airs Northerly moderate Weather. Divine Service for the Day."

Nov. 11
" Monday A brisk Gale Westerly cloudy cold Weather much Ice in the River; Dennison, Embleton, and one Man at work for the Flanker, the Smith and Armourer doing several necefsary Jobs, the Taylor making toggies for the Men; Thompson and Robertson sawing Timber. one Cooking. Mefs Favell and Jarvis hunting four Rabbits & four Martins from the former; the rest (except Wm Brown who is still under the Surgeons Care) cutting Firewood."

Nov. 12
" Tuesday Calm clear delightful Weather. the Men employed as yesterday; one Martin and two Rabbits from Mr Favell."

Nov. 13
" Wednesday All last Night and part of this Day a brisk Gale, variable from NE to SSE with much Rain in the Afternoon dismal dark Weather. the Men employed as Monday last."

Nov. 14
" Thursday Light Airs Northerly with Rain all Day which partly froze as it fell, very dark Weather. the Tradesmen employed as Monday last. Wm Brown under the Surgeons Care. the rest variously employed."

Nov. 15
" Friday All last night and this day a continual Fall of small rain, with light Airs at North, dark raw, cold Weather; Wm Brown tying up Quills being fit for nothing else. Dennison and Embleton with one Man planeing Boards for flooring, two sawing Boards, the Smith working up old Iron hoops for Spikes and Ice Chifsels. the Taylor at work for the Men. one Cooking the rest cutting Firewood."

Nov. 16
" Saturday Wind W by N dark cloudy Weather froze hard last Night. Mefs Favell and Jarvis trapping and hunting, the rest employed as yesterday. 4 Partridges to-day. several of the Wooders attempted to crofs the River but were obliged to return as were also the Fishermen."

Nov. 17
" Sunday Wind SSW fine sharp Weather, the River froze in from Side to Side. Divine Service for the Day."

Nov. 18
" Monday Variable Winds Northerly sharp fine Weather; the Shipwright, Dennison and one Man at work for the Flanker. the Smith beating up old Iron-hoops, to make Ice Chifsels, the Taylor at work for the Men. one Cooking. Mefs Favell & Jarvis hunting, one Martin from Mr Favell; the rest of the Men cutting Firewood; John Martin came to the Fort with 24 Fish; he hath had but poor Succefs in that Article, he brought 4 Martins, his Catching. Adam Corrigal came from the Wooders to get flour and make Bread."

Nov. 19
" Tuesday Light Airs Westerly very fine Weather the Men employed as yesterday."

Nov. 20
" Wednesday Calm clear fine frosty Weather; the Men employed as yesterday. Our Fishermen brought 200 Tickomeg."

Nov. 21
" Thursday Charming Weather Wind variable; The tradesmen employed as on Monday last, two brewing, the rest cutting firewood. Two Indians came in for a few odd Things."

Nov. 22
" Friday Cloudy raw cold Weather Wind south; The Indians of yesterday went away; The fishermen brought 200 Tickomeg; The Men at home employed as yesterday."

Nov. 23
" Saturday Light Airs variable with small Snow at times. Early this Morning the Wooders came home to afsist in getting the Cattle to the Fort; for which purpose I soon afterwards sent 18 Men, but the Cattle are so wild and so little Snow on the Ground that the Men were forced to return without them; an Indian brought 10 Rabbits, 2 Pheasants and two Partridges from Mr Favell; Wm Brown still under the Surgeons Care. one Cooking. the rest cutting Firewood, the Fishermen brought 200 Tickomeg; an Indian and his Wife came to the Fort, the Man is sadly burned fainting away in a sweat-house."

Nov. 24
" Sunday Wind NbE cloudy moderate Weather; Divine Service for the Day."

Nov. 25
" Monday Variable Winds from N round to SE cloudy moderate Weather; Wm Brown under the Surgeons Care. One Cooking. one with Mr Jarvis over the River setting up Traps 3 sawing firewood; the rest of the Men cutting a Path SSW from the Fort to haul timber through; one Martin from Mr Favell."

Nov. 26
" Tuesday Wind Southerly close warm Weather; All hands employed as yesterday."

Nov. 27
" Wednesday A heavy flight of Snow last Night and to Day Wind NW; The Carpenters planing Boards; the Smith mending steel-traps, the Taylor at work for the Men, One Cooking, two grinding Oatmeal Wm Brown tying up Quills, One Pheasant from Mr Favell, the rest of the Men cutting up firewood - Mr Jarvis and the Man returned from over the River; no luck!"

Nov. 28
" Thursday Wind NW cloudy thick Weather not very cold; 18 Men cutting a Path SSW from the Factory. Brown under the Surgeons Care; Dennison making & mending bed places in the Mens flanker. two Men at the fishing Creek and two at Chickney hunting and fishing. 200 Tickomeg from them. one Cooking. two hunting the rest cutting firewood."

Nov. 29
" Friday Wind Westerly moderate Weather the Men employed as yesterday. The Cooper and Jenkin Daniels brought in 10 Martins they say that neither Partridges, Rabbits or Pheasants are to be got."

Nov. 30
" Saturday Wind West exceeding sharp thickish Weather. 7 Men cleaning and getting timber into the Sawhouse, the Smith mending steel-traps, the Carpenter at work for the flanker, the Taylor at work for the Men, the rest cutting firewood. our Fishermen brought 50 Tickomeg. one Martin from John Martin and one from Mr Jarvis."

Dec. 1 1771
" Sunday Wind N sharp thick Weather; Divine Service for the Day. 7 Men returned to the Woods, as did the Fishermen to their Tents."

Dec. 2
" Monday Wind WbN very sharp thick Weather. 4 Men setting Guns and traps for Vermin, two sawing boards, the Carpenter and Shipwright, planeing Boards, Brown bad with an Asthma, two Smiths making Ice Chifsels, the Taylor at work for the Men, the rest cooking and cutting firewood."

Dec. 3
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday or rather sharper. the Men employed as yesterday. an Indian Youth came to the Fort almost starved, he says he left several Familys of Indians three Days since in the same Condition, and that they have not caught any Furrs, having nothing to bait their traps with and very few tracts to be seen, Bad News this! Pray God send better!"

Dec. 4
" Wednesday Very sharp thick drifting Weather two Men (Wind W) brewing, the rest employed as yesterday; One Martin from Mr Favell and two from Mr Jarvis."

Dec. 5
" Thursday Clear sharp fine Weather, the Wind W, Dennison and Embleton fitting up the Cuddy. One planeing boards. The Smiths doing several necefsary Jobs. The Taylor at work for the Men. Four hunting, the rest cutting firewood. One Martin from Mr Favell."

Dec. 6
" Friday Wind Southerly with Snow part of the Day. The Weather not very cold; The Men employed as yesterday. Our hunters came home they brought 200 Tickomeg 2 Rabbits & two Partridges. One Martin from Wm Baine and Jenkin Daniels and one Jackash from Mr Jarvis and 3 Martins from Mr Favell."

Dec. 7
" Saturday Wind variable with Snow part of the Day. the Wooders came home for Food, sent the Men to get in the Cattle which after Mr Favell had shot one [of the cattle] they did, except 8 which we shall send after to Morrow. drefsed the shot Beast Weight 430 lbs."

Dec. 8
" Sunday Moderate Weather Wind SW the Men got in 6 more of the Cattle after which Prayers, the Wooders returned to their Tents."

Dec. 9
" Monday Wind Westerly Moderate Weather; Dennison and Embleton doing sundry necefsary Jobs for the Cattle. two Men drefsing a Cow, her nett Wt 350 lbs. the Smiths making sundry Sorts of Ironwork. the Taylor at work for the Men, one Cooking. three hunting. got the two remaining Beasts in. the rest of the Men cutting Firewood, one red Fox to day. 4 Martins from Mr Favell, and 3 from Mr Jarvis."

Dec. 10
" Tuesday Wind NW much Snow last Night cloudy day not cold; the Men employed as yesterday."

Dec. 11
" Wednesday Fine clear sharp Weather Wind SW; The Men employed much the same as yesterday. two white foxes to Day; At noon 12 Indians part of those mentioned the third Instant came to the Fort in a starving Condition. One Martin from Mr Favell and two from Mr Jarvis."

Dec. 12
" Thursday Very fine Weather little Wind variable. The Smiths doing several Jobs for the Carpenters, the Carpenters repairing the Cattle's Stalls, the Taylor at work for the Men, Brown still bad, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, the Fishermen brought the Nett home, no Fish to be got, the rest of the Men hunting and cutting Firewood except two that are sawing Boards &c."

Dec. 13
" Friday Moderate Weather, snowed much last Night the Wind SSE. the Men employed as yesterday. 3 Indans part of a large Family came to the Fort starved, they say that unlefs some food be sent to the Indians they left behind, they must perish. that the Feet of one of them is much frozen, not having Leather to make Shoes of."

Dec. 14
" Saturday A brisk Gale at SSE with Snow at times. The Wooders came home for Food, they have felled, sprigged, and crofscut 50 fine pieces of Timber, the Men at home cleaning the watering and victualing holes, cutting firewood, and cleaning the different Offices. sent an Indian with Food to those that are in distrefs; Gave all hands Brandy."

Dec. 15
" Sunday Wind NWbW Moderate Weather, divine Service for the Day. At 7 AM John Martin and Andrew Tate set out for Moose Fort with Letters &c."

Dec. 16
" Monday Wind WbN sharpish Weather thick & cloudy. the Shipwright amd Dennison planeing Boards, the Smiths doing sundry Jobs for the Fort, the Taylor at work for the Men, the Cook & Cowkeeper as usual, 3 Hunting no luck, 2 sawing Boards the rest cutting firewood. two red Foxes to-day; the Indians I sent food to on Sunday last came to the Fort, & are greatly distrefsed indeed!"

Dec. 17
" Tuesday Fine Weather Wind WbN very warm at Night. the Men employed as yesterday; 4 Partridges to-day."

Dec. 18
" Wednesday Sharp Weather Wind WNW. the Men employed as Monday last; 4 Partridges to day; Our Men brought their Things from the Woods having done all that is wanted till after Christmafs."

Dec. 19
" Thursday Wind ENE the Weather moderate and cloudy until 7 PM when it blew exceeding hard, with a great fall of Snow. Dennison & Embleton mending the wooding and Snow Sleds, the Taylor at work for the Men, one Cooking. Brown tying up Quills; all the rest getting firewood into the splitting Yard and sawing it; 13 Pheasants from Hunters."

