" A Journal of the most remarkable Transactions and Occurrences at Cumberland House from 9th June 1781 to 29th May 1782 By Mr Will. Tomison Master"
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" Cumberland Houfe America
Anno Domini 1782
Journal by Mr William Tomifon containing Transactions Occurrences &c from June 9th 1781 to May 29th 1782
For the Honorable Hudson's Bay Company."
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" By George Hudfon"

June 9 1781
" Saturday Wind variable clear hot Weather. at Noon Mr William Tomifon and the rest of the Englishmen in all 10 Canoes. Embarked for York Fort. sent two Men to set two Sturgeon Nets the rest cleaning their Cabbins."

June 10
" Sunday Wind Variable from SE to East Cloudy Weather with Thunder and rain at times. set two Men to look at the Nets. also to set two More for small Fish. at Noon they Returned brought 1 Sturgeon, 1 Pike & two Tickameg. late in the Evening one Canoe Arrived brought a few Furs."

June 11
" Monday Wind Easterly Cloudy Weather with Rain all Day. sent two Men to Overhaul the small nets it blowing too hard to go to the Sturgeon Nets. they returned with a few Gold Eye'd Fish. the other two with Myself shifting the provisions & cleaning the Warehouse. also did other odd Jobbs within Doors; the Canoe that came Yesterday Traded & went away."

June 12
" Tuefday Wind NE blows very hard with Cloudy rainy Weather. the Men doing trifling Duty within Doors."

June 13
" Wednefday Wind NE a hard Gale with Cloudy rainy Weather 'till Evening then calm'd. sent two Men to the Nets. took Up two but could not set any for the heavy swell, poor Succefs from them. late in the Evening two Canoes arrived from the Barren Ground with a few Furs to Trade. these Inform me of several Canoes coming Down to Us with Provisions which will be acceptable as there is very little at present in the Houfe."

June 14
" Thurfday Wind SE clear calm Weather. sent two Men to Overhaul the Nets and take them Up to Dry & Refresh the Twine. it has been such bad Weather for these three Days past could not Get to them before. In the Evening they Returned brought two Sturgeon & a few Gold Eye'd fish. the Canoes that came Yesterday Traded & went away. late in the Evening one Canoe Arrived from the Northward with furs to Trade."

June 15
" Friday Wind and Weather much the same as Yesterday. sent two Men to look at two Nets we have set for small fish. they returned with 20 Gold Eye'd Fish and 2 Pike. the other two Employed in the Garden & Cleaning the Yard. the Canoe that came Yesterday Traded & went away. also one Canoe arrived from the Fishing Wire below."

June 16
" Saturday Wind Variable from SE to South with clear fine weather sent two Men to the Nets. the other two Mending those brought home on Thursday last. A few Gold Ey'd Fish and two Pike."

June 17
" Sunday Wind Easterly the fore part Cloudy with a hard Gale Latter part clear and Calm towards Evening."

June 18
" Monday Wind Variable from South to East the fore part clear afterwards cloudy a heavy Gale at west attended with Thunder and Rain but towards Evening clear'd Up & Calm'd. sent two Men to set two Sturgeon & two other small Nets. also to Overhaul one that was set before towards Evening they returned brought 20 Gold Eye'd fish and 4 small pike. the other two fell a little firewood for the Winter but the weather being very hot and Muschettoes troublesome came home and pitched part of the Roof of the New houfe."

June 19
" Tuesday Wind variable from South to West clear hot Sultry Weather. sent two Men to Overhaul the nets set Yesterday. they returned with 20 Gold Eyed Fish 3 Pike & 2 perch. the other two fell a little Firewood."

June 20
" Wednefday Wind Southerly in the Morning clear but towards Evening a fresh Gale with Cloudy Weather Inclinable to Rain. sent two Men to look at the Nets and to take them Up to Dry. at noon they Returned with 7 Gold Eyed Fish 4 Tickameg & 2 Pike. the other two as Yesterday."

June 21
" Thurfday Wind SE a fresh Breeze cloudy Weather with rain at times. the Men Employed as Yesterday 48 Gold Eyed Fish from the Nets to Day. in the Evening one Canoe Arrived here on their Pafsage Down to the great Carrying place. also one Indian Canoe arrived brought nothing."

June 22
" Friday Wind Easterly a fresh Breeze In the Morning Cloudy with Showers of rain. towards Evening clear. sent two Men to the Nets brought 14 Gold Eyed Fish. the other two doing odd Jobbs within Doors. In the Evening 4 Canoes arrived from the Northward with Furs to Trade."

June 23
" Saturday Wind SE a fresh Breeze clear fine Weather. about 5 OClock this Morning 6 Canoes arrived from the Northward with Furs, part of which Traded the others are going down to York Fort with their Furs. they being willing to take a few Bundles down I have employed them. one Man with Myself Trading with the Indians the others tending the Gates."

June 24
" Sunday Wind NE in the Morning clear afterwards Cloudy with Wind & Rain. busy Trading with the Indians. the Indians Mentioned Yesterday that I employed to go down altered their minds & Traded their Furs here."

June 25
" Monday wind Easterly a hard Gale with Cloudy Rainy weather. finished Trading with the Indians and tyed Up the Furs. from them I have received 550 made Beaver chiefly Whole & Half Parchment."

June 26
" Tuefday Wind NE blow'd hard with rain in the forenoon. afterwards calm but still cloudy most of the Indians went away. the Men employed about necefsary Duty within Doors. fitted out 4 Canoes to go Down to York Fort with Furs."

June 27
" Wednefday Wind Variable all round the Compafs cloudy Weather with Rain & Thunder at Times. sent two Men to set 4 Nets for fish. the other two at Work in the Garden. In the Morning sent off 4 Canoes with 16 Bundles of Furs for York Fort. Late in the Evening one of them Returned not being able to proceed for a Pain in his side. he likewise complains of not being able to goe for the sorenefs of his Eyes."

" Copy of a Letter sent to Mr Humphrey Marten
Cumberland Houfe June 26th 1781
Hon'd Sir,
By the Arrival of Wee,she,now and some others on the 23d Instant affords me an Opportunity of sending down Furs. by him & 3 more Canoes I have sent 16 Bundles. Contents as pr Inclosed Account. these are going down North River Track.
Indeed Sir I am greatly afraid I shall have but little provisions in the Houfe by the Time the Englishmen arrives as I have not Received a Mouthful of Victuals of any Sort from an Indian since Mr Tomifon Embarked for York Fort. what few Indians comes brings Nothing but Furs. I have at this present time above 700 made Beaver chiefly Whole & half Parchment but very little provisions. the whole put together does not exceed 330 lb. I Conclude wishing the Greatest Succefs to the Companys Affairs Health & Happinefs to you and all Under Your Command and so Remain
Your most Obedient
Humble Servant
George Hudfon
PS.
Thefe Indians are paid to the full besides Ammunition Tobacco and other small Articles Given them for nothing."

June 28
" Thursday Wind Varible from West to South clear hot Sultry Weather. sent two Men to the Nets returned with a few Pike and Gold Eyed Fish. the others went to fall Wood. but it being so hot and Muschettos troublesome came home short after."

June 29
" Friday Wind Southerly clear hot Sultry Weather. about 8 OClock this Morning 6 Canoes of Athopuskow Indians arrived with Furs to Trade & a trifle of Provisions. Myself with one man Trading with them the Rest tending the Gates."

June 30
" Saturday Wind Variable Southerly. In the Morning Cloudy with showers of Rain. afterwards the Wind varied to NW a heavy Gale attended with Thunder Lightning & Rain. finished Trading with the Indians. from them I have Received 300 made Beaver chiefly Whole & Half Parchment also about 5 Days half Dryed meat which is the first I have had since Mr Tomison embarked for York Fort. two Men went to the Nets brought one Days fish. the rest doing necefsary Duty within Doors. the Badnefs of the Weather prevents the Indians from going away. took up the Sturgeon Nets the Water being so very high no Sturgeon can be got."

July 1 1781
" Sunday Wind Variable all round the Compafs part clear part Cloudy with Thunder Lightning & Rain at times. the Indians mentioned on Thurfday last went away Read Divine Service for the Day."

July 2
" Monday Wind in the Morning SW but towards Noon varied to the East & NE attended with Thunder and Heavy Rain. sent two Men to take up the nets the other two fell a little Firewood. no luck of fish to Day."

July 3
" Tuesday Wind SW clear sultry Weather. the Men falling firewood. In the Evening one Canoe arrived with some green moofe flesh which I Traded. late at night one Canoe arrived from the Southward with a few furs."

July 4
" Wednefday Wind SE a Gentle Breeze weather part clear part Cloudy. the men employed Drying part of the meat brought Yesterday it being such hot Weather otherwise it would Spoil. the two Canoes that arrived yesterday went away. late in the Evening the Wind varied to the NE attended with Thunder Lightning & heavy Rain which Continued most part of the Night."

July 5
" Thurfday Wind Variable from East to South excefsive hot Weather with Showers of Rain in the morning afterwards clear 'till towards sunset then Cloudy with Thunder Inclinable to rain. one man Drying part of the Meat brought on Tuesday last. the other three went to fall wood but Muschettos being so troublesome they Returned short after home. In the Evening one Canoe arrived with Green moofe flesh."

July 6
" Friday Wind variable from South to North a fresh Gale attended with heavy rain Thunder and Lightning. the latter being so excefsive sharp split our new flagg staff from top to bottom & in many Splinters. some of which was thrown about 50 foot from the place over the Stockadoes. but thank God did no further Damage. the Men employed Indoors. the Canoe that came Yesterday Traded & went away."

July 7
" Saturday Wind NE almost calm with clear hot Sultry Weather. Early this Morning arrived eight Canoes of Indians from the Barren Ground. these are very poorly Gooded. what they have seems to be nothing but summer skins & a small Quantity of Dryed Provisions. Traded a little Liquor for the meat they Had & they Got Drunk. the People Employed within Doors and tending the Gates."

July 8
" Sunday Wind variable from North to East a Gentle Breeze with clear hot Weather. Traded with the Indians that came Yesterday. from them I have Received 150 made Beaver but the Major part of it is summer skins & about two Days half Dryed Provifions."

July 9
" Monday Wind Southerly Weather as Yesterday. the Men employed tying Up the Furs Traded Yesterday & Emptying the Cellars of Water. 7 Canoes of those that arrived on Saturday went away. the other staying here to wait for their Relations. they being two Men I have employed them to Hunt for me & fitted them out Ready to go away tomorrow."

July 10
" Tuefday Wind South clear Sultry Weather. sent two Men to set two Nets. the other two at work in the Garden. the weather being so hot & Muschettos so troublesome cannot get working in the woods. One Canoe went away to Hunt."

July 11
" Wednefday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. sent two Men to the Nets no luck. the others as yesterday. Muschettos very thick & troublesome."

July 12
" Thurfday Wind South clear hot Weather. sent two Men to set three Sturgeon Nets in the Bay above the Houfe. also to Overhaul the other two Nets. Returned with a few small fish. the other two Employed about the Houfe, it being so hot and Muschettos so numerous cannot work in the woods. In the Evening one Canoe arrived from hunting no luck."

July 13
" Friday Wind SW part clear part Cloudy sent two Men to the Nets returned with 9 Sturgeon. also took Up two Nets that was set for small fish. the Indians Mentioned on Tuesday arrived brought nothing with them. the men employed within doors. Muschettos very Numerous."

July 14
" Saturday Wind Variable clear hot Weather. sent two Men to the Nets Returned with two Sturgeon. the others as yesterday. Muschettos still numerous. Late in the Evening 9 Canoes arrived from above with a little Provifions. part of which they Traded and Got Drunk."

July 15
" Sunday Wind SW clear hot Weather. two Men went to the Nets brought 3 Sturgeon. at noon the wind Varied to the Northward blow'd very hard. Traded a little Meat from the Natives that came Yesterday."

July 16
" Monday Wind NW clear Weather with a fresh Gale. three men went to the Woods to fall Firewood the other Drying some meat. towards Evening Calmed. sent two Men to the Nets brought 3 Sturgeon, 2 Pike & 5 Tickameg."

July 17
" Tuefday Wind Variable from SW to East cloudy Weather. sent two Men to take Up the Nets to Dry and refresh the Twine. also set two other Nets. the other two at work in the Garden. the Indians that arrived on Saturday went away. no luck of Fish to Day."

July 18
" Wednefday Wind SE clear Weather. sent two Men to the Nets returned with 4 Sturgeon. the other two at work Indoors. Muschettos being so very troublesome that we can neither work in the Garden or woods. in the Evening 11 Canoes arriv'd with a few furs."

July 19
" Thursday Wind South clear hot Weather. sent two Men to the Nets 3 Sturgeon. also took Up two & set other two down. the Men as Yesterday. the Indians that came Yesterday would not trade their Furs I having not the Goods they want, but will stay for the Arrival of our People from York Fort. Muschettos still very numerous."

July 20
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday. sent two Men to the Nets no luck. the others at work Indoors. Muschettos being so troublesome it is impofsible to work out. at noon 3 Canoes arrived with a few furs they are likewise going to wait for the arrival of our People from York Fort. 5 Tents now on the Plantation."

July 21
" Saturday Wind NW a fresh Gale clear Weather. sent the men to fall Firewood. about noon the wind calm'd and varied to SW. In the Evening two Canoes arrived with some green & Dried Meat from acrofs the Lake. no luck from our nets to Day. took them Up to Day."

July 22
" Sunday Wind South hot and very Sultry Weather. Traded with the Indians & they went away also fitted out one to goe away tomorrow to Hunt and bring in Meat."

