" A Journal of the most remarkable Transactions and Occurrences at Cumberland House from 30th May 1782 to 21st June 1783 by William Tomison"
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" Cumberland House America
Anno Domini 1783
Journal containing Transaction's Occurrences &c by Mr William Tomison commencing May 30th 1782 and Ending June 21st 1783
for the Honorable
Hudson's Bay Company"



" By George Hudfon"


May 30 1782
" Thursday Wind Variable from East to North Weather part clear part Cloudy a thick fog in the Morning. At One PM Mr William Tomison and five Englishmen Accompanied by four Canoes of Indians. Embarked for York Fort with 44 Bundles of Furs. the Men Employed cleaning the House."

May 31
" Friday Wind Variable from South to North Weather part clear part Cloudy sent two Men to set two Nets for small fish. the other cleaning the Yard. six Canoes went a Hunting. At 4 PM Charles Isham and William Flatt arrived from the fishing Wire below from Mr Tomison for some things that was left which they got and went away immediately."

June 1 1782
" Saturday Wind and Weather as Yesterday but more Sultry. sent two Men to the Nets returned with a few small pike. the other with Myself at work in the Victualling House. Early this Morning one of the Men going to the Bank Edge found a Young Child, laying by the Edge of the Water crying. I suppose was brought in the night by some of those that went away Yesterday. it's parents being Dead of the small pox."

June 2
" Sunday Wind Variable from SW to South clear hot Sultry Weather."

June 3
" Monday Wind Variable from North to West in the Morning Cloudy Afterwards clear and Blowed fresh. sent two Men to the Nets Returned with 20 fish of Sorts. afterwards Emptyed the Cellars of Water and Watered the Garden."

June 4
" Tuesday Wind Variable all Round the Compafs part clear part Cloudy with Heavy Gales and Thunder at times. sent two Men to take up the nets set for small fish and to set two nets fot Sturgeon. At noon they returned with 8 small pike 2 Tickameg and one Sturgeon, the other doing odd Jobbs about the House."

June 5
" Wednesday Wind NE a heavy Gale with Cloudy Weather. the Men falling Firewood towards Evening Calmed. sent two men to Overhaul the Nets.Returned with 6 Sturgeon."

June 6
" Thursday Wind Variable from South to North at times blowed fresh Weather part clear part Cloudy. the Men doing odd Jobbs about the House. no luck of Fish to Day."

June 7
" Friday Wind NE a hard Gale Cloudy and clear Alternate with Small Showers of Rain at times. no luck of Fish took Up the Nets to Dry and Refresh the Twine."

June 8
" Saturday Wind NE at stiff Gale at noon Varied to the Southward and towards Evening Calmed. the Men as before. At 9 PM three Canoes Returned from Hunting brought 2 green Beaver and a few Beaver Skins. also one Canoe arrived from the Swampy River with a few Furs. Traded a little Liquor with them. He Informed me he left four men where he came from which are to hunt & come in with Meat. he brings the same Disagreeable News as before."

June 9
" Sunday Little Wind Northerly with clear fine weather. Traded with the Indians that came Yesterday. in the Evening they went Away. also two Canoes went a Hunting."

June 10
" Monday Wind Variable from West to South. Cloudy with Showers of Rain in the Evening. In the Morning one Canoe Arrived from Huntng no luck. the Men Employed. two mending nets. the other fell a little Firewood. In the Evening the Canoe went away."

June 11
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a hard Gale Weather part clear part Cloudy. the Men falling Firewood. late in the Evening two Indian lads in a Canoe that Accompanied Mr Tomison from the House Returned having parted with our people a little Below U.Basquiau. they lost their way so was forced to Return to the House with 4 Bundles of Furs."

June 12
" Wednesday Wind NW in the Morning Calm and Clear but at noon Blowed hard with Cloudy Weather Inlinable to Rain. In the Evening one Canoe Arrived with some Green Moose flesh. one Man fitting plank to Repair the Cellar, the other two set two Sturgeon and one small Net. late at night one Canoe Arrived with a green Deer."

June 13
" Thursday Wind Variable from SE to North. light Breezes with clear Weather. Traded with the Indians that came Yesterday and they went away. One Man Drying part of the Meat brought Yesterday. one Man hewing Beams for the Cellar, the other with Myself went to the Nets. no luck of fish."

June 14
" Friday Wind Variable from SE to NW Cloudy Weather with Rain in the Morning. the Men Employed Repairing the Upper part of the Cellar."