Dec. 20
" Friday Wind West the Weather clear and sharp much Snow fell last Night. the Men employed as yesterday. 2 Martins from Wm Baine and Jenkin Daniels, and One from Mr Jarvis. 5 red Foxes to-day and ten rabbits from an Indian."

Dec. 21
" Saturday Exceeding sharp Weather Wind WbN All Hands employed in cleaning the Watering and Victualing Holes and cutting firewood. Four Partridges to-day. Gave the Men brandy."

Dec. 22
" Sunday Intense cold Weather Wind WNW Divine Service for the Day. Ten Indians came in in a starved Condition they brought not one Martin and only two Beaver and a Fox Skin."

Dec. 23
" Monday Sharp clear Weather the Wind NWbW All hands getting Firewood cut. One red Fox to day."

Dec. 24
" Tuesday Wind SSW very cold Weather At Night blew very hard with Snow; All hands employed in cutting Firewood and cleaning their Cabbins. Gave all Hands Brandy."

Dec. 25
" Wednesday Wind variable with Snow all Day except about two Hours. Divine Service for the Day. I humbly wish your Honors the Compliments of the Season. Gave the Indians a small Treat."

Dec. 26
" Thursday Light Airs variable sharp Weather. The Men recreating themselves at Foot-Ball."

Dec. 27
" Friday Wind Westerly sharp Weather. One red Fox to-day."

Dec. 28
" Saturday Wind SE with Drift and Snow at times."

Dec. 29
" Sunday Wind WSW The Weather moderate; Divine Service for the Day; an Indian came in starved, he says that many more are in the same Condition, some of whom he fears will dye before they will be able to reach the Fort; I would send them some Food, but he cannot say whereabout they now are as it is some time since he saw them."

Dec. 30
" Monday Wind WbS thickish Weather and cold. the Men cut a little firewood. Two white, 1 red and 1 grizzled Fox to day; 14 Indians came in almost starved; they brought very few Goods."

Dec. 31
" Tuesday Wind WbN very clear sharp Weather. the Men hunting and cutting firewood. At 10 o'Clock AM John Martin and Andrew Tate returned with Letters and trading Goods from Moose Fort, thank God all well at that place, two red Foxes to day, and one Martin and one white Partridge from Mr Jarvis. Gave the Men Brandy."

Jan. 1 1772
" Wednesday Wind WSW moderate Weather some Snow last Night. I beg your Honors to accept my sincere Wishes that Happinefs may attend You both at home and abroad the ensuing Year; Gave the Men Brandy."

Jan. 2
" Thursday An easy breeze at SSE back to East the Weather cold and cloudy. the Men cutting firewood; One red Fox to day. Sent two Indians with Letters to Henley House."

Jan. 3
" Friday Moderate and cloudy Weather the Wind NNW the Men cutting firewood. One red Fox to-day."

Jan. 4
" Saturday Light Airs at NW sharp clear Weather. Four Men opening the Watering and victualing Holes, the rest cutting firewood, sent 4 Indians hunting, 13 Partridges and 5 Rabbits from them. One grizzled Fox to-day."

Jan. 5
" Sunday Wind SE the Weather very sharp Divine Service for the Day. One coloured Fox to-day."

Jan. 6
" Monday Wind East raw cold Weather. All hands cutting firewood; An Indian came to the Fort in a starving Condition, he left his Family about forty Miles off, whom he is afraid will be past help before he can get back to them; Seven partridges and eight Pheasants from four Indian hunters. One red Fox to-day. Gave the Men Brandy."

Jan. 7
" Tuesday Moderate Weather with variable Winds to the NEastward. Mr John Favell and Andrew Tate went up the River to fish. Sent 9 Men to beat a Path for the Oxen to haul in; James Smith stocking Guns. the Carpenter and Shipwright planeing Boards the Cooper planeing Staves for Sleds, the two Taylors cutting out and making Coats for Trade. Brown bad with an Asthma, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, the rest cutting forewood. Sent an Indian with food to those that are in Distrefs. 24 Partridges from Indians. 3 coloured Foxes to-day."

Jan. 8
" Wednesday A brisk Gale at WbS drifts much the Men employed as yesterday. One red Fox to day."

Jan. 9
" Thursday Light Airs variable to the Southward very fine Weather for the time of Year. the Smith & 1 Man making a pair of Hinges; the rest of the Tradesmen employed as Tuesday last, the other Men cutting firewood; 10 Partridges 2 Pheasants & one coloured Fox to-day. The starved Indians came to the Fort; one of whom is almost dying he could not have lived a Day longer I think, had not relief been sent him."

Jan. 10
" Friday Wind & Weather much the same as yesterday the Men employ'd much the same as yesterday 12 Partridges and 6 Pheasants from Indians. 5 Indians pitched away to-day."

Jan. 11
" Saturday Wind variable Easterly moderate Weather Nine Men preparing for the Woods, the rest opening the watering and victualing Holes. Mr Favell came home with 12 lbs of Fish and two Rabbits. One red and one grey Fox to-day."

Jan. 12
" Sunday Wind EbS blows fresh with a heavy fall of snow at Night. Divine Service for the Day. We have now no lefs than eight Indians, bad with sundry Disorders and Accidents on the Plantation, 2 red Foxes to-day."

Jan. 13
" Monday Thick drifting Weather the Wind South & blows fresh. Sent 9 men to the Woods to fall Timber and firewood - the Armourer stocking a Gun, the Smith making Hinges, the Shipwright and Dennison making boards, the Cooper blocking Rundlets - the Taylor at work for Trade. Brown under the Surgeons Care; the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual. two Men sawing Boards, the rest cutting Firewood."

Jan. 14
" Tuesday A hard Gale at West drifts very much the Men employ'd as yesterday. An Indian Man came to the Fort almost starved and brought the melancholy News that 3 Indians were starved to Death as they were coming to the Fort for Afsistance, and that unlefs I send the others some Food they must share the same Fate, this I complyed with immediately; Two Indians brought in 90 lbs of Fish."

Jan. 15
" Wednesday Wind Southerly cloudy cold Weather. Sent 4 Men and 6 Oxen for Timber. the rest employed as yesterday. Two Familys of Indans came in to the Fort, 10 in Number in so wretched a Condition that to see them is enough to draw tears from Barbarity itself; they are not the Indians mentioned yesterday. 14 Partridges from Indians 2 Martins Mr Jarvis."

Jan. 16
" Thursday Wind NWbW very sharp Weather; 4 Men and 6 Oxen hauling timber and firewood thro the new path, the Armourer stocking a gun, the Taylor at work for trade, Dennison and Embleton planeing Boards for panneling the Chiefs room. Brown under the Surgeons Care, the Cooper planeing Staves, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual; 8 Partridges to-day. Part of the Indians of Tuesday came to the Fort in a very poor Condition. Many of them have not a single Skin of any Sort, and the best of all that have been in cannot pay one fourth part of their Debts."

Jan. 17
" Friday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday. All hands employ'd as yesterday. the rest of the starved Indians came to the Fort."

Jan. 18
" Saturday Wind NW Clear fine sharp Weather. The Men employed with the Oxen and opening the watering Hole. the Wooders came home to bake Bread; 15 lbs Fish and two Partridges from Mr Favell and 8 Pheasants and 12 Partridges from Indans 7 Indians came to the Fort for food, they brought 2 Foxes and 10 Martins. Gave the Men Brandy."

Jan. 19
" Sunday Wind SWbW Clear weather till 6 PM when Snow. Divine Service for the Day - the Men returned to the Woods (except Wilson who is bad with an Inflammation of his Lungs) as did the Man that came from Mr Favell to his Tent."

Jan. 20
" Monday A hard Gale at S with much drift and Snow. Four Men with 6 Oxen hauling firewood & timber, the Shipwright and Dennison cieling the lower guard room, the Taylor making Coats for trade, the Smith making a lock for a Chest, the Cooper blocking Rundlets, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, the rest variously employed. one red Fox to-day. Jenking Daniels had his Leg much bruised and badly cut by the Sled running over him; Wilson and Brown both very bad as are no lefs than eight Indians."

Jan. 21
" Tuesday Wind West Sharp clear weather. the Men employed as yesterday 10 Partridges from Indian hunters."

Jan. 22
" Wednesday Wind NW sharp clear Weather the Men employed as on Monday last. one red Fox to-day."

Jan. 23
" Thursday Wind SE with thick drifting Weather untill 7 PM when the Wind shifted to WNW and the Weather cleared. The Armourer stocking a Gun, the Smith making a Chest-lock, the Shipwright and Carpenter casing the flooring of the upper Guardroom, the Cooper bending Hoops for Rundlets, the Taylor at work for Trade. 12 Indians pitched away to see if there is any thing to be got. two red Foxes to day."

Jan. 24
" Friday Wind from WbN to NW Sharp clear Weather. sent 3 Men and 6 Oxen for firewood and Timber, the rest employed as yesterday. one red Fox to day, one Martin from Mr Jarvis, and 5 Partridges and one Rabbit from Indians. 3 Indians pitched away to-day."

Jan. 25
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday; the Men employed as yesterday. Mr Favell brought 30 lbs of Fish and 5 Rabbits, the Wooders came home to bake Bread, 8 Partridges from Indian hunters. one red Fox to-day."

Jan. 26
" Sunday Wind variable Westerly very sharp Weather. Divine Service for the Day."

Jan. 27
" Monday A brisk Gale at SSW dark Weather. sent 3 Men with 6 Oxen for Timber. Dennison, Embleton and Brown planeing Boards, the Cooper blocking Rundlets, the Taylor at work on Coats for Trade. Benjamin Wayman making Hinges, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, 3 hunting no luck. Jenking Daniels Leg very bad. 8 Men at the Woods, two up the river fishing, two sawing timber, one splitting firewood; 4 Pheasants and 7 Partridges from Indian hunters, Mr Favell returned to his tent."

Jan. 28
" Tuesday Wind WbN to WSW moderate and cloudy Weather. the Men employed as yesterday. 8 red Foxes to day, 8 Partridges from Indians."

Jan. 29
" Wednesday Wind till 11 AM WbN then East and fine clear Weather. All hands employed as Monday last; 7 Partridges from Indian hunters, and one from an Englishman."

Jan. 30
" Thursday Westerly Winds clear fine Weather. the Shipwright and Dennison planeing Boards, the Cooper blocking Rundlets, the Taylor making Coats for trade. Four Men with 6 Oxen hauling timber, two sawing timber, 8 hunting no luck, the Cook & Cowkeeper as usual, the rest cutting firewood. 8 red Foxes; One of the sick Indians bad indeed! his Disorder the Iliac Pafsion."

