This is a virtually complete transcription of the Churchill Factory Journal from 1794-95 by Alex Nicol


"Sept. 1794"

Sept. 7 Sunday
" Moderate breeze Variable W. Received 25 Geese."

Sept. 8 Monday
Sept. 9 Tuesday " Fresh breezes Nly & showery. Carpenters putting up 2 Cabins for the Men. sent Mr Linklater & one Man to 12 mile point to serve out Ammunition to Indians employed killing of Geese there. 4 Men went with Powder, shot, Tent &c to serve the Season & returned again the same day. Rec'd 25 Geese."

Sept. 10 Wednesday
" Fresh breeze Wly. in the afternoon the Boat returned from Seal River. they brought a Letter from Mr Auld informing me that one of the Canoes was so extemely leaky as to be scarcely capable of taking any thing in her. that the very bad W. lately had endangered the lives of the people in the Boat & Canoes by a near chance of their being lost in the Bay but by the particular exertions of the people in the Boat all were saved. the great prospect of a very early Fall obliged Mr A- to send part of the Goods back in the Boat that they were to have been taken Inland in order to expeditite their arrival at the House in time to fit Mr Charles out for making a Settlement at the Muskrat River as before mentioned.
Received 38 Geese."

Sept. 11 Thursday
" Moderate breeze Wly & Cloudy W. sent 3 Men to join the Rafters. - gave some Indians goods on Credit who will leave the Factory to morrow. - Received 9 Geese & 5 Ducks."

Sept. 12 Friday
" Do. W. Carpenters as before. Bricklayer afsisting them. Received 36 Geese."

Sept. 13 Saturday
" Moderate breeze Sly & fine W. sent Mr Donald with 2 Indians in a Canoe to survey little Seal River which branches off from the main River or big Seal River about 5 mile above the entrance. for that distance the latter is chiefly Falls & Rapids of consequence rather difficult Navigation for either Boats or Canoes & the shores not very good for Carrying. as I am informed that the small River is far superior as well as the shore much better for carrying if required. as I have ordered Mr D- to go one River & come down the other I presume he will be able to judge which of the two are best. -
all hands away for the Rafts the Wind blowing down the River & freshening up had carried them below the Factory so that the Men were obliged to warp them into the Launch which they were not able to accomplish untill 10 OClock at Night. Received 10 Geese."

Sept. 14 Sunday
" Variable W. Received 14 Geese."

Sept. 15 Monday
" Light Airs Wly & overcast W. people emp'd carrying the fire wood up from the water side - Rec'd 24 Geese."

Sept. 16 Tuesday
" Light breeze NW & overcast W. sent 3 Carpenters & 9 Men in 2 boats 27 mile up the River to some small Islands of Wood to cut down as much Timber & to raft it to the Factory as will be sufficient to build 2 flat Boats in the next Spring. - Received 25 Geese."

Sept. 17 Wednesday
Sept. 18 Thursday " Fresh breeze NW & Cloudy. Bricklayer building a steam kiln with stones one Man afsisting him. Taylor making Indian Cloaths Blacksmith cleaning Guns Joiner & Cooper putting up Cabins in the Mens House. the rest of the Men employed digging a drain through the Yard - Received 120 Geese."

Sept. 19 Friday
Sept. 20 Saturday " Fresh breezes NW & Cloudy with snow showers & Cold. Mr Donald & the Indians returned to the Factory not having reached further than the Goose Tent the late Windy W. had prevented his proceeding further & he thought the Season too far advanced (as their was every prospect of a very early fall) to survey Seal River this Year. - Received 73 Geese."

Sept. 21 Sunday
" Do. W. & thick. much Snow fell during the Night & continued most of the forenoon at the same time thawing - Received 25 Geese."

Sept. 22 Monday
Sept. 23 Tuesday "Fresh breeze Wly & cold frosty thick W. Cooper & Joiner at the Cabins Bricklayer & 2 Men afsisting him making a drain of Stone in the Yard 2 Men digging a drain in the Goose Garden. Taylor making Indian Cloaths Blacksmith beating out Ice Chifsels Mr Linklater & one Man at the Goose Tent 12 Men up the River getting timber. - with Officers Writer Steward & Cook makes up our Complement. - sent 3 Indians to the Goose Tent to wait the first favorable opportunity of going to Seal River with a Canoe for the Tent &c I left there in Summer. - Received 53 Geese."

Sept. 24 Wednesday
" More Moderate employed as before."

Sept. 25 Thursday
Sept. 26 Friday "Light breeze Sly & thick drizzling W. Nd Indian Goose Hunters all returned in the Evening the Season being over. sent 4 Men to bring the Tent &c home from the point. Received 26 Geese."

Sept. 27 Saturday
" Light breeze Wly. in the afternoon Men arrived from up the River. they had brought the Timber below Mosketos point within sight of the Factory when the Wind freshened up a head & prevented them reaching nearer than 3 mile of the Factory. Nich'l Garson from a severe cut he received in the Knee from an Axe up the River is disabled doing duty & will I fear for some time."

Sept. 28 Sunday
" Fresh breezes Wly. sent all hands away in 3 Boats to endeavour to get the Timber to the Factory as they left it Yesterday in a very unsafe Situation. after towing & warping in vain the Wind & Tide together carried them on the opposite side of the River & most of the lashing gave way so that the Rafts were broke asunder & a great many pieces of Timber lost. the Men returned in the afternoon with the Boats as they found it impofsible to get the timber home & were obliged to leave it on the shore. - unlefs more favorable W. succeeds very soon the whole will be totally lost as the Ice is gathering fast along the shores.
Rec'd 40 lb of Fish."

Sept. 29 Monday
" Do. W. wind NW people employed getting the Long Boat & some other Boats up from the water side that will not be again needed this year - Ice driving in the River. 2 Indians arrived from a Leader & party who were to have come here last Summer with furrs. - they are to be at the Factory in a few days.
Received 30 lb of fish."

Sept. 30 Tuesday
" Moderate breezes Nly & cloudy W. sent the Shipwright & 2 Men into the Woods to search for pieces fit to be timbers to flat bottomed Boats & sent a Boat with 7 Men acrofs the River to secure the Timber. Tradesmen at their respective duties 2 Men brewing small Beer the rest emp'd at various Jobs."

Oct. 1 1794 Wednesday
" Do. W. sent all hands acrofs the River in 3 Boats to fetch the Timber to the Factory. which they accomplished in the afternoon that was left of it. for out of 200 pieces brought down the River 73 were lost. most of which I suppose was carried out to Sea with the Ebb Tide."

Oct. 2 Thursday
" Fresh Gale NW & Cloudy W. people employed carrying up the Timber from the water side after which unstowing the Sheds in search of a Cask of Stores."

Oct. 3 Friday
" Moderate breeze Wly & fair W. sent the Boat acrofs the River to a smoke which returned with James Dunning & our Packet Indians. Mr Vanderile accompanied them from York Factory, sent 2 Men up the River a fishing. the rest employed cleaning out a pond in the Goose Garden."

Oct. 4 Saturday
" Light breeze Sly & fine W. Tradesmen at their respective duties people cleaning out the pond as above & mending the Tents."

Oct. 5 Sunday
" Do. W."

Oct. 6 Monday
" Moderate breeze NWly & Cloudy W. Carpenters at the Mens Cabins. Bricklayer with 2 Men afsisting him to repair the Brick Work of the House. Blacksmith beating out Ice Chifsels. Taylor making Indian Cloaths 2 Men brewing Table Beer the rest mending Tents & cleaning a pond out. - about Noon Mr Auld arrived at the Factory together with the people who accompanied him the 4th Ult. after having proceeded upwards of 100 Miles up the River he was obliged to return on account of the very severe W. which had formed Ice along the Shores strong enough in places for walking on and a good deal of Ice driving in the Middle of the River, Refer to Mr Aulds Journal for particulars. this will prevent my having a House at the Muskrat River this Season. as also Mr Auld going Inland which I am exceedingly sorry for as I expected much from his Exertions."

Oct. 7 Tuesday
" Moderate breeze Wly & fine W. Carpenters repairing the weather boarding of the House. Bricklayer & his Afsistants making a drain in the Yard Taylor making Indian Cloaths Blacksmith beating out Ice Chifsels 4 Men employed quarrying Stones for Bricklayer the rest digging a trench in the Goose Yard. 2 Men up the River a fishing."

Oct. 8 Wednesday
" Do. W. Wind Sly. Emp'd as Yesterday fishermen returned with 30 fish."

Oct. 9 Thursday
Oct. 10 Friday
Oct. 11 Saturday " Wind Wly & fine W. sent Mr Linklater with 2 Men up the River a fishing. - several of the Stockheads round the Garden were blown down. the Wind freshened up a violent Gale from the SW which set as high a Tide in the River as I ever saw. 3 Men in the Docters list."

Oct. 12 Sunday
" Fine W. & slight frost. the 2 Indians who came here the 29th Ult. left the Factory to join their friends. their long stay here was occasioned by the warm W. lately as they had no way of crofsing North River & Seal River but on the Ice. they were therefor desirous of waiting for frosty W."

Oct. 13 Monday
" Fresh Gale NW & hard frosty clear W. Joiner & Cooper making a Porch to outer Door. Shipwright & Boatbuilder nailing up Weather boarding round part of the House. Carpenter making Sleds. Bricklayer repairing the Ceiling in my Room. Taylor making Cloaths for Officers. 2 Men up the River a fishing the rest digging Turnips up out of the Garden & wheeling Gravel to repair the path leading to the Wharf. except 3 Men who are in the Docters list.
Rec'd 40 Partridge from Nd Ind. the first rec'd this Season."

Oct. 14 Tuesday
Oct. 15 Wednesday " Moderate breeze Wly & fair W. River full of Ice & to all appearance fast 4 mile above the factory. - Received 18 Partridges."