June 15
" Saturday Wind North a Stiff Gale Cloudy Weather Inclinable to Rain. the people Employed as Yesterday."

June 16
" Sunday Wind Variable from SW to NW Cloudy and Clear Alternately. late at night one Canoe Arrived with a Green Moose."

June 17
" Monday Wind NE a heavy Gale Cloudy Weather with heavy Rain at times the Men at work on the Cellar."

June 18
" Tuesday Wind NE Blowed hard in the Morning with Showers of Rain at Times towards noon Calm'd and the Wind Varied to the SE the Canoe that arrived on Sunday went away the Men at work on the Cellar which they Finished."

June 19
" Wednesday Wind Easterly Cloudy Weather with Rain and Wind in the Afternoon. the Men Employed Drying the Meat brought on Sunday."

June 20
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the Men Employed. one man cleaning Guns. the other two doing odd Jobbs within Doors,"

June 21
" Friday Wind and Weather as before 'till Evening a little Moderate two went to the Nets which they brought home and 3 Sturgeon. the other as Yesterday."

June 22
" Saturday Wind Variable from NW to South clear Weather. sent two Men to set two Sturgeon and one Small Net. at noon they Returned . the other as before. In the Evening one Canoe Arrived with Green Meat and a few skins."

June 23
" Sunday Wind Variable from SW to West fore part clear latter part Cloudy with Thunder and rain. Early this Morning pafsed by here from the Northward to the Great carrying place Mr Pond with eight Canoes. the Canoe that came Yesterday Evening Traded and went away."

June 24
" Monday Wind Easterly with clear fine Weather. At noon the Wind Varied to the SW with Thunder Lightning and Rain at Times. sent two Men to the Nets Returned with 1 Tickameg 2 Sturgeon and 1 pike. the other Drying part of the Meat brought on Saturday."

June 25
" Tuesday Wind Variable from SW to East Clear and Cloudy Alternately. sent two Men to the Nets brought 1 Sturgeon the other with Myself at work in the Garden."

June 26
" Wednesday Wind SE light Breezes with clear fine Weather. In the Evening the Wind varied to the NW with a Heavy Gale. two Men went to the Nets 3 Sturgeon. at noon two Canadians pafsed by here on their pafsage Up Saskachewan River."

June 27
" Thursday Wind NW in the Morning Blowed hard at noon calmed and the Wind Varied to the Southward with Thunder and Rain. sent two Men to the Nets no luck of fish. the other at work in the Garden."

June 28
" Friday Wind SE light Breezes with clear Weather 'till noon the wind then Varied to the Northward a heavy Gale. Attended with Thunder Lightning and heavy Rain with hail at Times. two Men went to the nets set two and took Up two to Day. 3 Sturgeon. the other at work in the Garden."

June 29
" Saturday Wind Variable from SE to NE Cloudy Weather with heavy Rain all Day two Men went to the Nets no luck. the other doing trifling duty within Doors."

June 30
" Sunday Wind and Weather as Yesterday."

July 1 1782
" Monday Wind Northerly a fresh Gale towards Evening Calmed. sent two Men to the Nets. no luck of fish. took them Up to Dry. two Canoes of Indians Arrived with a little Dryed Meat."

July 2
" Tuesday Wind in the Morning as Yesterday Weather clear towards Noon calm'd and Varied to the Southward. the Indians that came Yesterday Traded and went away. sent two Men to set three Sturgeon nets a little above the House the other with Myself at work in the Garden."

July 3
" Wednesday Little Wind Easterly Cloudy Weather with Showers of Rain. Early this Morning one Canoe Arrived by the way of the Swampy River with a few Furs. At noon one Canoe Arrived with a trifle of provisions. also two from above with a few furs. Traded a little Liquor with them and they got Drunk. two Men went to the Nets. no luck. afterwards tending the Gates and doing odd Jobbs within Doors."

July 4
" Thursday Light Breezes Southerly with clear Weather 'till noon then Varied to the Westward with Thunder and rain. two Men went to the Nets and took them Up. no luck. the other with Myself at work in the Garden."

July 5
" Friday Wind Southerly a gentle Breeze Weather clear. sent two Men to set three Sturgeon Nets at the Winter fishing place. the other at work in the Garden."

July 6
" Saturday Wind Westerly calm clear Weather. sent two Men to Overhaul the Nets set Yesterday and to set two Small Nets. At Noon they Returned no luck the other at work in the Garden. Early this morning those Mention'd on Wednesday went away."