Jan. 31
" Friday Wind NWbW very sharp Weather drifting very much. the Men employed as yesterday Four Indians went away and 4 Others came in in a starved Condition, they brought no more than three half beaver Skins, and 8 Martins, one red Fox to-day. This Morning the Indian Man spoke of yesterday departed this life and left a large Family of young Children."

Feb. 1 1772
" Saturday Wind NW drifting cold Weather. the Men employed in opening the watering hole; cutting firewood and grinding Oatmeal. the Wooders came home for Provisions and to bake Bread. Mr Favell brought 42 lbs of Fish 3 Partridges and one Rabbit. Gave all hands Brandy."

Feb. 2
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday Divine Service for the Day, the Wooders returned to their Tents."

Feb. 3
" Monday Wind NW sharp clear Weather. Dennison and Embleton planeing Boards. Thomson and Robertson sawing boards, the Taylor making Coats for Trade. 4 Men and 6 Oxen hauling Timber. Brown, Tate & Daniels under the Surgeons Care, the Cooper blocking rundlets, 8 Men at the Woods, 2 Brewing, 2 Hunting, 2 Fishing; Mr Favell returned to his Tent 3 Pheasants to-Day, 14 Indians went away to-Day."

Feb. 4
" Tuesday Wind WNW drifts much and very cold indeed, the Men employed as yesterday, an Indian came in to trade a few necefsarys."

Feb. 5
" Wednesday Wind SSW cloudy moderate Weather. The Men employed as on Monday last (except the two Men that brewed who are cutting firewood) Four Indians went away with the Man that came to trade Yesterday. One red and one grey Fox to day. 4 Pheasants from an Indian."

Feb. 6
" Thursday A brisk Gale at West drifts very much and very cold, too cold for the Oxen to go more than one trip. The taylor cutting out Coats for trade. Dennison and Embleton planeing boards. Thompson and Robertson sawing Boards, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, the rest cutting firewood & under the Surgeons Care; One red Fox to-day."

Feb. 7
" Friday Wind WbN exceeding sharp drifting Weather. the Men employ'd much the same as Yesterday 2 red & 1 white Fox to-day."

Feb. 8
" Saturday Wind SSW & WbS fine clear sharp Weather; the Wooders came home to bake Bread and get Food. Mr Favell sent to the Fort 47 lbs of Fish, the Men at home employ'd in cleaning the watering & victualing Holes, and other necefsary Jobs."

Feb. 9
" Sunday Variable Winds Westerly fine Weather. Divine Service for the Day. the Wooders returned to their tents as did one Man to Mr Favell. 4 Indians part of a large Family came in almost starved, the Others were left behind so weak that unlefs some relief be sent them they must perish, they having already been forced to singe what Beaver Skins they had; I sent some Food to them immediately."

Feb. 10
" Monday Very clear sharp Weather. Wind WbN; the Carpenter helving falling Axes, the 2 Smiths and one Man with 6 Oxen hauling Timber, 2 Taylors at work, one for the Men, the other for trade, the Cooper blocking Rundlets, 2 hunting, 2 fishing, 6 at the Woods, 3 under the Surgeons Care, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, the rest cutting Firewood, 2 red Foxes to-day."

Feb. 11
" Tuesday Wind NWbW sharp clear Weather. the Men employed as yesterday. 2 Indians brought 8 Pheasants 12 Partridges and 2 Rabbits, for which they have been out these 6 Days, poor Work! 2 Partridges from an Englishman, 2 Martins from Mr Jarvis."

Feb. 12
" Wednesday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday. The Men employed as Monday last."

Feb. 13
" Thursday Wind variable from WNW back to SSE very sharp Weather. the Men employed as yesterday. At 7 at Night 2 Indians arrived with Letters from East-Main and Moose Fort, by the former we are informed of the melancholy Accident that befell James Forker who was froze to Death in coming from the tent to the House."

Feb. 14
" Friday Variable Winds very sharp Weather. the Smith and Armourer at work for Moose Fort and East-Main, the rest employed as Monday last. 12 Partridges and 4 Pheasants from Indians. one red and one white Fox to day. Wm Kings leg that was shot four years since is greatly swelled as we imagine occasioned by some shot that could not be got out irritating the Tendons &c."

Feb. 15
" Saturday Wind Easterly exceeding fine Weather. the Wooders came to get Provisions and bake bread. the Men opening & cleaning the watering and victualing Holes; 15 Partridges and five Pheasants from Indian hunters, one coloured Fox to-day. Dunkan came home from the Woods bad with a feverish Disorder."

Feb. 16
" Sunday Southerly Winds thickish Weather Prayers for the Day, the Wooders returned to their tents; Gave the Men Brandy."

Feb. 17
" Monday Light Airs Southerly mild Weather at times cloudy. 3 Men with 6 Oxen hauling Timber, the Carpenter and Shipwright planeing boards, the Smith and Armourer finished the Locks &c for Moose Fort and East-main; two Taylors making Coats &c for Trade, the Cooper variously employed, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, the rest hunting and cutting firewood 8 Partridges & 4 Pheasants to-day, also one coloured Fox. At 11 AM the Indians set off with Letters &c for Moose Fort and Eastmain House. Wm Kings Leg very bad."

Feb. 18
" Tuesday Wind variable warmish Weather often Cloudy. the Armourer stocking a Gun the rest employed much the same as yesterday. One coloured Fox."

Feb. 19
" Wednesday Cloudy warm Weather light Airs to the westward. the Armourer stocking a Gun, the Smith and two Men under the Surgeons Care, 3 Men with 6 Oxen hauling Timber, 2 Taylors at work for Trade, 3 Men hunting, 2 partridges, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, the Carpenter planeing Boards, the rest cutting Firewood. One coloured and one white Fox to-day."

Feb. 20
" Thursday Thick dark Weather Wind NNE and at Night blowing hard with a great Fall of Snow; the Weather not very Cold, the Men employed as yesterday. Eleven Indians Went away to-day and 5 came in for Food, as they cannot get any thing by fishing or hunting, I am forced to afsist them."

Feb. 21
" Friday All last Night and part of this Day a strong Gale at NbE. N and to NW with a very great flight of Snow. In the Afternoon Calm, the Taylor at work for Trade, the Smith making cooking Ladles, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual. All the rest with Oxen getting Snow out of the Yard;"

Feb. 22
" Saturday Light Airs variable Northerly cloudy moderate Weather. Our Men came from the Woods for Food &c. Mr Favell brought 31 lbs of Fish and one Pheasant, the Men cleaning the watering and victualing Holes, and other necefsary Jobs, 4 coloured Foxes to Day. 5 Indians went away."

Feb. 23
" Sunday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday Divine Service for the Day."

Feb. 24
" Monday Wind Southerly fine warm Weather, the Armourer stocking a Gun, the Smith mending falling Axes, the Shipwright mending a great Sled. Dennison and Brown planeing Boards. 2 Taylors making Coats for Trade, 3 Men with the Oxen hauling firewood and Timber, 5 Men at the Woods. Dunkan and Hurston under the Surgeons Care, one Man with Mr Favell up the River Fishing, one Cooking, one looking after the Cattle, 3 Hunting, the rest cutting Firewood. One Martin, one Pheasant and two Partridges from Mr Jarvis, one Catt killed at the Fort, in a steel ?"

Feb. 25
" Tuesday Wind West North West sharpish Weather the Men employed as yesterday."

Feb. 26
" Wednesday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday, the Men employed as Monday last; 8 Indians went away to-day;"

Feb. 27
"Thursday Wind West blows fresh and drifts much. the Men employed still the same. Three Indians came to the Fort Sick and almost starved."

Feb. 28
" Friday Drifting sharp Weather Wind WbN Two Men grinding Oatmeal, the rest employed as Monday last."

Feb. 29
" Saturday Much Snow fell last Night the Weather to-day frequently changing from clear to cloudy and from moderate to very Cold. The Wooders brought their Things home having finished at the Place they were at. Mr Favell also brought his Things home, nothing more to be got by fishing and as to Rabbits, Partridges and Pheasants none to be got. the Men at home employed in opening the watering and victualing Holes, cutting Firewood and other necefsary Jobs. Gave the Men Brandy."

Mar. 1 1772
" Sunday A Continual fall of Snow, the Wind NWbW sharp Weather Divine Service for the Day."

Mar. 2
" Monday Wind WbN Much Snow fell last Night and part of this Day, raw, cold Weather, Dennison & Embleton planeing Boards, the Armourer stocking a Gun, Wayman forging Iron Work for Guns, Brown making Cases for loop-holes, the Cooper and Wm Backie under the Surgeons Care, two Brewing, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, the rest with the Oxen hauling Snow out of the Yard, two Partridges from Mr Jarvis."

Mar. 3
" Tuesday Southerly Winds moderate Weather the two Men that brewed yesterday cutting Firewood, the rest employed as yesterday. One grey Fox to Day."

Mar. 4
" Wednesday A brisk Gale at SbW and warm Weather till 5 PM when the Wind flew round to NW with a low drift and very Cold; 7 Partridges from Mr Favell, the Men employed as yesterday. One grey Fox."

Mar. 5
" Thursday Wind NW blows fresh and very sharp with Snow at times. the Shipwright making horses for the Men to saw firewood on. Brown sharpening Crofscut Saws, Dennison planeing Boards, the Armourer stocking Guns, Wayman forging Cock-nails &c. two Taylors at work for Trade; 2 sawing Boards for Shipwrights use, 3 with six Oxen hauling firewood, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, the rest cutting Firewood and hunting. an Indan came to the Fort in an almost dying Condition, being without Food these three Days he left his Wife and Child 9 Miles off to whom I sent Food directly, otherwise they must have perished. Three Indians went away."

Mar. 6
" Friday Wind variable from NW round to SSE sharp clear Weather, the Men employed as Yesterday. 2 coloured Foxes to-day."

Mar. 7
" Saturday Wind East sharp dark Weather 4 Men cleaning the watering Hole, the rest as yesterday."

Mar. 8
" Sunday Wind West blows fresh and cold Divine Service for the Day."

Mar. 9
" Monday a brisk Gale at South very sharp Weather. The Armourer stocking a Gun, the Smith making Iron-work for Guns, the Shipwright planeing Boards for boats &c, the Carpenters planeing Boards for Factory Use, the Taylor at work for Trade, two sawing Timber, three with six Oxen hauling Firewood, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, Six Men preparing for the Woods, the rest cutting Firewood and hunting; One red Fox to Day. 2 Partridges from Mr Favell."

Mar. 10
" Tuesday Wind till 10 AM SE blows fresh afterwards a hard Gale at NW thick drifting Weather. sent 6 Men to make Paths to haul our next Winters firing thro'; the rest of the Men employed as Yesterday. 2 coloured Foxes to day."