July 23
" Monday Wind Easterly part clear part Cloudy two at work in the Garden & two mending Nets. at noon 1 Canoe arrived from acrofs the Lake with a little half Dryed moofe Flesh. 3 Canoes went away to Hunt."

July 24
" Tuefday Wind SE a fresh Gale sent two Men to set three Sturgeon Nets the other two at work in the Garden the Canoe that came Yesterday went away."

July 25
" Wednefday Wind Variable from NW to SE weather part clear part Cloudy sent two Men to the Nets 2 Sturgeon from them the others as Yesterday. Much Thunder & Lightning last night."

July 26
" Thurfday Wind NW a hard Gale Cloudy Weather with Rain at Times. the men falling Firewood. In the Evening 3 Canoes Arrived two with Provifions & the other with a few Furs part of which they Traded & Got Drunk. much Thunder & Lightning attended with very Heavy Rain last night."

July 27
" Friday Wind and Weather the same as Yesterday and the men employed as Yesterday."

July 28
" Saturday Wind NE cloudy Weather with Rain at times. the men falling Firewood."

July 29
" Sunday Wind NE a fresh Gale Weather in the Morning clear but towards Evening cloudy Inclinable to Rain. late in the Evening the three Canoes mentioned on Monday Returned with a little half Dried moofe flesh."

July 30
" Monday Wind Variable from NE to South Cloudy Weather sent two Men to take Up the Nets. the Badnefs of the Weather prevented Us from doing it before. Returned with 4 Sturgeon. the others at work in the Garden."

July 31
" Tuefday Wind Easterly a fresh Gale cloudy Weather with heavy Rain all Day. two Men Overhauling and mending the Nets brought home Yesterday the others doing necefsary Jobbs."

Aug. 1 1781
" Wednefday Wind NW a heavy Gale Cloudy Weather with heavy Showers of Rain throughout the Day the Men doing odd Jobbs within Doors."

Aug. 2
" Thurfday Wind Northerly almost calm with clear fine Weather sent two Men to set three Sturgeon Nets the other two at work in the Garden. In the Evening one Canoe arrived brought Nothing. 3 Canoes went a Hunting."

Aug. 3
" Friday Wind and Weather the same as Yesterday. sent two men to Overhaul the nets set Yesterday they Returned with only 1 small Sturgeon afterwards sent them to set two more above the Houfe as Provisions is very scarce and not any likelyhood of more coming in. the others as Yesterday. Muschettos very troublesome."

Aug. 4
" Saturday Wind and Weather still the same as before and the men Employed as Yesterday. Rec'd 4 Sturgeon from the nets to Day. In the Evening one Canoe arrived brought nothing."

Aug. 5
" Sunday Wind Easterly Cloudy Weather and likely for Rain. Rec'd 5 Sturgeon from the nets."

Aug. 6
" Monday Wind NW a Strong Gale with Heavy Showers of Rain at times. sent two Men to take up the nets to Dry & refresh the Twine. Received 5 Sturgeon from them the other two with myself Overhauling the Provifions."

Aug. 7
" Tuefday Wind Southerly clear fine Day. two men Overhauling & mending the nets & two at work at necefsary Jobbs Indoors. at noon one Canoe arrived with a little Green moofe flesh. Muschettos very numerous."

Aug. 8
" Wednefday Wind Easterly a fresh Breeze with clear weather in the Morning Afternoon Cloudy with Thunder at times. One Man Drying part of the meat brought yesterday. the others at work in the Garden and doing odd Jobbs about the Houfe. at noon one Canoe arrived with a little Beat & Dry'd meat."

Aug. 9
" Thursday Wind Westerly a fresh Breeze with clear Weather. the men falling Firewood. the Canoe that came Yesterday Traded & went away. also two went a hunting."

Aug. 10
" Friday Wind & Weather as yesterday Early this Morning two Canoes arrived with a little Beat and Dryed meat part of which they Traded and Got Drunk. the men tending the Gates and doing other Jobbs within Doors. in the Evening the Indians that came this Morning Traded the Remainder of their Provifions and went away."

Aug. 11
" Saturday Wind and Weather as before the men setting up Firewood. In the Evening three Canoes came from Hunting but have had no succefs."

Aug. 12
" Sunday Wind Northerly almost calm clear fine Day. the Indians that came Yesterday went away to the Fishing Place below."

Aug. 13
" Monday Wind South clear hot Weather. sent two Men to set two Sturgeon Nets the other two making mud to Repair the Chimneys. In the Evening three Canoes arrived with a little Green and Dried Meat. Muschettos very numerous."

Aug. 14
" Tuefday Wind Westerly part clear part Cloudy two Men went to the Nets brought 1 Sturgeon the others Repairing the Mens Chimney. Muschettos excefsive numerous. much Thunder & Lightning with Heavy Rain last night."

Aug. 15
" Wednefday Wind NW a strong Breeze Cloudy weather with Showers of rain throughout the Day. the Men Repairing the Chimneys and doing other odd Jobbs within Doors."

Aug. 16
" Thursday Wind West a small Breeze sent two Men to take up the nets. Returned with them and 3 Sturgeon. the other two Emptying the Cellars of Water. About noon the wind varied to the north with a very heavy Gale."

Aug. 17
" Friday Wind Southerly a hard Gale Cloudy Weather with a little Rain at times. the men setting Up Dry Wood for the Winters Ufe. In the Evening three Canoes arrived from Hunting no luck."

Aug. 18
" Saturday Wind Southerly clear fine Day. The Men with Myself Overhauling the Provisions. Quantity of each sort as follows. Viz. Beat Meat 1250 lb, Dried Meat 384 lb, Fat 100 lb which is all I have at Present in the Houfe."

Aug. 19
" Sunday Wind NW a middling Breeze part clear part Cloudy with Showers of rain. at noon 4 Canoes arrived from acrofs the Lake and two from North River Track with a small trifle of Provisions which they Traded & got Drunk."

Aug. 20
" Monday Wind NW a heavy Gale Cloudy Weather with Showers of rain throughout the Day. the men doing Jobbs within Doors."

Aug. 21
" Tuefday Wind Southerly fine clear Day the men setting Up Wood for the Winter's Use."

Aug. 22
" Wednefday Wind and Weather as yesterday & the men Employed as Yesterday. In the Evening 11 Canoes arrived with Provifions. part of which they Traded and got Drunk."

Aug. 23
" Thurfday Wind Easterly Cloudy Weather with rain all Day the men doing odd Jobbs within Doors."

Aug. 24
" Friday Wind Westerly Dull Weather with Thunder & rain at times. In the Morning 7 Canoes arrived with a trifle of Provisions part of which they Traded and got Drunk. one man with myself Trading with the Indians the Rest tending the Gates."

Aug. 25
" Saturday Wind Westerly a fresh Breeze part clear part Cloudy with showers of rain. the Men with Myself sorting and stowing away the Provisions Traded Yesterday from the Natives. At noon two Canoes arrived with Goods from York Fort seemingly all safe."

Aug. 26
" Sunday Wind and Weather the same as yesterday. In the Evening two Canoes arrived with a trifle of Provifions which they Traded & Got Drunk."

Aug. 27
" Monday Wind NW a Heavy Gale with exceeding heavy rain at times. Open'd the Bundles brought on Saturday & took an Account of them they having got wet the Day that they came here."

Aug. 28
" Tuefday Wind and Weather still the same as yesterday. the Men employed as Yesterday. in the Evening three Canoes arrived with a little provisions part of which they Traded and Got Drunk."

Aug. 29
" Wednefday Wind NW a strong Gale CloudyWeather with showers of Rain throughout the Day. the men setting Up Dry wood in a pile for the Winter's Use."

Aug. 30
" Thurfday Wind NW blow'd fresh in the Morning with showers of Rain afterwards clear and little wind. In the Morning 16 Canoes arrived from the Barren Ground with Provifions. In the Evening Traded the last of my Liquor with them. the men tending the Gates and doing trifling Jobbs within Doors."

Aug. 31
" Friday Wind South Cloudy Weather with Showers of rain. Myself and one Trading with the Indians the rest tending the Gates & minding the House."

Sept. 1 1781
" Saturday Wind NW a fresh Gale part clear part Cloudy. Finished Trading with the Indians and made them presents as Encouragement to come again with Provifions. the Men Tending the Gates & mending the Houfe."

Sept. 2
" Sunday Wind and Weather as Yesterday."

Sept. 3
" Monday Wind NW calm Cloudy Weather with Rain at times. the Men with Myself Overhauling & sorting the Provifions traded from the Indians that arriv'd on the 30th of last Month. at noon 14 Canoes arrived from the Northward with Provifions but would not Trade on Account of the Liquor being Done."

Sept. 4
" Tuefday Wind and Weather much the same as Yesterday & the men as Yesterday 6 Canoes of those mentioned yesterday went away late at night two Canoes arrived from York Fort with Goods."

Sept. 5
" Wednefday Wind SE calm clear pleasant Weather the Men with Myself Opening and Drying the Cloth received yesterday. In the Evening three Canoes arrived with Goods from York Fort."

Sept. 6
" Thursday Wind SE dull Cloudy Day Early this morning two Canoes arrived with Goods from York Fort the men with Myself Opening the Packages."

Sept. 7
" Friday Wind SE fine and clear 'till Evening then Cloudy Inclinable to Rain. the men Drying the Cloth and doing other odd Jobbs. In the Evening six Canoes arrived with Goods from York Fort."

Sept. 8
" Saturday Wind SE Cloudy Weather with Rain all Day. the Men with Myself Opening the Packages they being all very wet several of which have been Opened on the Pafsage Up. at noon one Canoe arrived with some Dryed Provifions but would not trade on Account of their being no Liquor."

Sept. 9
" Sunday Wind Variable from East to West Cloudy Weather with Rain all Day."

Sept. 10
" Monday Wind South fine clear Day. In the morning ten Canoes arrived with Goods from York Fort. the Men with Myself Opening the Packages. they being most of them very Wet."

Sept. 11
" Tuefday Wind Westerly clear and Cloudy Alternately the Men Drying & tending the Cloth."

Sept. 12
" Wednefday Wind Westerly Cloudy Rainy Weather. the Men Employed about necefsary Duty within Doors ten Canoes of Indians arrived from below. at noon several other Canoes arrived from Different parts."

Sept. 13
" Thurfday Wind Variable from NE to SW part clear & part Cloudy. at noon Mr William Tomifon and the rest of the Englishmen in all 14 Canoes arrived safe. also 10 Canoes of Indians. the Goods with these all safe."

" By Mr William Tomison"

Sept. 14
" Friday Wind NW blow'd fresh Cloudy Weather with mizsling rain at times. Myself with two men Trading and paying the Indians. the rest attending the Gates & minding the Houfe. I also took a survey of the Warehoufe. and found everything Answer to the Account Received from George Hudson. Indeed he has been very Careful of his Charge and has behaved extremely well in Regard of management of the Natives. sent Isaac Batt and Thomas Johnston to the Wire to kill Fish."

Sept. 15
" Saturday Little Wind Northerly with clear pleasant weather. the People employed as follows, twelve men setting up Firewood. Myself and one man Trading with the Indians & paid off some of those that brought Up goods from York Fort. the rest attending the House and Packing Up Goods for Hudsons House. In the Evening 4 Canoes arrived with Goods from York Fort. these are part of our Company, their Cargoes all safe and in tolerable good condition. 40 Geefe to Day from Indian Hunters also a little Dried Provifions from those Canoes that arrived from the Northward."

Sept. 16
" Sunday Wind SE a fresh Gale Weather part Cloudy part clear. finished packing Goods for Inland and Traded with several Indians that has been laying here for some time. also paid off severals for bringing Goods Up from York Fort & they went away. also trusted them a little Debt as Usual. in the Evening one Canoe arrived brought some green Flesh which they Traded for Liquor. James Wafs very much out of Order."

Sept. 17
" Monday Wind variable a stiff Gale weather Cloudy with Rain most part of the Day. Malchom Rofs and Nicholas Wishart making cloathing for the Men. Magnus Twatt cleaning the Trading Guns. one Man with Myself busy paying Indians and trusting them a Little Debt the rest employed about odd Jobbs within Doors."

Sept. 18
" Tuefday Wind NW a strong Gale Weather Cloudy with hail and snow at times. the Men Employed about Various Duty. Myself still busy paying Indians for bringing Up the Goods and trusting others a little Debt."

Sept. 19
" Wednefday Wind and Weather much the same as Yesterday till noon afterwards more moderate. two Men with Myself Opening the packages the Rest Employed Repairing the Canoes and setting Up Firewood. at noon Isaac Batt and Thomas Johnston Returned from the Wire with a parcel of fish of Sorts. the Greatest part of which is not Eatable occasioned by the badnefs of the Weather not letting them arrived in time. James Wafs something better."

Sept. 20
" Thurfday Wind Southerly a small Breeze Weather for the most part Cloudy. two men Drying the Cloth that had got wet in the Packages. George Hudson & Myself trusting Indian Debts and three tents of them went off the Plantation. the rest employed repairing Canoes and doing other necefsary Duty. at noon two Canoes arrived from the Northward. one of which brought 250 lb Green moofe flesh. & the other 15 lb Dried Meat."

Sept. 21
" Friday Little Wind Southerly clear pleasant Weather. finished Repairing Canoes & fitted out 23 Men for Hudson's Houfe. In the Evening one Canoe arrived with Goods from York Fort all safe and in tolerable good Condition. Chief part of the Indians gone off the plantation."