Oct. 16 Thursday
" Fresh breeze Sly & clear W. a deal of Ice driving in the River. in the Evening Mr Linklater & the 2 Men sent with him returned from up the River. they had left the Cobble at the Whalers House not being able to reach the Factory with her for Ice. they also left 25 Fish there, the whole they had been able to procure, occasioned by the Ice driving in large quantities in the River which at times prevented them setting the Netts. Received 100 Partridges."

Oct. 17 Friday
" Moderate breeze SWly & fine W. sent 3 Men for the Fish left at the Whalers House about Noon wind shifted round to West a fresh breeze & snow. in the afternoon it blew a strong Gale with thick drift."

Oct. 18 Saturday
" Fresh Gale & dark overcast W. the above Men returned with the Fish weighing only 49lb. Bad W. prevented their return yesterday. - Received 54 Partridges."

Oct. 19 Sunday
" Do. W. performed divine Service."

Oct. 20 Monday
Oct. 21 Tuesday
Oct. 22 Wednesday " Fresh Gale Wly & snow at times. Bricklayer Earthing? the Cieling of Officers Guardroom. Blacksmith forging of Irons for fixing the Tobacco in the Trading Room. the rest of the people employed cutting up fire wood &c the same Indians arrived from the above mentioned Gang. Received 33 Partridges & 6 Fish."

Oct. 23 Thursday
" Light breeze Wly & very fine clear frosty W. 8 Men preparing to go to hunting Tents. one at Churchill Creeck the other at the Lake. in the forenoon the Northern Leader & his Gang arrived at the Factory. River to appearance set fast this day."

Oct. 24 Friday
" Light breezes Sly & fine W. the above 8 Men left the Factory. traded 270 MBeaver with the Indians this day."

Oct. 25 Saturday
" Fresh breezes SW & Cloudy warm thawy W. towards Evening pretty smart Rain, traded 130 MBr & entrusted some of the Indians Goods on Credit."

Oct. 26 Sunday
" Cloudy Warm W. traded 360 MBeaver from the before mentioned Gang & one Man that arrived this Morning."

Oct. 27 Monday
" Moderate & clear fine W. Mr Donald making preparation to go to a fishing Tent at the Woody Island. most of the above Gang left the Factory this day."

Oct. 28 Tuesday
" Moderate & overcast W. rather thick at times. this Morning Mr Donald with 2 Men & Dogs left the Factory for the Woody Island. One of the Men is to return with the Dogs after having pitched the Tent. most of the remaining Nd Ind. left the Factory this Day received 7 Partridges."

Oct. 29 Wednesday
Oct. 30 Thursday
Oct. 31 Friday " Do. W. the above Man with the Dogs returned & brought 54 Partridges to the Factory from Churchill Creeck. Mr Donald was not able to get within 4 Mile of the Island where he intended pitching his Tent the River not being froze sufficient to proceed further. - 2 Men arrived from the Lake hunting Tent with 100 Partridges & returned again. Received 7 Partridges."

Nov. 1 1794 Saturday
" Do. W. with Snow at times. sent some people & Dogs to haul home Boats Timbers that were cut down some time ago. a Man came home from Churchill Creeck with 16 Farteekawmake? & 14 Jack & 46 Partridges.
Received 49 Partridges from Indians"

Nov. 2 Sunday
" Moderate & overcast thick W. with snow at times. Tho. Linklater & Henry Smith preparing to leave the Factory to Morrow for Mr [Blank] House. Received 56 Partridges from Indians."

Nov. 3 Monday
" Light breeze NE & overcast W. this day the Sd Indian Leader? & some Nd Indians left the Factory to proceed to the Settlement Mr Charles resides at. Tho. Linklater & Henry Smith accompanied them hauling 13 Gallons of Spirits 12 Skains of Twine 100 Gunworms & each Man carrying a Gun. this though a small supply will be of considerable consequence? to Mr Charles & by the Accounts these Englishmen will give of the load shall be better able to judge of the probability of succefs attending? those who may be sent in Winter with a much larger quantity if needed. in the Evening 4 Nd Indians Arrived."

Nov. 4 Tuesday
" Do. W. traded with the above 29 lb of Meat without Bone & 50 MBeaver in fur & Deer skins in the Evening they departed. Co.? Shipwright & Boat builder blocking out Timber for Flat Boats. Carpenter Cooper & Joiner making small Sleds. Blacksmith cleaning of Guns. Taylor & one Man making Indian Cloaths the rest employed at various Jobs."

Nov. 5 Wednesday
" Light breeze Wly & clear overhead in the Evening 4 Nd Indians arrived Received 19 Partridges."

Nov. 6 Thursday
" Do. breeze & overcast W. Jn Break arrived from the Lake with 120 Partridges & returned again to his Tent. traded 44 MBeaver with the above & a few Tongues. in the Evening they departed. received 4 Partridges."

Nov. 7 Friday
" Do. W. received 18 Partridges."

Nov. 8 Saturday
" Light breeze Wly & overcast W. one Man came home from the Lake with 120 Partridges & returned again to his Tent also one from Churchill Creeck with with 106 Partridges & 10 small Fish & one from Mr Donalds Tent with 18 Fish & had left 32 at Churchill Creeck not being able to haul them further. Received from Indians 84 Partridges."

Nov. 9 Sunday
" Moderate breeze & fine W. - performed divine Service."

Nov. 10 Monday
Nov. 11 Tuesday " Wind NW a fresh breeze & drifty W. Woody Island Man returned to his Tent. 8 Men preparing to leave the Factory for the Lake. Shipwright, Boatbuilder, Bricklayer & one Man to be employed cutting down Timber pieces the other 4 Men to yew down fire wood.
The Cooper & Carpenter making 3 Gallon Kegs for the convenience of hauling to York Factory to get filled with Strong Spirits there as I intend sending people & dogs for that purpose the latter end of this Month. Joiner Blacksmith & Taylor as last Week with one Man afsisting ? together with 2 Cooks Steward & Writer 10 at Hunting & fishing Tents & Officers makes up our Compliment - received 85 lb of Fish."

Nov. 12 Wednesday
" Wind Wly & clear fine W. the above Men left the Factory the rest employed as before."

Nov. 13 Thursday
" Moderate breeze SW & fine W. employed as before."

Nov. 14 Friday
" Wind NW & overcast W. emp'd as before."

Nov. 15 Saturday
" Clear W. 3 Men came home from the Lake & Churchill Creeck with each? 100 Partridges the former left also 48 with the Woods agreeable to order & returned again to his Tent. 3 wooders came home for Victuals. Received 70 Partridges from Indians."

Nov. 16 Sunday
" Wind Nly & cloudy W. the above Men returned to their Tent."

Nov. 17 Monday
" Fresh breeze NW & cloudy W. Cooper & Nich. Garson making 3 Gallon Kegs. Joiner filling up the seams in my Room with Putty? Blacksmith beating out Iron Rods for Spike Nails. Taylor & his Afsistant making Indian Cloaths one in the Docters List with 2 Cooks, Steward, Writer & Officers are all at present remaining at the Factory."

Nov. 18 Tuesday
Nov. 19 Wednesday
Nov. 20 Thursday
Nov. 21 Friday " Fresh breeze NW & drifty cold W. employed as before. Received 89? Partridges from Indians."

Nov. 22 Saturday
" Moderate breeze Sly & Rimy W. a Man came home from the Lake with 30 Partridges & left 48 with the Wooders? also one from Churchill Creeck with 100 Partridges & one from the Woody Island with 50 fish a Man from the Timber & wooding Tents came home for provisions."

Nov. 23 Sunday
" Overcast drifty W. the above returned to their Tents. Rec'd 73 lb of Fish from Nd Indians."

Nov. 24 Monday
Nov. 25 Tuesday " Moderate breeze Wly & fine clear W.. Mr Linklater, James Robertson, James Irvine, Halcro Smith & Joseph Spence making preparations to go to York Factory for Strong Spirits. 2 Nd Indians arrived with 175 lb Meat & a few Deer Skins. in the Evening they departed. a Man came home from the Lake with a Gun that wanted Repairing. Received 28 lb of Fish from an Indian."

Nov. 26 Wednesday
" Do. W. Mr Linklater with the above Men an Indian & 7 Dogs left the Factory. they had with them a sufficient supply of Victuals to serve them to York & back again. part of which they are to lay up by the way that they may be far better enabled to bring a larger quantity of Spirits from York."

Nov. 27 Thursday
" Mod. breeze Wly & fine W. the Lake hunter returned to his Tent accompanied by another Man going to the Wood Tent."

Nov. 28 Friday
" Mod. breeze Sly & Rimy overcast W."

Nov. 29 Saturday
" Mod. breeze Wly & fine clear W. a Man came home from the Lake hunting Tent could only supply the Wooders with their allowance of 48 Partridges for the ensuing Week & had not one to bring home. at Churchill Creeck not one to be got at all received 31 Fish from Mr Donald. he complained much of their Scarcenefs. Men from the wooding Tent came home for Provision. removed the Men from Churchill Creeck as nothing is to be got there as follows one to the Woody Island one to the Lake & the other to the wooding Tent as he is utterly ignorant of shooting Partridges. Rec'd 12 Partridges."

Nov. 30 Sunday
" Mod. breeze Wly & fine W. the above Men returned to their Tents. Received 10 Partridges."

Dec. 1 1794 Monday
Dec. 2 Tuesday " Do. W. Carpenter & Joiner putting up a Cabin in Officers Guard Room. Taylor making Indian Cloaths James Dunning (Craft Master) returned to the Factory being unable to hunt Partridges on Account of having the Venereal disease. - Received 11 Partridge & 34 lb of Fish."

Dec. 3 Wednesday
" Fresh breeze Sly & thick warm W. with little drift. emp'd as before. Received 6 Partridges."