Mar. 11
" Wednesday Wind W and very sharp Weather 5 Men getting Sawdust out of the Sawpit, the rest employed as Monday last."

Mar. 12
" Thursday Light Airs variable sent the Shipwright and 4 Men to the Woods to afsist in hauling firewood out & to get Stuff for Oars, setting Poles &c. the Armourer stocking a Gun, Dennison & Brown making and fixing Stiles to the Windows, 2 Taylors making Coats for Trade. 3 Hunting not a bird or rabbit to be seen. the Cook & Cowkeeper as usual. Wm King very bad. Myself took a walk to the Woods as an Airing."

Mar. 13
" Friday Wind variable Westerly raw cold Weather. the Men employed as yesterday except two who are brewing."

Mar. 14
" Saturday Light Airs all round the Compafs moderate Weather the Men at home cleaning the watering and victualing Holes, the Wooder came home for Food. Gave the Men Brandy."

Mar. 15
" Sunday Wind SbW and to West clear sharpish Weather Divine Service for the Day. 2 Indians came in with a little Fish."

Mar. 16
" Monday Wind NWbN the Weather moderate Dennison making Window shutters, Brown planeing Boards, the Armourer stocking a Gun, the Taylors at work for Trade, the Cooper variously employed. Eleven Men in the Woods, three with the Oxen hauling Timber & Firewood, the Cook & Cowkeeper as usual; 2 Men sawing Timber, the rest hunting and cutting firewood. 3 Partridges from Mr Favell. Wm King exceeding bad, his Leg swell'd as big as a stout Mans thigh, At six this Evening Mr Jarvis made an Incision into it whence ifsued much clotted and corrupted Blood and putrid Flesh."

Mar. 17
" Tuesday Wind SSW moist Weather at Night Snow. One Man attending Wm King who is exceeding bad, the rest employed as yesterday."

Mar. 18
" Wednesday Wind NW moderate Weather the Men employed much the same as yesterday."

Mar. 19
" Thursday Wind NW coldish Weather. Mr Jarvis having desired that Mr Kitchen might be sent for to afsist him in what might be necefsary relative to Wm Kings Leg. I this Morning dispatched John Martin and Jenkin Daniels with a Letter to the Chief and Council at Moose Fort, requesting them to spare Mr Kitchen for that purpose, the poor Youths Leg, being in a very bad way, too bad I fear to admit of any Sort of Cure. Dennison making window shutters, Brown and one Man planeing Boards, the Armourer stocking a Gun, two Taylors at work for Trade, the Cooper variously employed, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual. one attending on Wm King, the rest variously employed, 2 red Foxes."

Mar. 20
" Friday Wind variable from NW round to NE sharp Weather. the Men employed as Yesterday. At 18 Minutes before 4 o'Clock this Afternoon departed this Life, Wm King aged 25 Years in June next, he went off in a very odd Manour having not 4 Minutes before, eat a few spoonfuls of Broth, & sent his Thanks to Me for the Care taken of him, his whole Mafs of Blood was in the highest State of Putrefaction."

Mar. 21
" Saturday Wind N fine Weather, the Men employed in opening the watering Hole &c; At eleven AM buried the Remains of Will. King."

Mar. 22
" Sunday Little Wind variable Southerly charming Weather for the Time of Year. Divine Service for the Day, & suitable to the late melancholy Occasion. Two Indians part of those that went away the 25th of January came in, brought but 13 Martins, 3 whole and two half Beaver Skins, 2 Sides and one Brisket of Venison, he says he left many Indians in very poor Circumstances."

Mar. 23
" Monday Moderate Weather with the Wind SE untill 6 PM when the Wind flew round to NWbW and blew fresh with a heavy fall of Snow. Peter Dennison and Tho. Lisk under the Surgeons Care, the Armourer stocking Guns; Haddle making Coats for Trade, the Cooper variously employed, the Shipwright Smith & 8 Others at the Woods, 2 Men sawing Boards for Buoys and Boats, 2 gone with the Pacquet to Moose Fort, the Cook & Cowkeeper as usual, 3 Hunting (which God knows is almost uselefs as so little is to be got by it, yet as we would not do as Hob did by his Waggons we strive all we can to get out of this Ugly Situation we ar now in) no luck, the rest cutting Firewood. 7 Indians came to the Fort, for Afsistance."

Mar. 24
" Tuesday A continuance of Snow all last Night and part of it this Day, the Wind NNE not cold 2 Pheasants from Mr Favell the Men employed much the same as yesterday."

Mar. 25
" Wednesday Dark snowy Weather Wind NbE not cold Dennison making a writing Desk for Mr Favell, Brown planeing boards, 2 Taylors at work for Trade, the Armourer stocking a Gun; the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, 2 Indians brought in 4 Sides & 2 briskets of Venison, 120 Pounds of Jack Fish 20 Rabbits 10 Pheasants and 15 Partridges; A great help this, Blefsed be God for it; the rest of the Men cutting Firewood."

Mar. 26
" Thursday Wind variable fine Weather the Men employ'd as yesterday, One Rabbit from Mr Favell. an Indian came in in a very wretched Condition being almost starved, he says that his Father and Mother must dye, unlefs I send them some Food, as also some Indians to haul them to the Fort; Hunger and fatigue having entirely rendered them incapable of travelling. I directly sent them Food by 2 Indians, he left them about 9 Miles off."

Mar. 27
" Friday Light Airs variable fine Weather the Men employed as yesterday, 4 Indians pitched away to look for Deer."

Mar. 28
" Saturday Wind NEbN blows fresh rawish Cold. the Men employed in opening the watering and victualing holes, and other necefsary Jobs. Our Men came from the Woods for Food; At 5 PM Mr Kitchin our two Men and two Others arrived from Moose Fort. Mr Kitchin is most terribly sunburnt, and quite Snowblind, the Indians mention'd on Thursday last, were hauled to the Fort, deplorable Objects indeed."

Mar. 29
" Sunday Wind as yesterday Much Snow which melts as fast as it falls, in the middle of the Day some Rain. Divine Service for the Day. Gave all hands Brandy."

Mar. 30
" Monday Wind NbW warm in the Morning cool in the Afternoon. Dennison and Brown making Window shutters, the Armourer and Smith doing several Jobs to the Peoples Guns that came from Moose Fort, the Taylors at work for Mr Kitchin and the other two Men, the Cooper binding Hoops, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, two bringing home Guns and traps, the rest with the Oxen getting Snow out of the Works. an Indian came in to Trade a few Things."

Mar. 31
" Tuesday Wind NbW thick cloudy Weather the Men employed as yesterday the Indians of yesterday went away."

Apr. 1 1772
" Wednesday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday. Dennison making Window shutters, Brown planeing Boards, the Armourer making a Tourniquet, the Taylors at work for Trade, the Shipwright, Wayman and 6 others at the Woods, the Cooper and Hugh Linklater at work on Caggs, two Men bringing the Guns and Traps home, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, the rest getting Snow out of the Yard; 10 Partridges and 18 Pheasant from Indian Hunters."

Apr. 2
" Thursday Wind NNW moderate Weather at times Cloudy. the Men employed as yesterday. Three Indians brought in three Rumps, 6 Sides, 6 Shoulders, and 3 Briskets of Venison; Blefsed be God for this help."

Apr. 3
" Friday Very fine Weather with light Airs Northerly; At 5 AM Mr Kitchin, set off for Moose Fort, sent Thompson and Robertson to afsist him part of the Way, the rest of the Men employed as yesterday."

Apr. 4
" SaturdayWind and Weather as yesterday. the Wooders came home for Food. All hands employed in opening the watering and victualing Holes, cleaning the Yards Cabbins &c. 21 Partridges and twelve Pheasants from Indians."

Apr. 5
" Sunday Exceeding fine Weather fluttering Winds variable. Divine Service for the Day. James Thompson and John Robertson returned, they are both very snow-blind and burned in the Face by the Suns reflection on the Snow, an Indian brot in 60 lbs of Fish, 10 Rabbits and 10 Partridges."

Apr. 6
" Monday Light Airs Southerly very hot for the time of Year. Dennison making Shutters, Brown framing the loops, the Shipwright and one Man at work on the Boats, the Armourer stocking a Gun, the Cooper and Hugh Linklater, making Rundlets &c the 2 Taylors at work for Trade. 3 Men at the Woods, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, the rest getting Snow out of the Works, an Indian Family came in for the Hunt, brought 18 lbs of Jack Fish."

Apr. 7
" Tuesday Wind SWbW coolish Weather, the Men employed as yesterday, 2 Familys of the Indians came in for the hunt, they brought 12 Sides and 6 Briskets of Venison, but not Furrs, they are too poor to make a Master happy."

Apr. 8
" Wednesday Wind NbE in the Morning cloudy Afternoon clear; and cold all day long; Dennison and Thompson weather-boarding the new Flanker. the rest employed as yesterday. Several Indians picking Oakum as we cannot spare the Men for that Purpose, having many more material Jobs to do the Season advancing fast, and the weather foreboding an early Spring."

Apr. 9
" Thursday Wind variable coolish Weather, the Men employed as yesterday. 10 Pheasants from Hunters."

Apr. 10
" Friday Wind Northerly variable to the Eastward; fine Weather the Men employed much the same, Ten Partridges and four Pheasant to Day."

Apr. 11
" Saturday A brisk Gale at SE at times cloudy & cold. Sent all the Indians hunting 35 Pheasants and 4 Partridges from them, the Wooders brought their Things home, the Tradesmen employed as Monday last, the rest employed, in cutting wood, cooking, cleaning the watering and victualing Holes, and other necefsary Jobs. Many spring Birds seen to-day."

Apr. 12
" Sunday Wind NW cool Weather. Divine Service for the Day. 2 Pheasants from Indians, a Family of 5 Indians came in for the Goose hunt. Gave the Men Brandy."

Apr. 13
" Monday A hard Gale at NbE variable Weather and cold. The Shipwright and one Man at work on the Craft. Dennison and one Man weatherboarding the new Flanker 4 Men sawing Boards for ditto, the Smith making and mending Iron work for the Craft, the Armourer mending hunting Guns, the Cooper and Hugh Linklater at work on Caggs, Hoops &c. the Taylor at work on Captains Coats, Brown doing sevral odd Jobbs, one peeling Beacons, the Cook & Cowkeeper as usual the rest variously employed, 18 Pheasants from the Indians."

Apr. 14
" Tuesday Wind North dark cold Weather. the Men employed as yesterday; Gave the Indians their hunting Feast. Wilson under the Surgeons Care."