July 7
" Sunday Wind NW blowed fresh in the Morning clear afterwards cloudy with Showers of Rain."

July 8
" Monday Wind as Yesterday cloudy Weather with Showers of Rain throughout the Day. One Man mending the Garden Door, the other two Overhauling and pitching open places in the Victualling House."

July 9
" Tuesday Wind Variable light Breezes with clear pleasant Weather. two Men mending Nets. Myself and the other Man went to the Nets 1 Sturgeon."

July 10
" Wednesday Wind Southerly light Breezes with clear Sultry Weather. sent two Men to Overhaul the Nets. also to set two more Sturgeon nets and to take up the small Nets. at noon they Returned with four Sturgeon and one pike. the other with Myself at work in the Garden."

July 11
" Thursday Wind and Weather much the same as Yesterday 'till Noon. the Wind Varied to the Eastward with Cloudy Weather Inclinable to Rain. two Men went to the Nets no luck from them. the other as Yesterday."

July 12
" Friday Wind Easterly Cloudy Weather with Showers of Rain. sent two Men to the Nets at Noon they Returned with 7 Sturgeon. also took three of them up to Dry and refresh the Twine. the other Overhauling the Small Nets."

July 13
" Saturday Wind Variable from SW to NW clear Weather. sent two Men to the Nets returned with 1 Sturgeon. Afterwards two Repairing those brought home Yesterday. the other Gathering a little Firewood. At Noon blowed hard with Thunder Lightning and Rain which Continued the Remainder of the Day."

July 14
" Sunday Wind NW a hard Gale till Evening then calm Cloudy Weather with small Showers of Rain at times. late in the Evening one Canoe Arrived with a little Birch Rind and two swans."

July 15
" Monday Wind Variable light Breezes with clear fine Weather. sent two Men to the Nets took two up and set three down in place. at Noon they returned with two Sturgeon the other doing trifling Duty about the House. the Canoe that came Yesterday went away."

July 16
" Tuesday Wind Southerly a hard Gale Weather Cloudy and clear Alternate. two Men Repairing Nets the other as Yesterday."

July 17
" Wednesday Wind in the Morning SE Blowed fresh with clear sultry Weather. at noon Calm'd. sent two Men to the Nets Returned with 7 Sturgeon."

July 18
" Thursday Wind NW blow'd fresh with clear Weather 'till noon then Cloudy with Thunder and very heavy Rain. At Noon four Canoes Arrived two with Furs from the Musk Rat River. the others with a trifle of half Dry'd Moose flesh. the Men Employed about the House. in the Evening Traded a little Liquor with them and they Got Drunk. Much Thunder and Lightning with very heavy Hail and Rain last night."

July 19
" Friday Wind NW a hard Gale Cloudy weather with Showers of Rain throughout the Day. Traded with the Indians that came Yesterday & made them small presents as Usual for bringing Good Furs. the Men Attending the House."

July 20
" Saturday Little Wind Westerly clear weather. Early this Morning the Indians mentioned on Thursday went away. sent two Men to the Nets brought home two the other being lost by the Gale Yesterday. the other with Myself Tying up the Furs."

July 21
" Sunday Wind Westerly a Gentle Breeze Weather part cloudy part clear."

July 22
" Monday Wind NW a heavy Gale Cloudy weather with Showers of Rain throughout the Day. two Men making a Sturgeon Net. the other winding off Twine for the same."

July 23
" Tuesday Wind NW a fresh Gale clear weather. at noon the wind abated and seven Canoes arrived with Provisions. four from the Northward and three from up Saskachewan River. traded some Liquor, in part with them, and they got Drunk. the Men attending the House and Gates."

July 24
" Wednesday Wind Southerly Almost Calm weather clear and Cloudy at times. sent two Men to set two Sturgeon nets. one man net mending. finished Trading with the Indians and made them small presents as Encouragement to come again with provisions which they have promised to do by the time our people Arrives. Afterwards sorted the provisions and Stowed it by. from them I have Received Dried Meat 250 lb. Beat Meat 300 lb. Fat 45 lb."

July 25
" Thursday Wind Southerly calm pleasant Weather . sent two Men to the Nets. Returned with 13 Sturgeon. the other with Myself at work in the Garden. Muschettos very troublesome. In the Evening the wind Varied to the Northward with Thunder Lightning and Rain."