Dec. 4 Thursday
Dec. 5 Friday
Dec. 6 Saturday " Moderate breeze Wly & overcast warm W.
A Man came home from the Lake hunting Tent not a single Partridge with him only able to supply the Wooders for the ensuing Week with 60. - three Men came from the wooding Tents for Provisions in the Evening one Man arrived from Mr Donalds Tent he had brought 30 Fish as far as Churchill Creeck being seized with a pain in his Breast was obliged to leave them there & came to the Factory with a light Sledge."

Dec. 7 Sunday
" Do. W. and Snow. all the above Men (except the latter) returned to their respective Tents. Received 5 Partridges."

Dec. 8 Monday
Dec. 9 Tuesday
Dec. 10 Wednesday " Do. W. and Snow. of which a great deal fell these three days. Wm Oman returned to Mr Donalds Tent having recovered his health. Carpenter, Joiner & Taylor employed as before."

Dec. 11 Thursday
" Do. W. & thick in the afternoon clear W. Received from Indians 59 Partridges & 92 lb of Venison."

Dec. 12 Friday
Dec. 13 Saturday " Overcast W. a hunter came home from the Lake not a single Partridge with him. nor were they able to furnish the Wooders with 2 days for the ensuing Week. - Received 71 Partridges from Indians."

Dec. 14 Sunday
" A little Snow fell this day. the above Men returned to their Respective Tents."

Dec. 15 Monday
" Moderate breeze & overcast W. 2 Men came home from Mr Donalds Tent with 34 lb of Fish. Mr D. writes me word that not a partridge is to be got & Fish turned so scarce as to get one only in a day & sometimes none at all."

Dec. 16 Tuesday
" Moderate breeze & overcast W. with Snow."

Dec. 17 Wednesday
" Snow in the forenoon & blowing a fresh breeze Ely.
Woody Island Men left the Factory with an Order to Mr Donald to return as neither Fish or Partridge are to be got. Carpenter, Joiner & Taylor as before."

Dec. 18 Thursday
Dec. 19 Friday
Dec. 20 Saturday " Overcast warm W. Received 5 Partridges.
Fresh breeze Sly & thick W. in the afternoon Mr Donald with the above 2 Men returned from Woody Island they brought 36 Fish with them."

Dec. 21 Sunday
" Wind Wly & fine W."

Dec. 22 Monday
Dec. 23 Tuesday " Overcast W. sent the above 2 Men to Churchill Creeck to fetch home the Tent &c left there they returned with the same."

Dec. 24 Wednesday
" Moderate breeze Wly & fine clear W. all those who were at Tents returned to the Factory to spend their Christmafs Holiday agreeable to Order. the Lake Hunters brought home 15 Partridges. Received 40 from Indians."

Dec. 25 Thursday
" Do. W. performed divine Service."

Dec. 26 Friday
Dec. 27 Saturday " Do. W. people employed a couple of Hours each day hauling Turf to the Garden."

Dec. 28 Sunday
" Do. W. performed divine Service."

Dec. 29 Monday
" Moderate breeze Wly & fine clear W."

Dec. 30 Tuesday
" Do. W. about Noon Mr Linklater & all our people except one (who was left at York) being unable to return at this time from a Swelling in his Legs. one of our Southern Indian Homeguards accompanied Mr L. much against his will he had followed him for 4 day succefsively during which time he used every argument he could think of to persuade the Indian to return to York. but all to no purpose - this Sd Indian informs me that the most persuasive Language pofsible was made use of by the Master of the Split Lake House up Nelson River in the Winter 1794 to induce all the Homeguards belonging here to go down to York. which accordingly took place in the same Year. the same Method is pursued with the Northward Indians & while they are suffered from York to settle House up Nelson River in the Center of the Indians Hunting Ground belonging here. it will be impofsible for me or any one else to prevent their desertion for it is well known in the Country that a Person immediately on the Spot can persuade a great many to go to either Factory providing the difference in the distance is not very considerable indeed."

Dec. 31 Wednesday
Jan. 1 1795 Thursday " Fine W."

Jan. 2 Friday
" Do. W. got the remainder of the Turf down in the Garden."

Jan. 3 Saturday
" Overcast W. people preparing to go out to Tents."

Jan. 4 Sunday
" Clear W. performed divine Service."

Jan. 5 Monday
" Moderate breeze Wly & Rimy W. 3 Men & a Sd Indian left the Factory for North River to hunt Partridges the Carpenters & Bricklayer to saw into Boards the Timber which was hewed down in the Fall at the Lake. 2 Men also employed as Hunters there. 10 Men at the Big Sled to haul fire wood. The Cooper Joiner Blacksmith & Taylor are the only persons remaining at the Factory except the Officers, Writer, Steward & Cook & James Dunning (Shallop Master) who is bad with the venireal disease - Received 5 Partridges."

Jan. 6 Tuesday
Jan. 7 Wednesday
Jan. 8 Thursday
Jan. 9 Friday " These 4 days mostly Windy W. & overcast. The Cooper & Joiner lining a part of North side of House which is very open to the W. the Taylor making Indian Cloaths. James Dunning making an upland Tent."

Jan. 10 Saturday
" Moderate breeze Wly & fine W. 2 Men from the big Sled & 2 from the Sawyers Tent came home for Provisions the two hunters at the Lake were only able to supply the Sawyers with two days Partridges for last Week & complained that they were very scarce as I had not a Partridge at the Factory to serve out the people I was obliged to supply all hands with a full Week of salt Meat."

Jan. 11 Sunday
" Moderate & overcast the Men who came home Yesterday returned to their Tents. I have also been obliged to send the Taylor & Blacksmith to haul wood the big Sled being very Weakly Manned. the Indian sent with Englishmen to hunt Partridges at North River came to the Factory for Provisions to himself & Tentmates only brought 17 Partridges & complained much of their Scarcenefs. Received 18 Partridges from Indians."

Jan. 12 Monday
" Fine clear W. but sharp. the above Indian left the Factory at Day break to proceed to his Tent about Noon he returned again the Dogs not being willing to go with him. - Received 83 Partridges from Indians."

Jan. 13 Tuesday
" Overcast W. the Indian left the Factory again for North River. an Englishman accompanied him 5 or 6 Miles to encourage the Dogs on with him. Received 70 Partridges from Indians."

Jan. 14 Wednesday
" Moderate breeze Wly & sharp W. towards Evening Wind freshen'd up & began drifting. Received 30 Partridges from Indians."

Jan. 15 Thursday
" Very sharp W."

Jan. 16 Friday
" Do. W. - a Man came home from North River Tent with 30 Partridges only. - Received 15 Partridges from an Indian."

Jan. 17 Saturday
" Milder W. the above returned to his Tent. people came home from the Sawing & Big Sled Tents for Provisions."

Jan. 18 Sunday
" Overcast W. the Men who came home Yesterday returned to their Tents. Ordered 3 Dogs to the Sawyers Tent to haul plank to the Rafting place as Partridges are become so scarce I shall be obliged to fit out another hunting Tent. have therefore ordered Adam Yawston home from the Lake who with Mr Linklater, the Cooper & Joiner will make up a Tents crew to go to the Eastward about 30 mile. Received 9 Partridges from an Indian."

Jan. 19 Monday
Jan. 20 Tuesday " Warm & in general Overcast W.
Received 31 Partridges from Indians."

Jan. 21 Wednesday
Jan. 22 Thursday " Do. W. Adam Yawston came home with his bedding &c agreeable to Order. Mr Linklater & his Crew preparing to leave the Factory to morrow, Received 53 Partridges from Indians."

Jan. 23 Friday
" Do. W. Mr Linklater, the Cooper & Joiner left the Factory to proceed to the Eastern Creecks 30 miles from hence. Adam Yawston being taken Ill was unable to accompany them at this time a Man came home from North River with 50 Partridges complained of Game being remarkable scarce about them. Received 130 Partridges from Indians."

Jan. 24 Saturday
" Forepart of the day very Rimy middle & latter clear warm W. Geo. Gibbons (accompanied with James Dunning who is now pretty well recovered from the Venereal disease) left the Factory early this Morning for the Northward Tent. between 10 & 11 OClock they Returned again the weather becoming so very thick prevented their crofsing the Bay. four of the Sled Men & one Sawyer came home for Provisions. Received 45 Partridges from Indians."

Jan. 25 Sunday
" Clear fine W. the Nd Men left the Factory again. Sawyer & Big Sled Men returned to their Tents. Received 5 Partridges."

Jan. 26 Monday
" Very fine W. Thawing in the Sun this day. the Sd Indian returned from North River Tent agreeable to my wish as I intend sending him to Mr Linklaters Tent where I am in hopes Game will be more plenty."

Jan. 27 Tuesday
Jan. 28 Wednesday
Jan. 29 Thursday " Fresh breeze Sly & overcast drifty W."

Jan. 30 Friday
Jan. 31 Saturday " Strong Gales NWly with Snow & very thick drifty W. though not very Cold. Thermometer never exceeding 12 below the Cypher."

Feb. 1 1795 Sunday
" Much lefs Wind & clearer. four Men came home from the Big Sled Tent for Provisions. Received 15 Partridges."

Feb. 2 Monday
" Light breeze Wly & fine pleasant W. Adam Yawston & the Sd Indian left the Factory for Mr Linklaters Tent this being the first favorable W. since Monday last. Big Sled Men returned to their Tent a Man came home from North River with 20 Partridges one also from the Sawyers Tent for Provisions. the want of Fuel has in a great Measure obliged me to send every Man out to Tent. Officers Steward & Cook only remaining the last instance of the kind ever since the Factory was settled I Believe & stops a deal of Carpenters Work being done during Winter that is much needed.
Received 10 Partridges."

Feb. 3 Tuesday
" Moderate breeze Wly & Rimy W. James Irvine returned to the Sawyers Tent. Northward Man detained on Account of thick W."

Feb. 4 Wednesday
" Clear pleasant W. Nd Man returned to his Tent, James Robertson came home from the Eastern Creecks with 100 Partridges. Received 10 Partridges from an Indian."