Apr. 15
" Wednesday Wind NW with a heavy fall of Snow and blew very hard and cold untill 5 in the Afternoon, the Men variously employed within Doors. Myself bad with my Throat; what with the extreme Scarcity of Provisions and Furrs, the consequent Distrefses of the Natives, their Sicknefs and Lamenefs, and the Distrefs of the Men at Henley joined with the unfortunate Lofs of James Forker and William King, I am not att all surprized that my old Disorder gains ground on Me."

Apr. 16
" Thursday Wind Northerly with snow all Day not cold till Night. the Shipwright making Oars, the house Carpenters planeing Boards, the Smith and Armourer forging gun-work, the Cooper and Hugh Linklater blocking rundlets. Four Men sawing boards for Buoys, one making Leather bags, one making Brooms, 2 Taylors at work for Trade, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, two making Foxes?, Wilson very bad with an Asthmatic Disorder, Mr Favell and Wm Arnold writing, the rest variously employed. 37 Indians pitched away for the Goose-hunt. Captain Quastack and his Gang came in for the Hunt. They brought 10 Rumps 28 Sides, 14 Briskets 4 Hearts and 10 Tongues of Venison, 1 Bladder of Fat, 140 Martins 2 Catts, 2 Foxes , one Quequahatch, Poor work in Furrs for so many Indians."

Apr. 17
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday, the Men employ'd as yesterday; An Indian brought 2 Rumps 4 Sides & 2 Briskets of Venison."

Apr. 18
" Saturday In the Morning cloudy Afternoon clear Wind Westerly. the Tradesmen employed as yesterday the rest getting Snow out of the Works."

Apr. 19
" Sunday Wind Southerly & cold the Weather at times clear. Divine Service suitable to the Day; Gave all hands Brandy, 46 Pheasants 10 Rabbits & 10 Partridges bro't in by the Indians that pitched for the goose hunt, thursday last. An Indian came to the Fort and desired I would send an Englishman to afsist him in hauling Fish to the Fort."

Apr. 20
" Monday A fine breeze at SW charming Weather. The Shipwright and one Man at work on the Boats. Four Men sawing Boards for ditto. Dennison and one Man weatherboarding the South front of the new flanker. Brown casing and glazing loop holes, the Armourer mending Indians Guns, Wayman making Hinges, the 2 Taylors at work for Trade. the Cooper and Hugh Linklater preparing Stuff for Buoys &c; John Martin went to afsist the Indian with his Fish. Wilson & Henry Linklater under the Surgeons Care, the Cook & Cowkeeper as usual, the rest getting Ice and Slush out of the Yard."

Apr. 21
" Tuesday A brisk Gale at North clear Weather in the Lee hot, in the Winds eye very cold. 23 Indians pitched for the Goose hunt and 8 came in for ditto. John Martin and the Indian with his Family came to the Fort with 270 lbs of Jack & Trout a great and necefsary Supply; blefs'd be the Almighty, the Men employed as yesterday."

Apr. 22
" Wednesday Wind North by East and cloudy cold Weather. two brewing. Wilson and Henry Linklater under the Surgeons Care, the rest employed as Monday last. Two Indians came to trade a few Things."

Apr. 23
" Thursday A strong Gale at N dark cold Weather. All Hands exercising small Arms. Gave the Men Brandy; Seven Indians pitched for the Goose hunt."

Apr. 24
" Friday Wind North dark cold Weather. The Armourer mending hunting Guns; the Smith and one Man making Hinges, the Shipwright and one Man making sundry Things for the Craft, the Cooper and Linklater doing several Jobs in the Cooperage branch, the two Taylors at work on Captains Coats, 2 writing, the Bricklayer and one Man taking down the Stove in the Mens House; 4 Men sawing boards, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual; the rest variously employed except Wilson and Linklater under the Surgeons Care, as are also five Indians, the Indians that pitched away for the goose hunt the 16th Instant came in for Food. I gave them 7 Days."

Apr. 25
" Saturday Variable Winds from SW round to NEbE warm Weather the Men employed much the same as Yesterday."

Apr. 26
" Sunday Variable Winds all round the Compafs warm in the Sunshine cold in the Shade. Divine Service for the Day. 2 Geese bro't in; one from the Northward the other from the Southward, two Ducks seen at the Fort. Gave the Men Brandy."

Apr. 27
" Monday Wind untill 3 AM variable Southerly after which time Northerly the Weather as yesterday. the Shipwright and one Man at work on the Boats. Dennison fixing Window Shutters; Brown doing sundry Jobs in the Carpenters Way. James Smith cleaning Musquets; Wayman making Hinges; Wm Baine and Hugh Linklater at work in the Coopers branch. One Taylor at work for Trade, two Men painting the Weatherboards. Four sawing sundry Sorts of Boards for the Use of the Craft, Fort, and Buoys; the Cook & Cowkeeper as usual, two writing, two making Sinnet, the rest shoveling Snow &c out of the Yard."

Apr. 28
" Tuesday Wind Easterly moderate Weather the Men employed as Yesterday; an Indian came in to trade a few Things."

Apr. 29
" Wednesday Wind Southerly fine Weather the Men employed as on Monday last, the Indians of yesterday went away; several Geese and ducks seen to Day."

Apr. 30
" Thursday Light Airs Northerly warm Weather. Mr Favell and two Men hunting in the Marsh, 2 Geese from the former, the Shipwright and one Man at work on the Boats, the Armourer and the Smith cleaning Muskets and making Hinges, the Cooper and three Hands putting things to right in the Cellar, two brewing, four sawing boards for the Cooper and Shipwright, the Taylors at work on Captains Coats. the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, two Men making Sinnet, the rest variously employed; 4 Geese and one Duck from the Indians."

May 1 1772
" Friday Much Snow to Day Winds Northerly cloudy dark Weather not cold. Mr Favell and 3 Men packing Feathers, the Shipwright making Oars, one afsisting him McKimie and Lisk under the Surgeons Care; Wilson and Henry Linklater (tho'? under the Surgeons Care) making Sinnet they being able to do that work, the rest as yesterday. 60 Geese to Day. Two familys of Indians came in for the Hunt."

May 2
" Saturday Cold raw Weather Wind Easterly the Men emp'd as yesterday, a few Geese flew to Day."

May 3
" Sunday A brisk Gale at SSW very cold indeed till the Evening when somewhat milder; Divine Service for the Day. 40 Geese to Day."

May 4
" Monday Variable Winds from W to NW very sharp Weather. the Shipwright at work on the Craft, one afsisting him, Dennison and Brown planeing Boards, the Armourer cleaning Musquets, Wayman doing sundry Jobs, the Cooper and Linklater at work on Buoys &c the taylors at work on Captains Coats, Mckimie under the Surgeons Care. Mr Favell and two Men hunting, One Goose and one Duck from Mr Favell, the same from John Martin. the rest of the Men putting Things to rights, in case of a Deluge. Much Water along Shore, many Wayways seen to Day."

May 5
" Tuesday A fresh breeze of Wind at SSW and very cold Weather the Men employed much the same as yesterday, 1 Goose and two Ducks from Mr Favell, two Geese from Jn Martin, Much Water along Shore, 78 Geese from the Indians."

May 6
" Wednesday Variable Winds from SWbW round to NE warmish in the Morning very cold with much Snow and Wind in the Afternoon; All hands (except 3 hunting) getting all Things in Order in Case of a Deluge. 3 Geese from Wm Backie and one from Jn Martin; Much Water on both Shores of this River. 26 Geese from the Indians to the Southward, too much Water I fear for the Indians to come to us from the Northward."

May 7
" Thursday Very cold Weather Wind Variable from Northward to EbS; At 7 AM the Ice in the River, 2 Miles above the Fort broke up mildly from Side to Side. At 10 AM it broke up much nearer the Fort in sundry Places. Also 3 Miles below the Fort, several Pieces is blown up, fired 3 Guns as a Signal to Mr Favell, Martin, Daniel, and Backie, who are hunting in this Marsh, as also to the Indians of the Ice breaking up; All hands securing the Craft &c."

May 8
" Friday A fresh of Wind at SW very cold and some Snow, the River Ice broke up abreast the Fort pretty mildly, the Shipwright and one Man making Oars, the Armourer cleaning Musquets, the Smith beating up old Iron, the Cooper and one Man at work on Buoys, 4 Men sawing Weatherboards, the house Carpenter at work on ditto, the Taylor at work for the Men, Jn Martin making a Seal-net, three Men doing sundry Jobs in the trading flanker, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, the rest cutting firewood."

May 9
" Saturday A very hard Gale at NbW very much Snow drifts exceedingly and as cold as in January. the Men employed much the same as Yesterday. the Ice remains much the same as yesterday, the Water much fallen."

May 10
" Sunday Wind SSW the Weather much milder. Divine Service as usual, 2 Indians came acrofs the Ice from the Southward, they say that there are no Wayways to be seen, Indeed I fear it will be a bad Spring hunt, if so I know not what we shall do for Food, 2 Geese from William Backie one from Wm Baine, one from Jenkin Daniel and one Duck from Hugh Linklater, 16 Geese from Indians."

May 11
" Monday Variable Winds from WbN round to ESE cold Weather, the Shipwright and one Man at work on the Craft. Brown making Tompkins, Dennison and one Man planeing Weatherboards, the Armourer cleaning trading Guns, Wayman making Steels, the taylor at work for the Men. John Mckimie bad with the Rheumatism, one making Sinnet, two brewing, the Cook and Cowkeeper as usual, 4 Men sawing Boards, 3 hunting Geese, the rest variously employed. the River chock full of Ice. One Goose from Mr Favell 4 from Jn Martin 2 from Wm Baine."

May. 12
" Tuesday Wind N cold Weather the Men employed as Yesterday 2 Geese from Jn Martin, one from Wm Backie and one Duck Jenkin Daniels, the Water in the River greatly fallen."

May 13
" Wednesday Wind N Dark cold Weather an Indian came from over the River; Sent five Englishmen with him to bring Geese to the Fort, 3 Indians came from the Northward, they say that River is very bad to pafs, 119 Geese from the Indians, three Men hunting no luck, the rest employ'd much the same as Monday last."