Sept. 22
" Saturday Wind Variable with haizy warm weather 'till the Evening afterwards blow'd fresh from the NW. Embarked 22 Men for Hudfons Houfe. Under the Direction of Mr Wm Walker appointed Mafter of that Settlement by the Chief of York Fort. I have sent with the above an Afsortment of Trading Goods to the Amount of 5094 Beaver. as also the necefsary Articles of Stores Medicines &c. Indeed the latter is but a very small Quantity for the number of Men."

Sept. 23
" Sunday Wind Northerly a stiff Gale with clear Weather. In the Evening two Canoes arrived from the Northward with a trifle of Provifions and a few Furs to Trade."

Sept. 24
" Monday Wind Easterly a fresh Breeze with Cloudy Weather the men Employed about necefsary Duty within Doors a few Geese and Ducks from Indian Hunters."

Sept. 25
" Tuefday Wind and Weather as yesterday the Men Employed Drying moofe Flesh and digging a trench for the Stockadoes. at noon one Canoe Arrived with Goods from York Fort all in good Condition this is the last of those that Accompanied me Up the South track. In the Evening two Canoes came from the Westward with Moofe Flesh. part of which they Traded for Liquor and got Drunk. 8 Ducks and 6 Geese from Indian Hunters."

Sept. 26
" Wednefday Wind and Weather still the same. the men Employed fitting Stockadoes to the Ribbons. and digging a trench for Do. the Indians that came Yesterday went away Early this Morning."

Sept. 27
" Thurfday Wind NE a stiff Gale with some Rain in the forenoon the Men Employed as Yesterday. trusted some Indians a little Debt & they went away to their Winters Quarters also those that came on the 23d Instant."

Sept. 28
" Friday Wind Variable in the North Quarter Weather Cloudy with small Rain at times. the people Employed as before one tent off Indians went off the Plantation to their Winter Quarters. In the Evening Received 200 lb Green Moofe flesh from Indian Hunters."

Sept. 29
" Saturday Wind and Weather as Yesterday the Men Employed setting Up Stockadoes. In the Evening 4 Canoes arrived with Goods from York Fort all safe 66 lb of Flour excepted which they expended on the Road being in want of Provifions one Canoe also arrived from above with Provifions & to get Credit."

" Copy of a Letter received from Mr Humphrey Marten
York Fort August 5th 1781
Sir,
By the Arrival of Wee,she,now on the 3d Instant I received Nine Bundles of Furs marked as Follows N.271.223.282.204.233.288.177.227.247. each Bundle Containing 20 Whole Beaver 6 Wolves & 10 Foxes. some few of the Beaver are Rather to small to be called Whole Beaver. - As the Indians were willing to carry Goods Inland I open'd a Bale of Cloth belonging to Mr Cocking & packt Up six half Cloth cont'g 136 3/4 yds. As I saw in George Hudson Letter with much concern the Distrefsed Situation you are like to be in on Acc. of Provifions. I have packed in the said Bundles 425 lb of Flour all which I Hope will arrive safe. I have paid the Indians 6 Beaver pr Bundle. gave Wee.she.now a Lieutenants Coat & the Old Man a plain 8 skin Coat also a hansome treat of Brandy with Powder, Shot Tobacco &c for their Journey. The Sandfly they tell me is a great way off & God knows when he will come In his Son being ailing. I have lent a 4 foot Gun to Wee,she,nows Son which he is to deliver to You. you will please to pay them 4 Beaver pr Bundle when they arrive if they bring them as pr Inclosed List. Wishing You every Felicity & Great Succefs in the Company's Affairs I Remain Sir. - Your very Humble Serv.
Humphrey Marten"

Sept. 30
" Sunday Wind NE a small Breeze with Cloudy Weather. Traded with the Indians that came Yesterday and trusted them a little Debt. in the Evening one Canoe arrived from below brought a few Geefe."

Oct. 1 1781
" Monday Wind Variable in the East Quarter with sun shine Alternately. the Men employed fitting Stockadoes to the Ribbons paid the Indians that arrived last from York Fort with Goods & some of them went away as also those that came from above."

Oct. 2
" Tuefday Wind SE a smart Breeze weather as yesterday. the People employed as before. Early this Morning three Canadians pafsed by two from above and one from the Northward. these have been waiting since the Middle of last Month for the return of their Countrymen at the wire but the want of Provifions and they not arriving Obliges them to Return where they came from."

Oct. 3
" Wednefday Wind Southerly 'till the Evening afterwards varied to the Westward & blow'd very hard. the Men Employed setting Up Stockadoes. trusted those a little Debt that have been hunting about here lately."

Oct. 4
" Thursday Wind Westerly a strong Gale Weather part Cloudy part clear the Men Employed as yesterday. the badnefs of the weather prevents the Indians from getting away to their Winter quarters."

Oct. 5
" Friday Wind NW a fresh Gale with clear Weather till the Evening afterwards Calm the Men finished setting Up the East square of the Stockadoes and did other trifling Duty about the Houfe. two families of Indians went off the Plantation."

Oct. 6
" Saturday Wind SE a stiff Gale Weather as Yesterday the Men Employed about odd Jobbs without & within Doors. in the Evening one Canoe arrived from above brought a little provisions & a few Beaver skins to Trade. these Inform me of their meeting one Canadian Canoe going Up Saskachewan River & that they were poorly off for want off Provifions."

Oct. 7
" Sunday Wind SW a fresh Breeze with clear Weather. traded with the Indians that came last night trusted them a little Debt & they went away. also those here before. In the Evening two Canoes arrived from the Northward. one with Goods from York Fort & the other with a trifle of Provisions."

Oct. 8
" Monday Wind and Weather as yesterday the Men Employed clearing the new Ground for Gardens. cleard the Indians off that arrived last Evening & they went away."

Oct. 9
" Tuefday Wind Variable with clear fine Weather. the Men Employed three Digging Up the new Ground for Gardens & one man net making. a few Geefe & Ducks from an Indian Man."

Oct. 10
" Wednefday Calm fine Weather with much smoak & haize occaisioned by the Ground burning. the Men Employed as Yesterday."

Oct. 11
" Thurfday Wind Westerly a stiff Gale with Cloudy Weather. the People employed one man net making & the rest setting Up Firewood. In the Evening pafsed by on their Journey to the Northward Mr Pond with 8 Canoes."

Oct. 12
" Friday Wind WNW a stiff Gale with clear Weather. the men employed net making and doing odd Jobbs within Doors at noon one Canoe arrived from below brought Nothing."

Oct. 13
" Saturday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. sent one man with the low Country Indian to Hunt Geese. one man net making the other two clearing away the Rubbish from about the works. 16 Canoes of Canadians went past on their Journey Up Saskachewan River. there is also four more gone to the Red Deers River about four Days Journey to the SE of this Place."

Oct. 14
" Sunday Wnd Variable in the North Quarter fresh Breezes Weather part Cloudy part clear."

Oct. 15
" Monday Wind WSW a stiff Breeze with clear Weather a strong frost last night. the People Employed one man net making & the rest cutting Firewood for the Winters Use."

Oct. 16
" Tuefday Wind Westerly with fresh Gales at Times weather as Yesterday. the People Employed as before trusted the Indians Debt that arrived on the 12th Instant and they went away to their Winter Quarters. at 8 OClock in the Evening the Hunters Returned brought 20 Geefe."

Oct. 17
" Wednesday Wind SW a moderate Breeze with clear Weather. sent James Banks with the Indian lad to Hunt Geese. one man Net making the other two cut Firewood. In the Evening one Canoe arrived from the Southward for Debt which they got & went off again immediately."

Oct. 18
" Thurfday Wind Variable light Breezes Weather as Yesterday. the People employed about Various Duty. at noon one Canoe arrived from the swampy River with Provifions & to get Credit."

Oct. 19
" Friday Wind Variable between SW and West fresh Gales Weather Cloudy with small Rain in the Morning. the Men Employed about necefsary Duty within Doors. trusted the Indian that came Yesterday & he went away."

Oct. 20
" Saturday Wind NW a stiff Gale with cold Raw Cloudy Weather. the people employed lining Nets & pointing Open places of the House with mud."

Oct. 21
" Sunday Wind WSW a fresh Gale Weather as Yesterday a small frost last night."

Oct. 22
" Monday Wind between NW & West stiff Gales with Dark Cloudy Weather. a smart frost in the night. the People employed cutting Firewood & lining a Sturgeon Net. In the Evening Mr Longmoore with four more Englishmen. Accompanied by three Canoes of Indians arrived with their Cargoes all safe 8 Gallons of Brandy Excepted which was expended on the Road in coming Up. Mr Longmoore Informs me that they have carried over Upwards of 90 Carrying places & have been much fatigued in leading and lifting their Canoes in many places where they could not carry. James Banks also arrived from Hunting brought 12 Geefe & 5 Ducks."

" Copy of a Letter Received from Mr Matthew Cocking
York Fort Sept. 6th 1781
Dear Sir,
By this conveyance I have sent off 20 packages of Trading Goods. Contents as pr Account in care of Mr Robert Longmoore and four more Englishmen. I hope you will Receive them safe. part of the Goods now sent were left in the North River track by some of the Indians that went Up that way which being found by some of our Deer hunters was brought to the Fort. I have the pleasure to Inform You that the Indian called Secufwy. left on the Road. and who did not arrived before you went away did lately bring the Bundles safe which were in his Care. Contents 360 made Beaver. The Ship arrived and the Captain came on shore the 20 Ult. which with the Churchill Ship are now Waiting in 5 Fathom hole for a favourable Opportunity to proceed to Sea. Mr Humphrey Marten is Embarked for home on Account of ill Health. - I have to Acquaint You Sir that the Company have agreed to allow you 80 £ pr Annum to Contract for 3 Years. I have also to Inform You it has been the Unanimous Opinion of the Council that a settlement in the Athopuskow Indians Country would be highly Conducive to the Companys Interest & turn to good Account & therefore necefsary such should be made as soon as pofsible as it is too late for this Undertaking to be set on foot this fall You will therefore please to send Mr Longmoore with an Afsistant that way in the Winter to Inform the Athopuskow Indians that Canoes with Goods with be sent by You to meet them as Early as pofsible in the Spring. this for the Present will I hope be of Service not only in gaining You a good addition to Your Trade but will Enable Mr Longmoore to fix upon a proper place to erect a Settlement at. - I will Remember when I resided at Cumberland Houfe that the Pedlars did Collect large Quantitys of Furs from the Athopuskow Indians. what few of them came to me were well gooded in prime Furs. they were very Anxious for having a Trading Houfe erected by the Company's Servants in their Country.

By Way of Encouraging Indians to Afsist you in bringing Down Furs, or any Indians that may have Furs of their own you may afsure them they shall be kindly treated & shall Receive from me every Encouragement in my power to Give.
Wishing you Health
Happinefs and Succefs in
Every Particular
I am Dear Sir Your Friend
and Servant
Matthew Cocking."

Oct. 23
" Tuefday Wind WNW a fresh Breeze with Cloudy Weather till the Evening afterwards calm froze a little in the night. the Men Employed sent James Banks & James Saunderson a Hunting the other two setting Up a little Firewood."

Oct. 24
" Wednefday Wind SE a fresh Gale Weather Cloudy with snow towards Evening. the men employed about odd Jobbs within Doors. at noon the Hunters Returned no luck. the Geese being all gone. Paid off the Indians that accompanied Mr Longmoore Up with Goods & two Canoes went away to their Winters Quarters. sharp frost last night. Opened Packages and found all agree with the Account Receiv'd."

Oct. 25
" Thurfday Wind Northerly a stiff Breeze weather Cloudy with snow at times. the Men getting their Cloathing Ready against the Winter."

Oct. 26
" Friday Wind SE a fresh Breeze weather part Cloudy part Clear a smart frost in the night which froze part of the Lake over along the shore. the People employed about various Duty within Doors."

Oct. 27
" Saturday Wind ENE a fresh Breeze with a Continuance of snow. the Men Employed cutting firewood. this Morning an Indian Arrived from below U.Basquiau having landed in the night at the point below. these have brought some Green Beavers Flesh & a few Geese for which I sent five Men and they Returned in two Hours after."

Oct. 28
" Sunday Wind Easterly a stiff Breeze with thick Cloudy Weather. the Indians Traded took Debt and went away. the U.Basquiau Captain still Remains here."

Oct. 29
" Monday Wind Variable in the South Quarter the first part Cloudy blowing Weather after part clear and almost calm. the men Employed cleaning the small arms & other necefsary Duty within Doors. blow'd very hard in the night."

Oct. 30
" Tuesday Calm clear warm Weather till the Evening afterwards blow'd a small Breeze from the SE. the Men Employed about Various duty. a great part of the Lake froze over last night."

Oct. 31
" Wednesday Wind SE a small Breeze with clear fine Weather. the People Employed one Man Repairing nets one Man putting Parchment on the Windows and the Rest fell some wood for necefsary Uses. thaw'd much to Day."

Nov. 1 1781
" Thurfday Little Wind Variable weather as yesterday. the Men Employed one man Repairing nets the Rest falling and Hewing Timber. fitted out the U.Basquiau Leader and he went away to his Winters Quarters."

Nov. 2
" Friday Wind Easterly a small Breeze Weather part Cloudy part clear.the Men employed as yesterday. that part of the Lake that was froze over has partly broke Up again."

Nov. 3
" Saturday Wind ESE a stiff Gale with clear Weather. The Men Employed one Man net mending one man making Sledges. the rest cut firewood & hewing timber pieces for the Canoe Shed."

Nov. 4
" Sunday Wind Variable between NE & East fresh Breezes with clear Weather."