Feb. 5 Thursday
Feb. 6 Friday " Do. W. Received 183 lb of Venison from Nd Indians. Mr Auld went to the wood'g Tent to drefs a Cut a Man had received in his Leg from a Hatchet which will render him unfit for duty some time."

Feb. 7 Saturday
" Thick Rimy W. Men from Big Sled & Sawyers Tents came home for Provisions."

Feb. 8 Sunday
" Clearer W. the above Men returned to their Respective Tents. in the afternoon a Man came home from the Eastward with 120 Partridges."

Feb. 9 Monday
" Overcast W. Received 2 Partridges."

Feb. 10 Tuesday
" Do. W. the above Man returned to his Tent a Man came home from North River with 70 Partridges. Rec'd 2 Partridges."

Feb. 11 Wednesday
Feb. 12 Thursday " Do. W. the above Man returned to his Tent."

Feb. 13 Friday
" Moderate breeze NW & clear sharp W. Received 86 Partridges & 165 lb of Venison from Nd Indians."

Feb. 14 Saturday
" Fine clear W. a Man came home from the Eastward with 100 Partridges & one from Nth River with 50. - People came home from Sawing & big Sled Tents for Provisions. Received 57 Partridges from Indians."

Feb. 15 Sunday
" Thick W. at times. Wooders & Sawyers returned to their Tents."

Feb. 16 Monday
" First part of the day overcast middle & latter thick drift. the hunters returned to their Respective Tents."

Feb. 17 Tuesday
Feb. 18 Wednesday
Feb. 19 Thursday
Feb. 20 Friday
Feb. 21 Saturday " Thick W. & for the most part drifting. Received 22 Partridges from an Indian."

Feb. 22 Sunday
" Clear W. at times. Sawyers & big Sled Men came home for Provisions & returned again to their Tents."

Feb. 23 Monday
" Fine clear pleasant W. a Man came home from the Eastward with 120 Partridges."

Feb. 24 Tuesday
" Thick W."

Feb. 25 Wednesday
" Changeable W. the above returned to his Tent."

Feb. 26 Thursday
" Thick W."

Feb. 27 Friday
" Overcast W. two Men came home from North River with 80? Partridges. this is a Fortnights hunt as there are no prospects of Game becoming more plenty in that Quarter I shall therefore order them home & send them elsewhere."

Feb. 28 Saturday
" Fine clear pleasant W. the Carpenters came home agreeable to Order. the Bricklayer & James Irvine will continue at the Tent untill the whole of the plank is hauled out of the Woods by the dogs. two Men came home from the big Sled Tent for Provisions. the 2 Nth River Men returned to their Tent with an Order for them all to come home on Monday."

Mar. 1 1795 Sunday
" Do. W. the Blacksmith returned to the Factory from wood hauling agreeable to order not being of any use there nor do I know of any other employ wherein he might be serviceable as to his own Businefs he knows nothing of & his imbecility renders him incapable of serving in any other way. the Cooper & Joiner arrived from the Eastward with 120 Partridges. as there Service in their own line are now needed at the Factory I intend detaining them & send others to hunt in their room. the Big Sled Men returned to their Tent. Received 120 Partridges from 2 Nd Indians."

Mar. 2 Monday
Mar. 3 Tuesday " Drifty W. Nth River Hunters returned to the Factory with their bedding &c agreeable to Order. they brought 33 Partridges. - Received 14 Partridges."

Mar. 4 Wednesday
" Fine clear W. sent all the Nth River Hunters to the Eastern Creecks (except James Dunning who was again unable to leave the Factory from the Venereal disease nor did he do any Service at North River when he was there being confined most of the time to the Tent unable to walk) - which including Mr Linklater makes 6 Men stationed there."

Mar. 5 Thursday
Mar. 6 Friday " Fine pleasant W. received 123 Partridges from Nd Indians."

Mar. 7 Saturday
" First part of the day tolerably clear Noon & latter part thick drifty. all this Week Carpenters employed sawing Boards for building flat Bottomed Boats & Wooden Canoes. - a Man came home from the Eatern Creecks with 120 Partridges & a Deer killed by the Sd Indian there weighing 115 lbs. two Men from the Big Sled came home for provisions."

Mar. 8 Sunday
" The Sled Men returned to their Tent."

Mar. 9 Monday " Thick snowy warm W."
Mar. 10 Tuesday
Mar. 11 Wednesday " Thawed a little this day."
Mar. 12 Thursday

Mar. 13 Friday
" Moderate breeze & fine W. sent the Cooper to Mr Linklaters Tent with Provisions as the Man who came home on Saturday from lamenefs is unable to return to his Tent. - I also desired Mr A. would return to the Factory as I intend sending him again to York Fort for Strong Spirits. the quantity I received last being insufficient for the ensuing Summer. - Received 120 Partridges from Nd Indians."

Mar. 14 Saturday
" Do. W. some Men from the big Sled Tent came home for Provisions. this last Week Shipwright & Boatbuilder preparing Timbers for flat Boats. Carpenter & Joiner making Sleds Cooper making 3 Gallon Kegs for bring'g Spirits from York."

Mar. 15 Sunday
" Do. W. PM thick W."

Mar. 16 Monday
" Moderate breeze & clear sharp W. Mr Linklater returned to the Factory with the Cooper & another Man who is come for Provisions to the Tent. they brought 200 Partridges."

Mar. 17 Tuesday
" Do. W. James Irvine & John Linklater returned to the Factory having hauled the most of the plank to the River side. I intend the people with the Big Sled to haul the remainder the Dogs having hauled the whole out of the Woods & is now situated in the fair way of the Big Sled Track & will not have much more than a mile & a half to bring it to the River side."

Mar. 18 Wednesday
" Thick drifty W."

Mar. 19 Thursday
" Clear sharp W. I have hired two Northward Indians besides the Sd Indian whom I intend sending with Mr Linklater & James Irvine & 6 Dogs to York to haul more strong Spirits & some Bristol Shot from there. I would have sent more Englishmen but with difficulty could spare the above as I have one Man left at York with the last Packet he will now return which will make 5 people to haul Sleds with 6 Dogs who I expect together will bring fully sufficient for present Necefsity & should Mr Sutherland send his Dogs & 2 or 3 Men the quantity then will be sufficient to serve perhaps next year too - Received 120 Partridges from Nd Indians."

Mar. 20 Friday
" Do. W. the above all left the Factory to proceed to York Fort."

Mar. 21 Saturday
" Do. W. four People from the Big Sled came home for Provisions & returned again. a Man came home from the Eastward with 150 Partridges. Shipwright & Boatbuilder as last Week. Carpenter & Cooper making 8 Gallon Rundlets for Inland. Joiner making Sleds. Bricklayer barking Sticks that were brought home for Boats Masts & Setting holes. Blacksmith endeavouring to make the Iron work wanted for the Boats."

Mar. 22 Sunday
" Do. W."

Mar. 23 Monday
" Sharp W. sent the Bricklayer to the Big Sled to afsist in hauling the Plank to the River Side."

Mar. 24 Tuesday
Mar. 25 Wednesday " Sharp W."

Mar. 26 Thursday
" Thawing in the Sun this day."

Mar. 27 Friday
" Sly wind & very warm W. Thermometer up to 43 + 0. thawed a good deal this day. Rime dropping from the Roof & sides of the Wharehouse All hands employed removing the Bales &c & scraping both Roof & sides of the Wharehouse."

Mar. 28 Saturday
" Wind SWly & snow tho' still warm. Shipwright, Boatbuilder Carpenter Cooper & Blacksmith as last Week Joiner repair'g some broken places in the side or the House. Big Sled Men came home for Provisions & returned again. a Man came home from the Eastward with 160 Partridges."

Mar. 29 Sunday
" Wind NW & fine sharp W."

Mar. 30 Monday
" Do. W. Eastern Man returned to his Tent."

Mar. 31 Tuesday
" Do. W. I this day set off for Seal River accompanied by a Northern Indian Man and Woman with intent to measure the length of the Branch termed little Seal River. , as I know there is good water & a safe Harbour for a large Long Boat or some such Vefsel at the entrance of this branch. though a particular bad Coast immediately off the Main River, my principal view in going this distance which to walk is good 32 miles, is this, should the Ice remain long in the Bay after the River is broke up which depends entirely on the prevailing Winds & must inevitably prevent the Boats getting acrofs untill it clears, which should it be late the Water in the River will have fallen considerably & make it shoal for 4 or 5 mile up from the Mouth in which case I think it better to make a Carrying place for which Reason I wish to ascertain the exact distance. should my endeavours in the Summer in getting up Boats should be crowned with Succefs I must endeavour to do away this impediment of Ice in the Bay by removing the House already built a little beyond the Main River to the Banks of little Seal River where the Goods & Boats &c must be all landed in the Fall of the Year ready for the ensuing Spring by which means the Boats or Canoes employed in that River will be able to set off for Inland immediately after the River Ice breaks up which will be attended with two very capital advantages of being able to start much earlier than otherwise & finding plenty of Water all the way up."

Apr. 1 1795 Wednesday
" Wind NW & fine sharp W. a Man came home from the Eastward with 160 Partridges - Rec'd 3 Partridges."

Apr. 2 Thursday
" Rimy W. in the Evening I returned from Seal River having measured the branch which is 4 1/4 mile and if one may judge from the Smoothnefs of the Ice being almost level throughout the River must be very good in the Spring."

Apr. 3 Friday
Apr. 4 Saturday " Fine sharp clear W. The Men came home with the big Sled having brought their bedding &c agreeable to Order as the Coals are nearly expended & no Wood to burn on the Plantation they must be Employed hauling some to the Factory for present use. Eastern Man returned to his Tent. Tradesmen all employed as last Week."

Apr. 5 Sunday
" Rimy W. performed divine Service."

Apr. 6 Monday
" Clear sharp W. Men employed beating a Track for the big Sled to haul a few small Sticks that were cut down some Years ago ? the Tops of the Rocks at a mile distance. a Man came home from the Eastward with 170 Partridges. 2 Men preparing to Brew small Beer."