May 14
" Thursday Wind North very cold for the time of Year; sent 3 Men to the Southward for Geese, the Indian Women being too few (as some of them are sick and lame) to bring them to the Fort. Dennison & Brown & two Men planeing Boards for the new Flanker, Embleton & one Man at work on the Craft, the Armourer cleaning trading Guns, Wayman making Hinges, the Taylors at work for the Men who are to go to Henley; McKimie under the Surgeon's Care, One making Sinnet, two making Pickle, two writing, the Cooper & one Man cleaning & casking Geese, the Cook & Cowkeeper as usual; Two Indian Men with their Familys came in to the Fort from up the River, they left their Canoes about 3 Miles off. 2 Widows and their Children came in with them; the husband of one of them was killed and eaten by his own brother, who was in a starving Condition, the other husband perished very near to Henley, as did another whose Widow is not yet come down. the Men bro't a Letter from Mr Powell which (sad to say) confirms the above relation as also that their Pease have long since been expended, their flour & Molafses nearly out, & that the rest of their Provisions will be expended by the 7th of June; We have now so little water in the river & the Ice is so thick in it, that I fear it will be very late before I shall be able to send the Boats away. 252 Geese to-Day. Gave the Men Brandy."

May 15
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday, the Men employ'd as yesterday, traded with the Indians who paid their Debts. 23 Geese to-day."

May 16
" Saturday Wind Variable from N round to E very cold. The Ice made several strong Pushes and at last forced a Pafsage in this Channell three Miles below the Fort. the Tradesmen employed as Thursday last, the rest doing sundry necefsary Jobs."

May 17
" Sunday Wind E Raw cold Weather. Divine Service for the Day. Much of the Ice gone out of the River and very much still remains. Sent a Boat and 7 Men over the River for Geese. 86 Geese to-day."

May 18
" Monday Wind W blows fresh dark cold Weather. the Shipwright Dennison & Brown planeing weatherboards &c. the Armourer mending Indians Guns, the Smith cleaning Cutlafses, the Cooper & 3 Men casking Provisions for Henley, the Taylors at work for the Men, 4 Men sawing Boards, 2 at work in the Garden, the Cook & Cowkeeper as usual, the rest variously employed; 5 Familys of home Indians came in they paid their debts & had a few Furrs overplufs, also traded with them 1 old Beaver, 4 small ones, 28 Sides & 10 briskets of Venison. 174 Geese bro't in."

May 19
" Tuesday Wind East blows fresh, a little rain at times, dark cold Weather, 13 Men preparing for Henley House, the rest employed as yesterday."

May 20
" Wednesday Wind N dark cold Weather with Snow at times, three Indians came in and paid their Debts. The Men employed as yesterday. 26 Geese to day."

May 21
" Thursday Wind variable to the Westward. Sent a Boat with 5 Hands for Geese to the Northward, got every Thing ready for Henley, the Indians of yesterday went away; At 10 at Night our Men came back to the Fort without the Boat which they left at the back of the Island the Current in the North River being too rapid for the Boat to stem? it. 169 Geese to day."

May 22
" Friday Wind Variable from W to NEbN moderate weather. At a quarter before eight this Morning John Martin, James Thompson, Thomas Embleton, Adam Corrigal, Andrew Tate, Jn Robertson, Jn Ervine, David Haddle, Hugh Linklater, Henry Linklater, Jn Dunkan, And. Cursitor, Jn Hourston, and 3 Indians set off for Henley House with two boats, Pray God send them a good Pafsage. Three Canoes of home Indians came to the Fort, they brought not a Skin of any Sort. having been in great Distrefs all the Winter, they say that two Familys of our home Indians that were trapping up the River are mifsing and that they are either starved or killed & eaten by other distrefsed Indians. Also three Canoes of trading Indians came in pretty well gooded. Dennison and Brown planeing Boards. 5 Men getting the boat round, which they did. James Smith very near drowned by some Ice falling from the Shore where he was tracting which drove him to the River, he was under Water some time; the Cooper & the rest salting Geese. 458 Geese to-day."

May 23
" Saturday Wind variable from N to NW blows fresh with rain and Snow; and cold indeed. The Men variously employ'd. traded with the Indians of yesterday; Lieutanant Jecop or Win-nin-ne-way-cap-po came in with two Canoes exceeding finely gooded, Sometimes 6 Canoes bring not so much; 22 Geese."

May 24
" Sunday Wind NbE cold Weather traded with the Indians who are very desirous of trading that they may get back to their Families; they went away, sent presents by them to several old Men. 145 Geese."

May 25
" Monday Cold Weather clear in the Afternoon Wind NbE Dennison and Brown planeing boards, the Taylor at work for the Men. the Armourer and Smith cleaning the Fort-Arms, the Cooper, bricklayer, and two Men tying up Furrs, and casking Geese, One Cooking, the others variously employed. An Indian came to trade a few Things which he did and went away, he says he left several Indians so lame as not to be able to reach the Fort. 57 Geese."

May 26
" Tuesday Wind Northerly Cold for the time of Year. Captain Scak-ca-meg came to trade porly gooded and seemed much cast down; As he hath for several Years bro't many Furrs to the Fort. I gave him the usual presents which made him look somewhat better pleased but not so well as I could wish. Pray God grant the Pedlars have not debauch'd him; I know not how it is but the great Presents they make to buy the Indians is really surprizing; The Men employed as yesterday. 210 Geese to day."

May 27
" Wednesday Fine Weather light Airs variable till 5 PM when it blew fresh at North. the Indians went away. All hands except the Cook at work in the Gardens. 201 Geese to day."

May 28
" Thursday Variable Winds moderate Weather. the Armourer mending Indians guns, the Taylor at work for the Men, the Cooper bad with a swelled hand, two brewing and making Pickle, the house Carpenters planeing Boards &c. the rest at work in the Garden."

May 29
" Friday Wind in the Morning SSW in the Afternoon N moderate Weather. the Men employed as yesterday. two familys of Indians came to the Fort and brought Tho. Embleton with them who had the Misfortune to have his Legs scalded on his Journey to Henley, paid the Indians four Beaver for bringing him down. these Indians were supposed to be either starved or killed; the latter would have been their Fate had they not killed the Man who had before killed his own Brother for Food; A dreadful Winter this indeed! Embleton left our Men five Days Journey from Henley, sent Letters by an Indian to Moose Fort who is going to pay a Visit to his Friends at that Place; Gave the Men Brandy."

May 30
" Saturday An easy breeze Northerly fine Weather Wilson & Embleton under the Surgeons Care, the Armourer mending Guns, the Cooper variously employed, the rest at work in the Gardens, Several of the Indians left off hunting the Geese being partly gone."

May 31
" Sunday Wind NE Cold Weather; Prayers for the Day."

June 1 1772
" Monday Wind variable from N to E very cold for the time of Year; The Armourer mending Indians Guns. the Taylor at work for the Men; Dennison and Embleton at work for the Flanker; Brown mending the Platform, the rest at work in the Gardens, making Drains; Sent a Pacquet to Severn House."

June 2
" Tuesday Moderate Weather with a brisk Gale at SE Embleton under the Surgeons Care, the rest employed much the same as yesterday."

June 3
" Wednesday A strong gale at E very foggy to Seaward the Weather fineish; Lieutenant Wapusk-way-ca-then came to trade well gooded in Beaver but very poor in small Furrs. he with his whole gang complain sorely of the scarcity of Provisions during the Winter, and indeed their looks shew too plainly that they speak truth. Myself and Mr Favell trading with the Indians; two Men watching them. the Armourer mending their Guns; Dennison and Brown doing sundry things for the Flanker, the Cooper trimming Casks, the rest at work in the Gardens."

June 4
" Thursday A fine breeze at SW warm Weather finished with the Indians who went away, the Men employed as yesterday; Paid all the Indians for hunting."

June 5
" Friday Wind Northerly fine Weather; Lieutenant Attouch came in with 2 Canoes poorly gooded, having been almost starved in the Winter; At 6 past one PM our Men arrived from Henley House, thank God all well, two Men brewing, the rest employed as Wednesday last; two Indians brought a little Fish."

June 6
" Saturday Wind Easterly raw cold Weather. the Men that came home from Henley House resting themselves the rest washing Casks to pack Provisions in for Henley House and other necefsary Jobbs."

June 7
" Sunday Wind North very cold for the time of Year. Divine Service for the Day."

June 8
" Monday Wind and Weather as yesterday. Myself Mr Favell, the Cooper and two Men getting all ready for Henley House. Embleton and one Man repairing the Boat. Dennison and Brown at work for the Flanker; Eight Men preparing for Henley House, the rest laying Moorings for the Craft, and launching the Boats into the River."

June 9
" Tuesday Much rain with some Thunder and Lightning the Wind SE at Night East coolish Weather; the Men employed as yesterday."

June 10
" Wednesday Wind West cloudy Weather blows fresh. At 4 minutes before 6 AM Wm Backie, James Thompson, Jn Robertson, Henry Linklater, Jn Dunkan, Jenking Daniel, Andrew Cursitor, and David Haddle with one Indian set off for Henley House in one Boat; and John Martin, Benj Wayman, Andrew Tate and Adam Corrigal set off in another Boat to afsist them over the great Fall; or further should there be Occasion. the Cooper and Hugh Linklater making pails and Buoys. Dennison and Embleton at work for the Flanker, Brown mending Platforms, the Armourer mending hunting Guns, the Taylor at work for the Men, one Cooking, four at work in the Garden, the rest tying up Quills, at Night rain. An Indian bro't Letters from Moose Fort; thank God they are all well."

June 11
" Thursday Wind N and cold except in the Lee, in the forenoon cloudy, in the afternoon clear. the Men employ'd as yesterday; Several of the hunting Indians came to the Fort for a few necefsary's, as they are going to look for Food, One ..."

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June 16 Tuesday
"... midlingly gooded. the Indians who are Sons to Lieutenant Capoon-ne-kee inform Me that it is impofsible for them to come down as formerly, the English and French up this Country wintering with them and trading at a moderate Standard their Furrs, as they the Indians catch them, however as it shall not be my fault if good Trades are not produced at Albany. I sent presents to the old Man and several Others."

June 17
" Wednesday Wind Nerly moderate Weather. the Shipwright and one Man caulking the roof of the new Flanker. Dennison framing pannelling for ditto. Brown laying a platform, the Cooper Jn Martin and 4 Men slinging Buoys and preparing Beacons to be set to morrow, the Armourer stocking a Gun, one Cooking the rest variously employed. One Canoe came to trade the Indians of which corroborate what those of yesterday informed Me; Good God! What can be done when things arrive to such a pafs as this!"

June 18
" Thursday Wind SE fine Weather; At 8 AM to set the Boat with seven Men to set the sandhead and 8 other Beacons, and to lay 3 Buoys which they did. the Men at home employed as yesterday. the Indians went away."