Nov. 5
" Monday Wind Easterly a stiff Breeze with clear Weather till the Evening afterwards cloudy with a little rain. the Men employed one man net making one making Sledges. Mr Longmoore, George Hudson & Myself getting stuff for Sledges & snow shoes. the rest hewing Timber."

Nov. 6
" Tuefday Wind ENE a fresh Breeze with dark Cloudy Weather. Mr Longmoore and Myself set two Sturgeon nets. the Rest employed as Yesterday. no Ice in the Lake except what is on the shores. a few Partridges to Day from the Indian lad."

Nov. 7
" Wednefday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the Men employed as before. 4 Sturgeon & 1 Pike from the Nets also 5 Partridges from the Indian lad."

Nov. 8
" Thurfday Wind and Weather still the same as before two Men with Myself fell some timber pieces for Plank & Feather edge Boards. Mr Longmoore Splitting stuff for Sledges the rest Employed as before 3 Sturgeon & 1 Pike from the Nets to Day."

Nov. 9
" Friday Wind as before with a Continuance of dark Cloudy Weather Mr Longmoore and one Man hewing stuff for Sledges. Myself making Sledges & snow shoe frames & the rest as before two small Sturgeon from the nets to Day."

Nov. 10
" Saturday Wind SE a stiff Gale with sun shine Alternately. the People employed one man lining a net & the rest carrying in a few Pieces for the saw & cut firewood. did not freeze any in the night at all."

Nov. 11
" Sunday Wind as Yesterday Weather clear with a sharp frost in the night. Performed Divine Service for the Day."

Nov. 12
" Monday Wind Southerly a small Breeze weather part Cloudy part clear. the People Employed one man net Making one plaining stuff for Sledges. two hewing Do. two making a saw & the rest carrying in firewood. 4 small Sturgeon & 2 pike from the nets to Day."

Nov. 13
" Tuefday Wind and Weather as yesterday a sharp frost in the night. James Banks & William Flat sawing 2 Inch plank to Repair the Cellar & that part of the Floor over it being much decayed. the rest Employed as yesterday a great many Swans seen flying to the Southward."

Nov. 14
" Wednefday Wind SW Weather still continue much the same. the Men Employed as before. Swans still flying away to the Southward."

Nov. 15
" Thursday Wind Variable in the South quarter first part Cloudy with a little snow after part clear. the men Employed as formerly the Lake froze over about half a mile from the shore."

Nov. 16
" Friday Wind SSW a small Breeze weather part cloudy part clear. the People employed as before. Several flocks of Swans seen flying to the Southward."

Nov. 17
" Saturday Wind NW a strong Gale with cold freezing Weather. the Sawyers sledge and net Makers as Usual & the rest cut Firewood. a great part of the Lake froze over."

Nov. 18
" Sunday Wind SE a Moderate Breeze with sun shine Alternately performed Divine for the Day."

Nov. 19
" Monday Wind variable from SW to North weather clear and blow'd fresh towards Evening the people Employed two Men sawing plank one Making Sledges & the Rest hewing timber for the saw & cut Firewood."

Nov. 20
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a small Breeze with clear sharp Weather. the Men Employed as Yesterday except Andrew Corrigal which is lame of a sore leg."

Nov. 21
" Wednefday Wind WNW a stiff Gale with a low Drift. the people Employed. two Men turning heads for Sledges. two Men sawing Plank. the rest with Myself set two Sturgeon nets & cut the other two out of the Ice. that was done before . having caught 9 Sturgeon & 2 Pike."

Nov. 22
" Thurfday Wind variable in the South Quarter with Cloudy sharp Weather. sent four Men to set two Nets also to Overhaul those set yesterday. the Rest employed sawing plank & sewing sledges. James Banks Unfortunately Cut his Hand which will Render him unfit for Duty for some time it being in the Tendons of the thumb. 9 small Sturgeon from the nets to Day."

Nov. 23
" Friday Wind Easterly a fresh Breeze weather Cloudy with Drizsling snow till noon afterwards clear. the People Employed. one man net making one man sewing Sledges & the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 24
" Saturday Wind as yesterday Weather clear very sharp. sent four Men to the Nets one Man net Making. James Banks and Andrew Corrigal still lame the rest Employed about odd Jobbs within Doors. 20 Sturgeon to Day and a few Partridges. set 2 more Sturgeon nets also one for small Fish."

Nov. 25
" Sunday Wind ESE a stiff Gale with a low Drift. Performed Divine Service for the Day."

Nov. 26
" Monday Wind & Weather as yesterday. two Men still lame sent five Men to the nets also fitted out Mr Longmoore & George Hudfon & sent them away to trap Martins. 30 Sturgeon & 3 Pike to Day."

Nov. 27
" Tuefday Wind SE a fresh Breeze Weather part Cloudy part Clear the people Employed cutting firewood. a few Partridges to Day from the Indian lad."

Nov. 28
" Wednefday Wind Variable with Dark Cloudy Weather. sent four Men to the Nets one Man net Making one man doing odd Jobbs about the Houfe."

Nov. 29
" Thurfday Little Wind Southerly with clear fine Weather. the Men employed hewing timber pieces & making Nets. Andrew Corrigal on Duty but James Bank is still lame."

Nov. 30
" Friday Wind ESE a stiff Gale with Cloudy Weather till noon afterwards snowed pretty much. the Men Employed. one man net Making. two Hewing timber for the saw. sent the others to Overhaul the Nets 10 Sturgeon to Day."

Dec. 1 1781
" Saturday Wind Northerly a fresh Gale with thick snowy Weather till the Evening afterwards calm & varied to the Westward. the Men Employed about necefsary Duty within Doors and putting the snow in heaps that has fell in the yard."

Dec. 2
" Sunday Wind Variable from SW to North foggy Weather with Rime falling. Performed Divine Service for the Day."

Dec. 3
" Monday Wind Westerly a small Breeze with thick Rimy Weather. the Men Employed one Man net making. sent four men to the Nets and the Rest hewing timber. 20 small Sturgeon & two Pike from the Nets to Day."

Dec. 4
" Tuefday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday. the Men Employed net making & cutting Firewood. James Banks on Duty but has lost part of the use of his thumb by the tendons of the upper part being cut. at noon Mr Longmoore & George Hudfon returned without succefs not having found any Ground fit for trapping in."

Dec. 5
" Wednefday Wind NE a small Breeze with thick Cloudy Weather & the Air much colder then it has been for some Days paft. the Men with Myself Employed carrying in Timber to the saw pit."

Dec. 6
" Thursday Little Wind Variable Weather as yesterday. the people Employed. sent four Men to the nets & the rest doing various Jobbs about the Houfe. 10 Small Sturgeon & 3 tickameg from the Nets. also a few Partridges from the Indian lad."

Dec. 7
" Friday Wind Westerly a small Breeze weather Cloudy with a drizsling snow. fitted out Mr Longmoore, Magnus sclater, Andrew Corrigal & an Indian lad for their Journey to Hudfon's Houfe. the Rest Employed cutting Firewood."

" Copy of a Letter sent to Mr William Walker
Cumberland House Dec. 8th 1781
Sir,
By the Arrival of Mr Longmoore with four more Englishmen Accompanied by 3 Canoes of Indians on the 22d of October. I received the agreeable News of the safe Arrival of their Honors Ships and sailing again for England in due time. Sir you will Receive from the Bearers the following Articles of Trading Goods. Viz. Cloth blue corded 23 1/4 yds, Red Corded 22 1/4 yds, Hatchets small N 23, Knives Jack N 24 & small Roach 24 N as also letters for you & the Men which I hope will come safe to Hand. Mr Longmoore has received his Orders from me how he is to Employ Himself while with You. so that you will have nothing to do with Him further then to give him what afsistance he may want in procuring birch rind & Wood Work for Canoes; should the Buffaloe be plenty Mr Longmoore is to Go into the plains where he is to pafs the Time away. Untill the warm Season Returns as also those sent with Him as I have given him a supply for that purpose. I conclude Wishing succefs to the Companys Affairs Health & Happinefs to You and all Under your Command and Remain
Sir
Your most Obedient and
Humble Servant
William Tomifon."

Dec. 8
" Saturday Wind SW a small Breeze with Cloudy Weather. sent off Mr Longmoore with two Men & an Indian lad with a Packet for Hudfons Houfe; I have sent by them 171 1/2 made Beaver in Trading Goods. the rest Employed about various Duty about the Houfe. George Hudfon and James Tate also went a trapping."

Dec. 9
" Sunday Little Wind from the SE Quarter with clear mild Weather."

Dec. 10
" Monday Wind SE a fresh Breeze with cloudy warm Weather. the People employed one man hewing timber pieces for boards. sent the Rest to the nets 12 Sturgeon and a few small Pike to Day."

Dec. 11
" Tuefday Wind Westerly a fresh Breeze Weather for the most part Cloudy with a low Drift. sent two Men to bring stuff to make a Sledge for hauling Firewood. the Rest employed making nets and cutting Firewood. In the Evening three Men & four Women arrived from the southward with furs to Trade also one family came acrofs the lake from the Westward. the former has brought the Disagreeable news of many Indians Dying & the latter complain much for want of Food. Indeed one of those that came from the Southward does not appear to me to live long, as she is troubled with a Violent pain in her back & Much inclined to Vomiting. these Inform me of seeing several Tents without any body alive in them & some of the Dead not buried."

Dec. 12
" Wednefday Wind Northerly a small breeze with Cloudy Weather. the People Employed one man Net making two men sawing stuff for a Sledge. the rest cut Firewood. Myself Trading with the Indians & made them small presents as Usual & sent Tobacco by them to others. that Woman that was bad Expired between two & three in the afternoon being only the fourth Day of her Ailment."

Dec. 13
" Thurfday Wind Variable between West & North with cold raw Cloudy Weather. the People Employed. one man net making. two Men at the saw. the other two Digging a Grave & burying the Indian that Died Yesterday. those that came with Her would not touch her. Although some of them were very near Relations. the Indians that came from the Southward went away but those that came acrofs the Lake stays here to Recover their strength."

Dec. 14
" Friday Wind Easterly a small Breeze with thick Cloudy Weather. the People Employed one man Net making sent the rest to Overhaul the Nets brought 8 Sturgeon & 2 Pike."

Dec. 15
" Saturday Wind Variable from SW to NW a strong Gale with a low Drift. the Men Employed. one Man net making & the Rest cut firewood."

Dec. 16
" Sunday Wind SW a middling Breeze Weather part Cloudy part Clear. the people at their Private Devotion."

Dec. 17
" Monday Wind NNW a stiff Gale with Drifting Weather. the People employed. one making a Sledge for hauling Firewood. in the Evening eight Men arrived from Hudfons Houfe. also Andrew Corrigal & the Indian lad with the goods sent Under the Care of Mr Longmoore which by the bad news he Received from those he met. Obliged him to Return the Goods & two People back, there not being any use for them in that quarter. by these I received the Disagreeable News of that Devouring Disorder the small pox Rageing amongst the Natives. & is carrying all off before It wherever it Comes & God knows what will be the End thereof. I hear that Charles price Isham has happily Recovered that Dreadful Disorder."

" Copy of a Letter received from Mr William Walker.
Hudfons Houfe Dec. 4th 1781
Sir,
After a fine Pafsage of 18 Days we arrived here where we found the Houfe &c all standing safe as when we left it & wanting very little Repair. 12 Tents of Indians Upon the Plantation

I am sorry I should have such Disagreeable news to send You. but the small pox is rageing all round Us with great Violence sparing very few that take it. we have received the news of above 9 tents of Indians within here. all Dead. the tents left Standing & their bodies left Inside Unburied. as for the stone Indians there are very few if any left alive which will make this one of the Worst Years that ever the Honorable Hudsons Bay Company Servants hath seen both for Furs & provifions. My Trade at this time is not above 1200 made Beaver. provisions we have not at this time above 35 Days for fifteen Men at in the Houfe at half Allowance which makes me to send away the Men with the Packet to Viz. Magnus Twatt, Robert Davey, Edward Wishart, William Grey, Magnus Annel, Thomas Tate, William Folster and George Rofs. sooner than I would otherwise done. & there is not the least likelyhood of any more Provifions coming in this Year for Indeed where is to come from when the Indians is dying Daily & them that has not taken the small pox is frightened to look after any thing for fear of falling in with the others that is bad. I had sent out five Men to the Barren Ground to Maintain themselves but on Saturday Dec. 2d they returned all Starving. no Buffaloe to be found and the Indians all Dying by this Distemper that there is no getting a livelyhood. the Indians lying Dead about the Barren Ground like Rotten sheep, their Tents left standing & the Wild beast Devouring them.

Friday November 30th Seven Frenchmen pafsed by this Houfe on their Journey Up the River to Build a Houfe but where we cannot tell.
All the Men Under my Command has behaved very well & been Very brisk in coming Up the River this Fall. for had the Frenchmen been Up the River with Liquor before us no Victuals had come to our Share. I Conclude Wishing better succefs to the Company's Affairs Health & Happinefs to You and all Under your Command I am
Sir
Your most Obedient &
Humble Servant
William Walker."

Dec. 18
" Tuefday Wind Westerly a fresh Breeze with clear sharp Weather. sent four Men to bring some moofe Flesh that was killed Yesterday by the Indian on the Plantation. & in the Evening they Returned. those that arrived last night smoaking every thing belonging to them with the Flour of Sulpher to prevent any effect from them to the Natives. James Wafs ailing. late in the George Hudson & James Tate returned from trapping brought 23 Martins."