Apr. 7 Tuesday
" Do. W. having beat the Sled Track (except the two who were brewing) & Tradesmen all the rest of the people employed raising the Wood piles from under the Snow that had fallen."

Apr. 8 Wednesday
Apr. 9 Thursday " Do. W. the Eastern Man returned to his Tent with 2 others to haul Partridges to the Factory & afsist in getting the Tent &c home as the people are now required to haul fire wood for present use - People employed hauling snow out of the Yard."

Apr. 10 Friday
Apr. 11 Saturday " Fresh breeze Easterly & snowy thick W. Shipwright and Boatbuilder at the flat Boats Carpenter & Cooper making 8 Gallon Kegs. Joiner plaining flooring boards. Blacksmith making Iron Work for the Boats. Taylor & his Afsistant making Indian Cloaths. (Snow Birds seen this day) People employ'd grinding Oat Grots & making Flour Bags."

Apr. 12 Sunday
" More Moderate but still thick & Snow Wind NE - performed divine Service."

Apr. 13 Monday
" Overcast W. Carpenter preparing shelves to put up in the Trading Room. the Rest of the Tradesmen as before. people employed beating the big Sled Track. Eastern Creeck Men returned to the Factory with their bedding &c agreeable to Order & brought 320 Partridges."

Apr. 14 Tuesday
" Do. W. Tradesmen as before. the rest of the people employed with the big sled hauling firewood to the Factory."

Apr. 15 Wednesday
Apr. 16 Thursday
Apr. 17 Friday
Apr. 18 Saturday " Clear pleasant W. ingeniral? thawing a good deal. - James Dunning making flat Boat Sails. Tradesmen & Labourers as before."

Apr. 19 Sunday
" Do. W. Mr Linklater with our people & Indians returned from York Factory & brought the pleasing accounts of all being in good Health there & at Severn. the Sd Indian who I had sent with Mr L- had come one days journey in Company was taken very Ill & obliged to return again to York."

Apr. 20 Monday
Apt. 21 Tuesday
Apr. 22 Wednesday " Very Warm W. Shipwright, Boatbuilder & Carpenter at the Flat Boats. Joiner & Cooper plaining flooring Boards. Blacksmith making Iron Work for the Boats. Taylor & his Afsistant at Indian Cloaths. James Dunning making Boats Sails. the rest employed hauling fire wood."

Apr. 23 Thursday
" Moderate breeze Wly & cool overcast W. in the afternoon people fired at a Target as usual."

Apr. 24 Friday
Apr. 25 Saturday " Cold W. Shipwright & Boatbuilder at the flat Boats. Carpenter & Bricklayer sawing of boards. Cooper making 8 Gallon Rundlets. Joiner plaining flooring boards. - Blacksmith making Iron work for the Boats. the rest of the people hauling firewood."

Apr. 26 Sunday
" Do W. performed divine Service."

Apr. 27 Monday
Apr. 28 Tuesday " Clear Warm W. thawing a good deal in the Sun the Nights pretty sharp frost. employed as before."

Apr. 29 Wednesday
Apr. 30 Thursday " Clear & still warmer W. thawing both Day & Night. Men not able to go with the Big Sled on account of the thaw were therefore employed at various Jobs about the Factory on Wednesday & washing their Cabins airing their things &c on Thursday."

May 1 1795 Friday
" Overcast W. wind Sly a Goose seen this day near the Factory sent two Indians acrofs the River to the Lake to endeavour to get some Geese as that is the first place they generally become plenty at near hand the Factory. Geo. Gibbons taken Ill with the Country distemper. John Break cut himself with a Hatchet on the Knee which will render him unfit for duty for some time. Emp'd as before."

May. 2 Saturday
" Cloudy W. & Rain Wind Ely PM Snow & thick W. the above two Indians returned to the Factory they had only seen 5 Geese, one of which they killed yesterday and brought with them now. the snow coming on made them apprehend that no more Geese would be seen for some time. two Men in the Docters List. the rest employed as before."

May 3 Sunday
" Fine clear W. wind Variable from WSW to North. much water in the Marshes altho' the ground is covered all over with Snow. (the high Ridges excepted)."

May 4 Monday
" Do. W. wind variable fitted out 6 Men & sent them to the Island to kill Geese, Shipwright, Carpenter, Boatbuilder & one Man at the flat Boats. Cooper & Bricklayer Sawing Board. Joiner plaining flooring boards. Blacksmith & one Man making Iron work to the Boats. Taylor & his Afsistant at Indian Cloaths. the rest clearing the Snow out of the Yard except two who are in the Docters List."

May 5 Tuesday
" Cloudy W. wind Wly a pretty sharp frost during the Night the first that has been since the 29th Ult. two Nd Indians arrived from a small party that are to be here shortly with Furrs. gave them a little Ammunition & Tobacco. they traded a dozen Beaver for present Necefsaries & in the Evening departed. Employed as before."

May 6 Wednesday
" Do. W. with snow at times frosty Night & thawing through the day. fitted out 2 Nd Indians who have been staying about the Factory all the Winter with Ammunition & Guns to kill Geese. Employed as before."

May 7 Thursday
May 8 Friday
May 9 Saturday " Thick W. wind variable & snow at times. Men came home from the Island for Provisions they informed me that they had seen Ducks on Monday but nothing since. Employed as before stIll two Men unable to do duty."

May 10 Sunday
" Fresh breeze S b E & fine W. saw several Geese this day. Received 2 Geese killed near the Factory & one from the Island."

May 11 Monday
" Fresh breeze Nly & Cloudy cold W. a little Snow fell during the Night. 2 Northward Indians arrived with a Packet from Mr Charles (Inland) which informed me all were well at the Settlement & that the Canadians were likely to prevent a great many Natives from visiting the Factory by their having a Station at the Deer Lake which drew many Natives to it."

May 12 Tuesday
" Moderate breeze Nly & cold snowing the whole day & very thick at times People employed at indoor Duty."

May 13 Wednesday
" Do. breeze with snow at times & cold W. sent Mr Linklater & 6 Men with dogs to 12 mile point to pitch a Tent for supplying the Indians that may be hired to kill Geese with Ammunition & to receive ? two of the above Men are to return with the Dogs the other four to haul fire Wood to serve during the Season when a Sufficiency is procured three of them will return to the Factory the other to continue as Cook. - four Nd Indians arrived in the Evening some others & their families are to be here tomorrow."

May 14 Thursday
" Do. W. the above arrived being 8 Men & their families. Employed trading received 302 MBeaver from them."

May 15 Friday
" Do. W. engaged the above Indians to kill Geese fitted them out with Guns &c for the same & sent them to 12 mile point. two Men with the Dogs returned from Mr Linklaters Tent."

May 16 Saturday
" Do. W. two Men came home from the Island for Provisions as only one Goose had been killed there since the one brought to the Factory on the 10th Inst. people returned from 12 mile point having procured sufficient frewood. Tradesmen employed this week as follows: Shipwright, Carpenter, Boatbuilder & one Man at the Flat Boats. - Joiner making a writing desk. Cooper trimming Setting? poles pr Boats. Bricklayer working at a drain in the Yard. Blacksmith making Nails (very bad) for boats. Taylor & his Afsistant making Indian Cloaths. the rest of the People employed at various Jobs except two who are in the Docters list."

May 17 Sunday
" Do W. performed Divine Service."

May 18 Monday
" Wind Sly & warm PM Wly & Snow, first part of the day several Geese were seen near the Factory. Tradesmen as before except the Cooper who was trimming of? Beer Casks. 2 Men preparing to brew Table Beer the rest wheeling up lime Stone."

May 19 Tuesday
" Wind Nly & cloudy W. thick Snow at times Received 30 Geese from 12 mile point. Tradesmen as before two Men brewing Table Beer the rest wheeling up lime Stone to the Kiln."

May 20 Wednesday
" Do. W. received 13 Geese from the Island. sent some people in the woods for Timbers to Wooden Canoes. the rest emp'd as before."

May 21 Thursday
" Fresh breeze Wly with Snow & drift. Received 30 Geese from 12 mile point. Mr Linklater informs me by Letter that the last cold W. & Snow set fast all the point & covered the Ground all over with Snow - which now has more the appearance of the Month of March. Carpenters laid the Keels of 2 Wooden Canoes for Inland Service. Cooper & Joiner plaining flooring Boards the rest of the Tradesmen & Labourers as before."

May 22 Friday
" Fresh breezes Variable from WSW to NW & clear W. one Man Oiling New Canvafs for Boats Coverings the rest employed breaking of Lime Stones."

May 23 Saturday
" Moderate breeze ESE & variable W. several Geese seen flying this day. Shipwright, Carpenter & Boatbuilder this Week employed at the Wooden Canoes. Joiner & Cooper putting a partition up in my Room. Taylor & his Afsistant at Indian Cloaths. Received 12 Geese from the Island & 5 killed near the Factory."

May 24 Sunday
" Variable W. Received 14 Geese from the Island. one of the Hunters wishing to return to the Factory as he could kill nothing I accordingly ordered him home. Received 9 Geese a Swan & 4 Ducks that were killed near the Factory."

May 25 Monday
" Thick Fog in the Morning towards Noon Clear & very fine W. PM small Hail showers at times and Misty W. Received 103 Geese from 12 mile point by Nd Ind. Women & 5 killed near the Factory. One Man Oiling Ticklenburgh for Canoe Coverings the cleaning? the drain in the Yard."

May 26 Tuesday
" Wind Variable & overcast about 10 AM thick Snow people delving the Garden. PM clear at times towards Evening Cold W. with snow & drift. Received 5 Geese and a Swan."

May 27 Wednesday
" Fresh Gale West with Snow & thick drift all hands Employed at indoor Duty."