June 19
" Friday Light Airs variable from SW to E fine Weather. Sent seven Men in a Boat to lay the piper Buoy the rest with the Carpenters employed as thursday last. An Indian brought a few Fish; About midnight died one of the poor Widows that had been so long ailing on the Plantation; She hath left a Boy about 4 Yrs old that must be maintained for some time by the Fort."

June 20
" Saturday Wind N dark cold Weather. the Men employed variously. Captain Usee-kee-se-cuse and Lieutenant Mettway-ash came in the first poorly gooded, the last pretty well, and in the Evening Captain Soon,ne-cappo's Son came to trade, he says that his Father is so very ailing that he is not able to come down, that it hath been a very hard Winter with all the Indians. that many of the Indians that were down here last Year are dead, so also says Mettwa-ash, Good God! what a Year hath this been."

June 21
" Sunday Wind N blows fresh and very Cold. Divine Service for the Day: All the Indians gone away."

June 22
" Monday A frost last Night, exceeding cold for the time of Year, the Wind N dark Weather; Embleton and one Man at work on the roof of the Flanker. Dennison and one Man at work on pannelling, Brown and one Man weatherboarding the East-face of the new Flanker, two Men sawing Plank, the Armourer mending Guns, two Men tying up furrs, the Cooper and Linklater making Buoys and trimming Casks. Sent John Martin to the fishing Creek to try for fish, one Cooking the rest picking Oakum."

June 23
" Tuesday Very cold Weather the Wind N the Men employed as yesterday."

June 24
" Wednesday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday; Lieutenant Show,wis,com came in with three Canoes midlingly gooded, he says his Brother Captain No-nose-cash, is almost in a dying Condition, that it has been an extreme hard Winter all the Country over, that he was almost starved in the Winter & that several of our upland trading Indians were starved to Death in the Winter, he farther says that the Pedlars are swarming up-Country. The tradesmen employed as yesterday the rest watching the Indians."

June 25
" Thursday Wind Nerly the Weather a little milder; traded with the Indians of yesterday; John Martin brought 40 lbs of Jack; the Men employed as yesterday."

June 26
" Friday Variable Winds Easterly fine Weather. Lieutenants Earch-he-naw and Maumase came to trade with nine Canoes well gooded; As it was by the persuasion of the former that the latter came to trade here, I gave him a Captains Coat. Received a Pacquet from Severn House, York and Prince of Wales's Fort, with Letters which brought the melancholy News of the terrible Accident that befel James Thompson, Jn Farrant, and James Rofs of York Fort; Pray God defend Us all from such dreadful Calamitys; At 3 PM our Men arrived from Henley House all well; an Indian brought in a little Fish, The tradesmen employed as on Monday the rest variously."

June 27
" Saturday Wind WbN a fine breeze hot Weather. The Indians traded a part of their Goods; the tradesmen at work at their several Occupations, the rest watching the Indians; In the Evening saw a Sail to the Southward, At 8 PM fired 2 Guns the first Part of the Moose Sloop's Signal. At Midnight the long boat and four Men arrived from Moose Fort to request we would spare Mr Jarvis to go to that Place to afsist Mr Kitchen with his Advice in regard to Mr Garbutt who is extremely ill."

June 28
" Sunday Wind SWbS variable to the Southward. At Noon Mr Jarvis set off with the Moose Fort Men for that Place. traded with the Indians."

June 29
" Monday A Strong Gale at SW till Night when the Wind flew round to NW with much Lightning and Rain; The Indians very drunk. Embleton and Dennison, Brown and McKimie at wotk on and for the Flanker the Cooper and Hugh Linklater at work in the Cooperage, the Armourer mending Guns, the Smith doing sundry Jobs. Six Men with a Boat getting Driftwood, the rest breaking Lime Stones and watching the Indians. An Indian brought 60 Trout and 50 Tickomeg."

June 30
" Tuesday Wind variable from NW back to W a fresh Gale in the forenoon Calm in the Evening. All the trading Indians went away as did the Indians with Letters for Severn House. The Men employed as yesterday."

July 1 1772
" Wednesday Very hot Weather light Airs variable with rain at Night and much Lightning. the Armourer and Smith doing Jobs to Guns, Dennison and Embleton at work on pannelling, Brown and one Man painting weatherboards, the Bricklayer and two Men set part of the Limekiln, the Cooper and Hugh Linklater at work on Caggs and Pailes, three Men digging Drains, one Cooking, the Taylor at work for one of the Men, four Men sawing Boards, three at work in Gardens the rest getting lime Stones up the Bank. Jn Martin bro't his Net home. No fish to be got."

July 2
" Thursday Wind SW very fine Weather with rain at times. Sent a Boat and six Men to Yarrows Creek for driftwod, the rest employed as yesterday. Musketoes very thick."

July 3
" Friday Wind variable Serly very hot Weather. The Men employed much the same as yesterday. In the Evening our Men bro't 3 Rafts of Driftwood."

July 4
" Saturday Wind N blows fresh fine Weather. All hands getting the Wood up the Bank to the Pile."

July 5
" Sunday Wind variable from SW to E fine Weather Divine Service for the Day."

July 6
" Monday Wind variable all round the Compafs fine Weather; the Shipwright making a Mast, the Armourer stocking a Gun, the Smith variously employed, Dennison and Brown at work on pannelling, the Cooper and Hugh Linklater at work on Buoys, the Taylor at work for the Men, Sent a Boat and eight Men to the Woods for Poplar and driftwood. Four Men pealing Stockades for a Calf Garden, one Cooking, three writing, Wm Backie lame in his Arm, two tending the limekiln. Musketoes so thick we can hardly draw our Breath for them; Gave the Men Brandy."

July 7
" Tuesday Wind N blows fresh and Cold the Men employed as yesterday."

July 8
" Wednesday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday; Two Canoes brought in upwards of 400 lbs of Sturgeon and other Fish. a great help blefsed be God for it."

July 9
" Thursday Variable Winds round from NW round to SW and back again; The Weather like the beginning of February in England; The Shipwright fixing a head board to the Grave of the late Wm King. Dennison at work on pannelling, Brown painting, the Armourer stocking a Gun, the Smith grinding sundry tools, the Cooper and Hugh Linklater making Buoys, 3 Men cutting and grubbing up Willows, one Cooking, 3 Men at the Woods, the rest writing. A poor Orphan died on the Plantation, a Boy, whose Mother died the 19th of June last."

July 10
" Friday A strong Gale Westerly warmish Weather. Our Men came from the Woods, with Poplar, driftwood, and stockades. All Hands getting the Wood &c up the Bank. A Canoes bro't 200 lbs of Sturgeon and other Fish."

July 11
" Saturday Light Airs at SW sultry Weather. Got the rest of the Wood up the Bank, after which the Shipwright making washboards. four Men pickling Fish, the rest employed as thursday last; Two Indians came in wth Fish."

July 12
" Sunday A brisk Gale at SW moosy sultry Weather. At night Thunder, Lightning and Rain Divine Service for the Day. the Indians of yesterday went away. Musketoes exceeding troublesome."

July 13
" Monday Wind NWbW with mizzling rain most part of the Day. Embleton, Wayman, and James Smith at work for the Boats, the Cooper making Buoys, Hugh Linklater making Pails. Dennison and Brown at work for the Flanker, two Men making a mainsail for the 21 foot boat, the Sails that came out for her being much too small and no Jibb tho' one was desired. Mr Favell and Wm Arnold writing, the rest cutting and stacking Poplar. An Indian brought 16 young ducks and 8 old."

July 14
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday, the tradesmen employed as yesterday, the rest of the Men banking Stockades. An Indian brought 100 lbs of Sturgeon, having supplyed Henley House with a very large Stock of Malt and Molafses I am obliged to reduce the Allowance to lefs than one half in Malt Pease and Molafses."

July 15
" Wednesday Wind Westerly with flying Clouds and small Showers, cold Weather. Ten Men packing Parchment Beaver, the rest employed as on Monday last."

July 16
" Thursday Wind NW with rain at times. the tradesmen employed as Monday last the rest trimming and packing Coat Beaver & small Furrs."

July 17
" Friday Wind N The Weather cold and cloudy with some rain. Myself bad with a slight fit of the Gout. the Bricklayer and five Men drawing the limekiln. Four Men breaking lime-stones the rest employed as Monday last; As some of the Furrs are too damp to pack, I am obliged to defer finishing packing till we have better Weather."

July 18
" Saturday Varible Winds from N to E clear in the Morning foggy in the Afternoon. At 10 AM see Sail in the Roads, knowing it to be a Friend sent a Boat and six Men to afsist them in; At four PM Mr Edward Jarvis and Mr Joseph Stevens came on Shore, they bro't the melancholy News that Mr John Garbut paid the grand Debt of Nature the 4th Instant in the Morning. My he be happy AMEN.
Packed the small remains of our poor small Trade. An Indian bro't the Henley Accounts. Gave all hands and Sloopers, Brandy."

July 19
" Sunday Wind Nerly fine Weather Divine Service for the Day. An Indian came in with Venison."

July 20
" Monday Wind Westerly fine Weather. the Shipwright and one Man at work on the Crafts. the Smith making bailes for pails, the Armourer stocking a Gun, the Cooper and Hugh Linklater making buckets and pails for the Moose Sloop, the Bricklayer & 2 Men building the Stove in the Mens House the Taylor at work for the Men, Brown and 10 Men putting down part of the Launch, the rest at work in the Garden; Two Indians bro't 120 Ducks Young and Old."

July 21
" Tuesday Wind in the Morning SW Afternoon E hot Weather. the Men employed as yesterday."

July 22
" Wednesday SWesterly Winds very hot Weather. Wilson and Backie under the Surgeons Care. Sent nine Men to get our next Winters Wood home; Mr Favell, Myself, and three Men, over hauling Goods, the rest as Monday last. Several Indians came in with Ducks."

July 23
" Thursday Much Rain this Morning with Thunder and Lightning with the Wind at SW after which the Wind Nerly and Cloudy. Finished overhauling."

July 24
" Friday Variable fluttering Winds from SW round to E and back to NE; at times cloudy with Rain. the Bricklayer, and one Man building an Oven, the Armourer stocking a Gun, the Smith doing sundry Jobs, the Cooper and Hugh Linklater making Pails and Buoys, the Taylor at work for himself, Brown mending, hay-rakes, and forks, Dennison and Embleton at work for the flanker, Two Men sawing, one cooking , two writing, the rest doing sundry Jobs."

July 25
" Saturday Wind till 10 AM SW light Rain, after which a fine Breeze sprung up at E. At night blew hard with rain; At five in the Morning saw a Sail in the Offing. At nine made a part of the East-main Signal, which we answer'd, and sent a Boat aboard. About eleven Mr Moore came on Shore all well his Trade [blank] Our Men came from the Woods for Food; Four Indians bro't 130 Ducks, Young and Old."