Dec. 19
" Wednefday Little Wind Northerly with clear sharp Weather. the People Employed two Men working Nets one man doubling the tracking lines to line the Sturgeon nets. one Man Making a Sledge to haul wood on. sent five Men to Overhaul the nets & the rest cut firewood. 20 Sturgeon & 1 Pike from the nets to Day."

Dec. 20
" Thursday Wind Easterly a small Breeze Weather Cloudy & Inclinable to snow. eight Men cutting Firewood & the rest Employed about Various Duty within Doors. fitted out the Indian Man & his Family and sent them away to hunt Moofe & trap Martins. I have sent with them the low country Indian lad to be supported. Indeed I would have sent some of the Englishmen with Him, but he having a large family to provide for & only himself to Hunt I was dubious for fear they sould be starved. I propose sending some of them away Up the Lake to the Northward to Endeavour to kill fish as soon as I can get nets Ready."

Dec. 21
" Friday Wind NW a small Breeze with clear sharp Weather. Magnus Twatt cleaning the Trading Guns & the rest Employed cutting firewood making nets & lines for nets."

Dec. 22
" Saturday Wind ENE a fresh Breeze with cold raw Cloudy Weather. sent five Men to the nets & the rest Employed as yesterday. 16 small Sturgeon to Day from the nets. James Wafs upon Duty."

Dec. 23
" Sunday Wind SE a small Breeze with clear mild Weather performed Divine Service for the Day."

Dec. 24
" Monday Wind Southerly with thick Cloudy warm Weather. the people Employed. two Men sawing boards. two men making lines for nets out of sinnet. one man lining a Net & the rest cut firewood. late in the Evening two Indian Men & four Women arrived from the Southward with a few furs to Trade but Complain much for want of food. these also brings the Melancholy News I have already had of the small pox rageing amongst them & but few escape Death that take that Disorder. they also Inform me of one Good Indian Returning back from them this Morning having taken the aforementioned Disorder. Indeed it is now spreading over the Whole Country which will be a shocking Affair as ever was known."

Dec. 25
" Tuefday Wind in the South Quarter a fresh Breeze weather part Cloudy part clear & much warmer than Yesterday. performed Divine Service proper for the Day. In the Evening Traded with the Indians & made them Presents as Usual but never expect to see them again. late at night two Indian Boys arrived from those that pitched from here on the 18th Instant. these brought the low Country lad on a Sledge. he was taken bad last night with a Violent pain in his breast & Belly."

Dec. 26
" Wednefday Wind SW a small Breeze with clear fine Weather. sent two Men with the two Indian lads that came last night for a little moofe Flesh. the Indians also went away. one of the Women was taken bad last night the low Country Indian still continues very ill."

Dec. 27
" Thurfday Wind ESE a moderate Breeze with thick Cloudy Weather. sent five Men to the nets brought 10 Sturgeon & 2 Pike. late in the Evening the two Men Returned with 140 lb of moofe Flesh they also brought word of another beast being killed Yesterday. this Morning we could Observe the small pox coming out very thick upon the sick lads heads & thighs."

Dec. 28
" Friday Wind WNW a stiff Gale with a low Drift. sent four men with dogs to bring moofe flesh also James Tate went away to Overhaul his traps."

Dec. 29
" Saturday Wind NW a fresh Breeze with clear Weather till the Evening afterwards a little snow. sent four men to the nets & the rest employed cutting firewood. 8 small Sturgeon to Day."

Dec. 30
" Sunday Wind southerly a small Breeze with Cloudy mild Weather. performed Divine Service as Usual. the Indian still continues very bad. he has a great stoppage in his throat & Indeed I have no Medicines to Give him that is fit for that Disorder; & but little for any thing else. we are well enough while God permits Health but when Medicines comes to be wanted I am certain that there is nothing here to do us any Good. late in the Evening the Men returned with 200 lb moofe flesh."

Dec. 31
" Monday Wind SE a stiff Breeze first part Cloudy with snow latter part clear fine Weather. two Men net making. one making lines for nets. two Men sawing Boards. one man attended the sick Indian & the rest cut Firewood. at noon James Tate return'd from his traps brought 14 Martins."

Jan. 1 1782
" Tuefday Wind Variable from SE to North weather cloudy with snow towards Evening. the Indian lad still very ill. he turned blind last night & god knows whether ever his sight will Return should he Recover."

Jan. 2
" Wednefday Wind Northerly a stiff Gale with cold Drifting Weather. the Men Employed as on Monday last. late in the Evening four Indians arrived from U.Basquiau with Furs to trade. these have not heard of the disorder that is rageing amongst the Natives. Untill now. for which Reason I would not let them come into the Houfe, but had a Tent pitched for them some Distance off."

Jan. 3
" Thurfday Wind Easterly a fresh Gale with snow & Drift. the men employed as before it not being Weather for going to the Nets. In the Evening Traded with the Indians & made them small presents as Usual. they Complain much for want of food. George Hudfon & James Tate went to their traps."

Jan. 4
" Friday Wind Westerly stiff Gale with clear sharp weather. sent six men away to set Nets about 12 miles Up the Lake to the Northward. also to catch Rabbets or any thing to make a livelyhood. one man attending the sick Indian & the rest making Nets & cut Firewood. the Indians went away Early this Morning."

Jan. 5
" Saturday Wind WSW a fresh Gale with a Continuance of sharp weather. sent six men to the Nets. one man making a Coffin & one man digging a Grave for the Indian lad he Died last night between 9 & 10 OClock & was for 24 hours delirious. 9 Sturgeon and 2 pike from the Nets to Day."

Jan. 6
" Sunday Wind SW Weather as Yesterday at noon two Indian Men & two Women arrived from above with a few furs to Trade. also 20 lbs half Dryed Moofe flesh. these brings the same Melancholy News as before. they say there was five tents of them but is now reduced to three and several of them bad."

Jan. 7
" Monday Wind Variable between SW & West weather clear & very sharp. the people Employed two Men sawing plank. two Men working Nets & the rest cut Firewood. Traded with the Indians & gave them small presents as Usual. Indeed the Furs they have brought is both few & bad being chiefly summer Beaver. late in the Evening the trappers returned brought 5 Martins."

Jan. 8
" Tuefday Wind SW a fresh Breeze weather as yesterday. the Men Employed. two Men net making. one man doing odd Jobbs within Doors. sent the rest to Overhaul the Nets. brought 5 small Sturgeon & 2 Pike. the Indians went away that arrived the 6th Instant."

Jan. 9
" Wednefday Wind Westerly a stiff Gale with snow & Drift. the people employed making nets & cutting Firewood. In the Evening Robert Davey came home. he Informs me they have set the nets, but not as yet caught any fish, nor have they had any succefs in snaring. there being no Rabbets about."

Jan. 10
" Thurfday Wind WSW a fresh Breeze with a Continuance of severe sharp Weather. the Men employed as Yesterday. Robert Davey returned to his Tent."

Jan. 11
" Friday Little Wind Variable with clear sharp Weather. the People Employed two Men Making small marsh nets. sent George Hudson & Edward Wishart to look after our Indian Hunter to see whether he is Dead or alive. the rest at the nets brought 9 Sturgeon. the Weather has been so sharp for this week paft that it froze Spirits of Wine, which is more then Ever I see before. Indeed several of the Men has been froze pretty much & one of them has been off Duty thefe two Days."

Jan. 12
" Saturday Wind NW a stiff Gale with thick snowy Weather. the People Employed two Men repairing a net that was taken Up Yesterday and the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 13
" Sunday Wind WSW a fresh Gale with clear severe sharp Weather."

Jan. 14
" Monday Wind SW a smart Breeze with clear sharp weather. the people Employed Making Nets & cutting Firewood. In the Evening George Hudfon & the other Man Returned having found the Indian & his family well in Health but in great want of provisions not having killed any thing since we had from him last."

Jan. 15
" Tuefday Wind variable first part clear latter part Cloudy with mild Weather. the Men Employed. two men net making & sent the Rest to Overhaul the Nets brought 10 small Sturgeon & 2 pike. also brought home a net to be repaired. Late in the Evening a Distrefsed Woman & her Child came here. these are all that is alive out of one Tent & has not Yet been ailing. the News she brings is still more & More alarming of that cruel Disorder the small pox rageing amongst them with its greatest fury & carrying all before it. they chiefly Die within the third or fourth night & those that survive after that time are left to be devoured by the wild beasts."

Jan. 16
" Wednefday Little Wind Southerly with Cloudy mild Weather. sent James Wafs and James Banks to where the Woman came from to bring what furs there may be amongst those that are Yet alive. as they are all in debt. I also sent with them some Duffle to put Round the Dead & to take the Beaver Coats from them. two Men putting lines to a Sturgeon Net & the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 17
" Thurfday Wind NE a fresh Breeze weather cloudy with a little snow. the Men Employed. sent James Tate to look at his traps. two Men Repairing a Net & the rest cut firewood. William Folster came for a little provisions. he says they still have poor luck with the nets having caught but 7 Sturgeon since they went away."

Jan. 18
" Friday Wind Variable with clear fine Weather. two men working nets & sent the rest to Overhaul the nets. brought 9 Sturgeon & 1 Pike. William Folster returned to his tent. I sent with him two more nets. in the Evening James Banks and James Wafs returned without finding the Indians."

Jan. 19
" Saturday Wind NE a fresh Breeze weather Cloudy with a little snow sent Wm Flatt & George Rofs away in search of the Indians. the rest making nets & cutting Firewood."

Jan. 20
" Sunday Wind ESE a stiff Gale with thick snowy weather. in the Evening James Tate Returned from his traps not having any luck he has put them all Down also two Indians arrived from those I have sent the men in search off. they Inform me that they see them Yesterday at noon but did not return with them but went on according to Order to a tent they left two Days agoe. they are in a miserable condition for want of food & many of them ailing."

Jan. 21
" Monday Wind NW a fresh Breeze weather as Yesterday sent James Wafs to afsist a sick Indian & bring him to the Houfe. two men making a Sturgeon Net & the rest digging a Grave and buryed an Indian Woman that Died on the Plantation Yesterday Evening. late at night 19 Starved Indians arrived Indeed their Condition is too shocking to be described by pen. they have left severals on the Way not able to walk & one died on the Road which they have brought here to be buried."

Jan. 22
" Tuefday Wind WSW a small Breeze with clear fine Weather. the people employed one man net making. one digging a Grave & buried an Indian Child that was brought here last night & the rest at the nets. 9 Sturgeon and 6 pike part of which Humanity obliged me to Give to the Starved Natives Although God know we can but ill afford it. but I do afsure your Honors it cuts me to the Heart to see the Miserable condition they are in & not being able to Help them. at noon James Wafs returned. as also did William Flatt & George Rofs . the former brought the Indian called Weeshenow & the other two brought a small Bundle of Furs & his Gun which he had left some time agoe. in a tent beside his Wife. they have buried three since they went from here & found several more dead which they could not bury for want of Provifions."

Jan. 23
" Wednefday Wind as yesterday a fresh Breeze with cold raw Cloudy Weather. the men Employed cutting Firewood. gave those that is able to Walk a supply of Ammunition, fish Hooks &c & they away. but the rest is left here to Die in misery. at noon five more arrived from above. these are still more wretched they being all Women but one & he is very bad. the others have got over the small pox but are only left to starve in misery. these is all that is alive out of several tents & not one of them has been buried."

Jan. 24
" Thurfday Wind Northerly a stiff Gale with a low Drift. the Men Employed making nets & Cutting Firewood."

Jan. 25
" Friday Wind NW a fresh Gale with clear sharp Weather. sent five men to the nets one man cutting firewood for the sick Natives. two Men digging a Grave & burying a Woman that Died last night. there is still nine more ailing four of which I have in the Houfe & they have due attendance night & Day & yet there is but little hopes of their recovery. most of them being greatly Starved before they came here and has not the strength to Undergoe the Opperation they are Under. at noon another distrefsed Woman came having left a young Indian man at the mouth of the little River above which I sent two men with Sledges to haul him to the houfe. Indeed there is but little hopes of his Recovery he being far spent. 8 small Sturgeon from the nets."

Jan. 26
" Saturday Wind Westerly a stiff Gale with cold Drifting weather. the People employed making nets and cutting Firewood. in the Evening one man came for provisions."

Jan. 27
" Sunday Wind NW a strong Gale weather very sharp with thick Drift. towards Evening two Indians Died."

Jan. 28
" Monday Wind WNW a fresh Gale with clear sharp weather. the men Employed cutting of firewood & burying the Indians that died yesterday. Magnus Annel returned to his Tent."

Jan. 29
" Tuefday Wind Westerly a fresh Breeze with a Continuance of sharp Weather. sent five men to the nets. one man ailing & the rest making nets & attending the sick Natives. very poor succefs from the nets."

Jan. 30
" Wednefday Wind and Weather as yesterday sent off George Hudson & two Men in search of some Indians to know whether they be dead or alive. one man attending the sick natives and the rest cutting firewood. also buried the Indian Man that was hauled to the Houfe on the 25th Instant."

Jan. 31
" Thurfday Wind and Weather much the same as before. the people employed. one man net making two Men cutting Firewood. sent four men to Bury four of the Indians that pitched from here the 23d Instant and there is several of them Bad. late in the Evening three Indians arrived from the U.Basquiau Leader one of which was taken bad last night. the Disorder is rageing amongst with its greatest Fury. Out of a number that has died there is only one woman that has recovered. they Inform me that both the Leader is taken bad as also the rest of the men. they sent for me to come to them but as George Hudson is not at home I cannot leave the Houfe but shall send three men off tomorrow to bring what Furs they have at their Tents. James Wafs upon Duty."