May 28 Thursday
" Moderate breeze Nly & cloudy W. Tradesmen at their respective Duties. 2 Men preparing to brew Table & Small Beer. the rest of the people employed with Mr Donald opening out Brazill Tobacco Rolls which I suspect has been in the Factory these 9 Years are entirely uselefs & [blank] lbs of the Outside of other Rolls of a much later date equally as bad which we burnt - that received since the year 179[blank] is in as good Condition as when first landed. much pains has been taken to keep it so. - Received 103 Geese from 12 mile point."

May 29 Friday
" Light breeze Variable & fine clear W. at times. 2 Men brewing the rest gathering Ice into the Meat Shed to preserve fresh Geese as long as pofsible. Received 67 Geese from 12 mile point by Nd Indian Women."

May 30 Saturday
" Wind Nly & dark overcast W. a Man came home from the Island with 20 Geese & a Swan & informed me of 30 more Geese being left at the Tent. Wm Oman came home from Mr Linklaters Tent & brought a Keg of Bristol Shot in lieu of which he wanted Duck Shot. Received 9 Geese killed near the Factory. Tradesmen employed this Week as follows.. Shipwright, Carpenter & Boatbuilder building the Wooden Canoes - Joiner & Cooper lining part of the inside? of House. Taylor & his Afsistant making Indian Cloaths. Received 9 Geese killed near the Factory."

May 31 Sunday
" Do. Wind & W. performed divine Service. Received 12 Geese. a Man came home from the Island with 36 Geese."

June 1 1795 Monday
" Light breeze Wly & warm overcast W. towards Noon Wind shifted round to the E a Mod. breeze & cold Cloudy W. Adam Yawston came home agreeable to order from the Island. Received 160 Geese from 12 mile point & 3 killed near the Factory."

June 2 Tuesday
" Fresh breeze Ely & misty W. with Rain good part of the Day. in the afternoon 15 Esquimaux Men & a few young Lads arrived they had left their Families & Furrs a little distance from the Factory untill more favorable W. for bringing their Skins. in the Evening they departed - people emp'd making Flour & Oatmeal Bags for Inland use."

June 3 Wednesday
" Wind Variable to the W & misty W. with small showers of rain at times. PM tolerably clear. a Man came home from the Island with 14 Geese. two Men making upland Tents. Bricklayer & another Man Afsisting the Shipwright & Boatbuilder at the Wooden Canoes. Carpenter making a Window frame Cooper trimming of Casks for Salting of Geese Blacksmith & one Man making Nails for the Canoes. Taylor & his Afsistant making Indian Cloaths the rest delving the Garden except 2 who are in the Docters list & have been unable to do Duty since the 1st of May. . with Steward Cooks Writer & Officers & 4 Men at Tents makes up our Complement - Received 18 Geese & 12 Ducks."

June 4 Thursday
" Mod. breeze NW & Misty W. snow showers at times. 3 Nd Indians & their families arrived with Furrs traded 166 MBeaver with them & Received 80 Geese from 12 mile point. people employed as Yesterday."

June 5 Friday
" Overcast W. Esquimaux & their families arrived in all no lefs than 60 Head. employed trading with them Received in all about 390 MBeaver & the Blubber of 3 Seals which I also traded & engaged them to kill more. I expect to be able to persuade them to stay & kill White Whales in the Summer. in the Evening they departed to pitch their Tents near the old Factory for the benefit of observing the Seals on the Ice in the Bay. - a Man came home from the Island with 13 Geese & received 150 from 12 mile point. Employed as before."

June 6 Saturday
" Overcast W. Wind Nly & cold. people employed as before. Received 93 Geese from 12 mile point."

June 7 Sunday
" Do. W."

June 8 Monday
" Cloudy W. a little Rain fell during the Night. Esquimaux brought the Blubber of 18 Seals & a few Deer Skins. Shipwright, Boatbuilder & Carpenter Caulking the flat Boats. Blacksmith making Nails Taylor & his Afsistant making Indian Cloaths. Cooper & Joiner plaining Boards for lining the side of House. Bricklayer & one Man afsisting him plaistering the inside of House it neither being Wind or Weather tight. 2 Men making upland Tents. the rest delving the Garden. a Man came home from the Island with 13 Geese also received 121 Geese from 12 mile point."

June 9 Tuesday
" Fine clear W. with a Moderate breeze Sly in the Evening 8 Nd Indians arrived with Furrs they give account of 8 more coming in the Summer. Esquimaux brought the Blubber of 17 Seals. Hunters from the Island returned to the Factory agreeable to Order the Goose Season being over there. people employed as yesterday. Received 42 & a Duck from 12 mile point."

June 10 Wednesday
" Do. W. traded with the above Indians 300 MBeaver in they Evening they departed, Esquimaux brought the Blubber of 21 Seals & received 120 Geese from 12 mile point."

June 11 Thursday
" Wind variable & overcast W. a little Rain fell in the forenoon. Tradesmen as before. people employed the first part of the day packing up Kettles for Inland. PM delving the Garden. Received 107 Geese from 12 mile point."

June 12 Friday
" Light breeze Nly & overcast foggy W. sent 4 Men & Dogs to 12 mile point to bring home the remainder of Geese & the Tent &c. Mr Linklater having wrote me that the Season is over. about 10 OClock at Night Mr L. - together with the people returned to the Factory. . foggy W. thro' the day had Occasioned them to delay longer leaving the Tent. Received 30 Geese."

June 13 Saturday
" Do. W. all the Goose Hunters returned to the Factory for payment & brought 48 Geese with them. Tradesmen as before. People employed cleaning the yard &c."

June 14 Sunday
" Do. W. Employed in the Warehouse paying the Indians for their Goose Hunt. Esquimaux brought the blubber of 9 Seals."

June 15 Monday
" Do. W. Carpenters caulking the Wooden Canoes & finishing the inside of Flat Boats. Joiner preparing Boards for lining part of the inside of House. Taylor & his Afsistant making Indian Cloaths, Bricklayer & one Man making a drain from the yard thro' the Garden. Craft Master & sailors making Canoe Coverings. the rest of the people wheeling up Gravel to the Track leading to the Launch."

June 16 Tuesday
" Light Airs SE & very fine clear W. Tradesmen & their afsistants as before. the rest employed packing Beaver & Deer Skins. Esquimaux brought 13 Seals. Received 2 Geese from Indians."

June 17 Wednesday
" Moderate breeze NE & thick foggy W. Tradesmen & Craftmaster as before the rest of the people employed bringing Mould to the Garden & wheeling Gravel to the Track."

June 18 Thursday
" Moderate breeze ESE & Cloudy W. with small Rain at times. sent Mr Auld with 2 Men up the River in a small Boat a fishing. they went round the bight to Moskito point there being just Water enough over the Ice on the Flats at high Water to float the Boat. people employed as before. an Esquimaux brought 2 Seals."

June 19 Friday
June 20 Saturday " Do. W. wind NE River Ice gave way this day. emp'd as before."

June 21 Sunday
" Wind North & fine clear W. sent 2 Indians up the River in a Canoe to endeavour to procure some Venison. - Esquimaux brought 6 Seals - the Bay to the Westward & NW so full of Ice not a drop of Water to be seen."

June 22 Monday
" Wind NNW & clear pleasant W. Shipwright & Nich. Garson employed at the Shallop Boatbuilder repairing one of the Factory Boats against the Bay clears of Ice to crofs Goods in to the Seal River. Joiner lining part of the side of House. Cooper trimming small Kegs. Bricklayer & one Man wheeling up lime Stone to Kiln. Taylor & his afsistant making Indian Cloaths Blacksmith making Nails. he has been employed at little else but is very inadequate to the Task both as to Number & quality. I trust a good Blacksmith is coming out. - people emp'd bringing Mould to the Garden & wheeling up Gravel to the Track. - Mr Auld returned from up the River with 40 Pike & 6 Guiniards."

June 23 Tuesday
" Wind Nly & clear pleasant W. fitted out 8 Men & sent them to the Lake to raft home fire Wood for present use. also sent 7 Ind. acrofs the River to endeavour to procure some Geese & Deer for the Factory. Tradesmen as before. Craftmaster & 2 Men making Wooden Canoe Tracking Lines. James Irvine cutting up Seal Blubber. the rest wheeling up Gravel to the Track."

June 24 Wednesday
June 25 Thursday " Moderate breeze Variable & fine W. received 288 lb of Venison from Indians sent up the River the 21st Inst. & the Blubber of 68 Seals from Esquimaux. people emp'd as before."

June 26 Friday
" Fresh breeze SW & fine W. sent the Boat acrofs the River to a Smoke seen there - they returned with Indians who were put acrofs the 23rd Inst. Received 25 Geese & some Eggs from them. 2 Men came in the Cobble from the Rafts & informed me they were obliged to bring them up with a Kedge between 3 & 4 miles above the Factory untill they got further afsistance to help in towing them into the Launch End. - in the Evening a party of Nd Indians arrived with Furrs."

June 27 Saturday
" Wind SW in forenoon Variable at Noon PM a strong breeze NE & Cloudy thick foggy w. People went away at 1OClock AM to the Rafts. the Tides being very low & the Wind fresh prevented them getting within 2 miles of the Factory. Traded 467 MBeaver with the above Indians & 19 lb of Venison without bone. Esquimaux brought the Blubber of a small white Whale."

June 28 Sunday
" Thick Cloudy cool W. Wind Nly Received 6 Geese."

June 29 Monday
" Moderate breeze NE & thick Fog. PM clearer. sent the people for the Rafts that lay at Anchor 2 mile above the Factory. they brought them within 1/4 mile of the Launch. - Esquimaux brought 15 Seals."

June 30 Tuesday
" Do. W. AM got the Rafts as high upon the Beach as pofsible at high Water. people emp'd the remainder of the day carrying it up from the Water side."