July 26
" Sunday Wind E foggy Weather. Divine Service for the Day. 54 Ducks from Indians."

July 27
" Monday Variable Winds from SW to E a fine Breeze in the Morning; in the Afternoon blew strong. At 10 AM Mr Joseph Stevens unmoored and soon after fell down the River for Moose Fort. Sent a Boat with 4 Factory Men and two Sloopers to pilot him to the Sand-heads, the Shipwright doing sundry odd Jobs. Dennison and Brown at work for the flanker, the Armourer at work for the Eastmain Sloop. Hugh Linklater learning to make a Buoy, the Bricklayer and one Man building an Oven, one Cooking. Eleven Men at the Woods, the rest variously employed, 200 Ducks young and old to-day."

July 28
" Tuesday A hard Gale at SW till 4 PM when moderate. Much rain last Night, the tradesmen emp'd as yesterday, the rest getting lime-stones up the bank."

July 29
" Wednesday Nerly Winds Cold foggy Weather. the Men employed as yesterday. An Indian bro't 180 Ducks young and old and 66 lbs of Fish. Jack."

July 30
" Thursday Clear Weather Wind Nerly the Wooders bro't 11 floats of firewood home. Got a part up the Bank."

July 31
" Friday Variable Winds from WNW to SE fine Weather. All hands getting Wood up the Bank. 12 Ducks to day."

Aug. 1 1772
" Saturday Variable Winds Easterly Got all the Wood up the Bank."

Aug. 2
" Sunday In the Morning Wind SW Afternoon Easterly warm Weather. Small Drops of Rain at times. Divine Service for the Day."

Aug. 3
" Monday Much rain at times with thunder and Lightning. Wind SWbW very dark at times & squally. the Shipwright making Oars. Dennison at work for the Flanker, Brown making a Chest, the Armourer cleaning East-main Guns, Wayman making Ironwork for an Anchor stock, the Cooper doing sundry Jobs. Nine Men mowing. 5 at work in the Gardens, one Cooking, three writing, one under the Surgeons Care, the Taylor at work for one of the Men, the others variously employed. 61 Ducks to-day."

Aug. 4
" Tuesday Wind variable from SW round to NW Cloudy with rain at times. Sent a Boat and 4 Men for Spruce for Brewing, the rest employed as yesterday."

Aug. 5
" Wednesday Variable Winds from SW to East fine Weather. Nine Men cutting Grafs, 8 Making Hay, three afsisting the Sloopers to bream? the Sloop, two brewing, three writing, one Cooking, Dennison at work for the Flanker, the rest variously employed."

Aug. 6
" Thursday Wind SW blows fresh. Nine Men cutting Grafs, Fifteen including three Sloopers making Hay, two writing, one Cooking. One under the Surgeons Care, the Carpenter at work for the Flanker, the Shipwright making an Oar."

Aug. 7
" Friday Variable Winds Westerly heavy rain at times. the Men employ'd as yesterday. an Indian bro't 160 Ducks young and old."

Aug. 8
" Saturday Wind WNW Cloudy at times with Rain. Two Men brewing, the rest employ'd much the same as yesterday."

Aug. 9
" Sunday Wind SW coolish cloudy Weather Divine Service for the Day."

Aug. 10
" Monday Nerly Winds with mizzling Rain great part of the Day. Sent 12 Men in two Boats for Stones for the Ship. Nine Men cutting Grafs, two mending a Chimney. Dennison at work for the Flanker, one Cooking. Cooper making Pails, the Taylor at work for the Men."

Aug. 11
" Tuesday Wind variable from NbW round to East a very hard frost last Night which killed several Sorts of Garden stuff. the Weather at times clear. Twenty one Men making Hay, the rest employed as yesterday. Mr Moore sailed to lay the outer and other Buoys."

Aug. 12
" Wednesday A brisk Gale at SW fine Weather. two Men brewing, the rest stacking Hay. Several familys of Indians came in for the Hunt, they bro't some dried Meat, Fatt and Ducks."

Aug. 13
" Thursday Easterly Winds and cold for the time of Year. All hands bringing Hay to the Stalk? and Stacking it, the Eastmain Sloop came to the Launch having laid the Buoys &c."

Aug. 14
" Friday Wind variable Nerly exceeding cold Weather with small hail and some light Snow, God help us! the Gardens look (except in the ripenefs of Things) as they do in October. Sent sundry Indians hunting. An Indian bro't 200 Tickomeg, the Men variously employed in getting Stones for the Ship cutting Grafs &c."

Aug. 15
" Saturday Wind in the Morning SW in the Aftrnoon SE the Weather cloudy and more moderate as to Cold. Six Men cutting Grafs, four with the Sloopers getting Stones for the Ship, the Bricklayer and 4 Men drawing the lime kiln. James Smith and Benj. Wayman at work for Eastmain. Dennison and Embleton at work for the Flanker. one Cooking. the rest variously employed. Two northern Indians came to trade, they say that the two Indians I sent to Severn House were drowned crofsing a River coming from that Place and the Letters they had with them lost."

Aug. 16
" Sunday Wind East Cloudy Weather. Divine Service for the Day. Several Indians came in for the Hunt with fish; Received a Pacquet from Moose Fort to desire I would spare Mr Jarvis to afsist Mr Kitchen in setting Richard Lovegrove's Arm. At 4 in the Afternoon Mr Moore set Sail with Mr Jarvis on board for Moose Fort."

Aug. 17
" Monday Wind East with cloudy cold Weather with rain all the afternoon, the Armourer and Smith at work for Eastmain, the Taylor at work for the Men, the Carpenter at work for the Flanker, Brown bad with an Asthma, the Bricklayer and one Man at work on a Chimney, the Cooper at work on Pails &c. Four Men sawing Boards, one Cooking, the rest variously employed; An Indian had the Misfortune to have his Arm broke and another was shot by Accident by his Brother in the Shoulder as he was firing at some rising ducks, the Sloop being still in Sight, I fired a Gun and hoisted a Whiff as a Signal to her not to proceed on her Voyage. I also sent a Boat for Mr Jarvis who arrived at the Fort at 7 o'Clock."

Aug. 18
" Tuesday Wind NbE very cold last Night, tho' warm in the Lee, clear Weather. Sent a Boat and Six Men with Mr Jarvis to the Sloop, the Armourer mending Guns, Brown of no Service, Dennison at work for the Flanker, the Shipwright at work on the Necefsary, the rest fetching Grafs from the Flatts to dry on the Plantation."

Aug. 19
" Wednesday Wind EbN in the Morning, Afternoon SEbE, the Weather clear and warmish. Brown bad with an Asthma, Dennison, Wm Baine and Jn Martin painting the new Flanker. one Cooking, the rest cutting Grafs on the Flatts, bringing it in Boats to dry on the Planatation, and getting Stones for the Ship."

Aug. 20
" Thursday Wind SEbE fine Weather. the Men employ'd as yesterday. Musquita's very thick at Night."

Aug. 21
" Friday Very thick moosy sultry Weather Wind SW. the Men employed as Wednesday last."

Aug. 22
" Saturday Wind Variable from SW to NbW In the Morning warm, Afternoon Cold. Four Men sawing Ribbons, three sawing and pointing Stockades, two brewing, the rest variously employ'd."

Aug. 23
" Sunday Westerly Winds and cold for the time of Year. Divine Service for the Day."

Aug. 24
" Monday In the Morning clear Weather a brisk Gale at WSW, Afternoon rain and Calm. the Armourer mending East main Guns, the Cooper making Candles, the Taylor at work for the Men, the Shipwright at work on the Craft, Dennison planeing Boards, Brown and one Man pointing Stockades for the Cattle Field. Two sawing ribbons for ditto, two making Pickle. sent nine Men to the Woods for firewood, one Cooking. Two at work in the Gardens, the rest variously empl'd. Two Indians bro't 100 lbs of Jack Fish."

Aug. 25
" Tuesday A strong Gale at SW with rain most Part of the Day. At nine AM Mr Moore came abreast of the Fort, with Mr Jarvis on board from Moose Fort, all well. the Tradesmen employed as yesterday, the rest cleaning Houses Yards &c."

Aug. 26
" Wednesday At half past five this Morning we heard the Signal of your Honors Ship being in the Roads which was answer'd, and as soon as pofsible Sent the Sloop to her proper Station. At nine AM Captain Christopher arrived at the Fort with your Honors Pacquet; Dispatched two Indians with Letters to Henley House; and two Others with your Packet to Moose Fort. Sent the Sloop down to the Ship. Wind Nerly Our Men came from the Woods. An Indian bro't 100 Tickomeg."

Aug. 27
" Thursday Wind Variable Cloudy Weather with small Rain at times. All hands getting Wood up the Bank. Capt. Christopher went on board the Ship, Sent Ducks, Geese and Fish on board."

Aug. 28
" Friday Wind WSW Moderate Weather Capt. Christopher came on Shore But the Sloop could not get to the Launch till Night."

Aug. 29
" Saturday A fine Breeze at SW unloaded the Sloop, put wood and Stores on board her. At Noon she fell down the River and sailed to the Ship. All hands stowing away the Cargo."

Aug. 30
" Sunday Wind WSW Moderate Weather in the Morning. In the Afternoon Calm. Entertained John Kipling Sawyer & Carpenter and James Flatt Cooper."

Aug. 31
" Monday Light Airs SWerly. Mr Moore sent to desire the Afsistance of as many Boats and Men as pofsible to lighten the Sloop, which I did immediately. the Boats bro't a part of the Cargo which was landed and stowed away. Ten Familys of Indians came in for the Hunt, they bro't with them the Widow and two Children of one of the Men that was drowned coming from Severn House to this Place with the Pacquet."

Sept. 1 1772
" Tuesday Little Wind SW till 9 AM when East a moderate Gale. the Sloop came to the Launch unloaded her and sent the homeward bound Cargo on board. Sent a Boat to the Ship with a Letter to the Captain."

Sept. 2
" Wednesday Wind N Rain last Night Moderate to Day. Discharged from your Honors Service Mr Tho. Moore, Wm Baine, James Thompson, Adam Corrigal, Wm Backie, Jn Ervine Sailors, George Wilson Do. Wm Brown Carpenter, being just going to Seal the Pacquet. I beg leave to conclude with wishing you Succefs both at home and abroad and beg leave to subscribe Myself
Hon'd Sirs
Yr Obed. humble Servant
Humphrey Marten."



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