Feb. 1 1782
" Friday Wind SW a fresh Breeze weather as before. Robert Davey William Flatt and George Rofs to bring the Furs & the Rest employed burying three Indians that Died last night and afterwards cut a little Firewood. Indeed it is hard labour to keep the Houfe in fuel and bury the Dead. In the Evening the remains of those that went from here the 22d of last Month returned not being capable to provide firewood for themselves."

Feb. 2
" Saturday Wind WSW a moderate Breeze with clear mild Weather. one man net making one digging a Grave and burying an Indian that Died in the night after having been taken care of in the Houfe for these ten Days past. there is something very malignant that we are not sensible of either in the Constitution of the natives or in the Disorder. those that Die before the small pox breaks out is tormented with great pains and many of them Die within 48 Hours. 6 small Sturgeon from the nets to Day."

Feb. 3
" Sunday Wind as yesterday weather cloudy with a little snow towards Evening. in the Afternoon buried two Indians."

Feb. 4
" Monday Wind Variable from WSW to West a fresh Breeze with clear sharp weather. one Man Burying two Indians and the rest at the Nets. 1 Sturgeon and 2 pike to day also brought home one net to be repaired."

Feb. 5
" Tuefday Wind WSW a small Breeze with clear mild Weather. the people Employed one man mending a net and the rest cut Up Firewood. at noon George Hudson and the other two men return'd after four days Journey having found those they went in search off. eight of which were laying Dead at one tent place. they found 15 made Beaver in Furs which they brought home with them. they also found 13 more Indians alive. two of which was bad. buried an Indian Child to Day."

Feb. 6
" Wednefday Wind Northerly a small breeze with Cloudy mild Weather. two men net mending and the rest cut firewood. also buried three Indians that Died last night."

Feb. 7
" Thurfday Little wind Variable with cloudy warm weather. sent four men to the nets but returned without succefs. one man net making and the rest burying four Indians that Died in the night. one of them is Wee.shen.now & one came here last Thursday both of which has been taken care of in the houfe since they came here. late in the Evening Robert Davey William Flatt and George Rofs returned they brought the Disagreeable news of the U.Basquiau Leader and some more having Died before they got here. and several of the rest ailing they have brought 120 made Beaver in whole and half parchment. Robt Davey Informs that he left about 40 more at the tent not being able to take them for the Badnefs of the Road."

Feb. 8
" Friday Wind Westerly a small breeze weather as yesterday. two men net making one man ailing and four men at the Nets brought four Sturgeon and a small cod. I propose please God to go away to morrow with one man to bring what furs was left at the three tents where our people came from."

Feb. 9
" Saturday Wind SE blowed fresh Cloudy Weather Inclinable to snow. at noon Mr William Tomison and James Wafs set off to fetch the remainder of the Furs mentioned on thursday and to Give what afsistance he can to the poor distrefsed Natives. also Thomas Tate arrived from his Tent for provisions. they have only caught 7 Sturgeon the last 7 Days. two men working Nets the rest cutting Firewood."

Feb. 10
" Sunday Wind NW blowed fresh part clear part cloudy warm Day. Thomas Tate returned to his Tent accompanied by Robt Davey. In the Evening an Indian Child Died."

Feb. 11
" Monday Wind SW first part Clear latter part Cloudy thawed much all Day. one man working nets. one Man burying an Indian Child. the rest at the nets. 6 Sturgeon and 2 pike from them. late in the Evening four Indians arrived from acrofs the lake with Furs to Trade. these Inform me there is four men where they came from that has got over the small pox."

Feb. 12
" Tuefday Wind NW blows fresh clear warm Day. two men making nets the rest cutting firewood. Early this morning an Indian Child died and was buried. Traded with the Indians that came last Evening & made them small presents. also sent a small present of Tobacco to their Tent mates. from them I have received 80 made Beaver chiefly whole & half parchment."

Feb. 13
" Wednefday Wind SW blowed fresh part clear part Cloudy warm Day. two men working nets one Shoveling the snow from about the Doors the rest cutting firewood."

Feb. 14
" Thurfday Wind Variable light Breeze with clear warm weather. two men net making the rest at the nets brought 8 Sturgeon and 2 pike. late in the Evening I returned from the Indians with 78 Beaver in furs which is all that was amongst them. Except a few coats which they had for Cloathing. there was at first four tents of them. but is now reduced to two. & on my Arrival I found three out of them Dead and another brave Leader which Died the next Day. all four which I buried. there is 19 yet alive out of which there is only one man two Women and three Children that has not taken the Disorder and they are in a Starving Condition for want of Food. also six Indians arrived from below with Furs to trade one these have killed a Moofe about a Days Journey off which please God I shall send men for tomorrow."

Feb. 15
" Friday Wind Southerly a fresh Breeze weather clear with sleet till the Evening afterwards clear & blowed Fresh from the NW. sent four men to bring meat two men making and Repairing nets & the rest doing odd Jobbs within Doors. Traded with the Indians and made them presents as Usual. in the afternoon five of them went away."

Feb. 16
" Saturday Wind NW a stiff Gale with a low Drift till the Evening afterwards moderate weather. the other Indian went away. I gave Wm Flatt a supply & sent him away with him to be supported as provisions is very scarce here. the rest employed as Yesterday. late in the Evening the Men Returned with a small moose. also an Indian man and his Wife arrived with Furs to Trade."

Feb. 17
" Sunday Wind Northerly a strong Gale with Drifting Weather. Traded with the Indian that came last night & gave him all the Encouragement pofsible to bring provisions which he has promised to do if death keeps from him. at noon the Men came home for Good to return back for Hudson's Houfe."

Feb. 18
" Monday Wind SE a small Breeze with clear mild Weather. sent four men to the nets. also sent John Driver away with the Indian to be supported & to afsist in bringing in Green Flesh. I also sent of James Banks & James Saunderson to look after the Indians that George Hudson came last from. one man net making. one doing odd Jobbs within Doors. the rest making Ready for their Journey Up the River. 3 Sturgeon & 2 pike to Day."

Feb. 19
" Tuefday Little Wind Variable with snow at Intervals. sent seven Up the River for Hudfons Houfe. one man net making and the rest cut firewood."

" Copy of a Letter sent to Mr William Walker
Cumberland Houfe Feb'ry 19th '82
Sir,
I received your Disagreeable Letter Dated Dec. 4th and came safe to Hand on the 17th which gave me great pleasure to hear that You and all under your Command was in good Health which happinefs, thank God we all here Enjoy, but greatly Distrefsed for want of provisions. which Obliges me to return the following persons back to you again in hopes of their making a better livelyhood with You. Viz. Robert Davey, William Folster, Magnus Annel, Thomas Tate, Andrew Corrigal, Edward Wishart and George Rofs. I have also sent two Men away with the Sandfly and Pusas.quet.tumen to be supported as there is no likelyhood of provisions coming in & the fish falling off. Sir it gives me great pain to hear from your Quarter of the Death of so many Brave Indians. but Indeed it is not only with You alone for here we have buried upwards of 30 for which number there is only two recovered & they are but Children. the U.Basquiau Indians are all Dead & ten tents of Pegogemy and Cowinetou Indians that was pitching towards this place all Died. as to all those that went up the Sturgeon River. I have neither seen nor heard from them since they had Debt last Autumn. My Trade near 4000 made Beaver but I do not know where there is any more to come from as my Debtors are all Dead. I have about 1000 Beaver out in Debts which I believe will be all lost by Death. I am very sorry I should have such a Discount to make to their Honors but as misfortunes are unforeseen I hope their Honors will not think me Culpable for so doing as in all probability had the Natives lived their would have been no such lofses. you will endeavour to Ascertain what Number of Indians may be alive in the barren Ground. also from what tribe this Cruel Disorder first Sprung. as to Myself am of Opinion that it has come from the snake Indians & has been conveyed to them by those that trade in the Mifsifsippi. Indeed I always was of Opinion that the free Trade from Canada would be the Ruin of this Country. by reason of so many people coming in to the Interior parts to Trade that was but ill qualified for that Purpose. you will get what provisions pofsible you can as I shall not have a mouthful by the time you arrive here. without there comes something more than I Expect. you will also get what Canoes you can as I shall not be able to get any here. for those that Used to build are all Dead. I Conclude Wishing better Succefs to the Company's Affairs Health and Happinefs to You & all Under Your Command. I am
Sir
Your most Obedient &
Humble Servant
William Tomifon
PS.
Sir The Goods sent by Mr Longmoore I rec'd all safe."

Feb. 20
" Wednefday Wind Westerly a smart Gale Weather clear & very sharp. one man Repairing a net and the other two cutting Firewood. sent Magnus Twatt & James tate away to the Indians to Bury those that are Dead & to bring the Coats home. I have sent Cloth & Duffle to Cover them."

Feb. 21
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday but much sharper. the Men Employed as yesterday."

Feb. 22
" Friday Wind as before with a Continuance of severe sharp weather. sent George Hudson with the two men Up the Lake to Overhaul the Nets."

Feb. 23
" Saturday Wind NW a stiff Gale Weather as Yesterday. in the Evening a stiff Gale Weather as Yesterday. in the Evening the men returned from the Nets brought 4 Sturgeon 2 pike and 1 trout. a very poor haul out of 10 Nets each 25 fathom long and not been looked at for these five Days past. God knows what will come on us for want of food."

Feb. 24
" Sunday Wind SW a fresh Gale weather clear but not so cold as yesterday. In the Evening Magnus Twatt & James Tate returned from the Indians bringing with them 15 Beaver in Coats & 3 in Cats. they Inform me they have buried five since they went & one was buried before they came to them. the man that was Untaken ill before I came away died in three days after and those that are still alive are Starving for want of food."

Feb. 25
" Monday Wind Westerly a stiff Gale with clear sharp weather. the people cutting Firewood. towards Evening James Banks and James Saunderson returned without finding those they went in search off. they Inform me that they had found where four Indians had died. but nothing remain'd of three except the Hair of their Heads & a few scraps of their Coats. all which had been eat up by the wild Annimals. also the fourth one so much disfigured that they could not tell who it was."

Feb. 26
" Tuefday Wind SE a small Breeze with clear mild Weather. sent the men to Overhaul the Nets brought 5 Sturgeon & 1 Pike."

Feb. 27
" Wednefday Wind Variable from south to NW a small Breeze weather cloudy with a little snow. one man repairing a Net that was brought home Yesterday the rest cutting Firewood."

Feb. 28
" Thurfday Wind NW a fresh Breeze with clear sharp weather. one man Repairing a Net. sent the Rest Up the Lake to Overhaul the Nets and to bring home the Tent late in the Evening they returned brought 2 Sturgeon & 1 pike."

Mar. 1 1782
" Friday Wind NNW a stiff Gale with a low Drift. sent James Tate & Magnus Twatt in search of those that Banks and Saunderson could not Find. the rest cut firewood. in the Evening five Men and three Women arrived from the Northward with Furs and provisions to Trade. these Inform me that they have heard nothing of the Disorder that is rageing in this Quarter, for which Reason I had a tent pitched in the yard to keep them from six invalids Women and children that has got over the small pox now laying on the plantation Starving there being no friends or relations alive to take care of them."

Mar. 2
" Saturday Little Wind Variable between West & north with clear fine Weather. sent George Hudson and William Grey to look after the Indians that Magnus Twatt left on 23d last month the other three cut Firewood. Traded with the Indians and made them presents as usual they have brought 100 made Beaver in Furs & 300 lb of Provisions for which I have given them great Encouragement for bringing as it is at this time as Valuable as Furs."

Mar. 3
" Sunday Wind Variable with clear serene Weather Early this Morning the Indians went away."

Mar. 4
" Monday Wind NE a small Breeze weather part Cloudy part clear sent the men to the nets. set one and brought another home to be Repaired. also three Sturgeon. at noon Wm Flatt and John Driver returned from the Indians for want of food. one of them has been taken ill with the small pox about a week agoe and a young lad on Thursday last."

Mar. 5
" Tuesday Wind ESE a fresh Breeze first part clear latter part Cloudy mild weather. one man Unlining the Net that was brought home Yesterday, it being worn out. the rest cut Firewood."

Mar. 6
" Wednefday Wind NW a stiff Gale with snow & Drift one man working a small marsh net. the Rest Employed about Various Jobbs."

Mar. 7
" Thursday Wind as yesterday but blowed harder with severe cold Drifting Weather. one man working a net. the rest cut Firewood."

Mar. 8
" Friday Wind Variable from WSW a NW a strong Gale with severe cold Drifting Weather sent the Men to the Nets. brought 4 Sturgeon & 2 pike."

Mar. 9
" Saturday Wind NW Weather much the same as yesterday one man net making the rest cutting Firewood."

Mar. 10
" Sunday Wind Northerly a small Breeze with clear sharp weather."

Mar. 11
" Monday Wind NW a stiff Breeze with snow and Drift most part of the Day. one man net Making the rest cut Firewood. in the Evening George Hudson & William Grey returned without being able to find the Indians by reason of their pitching acrofs large lakes without putting Up any Marks. they have brought 8 Beaver in Coat which they found on a young Indian that was laying at one of their tent places which they wrapped up in Duffle and buried."

Mar. 12
" Tuefday Wind Northerly a small Breeze with clear Weather till noon afterwards a drizsling snow. William Flatt ailing with a breaking out which he had on him before he left the Ship but did not acquaint the Surgeon of York Fort. neither did I hear of it till Yesterday. two men net making. sent the rest Up the Lake to Overhaul the nets brought 3 Sturgeon & 1 Pike."