July 1 1795 Wednesday
" Fresh Gale ENE & constant Rain. people emp'd at indoor Duty except 2 Men whom I sent 3 mile below the Factory to set two Salmon Netts. as I have now 2 flat Boats & 2 Wooden Canoes built I judge it necefsary to dispatch Mr Auld the first favorable Opportunity for crofsing the Bay for Ice up Seal River with the 2 Wooden Canoes they will be able to take considerably more Goods than the Birchrind ones used at York Factory. as I was at a great lofs for Steersmen I engaged a Nd Indian to take up one & was obliged to sign a new Contract with Hugh Folster at 14£ pr Ann to undertake the Steer'g of the other. he has served 5 Years at York Factory as Canoe Men & as it is the Wages usually given there the second Contract to those who are able to steer a Canoe I trust my Conduct will be approved of."

July 2 Thursday
July 3 Friday " Fresh breezes Nly & Cloudy W. Tradesmen as before. People barking Sticks for Palisades."

July 4 Saturday
" Moderate breeze Nly & fair W. people carri'd up the remainder of the firewood. sent a Man to the Netts he brought 4 Salmon weighing 16 lb."

July 5 Sunday
" Fresh breeze Nly & clear W. PM Robt Person came from Mr Charles who he informed me was arrived safe within 4 miles of the Factory. the tide being out he could not come not come by water but soon followed with all our people by land. - he had brought down 5 large Canoes accompanied by 6 Indians in 5 small ones. - Received 138 lb of Fish."

July 6 Monday
" Light breeze & fine pleasant W. sent the people to fetch the Canoes & furrs to the Factory. sent a Man to the Netts he brought 5 Salmon weighing 18 lb. Indians brought 48 lb of Venison."

July 7 Tuesday
July 8 Wednesday " Do. W. employed packing the Furrs received from Inland. Indians brought 40 lb of Venison & 28 lb of Fish."

July 9 Thursday
" Do. W. Mr Auld with 15 Englishmen & 4 Indians preparing to leave the Factory to morrow to proceed up Seal River & to continue on to the Deers River to make a Settlement there - James Mowats Contract expiring this Year & having wrote for 15£ pr Ann. for 3 Years the last year he was unwilling to go up again unlefs he got his Terms. judging if I could prevail on him to sign a Contract for 5 Years it would be much more beneficial to your Honors. I therefore proposed 16£ pr Ann. for that Term & to contract as Steersman this he acceded too. I hope this Step will be approved of. this makes 2 Steersmen & John Budge (Sawyer) agrees? to Steer up another Canoe at his old Wages - but to Winter at the Factory which I agreed too as he will be a very useful person in the Station of ? & will I expect make trips with the Wooden Canoes or Boats in the Summer time."

July 10 Friday
" Do. W. in the afternoon the above Englishmen & Indians left the Factory & are to wait at the Mouth of the River for the first favorable Opportunity for crofsing the Bay. one Wooden Canoe & 2 Birch Rind Canoes are manned entirely with Englishmen 2 Nd Indians & 2 Englishmen are in the other Wooden Canoe & a Sd Indian steers up one Birch Rind Canoe.
8 Nd Indians & their families arrived with Furrs. Indians brought 24 lb of fish."

July 11 Saturday
" Fresh breeze Wly & clear W. Esquimaux brought some Whale Blubber - there are yet 5 Sd Indians remaining to afsist in getting 2 large Canoes with Mr Charles up Churchill River. traded 544 MBeaver with the above Indians. sent a man to the Netts he brought 3 Salmon weighing 12 lbs."

July 12 Sunday
" Moderate breeze Nly & fine W. about 4 OClock AM Mr Auld left the Factory to join the Canoes at the Mouth of the River & to proceed immediately acrofs the Bay. the above Nd Indians left the Factory."

July 13 Monday
" Fresh breeze Wly & Clear W. people employed packing Bundles for Inland Tradesmen at their Respective Duties."

July 14 Tuesday
" Do. W. people employed as Yesterday - Received the blubber of 5 Whales from Esquimaux. Wm Stenger taken very Ill."

July 15 Wednesday
" Fresh breeze Wly & fine W. AM sent a Boat with the bundles of Goods that are to go up the River to Moskitos point. there being too much Sea for the Canoes to take their Cargo in at? the Factory. in the Evening little Wind Mr Charles with 3 Englishmen & 2 Nd Indians in two large Canoes accompanied with four lefser ones carrying together 26 Bundles of trading Goods besides parcels of Guns Kettles &c. left the Factory. these with what are sent up Seal River make in the whole 90 Bundles of trading Goods exclusive of Guns Kettles &c with this quantity of Goods a considerable increase of Trade may be naturally expected. Mr Charles Winters at the same place he did last year which for distinction sake I have named Granville House. at the Settlement to be made at Deers River - Carlton House. - Wm Stenger getting worse."

July 16 Thursday
" Light breeze & fine W. early this Morning Mr Auld returned from Seal River in a light Canoe with John Break who had the misfortune to snap the Ligaments of his Knee in lifting a Keg out of the Canoe. - as this Accident rendered incapable of Working Mr Auld was obliged to bring him to the Factory. this unfortunate affair together with the Ill Health of Wm Stenger, will prevent Mr A.- going Inland at this time as I must detain him to act in his Official Capacity of Surgeon untill the arrival of the Ship when I trust one will be sent out to succeed him agreeable to my request last Year. - for the present I have appointed Mr William Linklater to take his place Inland. - 5 Nd Indians arrived traded 170 MBeaver from them. - The Esquimaux brought the Blubber of 4 Whales & took their leave of me to return to their own Country as by the time they can arrive there the Deer will be Plenty - it was not in my power to prevail on them to Continue longer. I expect the blubber when boiled will produce 3 Tons of Oil & that I flatter myself at a very moderate Expence. Received 82 lb of Fish sent some Indians acrofs the River to procure Venison."

July 17 Friday
" Light breeze Variable & fine W. Mr Linklater left the Factory to join the Canoes up Seal River. Tradesmen at their Respective Duties. People employed packing of Furrs - Received 96 lb of Fish. at 10 OClock at Night a Canoe arrived with Furrs & Meat."

July 18 Saturday
" Do. W. AM traded 48 MBeaver & 150 lbs of Venison without bone of the above, immediately after he left the Factory. - hauled the Sean this day got upwards of 100 small Guiniards weighing 106 lbs."

July 19 Sunday
" Do W. The Indians put acrofs the River on Thursday returned to day with 70 lb of Venison & 8 Geese. Received 18 lb of Fish."

July 20 Monday
" Light breeze Variable & fine W. Shipwright & Boatbuilder employed at the Shallop. Nich'l Garson putting up dry Casks for packing of Furrs Joiner prepairing some Shelves for Warehouse Bricklayer attending the lime Kiln which is now burning. Blacksmith making Bolts for the Shallop Taylor making Cloathes for Officers. James Irvine cutting up Blubber. one Man attending Wm Stenger who the Surgeon informs me is very delerious. Craft Master & 4 Men packing Furrs which with the two Men in the Sick List Steward, Cooks, Writer & Officers includes all at present remaining at the Factory. - hauled the Sean this day got upwards of 60 small Guiniards weighing 42 lbs."

July 21 Tuesday
" Fresh breeze Ely & variable W. Nich'l Garson & one Man sawing baords the rest of the Tradesmen as yesterday. 3 Men Employed in the Garden Transplanting Cabbages. Received 64 lb of Fish."

July 22 Wednesday
July 23 Thursday " Fresh breeze Ely & Misty W. with showers of Rain at times.
put some Indians & their families acrofs the River to procure Venison &c. Shipwright & N. Garson at the Shallop. Boatbuilder fixing Seals? in one of the Factory Boats. Blacksmith & one Man afsisting him making Nails for Canoes. Taylor making Officers Cloaths. Craft Master making an Upland Tent. the rest Emp'd in the Warehouse with Mr Auld who is taking an account of the Trading Goods remaining. Received 30 lb of Salmon."

July 24 Friday
" Fresh breeze Nly & Misty W. with frequent showers of Rain. Employed as yesterday. in the Evening after a painful Illnefs Wm Stenger departed this Life.
received 12 lb of Salmon."

July 25 Saturday
" Do. W. & constant Rain. Carpenters making a Coffin for the deceased & 2 Men digging a Grave the rest grinding Oat Grots."

July 26 Sunday
" Moderate breeze Nly & clear fine W. buried the deceased."

July 27 Monday
" Light breeze Variable & fine W. Carpenter & Boatbuilder making preparations for building 2 Wooden Canoes. Nichol Garson repairing Flour & Oatmeal Casks. Joiner preparing Boards for lining the inside of House. Blacksmith making Nails for Canoes. Taylor making Officers Cloaths. Bricklayer & the rest of the People taking the Lime out of the Kiln. a little before 11 OClock at Night, John Budge, Mr Rowland & 3 Nd Ind. arrived in a light Canoe from Mr Linklater with the unfortunate Account of one of the Batteaux being lost on a small Rapid together with all her Cargo except 3 Kegs of Brandy. - Received 4 Ducks."

July 28 Tuesday
" Do. W. - a middling sized Canoe that was left here last Fall I got repaired & intend sending her away to morrow with the one that came down Yesterday. she will have some Goods from here & will get the 3 Kegs that were saved of the lost Batteaux Cargo. sent the Boatbuilder & one Man up the River to procure Poplar for Timbers to build Batteaux the rest of the Tradesmen as before. 2 Men brewing Table Beer. the rest emp'd most of the day Rolling the Casks of Powder backwards & forwards."

July 29 Wednesday
" Showery between 7 & 8 OClock AM the 2 Canoes left the Factory accompanied with the Boat & 5 Men that has their Goods in & have Orders to see the Canoes safe acrofs the Bay to the Mouth of Seal River."

July 30 Thursday
July 31 Friday " Variable Wind & W. blowing a fresh breeze in the afternoon saw a Smoke acrofs the River was obliged to Man the Boat with Tradesmen there not being a Single Labourer at the Factory except Cooks. they returned with Indians who went acrofs the 23rd Inst. & 155 lb of Venison. - I am obliged to employ Indians at times to look after our Salmon Netts seldom having a Man to spare to look after them. Received 24 lb of Salmon."

Aug. 1 1795 Saturday
" Moderate breeze Nly & fair W. the 2 Men returned from up the River with a raft of Poplar for Canoe Timbers - Received 104 lb of Venison & ? Geese from Indians & 42 lb of Salmon. Much Ice driving in the River."

Aug. 2 Sunday
" Fine Mild W. in the afternoon the Boat returned that was sent acrofs the Bay the 29th Ult. Windy W. had prevented them reaching further than North River where they left the Canoes to proceed to Seal River by themselves & altho' the W. was Mild this day there was neverthelefs too much Sea in the Bay for the Canoes to paddle. - Received 44 lb of Salmon & 3 Ducks. - Much Ice driving in the River."

Aug. 3 Monday
" Fresh Gale Wly & constant Rain Tradesmen at their respective Duties people working at various indoor Jobs in the Evening Wm Rowland & 2 Indians returned from Nth River by land with an account that the Nd Indian engaged for a Pilot to conduct our people up Seal River was taken very Ill & could not proceed further. - this Indian is the only one who knows the Track to the Mifsinapee? by way of Seal River of those who are at present staying about the Factory therefore if he does not continue on the whole Expedition must be laid aside. This will be a most severe lofs as the greater part of the Goods are sent up Seal River. Hauled the Sean got near 200 Guiniards weigh'g together 105 lb."

Aug. 4 Tuesday
" Fresh Gale Wly & constant Rain. Wm Rowland was obliged to stay this day at the Factory on account of the Rain which would have spoiled the Biscuit &c he had with him. the late continual Boisterous Weather has prevented them paddling in the Bay & of Consequence obliged them to lay by which has expended most of the Victuals they had from the Factory for their own use."

Aug. 5 Wednesday
" More Moderate but still frequent Showers. - Rowland & the Indians left the Factory. towards Evening much lefs Wind. Hauled the Sean got upwards of 300 Guiniards weighing 172 lbs."

Aug. 6 Thursday
" Moderate breeze Variable at Noon little Wind in the Evening the Indian engaged to pilot our people up Seal River returned to the Factory in a Little? Canoe from North River. he complained much of a pain in his Breast. the Surgeon administered something? to his Relief & I am in hopes of being able to persuade him to leave the Factory tomorrow Morning. put some Indians acrofs the River in the Boat to procure Venison. - Received 36 lb of Salmon."

Aug. 7 Friday
" Light breeze Variable & fine W. the Seal River Pilot once more left the Factory & I trust will not now return untill his Engagement to conduct the Canoes as far as Granville House is ? ? he is then? to return to the Factory as he has left his Wife here that I may be afsured he will not desert Mr Linklater. Shipwright & Boatbuilder this week employed preparing Timbers for Wooden Canoes of rather larger dimensions than the last. Laid the Keel of one this day. Nich'l Garson repairing Grain Casks & trimming 3 Casks to moor in the River as Buoys. Capt. Turnor thinking the Charlotte might be brought up abreast of the Factory which would expedite the discharging of the Ship very much. Bricklayer white washing the Ceilings Joiner lining the inside of House. Blacksmith making Canoe Nails Taylor working at Indian Cloaths. the people with Mr Auld overhaling the Victual Shed. Received 72 lb of Fish."

Aug. 8 Saturday
" Do. W. employed as before. Received 20 lb of Salmon."

Aug. 9 Sunday
" Cloudy W. wind NEly. some Ice driving in the River. Received 16 lb of Salmon."

Aug. 10 Monday
" Clear pleasant W. Shipwright & Boatbuilder at 2 Wooden Canoes. N. Garson patching up the Long Boat that she may be in a Condition to bring on shore Coals, as it is impofsible to make her sufficiently tight for bringing on shore dry Goods. Blacksmith & Joiner as before. Bricklayer repairing the Launch Taylor making Indian Cloaths. people at various Jobs - sent the Boat acrofs the River to a smoke they returned with 2 Indians from York Factory with a Packet. who brought the agreeable News of all being in health there. - in the Evening 2 Nd Indians arrived with a Letter from Mr Linklater who informed me that he was on his way to the Factory in a light Canoe in search of the people who arrived the 27th Ult. that having reached the Bay & paddled 6 or 7 miles through it. he then met Jn Budge & the Pilot & immediately turned back for Seal River & sent the above 2 Indians with this account having no further use for ? in the Canoes - this long delay will I fear make it very late before our people can reach their Winter Quarters. - for want of a good Long Boat they have been detained no lefs than 11 days in the Bay which is not above 30 miles acrofs."

Aug. 11 Tuesday
Aug. 12 Wednesday " Fine W. Tradesmen as before people employed weeding the Garden & cleaning out the Cellar. sent the Boat acrofs the River to a smoke returned with an Indian who brought 52 lb of Venison & 5 Geese."

Aug. 13 Thursday
" Fresh breeze E b S & Cloudy W. sealed the Packet this Day for York & put the packet Men acrofs the River & 2 Nd Indians & their Families to procure Venison. Received 35 Geese."

Aug. 14 Friday
" Moderate breeze ESE & dark Cloudy W. and much Rain accompanied with Thunder & Lightning. James Irvine & Peter Sinclair preparing to boil the Seal & Whale Blubber. N Garson trimming the oil Cooler? Tradesmen at their Respective Duties the rest employed as Indoor Jobs."

Aug. 15 Saturday
" Do. breeze & Foggy W. sent the Boat acrofs the River to a smoke being made there yesterday Evening they returned with 3 Indians but nothing with them. James Irvine & Peter Sinclair boiling? Oil. Tradesmen as before except N. Garson who is now trimming Casks for Oil. Hauled the Sean got upwards of 500 Guiniards weighing together 300 lb."

Aug. 16 Sunday
" Fine clear W. Received 9 Ducks & 42 lb of Salmon."

Aug. 17 Monday
" Changeable W. at times thick. sent some Indians acrofs the River in a Canoe to procure Venison & Geese. Tradesmen as before people employed packing Deer Skins. Received 70 lb of Fish."

Aug. 18 Tuesday
" Fine pleasant W. got the Powder out to dry N. Garson repairing the Casks which were in a very bad Condition. after which Rolled them about. - James Dunning finished a large Tent made of New Canvafs for the purpose of Stowing the Goods I intend sending to little Seal River this fall to be in readinefs against the River breaking up next Spring to send Inland so as not to be delayed by the Ice in the Bay again as was the case this Year. I intend shifting the House that was erected in? spring 1794. to the N & W 12 miles of the above place to little Seal River it being more Eligible for Canoes &c. Hauled the Sean got upwards of 500 Guiniards weighing together 300 lb.
Received 10 Ducks."

Aug. 19 Wednesday
" Cloudy W. sent the Boat acrofs the River to a smoke returned with Indians who brought 12 Geese & 26 lb of Venison. sent James Dunning & people to sound the Channel of the River from abreast the Factory to 4 mile below & to lay Buoys in the Deepest water as a guide to the Captain should he think proper to bring the Ship higher up the River on his arrival here than usual. - agreeable to a proposal of Capt. Turnors. - late in the Evening he returned but did not find more than 2 fm Water at low Water from abreast the Factory to where the Ship commonly Anchors. therefore it will be impofsible for her to come any nearer the Factory than formally. Tradesmen at their respective Duties 2 Men boiling Oil. - the Long Boat being patched up launched her that she may be in readinefs against the Ships arrival."

Aug. 20 Thursday
Aug. 21 Friday
Aug. 22 Saturday " Wind NEly & variable W. Nich. Garson making Steps to the Launch. Joiner repairing the Weather boarding. James Dunning repairing one of the Boats, 2 Men Rigging the Long? Boat against the Ships Arrival the rest working in the Garden thinning Turnips &c. sent the Indians acrofs the River with the Canoe & Cobble to procure Geese & Venison."

Aug. 23 Sunday
" Cloudy W. wind Nly & rain most of the day."

Aug. 24 Monday
" Do. W. & showery. Tradesmen as before. 2 Men sawing the rest quarrying Stones for building. Indians returned from acrofs the River with only 2 Geese."

Aug. 25 Tuesday
" Foggy W. wind NEly. Tradesmen as before except N. Garson who is Caulking one of the Boats 2 Men preparing to Brew Table & small Beer the rest as before."

Aug. 26 Wednesday
Aug. 27 Thursday " Overcast W. people emp'd as before. thought? we saw a Ship in the Offing this forenoon?
Received 5 Ducks."

Aug. 28 Friday
" Fine W. wind NE about 3 PM the Queen Charlotte Capt. Turnor arrived safe in the River & immediately came on shore with the Packet - Received 18 Ducks."

Aug. 29 Saturday
Aug. 30 Sunday
Aug. 31 Monday
Sept. 1 1795 Tuesday
Sept. 2 Wednesday
Sept. 3 Thursday
Sept. 4 Friday " Fine W. employed delivering the Ship - & sent 3 1/2 Ton of Oil on Board. Received on Shore Mr Bartholemew Nelson ( Second? & Surgeon), John Alchley (Writer), Js. Smith (Blacksmith), John Flett & Tho. Brafs (Coopers), Jn Forbes (Taylor), Wm Duffle & James Oman Labourers.
Rec'd 2 Geese 83 Ducks & several small Birds from Ind."

Sept. 5 Saturday
" Cloudy W. sent the Casks of small Furrs on Board."

Sept. 6 Sunday
" pleasant W."

Sept. 7 Monday
" Fine W. sent all the Furrs down on board of the Ship. in the afternoon Capt. Turnor took his Leave the packet will be sent down tomorrow Morning. sent on board the Ship for England Mr John Vanderil, John Strong (Blacksmith), James Irvine (Sailor & harpooner), Robt. Person & Geo. Gibbon (Labourers)."

Sept. 8 Tuesday
" Cloudy W. - this forenoon Seald the Packet & sent it on board with Mr Auld to be delivered to Capt. Turnor.
Tho. Stayner."


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