Mar. 13
" Wednefday Wind Variable first part clear latter part Cloudy mild Weather. three men cut Firewood. Myself with the rest at the Nets. brought home one that is worn out. also 6 Sturgeon. towards noon two Indian Women, one young lad & a small Girl arrived from the Southward with a few furs to Trade. these have come from three tents four Days Journey from here. they Inform me that they have not had the small pox but have been greatly afflicted with the Bloody flux. ever since the Fall which has prevented them from either killing furs or provisions and some of them has not yet got over it."

Mar. 14
" Thurfday Wind between NW & North a small Breeze with thick snowy Weather. two men Repairing a Net John Driver laying by with a swelled knee. the rest cut Firewood. late in the Evening Magnus Twatt and James Tate came home bro't 40 made Beaver in Coats which they found Upon Indian Debtors. all Dead. they also found 19 made Beaver in Cats which had been thrown away to the good Spirrit that they might live. for their diligence and care in searching for these they went after I have given them 3 yards of Cloth as Encouragement for the fatigues they have had. they Inform me they found 13 men Women & Children Dead all laying along the pitching track. Except one they had put Upon a Stage. also found two Men, one Old Woman, a Girl and three boys alive six Days Journey from here."

Mar. 15
" Friday Wind NW a fresh Gale with clear sharp weather. two men net working & lining a Sturgeon Net. John Driver still lame. sent the rest Up the Lake to Overhaul the Nets brought 1 Sturgeon."

Mar. 16
" Saturday Wind SE a fresh Gale with clear cold raw weather. sent five men to set a Sturgeon net and to Overhaul the others. brought three Sturgeon & 1 Pike. two men Employed about necefsary Jobbs. John Driver as before."

Mar. 17
" Sunday Little Wind Variable weather clear and thawed a little towards noon."

Mar. 18
" Monday Wind Variable from North to ESE first part clear latter part cloudy blowed a middling Breeze. two men repairing a net. John Driver still lame the rest cutting Firewood"

Mar. 19
" Tuefday Wind SE with snow till 10 OClock afterwards Variable & clear fine weather. the Men Employed about various Duty within Doors."

Mar. 20
" Wednefday Wind as Yesterday a small breeze with clear fine weather. one man working a small marsh Net. sent the rest to Overhaul the nets. also to bring home those from up the Lake. 7 Sturgeon to Day. John Driver still ailing, the Disorder has now got into both his limbs, neck & Arms whch has rendered him quite helplefs."

Mar. 21
" Thursday Wind Variable in the West Quarter Weather as Yesterday. two Men net making. Magnus Twatt repairing a Gun. the Rest cut firewood. John Driver confined to his bed not able to move hand or foot without help."

Mar. 22
" Friday Calm clear fine Weather. two Men Repairing a Sturgeon Net. the rest employed about Various duty. John Driver still continues very bad his Hands and Arms swelled with great pain."

Mar. 23
" Saturday Wind SW a fresh Breeze with clear warm weather. one man cleaning the snow of the Canoes. two Men repairing Nets. sent the Rest to Overhaul the Nets brought 1 Sturgeon and 1 Pike. John Driver much the same as before. at noon one Indian Woman a Boy & Girl arrived from the Swampy River having left one man behind. these is all that is alive out 10 tents and only one buried out of the whole. in the beginning of their Disorder the Canadians came amongst them with four Kegs of Rum which added more and more to their Destruction."

Mar. 24
" Sunday Wind NW a strong Gale with cold Drifting Weather performed Divine Service proper for the Day. John Driver much the same as before."

Mar. 25
" Monday Wind Variable from West to North a fresh Breeze Weather Cloudy with a drizsling snow sent three Men away to Gather pitch. the Rest Employed about necefsary Jobbs within Doors. gave those that arrived on Saturday a Supply of Ammunition and Tobacco and they went away. John Driver something Better the Swelling has gone off but he Complains of flying pains through his Body."

Mar. 26
" Tuefday Wind NW a stiff Breeze with clear sharp Weather one man making Wedges for the prefs. the Rest cut Firewood. in the forenoon a young Indian lad & two Women arrived from below with a few furs & a little provisions to Trade. one of them went away from here with the Sandfly. & left him some time after the two Englishmen came away they being all taken ill with the small pox the other two are part of those that George Hudson was in search of the first of this Month."

Mar. 27
" Wednefday Wind NW clear sharp Weather with a fresh Gale. Early this Morning the Indians that arrived Yesterday went away. Also Mr William Tomison & Magnus Twatt accompanied them to go in search of the Sandfly to see whether he & his Family be dead or alive. if Dead to take their Coats away they being all Debtors. the other three at the Nets. 3 Sturgeon & 3 pike from them."

Mar. 28
" Thurfday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday till the Evening the Wind then Varied to the Southward with a fine pleasant night. the Men cutting firewood. John Driver Rather worse."

Mar. 29
" Friday Wind Variable from South to SE fine pleasant warm Day. two Men making a small marsh Net. the other cutting a little Firewood John Driver in the Old Way. An Eagle seen to Day."

Mar. 30
" Saturday Wind in the Morning SE but towards Noon Varied to the Southward part clear part Cloudy thawed much in the forenoon at noon the Men returned from gathering pitch they have brought four 8 Gall. Kegs full. the others went to the Nets. Returned with 4 Sturgeon 2 pike & 1 Tickameg. John Driver still Continues Very bad."

Mar. 31
" Sunday Wind Variable from SW to WNW Cloudy Weather with Rain & Snow at times performed Divine Service Suitable to the Day John Driver much the same. a smart Shower of Rain last night."

Apr. 1 1782
" Monday Wind Variable from SW to South clear pleasant Weather thawed much all Day. One Man Working a small marsh Net. the Rest carrying the snow out of the Yard that has falling During the Winter."

Apr. 2
" Tuefday Wind Variable from SW to West a fresh Gale Weather part Cloudy part Clear and thaw'd very much. sent three men away to gather pitch also three to Overhaul the nets. brought 5 Sturgeon & 2 pike from them. at seven this Morning I arrived without being able to perform the Journey by Reason of the Great Distance & thawey weather which caused me to Return not thinking it prudent to proceed as In all probability I should not have got back in proper time."

Apr. 3
" Wednefday Wind SW with a fresh Gale till noon afterwards Variable & almost Calm. four Men with Myself bringing stuff for paddles. John Driver as before."

Apr. 4
" Thurfday Wind ESE a strong Gale weather Cloudy with a Continued thaw. much water on the Lake the Little River that goes out of here into Saskachewan broke Up. the Men Employed about various Duty."

Apr. 5
" Friday Wind NW a strong Gale with snow and Drift rained pretty much in the night. the Men Employed about trifling Jobbs within Doors John Driver Rather worse than before."

Apr. 6
" Saturday Wind Northerly first part blowing Weather afterwards a fine Evening. sent three Men to Overhaul the Nets brought 13 Sturgeon & 2 pike from them Magnus Twatt Repairing the prefs. in the afternoon the pitch Hunters Returned brought 3 Kegs full."

Apr. 7
" Sunday Wind Variable from North to SE a small Breeze with clear fine Weather performed Divine Service proper for the Day. late in the Evening two Men, an Elderly Woman, three Boys and a Girl arrived from above with a little provisions & a trifle of Furs to Trade. these are what Magnus Twatt came from the 18th march. one of the Boys about 14 Years of Age has got all his toes on one foot very much froze sometime agoe. Indeed it is so bad. I do not think we can make a Cure of it as we have no Instrument to cut away the proud flesh."

Apr. 8
" Monday Wind Southerly a fresh Breeze weather Clear & thawed much all Day. the Men Employed about Various Jobbs. at noon one Woman and a Girl came with a little Green flesh from below."

Apr. 9
" Tuefday Wind as Yesterday till the Evening afterwards Varied to the Northward first part clear latter part Cloudy with a Continual thaw. sent three Men to Overhaul the Nets. brought 10 Sturgeon & 2 pike from them. also brought home one net which is worn out. Gave the two Indians that arrived Yesterday a supply & they went away. I also sent for Men along with them to bring some meat."

Apr. 10
" Wednefday Wind Variable with Cloudy warm Weather two Men working a small marsh net. Magnus Twatt making mallets for the prefs. In the afternoon those I sent for Meat Yesterday returned brought 220 lb Green flesh."

Apr. 11
" Thurfday Wind Variable from North to East with clear fine Weather. two Men net making the Rest Employed at the prefs. packed 30 Bundles of Furs. in the forenoon the Indians arrived that the Men brought the meat from fourteen in Number. all Women & children except two & one of them is only a lad."

Apr. 12
" Friday Wind NW with moderate Weather 'till Noon afterwards blowed a strong Gale with snow towards Evening. three Men Employed about necefsary Duty within Doors sent the Rest to Overhaul the Nets brought 20 Sturgeon from them. John Driver has been up part of the Day for these two Days past. he has been blooded by an Indian Doctor & I put a Blistering plaister on him last Evening which has had tolerable good effect. Geese swans & Ducks seen to Day."

Apr. 13
" Saturday Wind WNW a strong Gale with cold Drifting Weather. the people Employed about trifling Duty within Doors."

Apr. 14
" Sunday Wind Westerly a fresh Breeze with clear Weather. gave the Indians Ammunition & sent them away Hunting acrofs the Lake. performed Divine Service as Usual."

Apr. 15
" Monday Wind Variable with clear fine weather. sent three Men to Overhaul the Nets brought 38 Sturgeon from them. the Rest employed at the prefs packed 24 Bundles of Furs. a strong frost last Night."

Apr. 16
" Tuefday Wind Southererly a fresh Breeze with clear Weather till the Evening afterwards Calm one Man getting stuff for paddles the Rest Employed at the prefs. several Swans & Ducks seen to Day. Gave the Indians some Sturgeon as they have Nothing to Eat."

Apr. 17
" Wednefday Wind & Weather as Yesterday with a great thaw. sent four Men to Overhaul the Nets brought 24 Sturgeon from them. the Rest doing odd Jobbs within Doors. the Indian Women Employed making pitch for Canoes. one Swan & five Ducks to Day."

Apr. 18
" Thurfday Wind Variable with Clear pleasant Warm Weather. two Men net making. sent the Rest to take Up the Nets. as there is several holes open near to where they are Standing brought home 10 Sturgeon. also all the Nets. most part of which is worn out. John Driver continues much in the Old Way. 6 Ducks to Day from an Indian lad. gave the Women & Children some Sturgeon."

Apr. 19
" Friday Wind as Yesterday light Breezes with very hot Weather. two Men making a small marsh Net. the Rest Employed at the prefs one Swan & two Ducks to Day."

Apr. 20
" Saturday Wind NE a small Breeze Weather part Cloudy part clear. rained a little in the Morning. two Men net making. one making paddles. one clearing away the Rubbish & sent the Rest a Hunting but returned without succefs. the best places being Overflowed by the breaking up of Saskachewan River. at noon the Hunters returned that went away the 14th Instant Received from them 10 Swans & 5 Geese."

Apr. 21
" Sunday Wind WNW a stiff Gale with cold freezing Weather rained a little last night with much Thunder & Lightning from the SE performed Divine Service as Usual."

Apr. 22
" Monday Wind Northerly a fresh Gale Weather part Cloudy part Clear froze very hard last night. two men Net making the Rest Employed about Various Duty. John Driver has not been out of Bed since since this Day week, all his Complaint now is in his bones."

Apr. 23
" Tuefday Wind NE a stiff Breeze weather Cloudy with a Drizsling snow in the Morning a great Rise of Water in the Lake."

Apr. 24
" Wednefday Wind Variable between North & West fresh Breezes weather part Cloudy part clear & thawed a little towards Noon. the Men Employed making paddles. Received 16 Ducks from Indian Hunters."

Apr. 25
" Thurfday Wind & Weather as Yesterday afterwards calm & Varied to the Eastward. two Men mending Nets two Hunting but Returned without succefs. the rest employed about trifling Duty. Driver still in bed."

Apr. 26
" Friday Wind SE a smart Breeze weather Cloudy 'till noon afterwards Varied to the NW a strong Gale with a heavy fall of Snow. two Men Repairing Nets the Rest cutting Firewood."

Apr. 27
" Saturday Wind NW a stiff Gale with cold Drifting Weather. two Men Repairing a net and Unlining those that are Uselefs. the Rest clearing the snow out of the Yard & cut a little Firewood."

Apr. 28
" Sunday Little Wind Variable with clear thawing Weather performed Divine Service as Usual. In the Evening had John Driver out of bed to air himself. his Unwillingnefs to come out of bed makes us all think his Disorder is not so bad as he Accounts for. Especially as he had Never been sick at heart & eats tolerable well for a sick man."

Apr. 29
" Monday Wind ESE weather for the most part Cloudy. two men lineing Nets. the Rest falling firewood. Received a Beaver & a Swan from Hunters."

Apr. 30
" Tuefday Wind & Weather as Yesterday till the Evening afterwards calm the Men Employed as Yesterday."

May 1 1782
" Wednefday Wind Variable in the South quarter fresh Breezes with clear warm Weather. five men falling Firewood. the Rest Employed about Various Jobbs."

May 2
" Thursday Wind Southerly with clear fine weather till the Evening afterwards blowed fresh from the NW two Men fell a little Firewood. the Rest fitted Up a Canoe and carried her to the River. George Hudson & Magnus Twatt went a hunting late at night Returned brought one Goose & two Swans. they say the River is clear of Ice and the Water is fallen off Greatly. John Driver on Duty for the first time since the 12th of March. I believe him to be a Deceitful Villian."

May 3
" Friday Little wind Northerly with clear fine Weather. sent George Hudson & Magnus Twatt a Hunting. the Rest fitted Up a Canoe for the above purpofe & in the Evening carried her to the River & James Banks & Saunderfon went away to Hunt Geefe."

May 4
" Saturday Wind Southerly light Breezes with clear pleasant Weather. two Men clearing away the Rubbish from within the works. the other three Employed about necefsary Jobbs within Doors. late in the Evening George Hudson brought 12 Geese & 10 Swans."

May 5
" Sunday Wind Variable from West to North weather as Yesterday performed Divine Service as Usual. in the Evening George Hudson and three Men by their own Desire went away to be Ready for the Morning Hunt it being most succefsful."

May 6
" Monday Wind NE a small Breeze weather Cloudy with Rain at Noon. one man digging in the Garden. the Rest Employed about various Jobbs."

May 7
" Tuefday Wind Northerly till Evening afterwards varied to the SE weather as Yesterday. John Driver returned to his old Way. the Rest Employed setting Up firewood."

May 8
" Wednefday Wind variable in the South Quarter light Breezes with fine pleasant Weather. the people Employed in the Garden. at noon James Saunderson & William Flatt returned from hunting brought 10 Geefe & one Swan."

May 9
" Thurfday Wind ESE first part Cloudy latter part clear & blowed fresh. sent James Saunderson & William Flatt away to Hunt Geefe. the Rest Employed digging and sewing the Garden. at noon two Men three Women & three Children arrived in Canoes from below. bearly paid their Debts. traded a little provisions & Got Drunk. these have been to the Southward all the Winter but cannot give any Account of any other Indians as they have seen none since February. towards Evening also arrived those on the 23d of March Mention'd, from the Swampy River bearly able to pay their Debts. Traded a few Geefe for Liquor & Got Drunk."

May 10
" Friday Wind Easterly a stiff Breeze with cold Raw Cloudy Weather till noon afterwards Clear. the Men Employed about trifling Jobbs within Doors. at noon arrived an Indian & his Family from the Beaver River to the Northward. paid his Debt. Traded some Brandy & Got Drunk. these have conducted a Canadian from Mr pond to this place who is to Embark in the first Canoe that goes out for the Great Carrying place in Order to bring provisions to Help them out. George Hudson & Magnus Twatt also Returned from Hunting brought 28 Geese."

May 11
" Saturday Wind Variable in the North Quarter a small Breeze with Cloudy Weather. sent George Hudson with a young Indian down to U.Basquiau in search of some Indians heard of their in the spring. the Rest Employed Repairing a Canoe. John Driver on Duty. at Noon two Indian Boys that went a Hunting Yesterday Returned one of them having foolishly wounded the other Slightly in the breast."

May 12
" Sunday Wind Westerly fresh Breeze weather Cloudy with snow & Sleet at times. at noon the Hunters returned brought 13 Geese. also arrived Charles Isham, William Folster, William Lutit & Thomas tate from Hudfons Houfe with the agreeable news of all being well there. one man excepted which has been lost by Misconduct on both Sides. by the above I have Received 17 Bundles of furs all safe. except a few skins that has got wet by the Canoes being old & Leaky. in the afternoon George Hudfon Returned having met a part of those he went in search of on their Journey here, who also arrived with a few furs & a little provisions. Received 35 Geefe from Indian hunters to Day."

" A Copy of a Letter Received from Mr William Walker
Hudfons Houfe May 1782
Dear Sir,
I Received your Disagreeable letter Dated February 19th & came safe to hand on the 3d of March, which gave me great pleasure to hear that You & all Under your Command was in good Health which happinefs thank god we all here Enjoy, but Greatly Distrefsed for want of provisions which Obliges me to send my Men far away in the barren Ground. I was Intended to have had a tent at the Upper french Houfe but for want of provisions I was Obliged to Drop it. I have only been three Men with Myself the most part of the Year. - By the Bearers Charles Isham, William Folster, William Lutit and Thomas Tate two Canoes I have sent Down 17 Bundles of Furs. Excuse me or I would sent a Canoe sooner but my Men falling in with a few Indians & they Waiting for to Get them in is the Reason I have Detained them so long.

The Frenchmen. there has been about sixty Men at the Upper Houfe ever since the Spring advanced. I am Informed that the Frenchmen at the Upper House as killed two Indians on the 4th Instant. I am very sorry to hear of the Death of so many brave Indians belonging to your part. I cannot say but what there is a few living here Yet. & a great many that has not had the small pox. the Old Sky & his Son has not had the Disorder. what few Indians is living is very hard to deal with. Mr Tomifon Sir, Excuse me If I have done amifs to Your Disapprovement in appointing a few of My Servants to stay Up the whole Summer. some of the Indians that is recovered of the small pox has got a great Many Skins laid Up. but they are far away. to be sure it will be very Expensive in Staying. but it will be a means of Drawing some of the Natives thats living to Us. besides preserving a stock of provisions against our Arrival here again. for Undoubtedly some of Us will be hear. also they will be liable to preserve some Birch Rind in the Summer. I have nothing more to add till a further Opportunity but wish a better prospect to the Company's Affairs & so Remain Sir
Your most Obedient
& Humble Servant
William Walker
PS.
My Trade at Present is only about 2500 made Beaver."

May 13
" Monday Little Wind Variable with clear pleasant Weather. sent William Flatt & Charles Isham away to hunt Geefe. four Men Doubling the packing lines to line Nets. one Man lining nets the Rest Repairing Canoes. I have also employed four Indian women to afsist Us. Traded with the Indians that arrived Yesterday & they went away. gave them small presents as Usual."

May 14
" Tuefday Wind and Weather as yesterday. sent James Banks & William Lutit to hunt Geefe, one Man casting leads for nets & lining Nets. one Drying wet Furs. the Rest Employed Repairing Canoes. Received 6 Geefe from an Indian Hunter to Day. The Ice in the Lake a good deal broken & Drove a little way from the Shore."

May 15
" Wednefday Wind SE a fresh Breeze with clear Warm Weather. one man lining a Net. two Men Watering the Garden. the Rest Employed Repairing Canoes. in the Evening two Canoes Returned from Hunting brought 37 Geefe which they Traded for Brandy."

May 16
" Thurfday Wind and Weather much the same as Yesterday. the people Employed as before. at Noon Charles Isham & William Flatt returned from Hunting brought 10 Geefe. also Received 27 Geefe from Indian Hunters."

May 17
" Friday Wind & Weather Variable first part Clear latter part Cloudy with Thunder Inclinable to Rain. finished Repairing Canoes to the pitching except those brought down the River. also pack'd 8 Bundles of Furs & at noon 8 Men in four Canoes arrived from Hudsons Houfe with 23 Bundles of Furs all in good Condition."

May 18
" Saturday Wind Variable in the North Quarter fresh Breezes weather for the most part clear and very warm. five Men at the prefs packing the furs Received from Hudsons House. two Men Repairing a Canoe from Do. the Rest Employed about Various Jobbs within Doors. at Noon James Banks & William Lutit returned from Hunting brought 50 Geefe."

May. 19
" Sunday Wind Northerly a moderate Breeze Weather part Cloudy part Clear. performed Divine Suitable for the Day. at two OClock in the afternoon Mr Longmoore & four more arrived in two Canoes from Hudsons Houfe with fourteen Bundles of Furs all in good Condition. the Quantity of each sort of Furs Received from Hudsons Houfe are as follows. - Viz. Whole parchment Beaver 1515 Half 828, Wolves 137, Otters Old 14 Cub 10, Old Cased Cats 12 Cub 5, Wolvereens 16, Foxes 21, Foxes Damaged & Stage 15, Martins prime 6 Ordinary 69 Damaged & Stage 5, Weejacks 4, Old Bears 4, Coat Beaver 211. the Above Account does not agree with the Account rec'd from Mr Walker by Reason of his packing half Beav. in the Room of whole. also some Damg'd Foxes + "
[in the margin "+ Which I have packed two as One"]

" Copy of a Letter Received from Mr William Walker
Hudfons Houfe May 14th 1782
Sir,
By the Embarking of 13 Englishmen for Cumberland Houfe I take the Opportunity to Write hoping these few lines will find you & all under your Command in good Health as we all are at Present.

Sir. I hope you will not disapprove of my Conduct in detaining five Men with Myself up here all Summer. Viz. Isaac Batt, Nicholas Wishart, Andrew Corrigal, Thomas Johnston and William Coupland. as certainly there will be Englishmen up here again and it will be a means of drawing off part of the Indians that is alive from the Frenchmen. as well as securing provisions for the people aganst their Arrival and likewise procuring some birch Rind for building Canoes.

Sir. I afsure you if people was not to stay Up they would not have an Indian to look at them when they came Up. for the Frenchmen would have drawn off before our Arrival. there is a good few Indians alive Up here Yet. some not over the pox & a great many young fellows gone to bring their own, & the Furs of their deceased Relations who had laid them up when they took the Distemper, a great way off. they have most of them promised to come here with the Furs so I thought that it would be more Benefit to our Honble Masters to stay Up here without Orders than to carry the goods down to Cumberland Houfe where there is hardly an Indian Man alive. I hope their Honors will forgive it if I have acted imprudently. What Skins the Frenchmen has Got most part of them has been taken by force out of the Indians Tents. And their Men carried them into the Houfe where they Just paid them what they pleased.

By the Bearers I have sent 37 Bundles of Furs which I hope you will Receive safe. My Trade is 2598 made Beaver. - Having nothing more to add. I Conclude Wishing Better Succefs to the Company's Affairs. Health & Happinefs to You and all Under Your Command. I Remain
Sir
Your most Obedient
& Humble Servant
William Walker."

May 20
" Monday Wind NW a small Breeze with clear Weather. the people Employed packing furs & Repairing Canoes. sent James Tate Wm Folster and Thomas tate to look at a place where James Tate says he thought he saw the track of a Man gone Up the Banks on the 13th March but was not certain as it snowed very thick. but what I can learn from Mr Longmoore and the other Men it must have been Magnus Sclater. Mr Walker is certainly Very Much to blame for sending him so great a Distance by himself as 300 Mile. it is the most foolish Action I have known since I came into Your Honors Service. the Lake Ice is drove greatly upon this Shore which has prevented me from sending Men to Hunt Geefe."

May 21
" Tuefday Wind Variable between NW & W light Breezes with clear warm Weather. the people Employed Repairing & pitching Canoes also finished packing furs. Charles Isham & William Flatt Returned from Hunting brought 30 Geefe. also Received 38 Geefe from Indians."

May 22
" Wednefday Wind NW till Noon afterwards Varied to the NE Weather for the Most part Cloudy & Inclinable to Rain. two Men went away to Hunt Geefe. Malchom Rofs Making Cloathing for the Men. the Rest Employed Repairing Canoes and doing trifling Duty about the House. the three Men I sent away on Monday Returned without having seen any Mark Except an Indian tent place."

May 23
" Thurfday Wind NE a fresh Breeze weather Cloudy with sleet & Rain. no Working without Doors. at Noon two Canoes Returned from Hunting brought 7 Beaver and 4 Geefe which they Traded for Liquor. the Lake Ice all gone Except what Rests Upon the Shores."

May 24
" Friday Wind between NW & West Weather part Cloudy part clear and blowed fresh 'till towards Evening then Varied to the Southward almost Calm. 15 Men setting Up Firewood the Rest Employed within Doors. in the Evening Charles Isham & James Banks Return'd from Hunting brought 8 Ducks and a Year old Moofe. also Received 31 Geefe from Indians. snowed all last Night which prevents Us from Repairing Canoes to Day. gave Ammunition to those that came from Hunting Yesterday & sent them off again."

May 25
" Saturday Wind SSW a fresh Breeze weather for the most part Cloudy sent James Banks and Charles Isham a Hunting. two Men Repairing a Canoe. the rest Carrying in the Wood that was hewed in the Fall."

May 26
" Sunday Wind SW a stiff Breeze Weather sometimes Clear sometimes Cloudy the Men pitching Canoes. received 10 Geefe from an Indian."

May 27
" Monday Wind Northerly a Stiff Gale with flying clouds & cold Air. the Men Employed Watering the Canoes and getting Ready for going down. Received 10 Geese from an Indian. in the Evening Charles Isham & James Banks Returned from Hunting. no luck. the Geefe Mostly gone away."

May 28
" Tuefday Wind ESE a fresh Breeze first part Cloudy Latter part Clear. finished pitching & Watering the Canoes & Served the Men a little provisions for their Journey Down."

May 29
" Wednesday Wind & Weather as yesterday. took an Inspection of the Trading Goods Stores &c also Embarked 87 Bundles of Furs in Nine Canoes with 17 Englishmen & two Indian Women for York Fort. Myself and five men Getting ready to Embark to Morrow please God Wind & Weather permits. Honorable Sirs please to Observe Mr Walker Staying Up at Hudsons Houfe without informing me thereof Untill the Arrival of Mr Longmoore has put me Under the necefsity of leaving George Hudfon in Charge of Cumberland Houfe. I hope your Honors will not think me Culpable for so doing. Altho' his time his Expir'd I would have Stayed Myself had there been Indians to Conducted the Men Down. out of all that was down last Year there is only two Men a Young lad & two Women alive. this great Misfortune Obliges me to go on the Head of the Journey Myself.
William Tomison."

" Received of Mr William Tomifon the Charge of Cumberland Houfe with the Trading Goods Stores &c as pr Acc't Book May 29th 1782
Witnefs My Hand
George Hudfon."


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