July 26
" Friday Wind Southerly Gentle Breeze Weather Cloudy Inclinable to Rain. two Men lining a Sturgeon Net. Myself and one man went to the Nets and took them up to refresh the Twine. also got 9 Sturgeon. Muschettos Numerous."

July 27
" Saturday Wind Variable Weather part clear part Cloudy with Thunder and Rain at times. two men mending the Nets brought home Yesterday. the other doing odd Jobbs within Doors."

July 28
" Sunday Wind and Weather as Yesterday."

July 29
" Monday Wind Southerly clear Weather sent two Men to set two Sturgeon Nets. the other doing trifling Duty within Doors. Muschettos being so troublesome we cannot work out. much Thunder and lightning with very heavy Rain. in the Afternoon."

July 30
" Tuesday Wind NW a heavy Gale Cloudy Weather with Showers of Rain throughout the Day. the Men Employed within Doors."

July 31
" Wednesday Wind Southerly a Gentle Breeze Weather part clear part Cloudy Inclinable to Rain. sent two Men to the Nets 6 Sturgeon from them. the other at work Indoors Muschettos Excefsive Numerous."

Aug. 1 1782
" Thursday Wind NW a fresh Gale Weather part clear part Cloudy with Rain at times. the Men setting up out dry wood which was blown down. In the Evening an Old Man an Old Woman and a young Girl Arrived here not being able to provide a livelyhood for themselves."

Aug. 2
" Friday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the Men at work in the Garden, as we can not work in the woods for Muschettos."

Aug. 3
" Saturday Wind South a gentle Breeze Weather Cloudy and clear Alternate. two Men went to the Nets 5 Sturgeon from them. Afterwards Employed in repairing them ready to set on Monday."

Aug. 4
" Sunday Wind SE a fresh Breeze Weather clear and Cloudy Alternate."

Aug. 5
" Monday Wind Westerly a gentle Breeze with clear Weather. sent two Men to set two Sturgeon Nets but the wind Springing up fresh Obliged them to return without setting them. the other with Myself at work in the Warehouse. Muschettos very troublesome."

Aug. 6
" Tuesday Wind South calm clear hot Day. sent two Men to set two Nets. afterwards Overhauled the provisions and found of each sort as follows. Viz. Beat Meat 1900 lb. Dried Meat 900 lb Fat 45 lb."

Aug. 7
" Wednesday Wind SE a Gentle Breeze weather part cloudy part clear with Thunder Lightning and rain. two Men went to the Nets 4 Sturgeon the other doing odd Jobbs about the House."

Aug. 8
" Thursday Wind South clear sultry weather. two Men went to the Nets 7 Sturgeon the other making mud to Repair the Chimneys. In the Evening three Canoes returned from Hunting but have had no succefs."

Aug. 9
" Friday Wind SE clear pleasant weather. the Men employed repairing the Chimney's. At noon two Canoes of Indians arrived with a little birch rind and a green Beaver but have had no succefs in hunting."

Aug. 10
" Saturday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. sent two Men to the Nets returned with 8 Sturgeon. the other Repairing the Chimneys. three Canoes went a hunting."

Aug. 11
" Sunday Wind South clear pleasant weather. at noon two Women Arrived in a Canoe with a few Beaver skins."

Aug. 12
" Monday Wind SE weather part clear part cloudy blowed hard 'till Noon then a little Moderate. two Men repairing Nets. the other doing odd Jobbs within Doors. the Canoes that came Yesterday went away."

Aug. 13
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a hard Gale Cloudy with showers of Rain at times. the men Employed within Doors. at noon one Canoe Arrived from the fishing place below."

Aug. 14
" Wednesday Wind Westerly a fresh Gale in the Morning towards Evening calm'd. at noon four Canoes arrived with provisions part of which they Traded and got Drunk. the Men Employed within Doors."

Aug. 15
" Thursday Wind SE clear weather. sent two Men to set two nets. the other minding the Gates. Myself Trading with those that arrived Yesterday. Early this Morning two Canoes arrived with provisions part of which they Traded and got Drunk."

Aug. 16
" Friday Wind South a fresh Breeze Cloudy Weather with rain at times. finished Trading with the Indians and made them small presents as Encouragement to come again with provisions & six Canoes went away. the Men Employed drying part of the Meat and Stowing the rest away. from them I have Received Beat meat 340 lb Dried Meat 240 lb fat 85 lb."

Aug. 17
" Saturday Wind NW fresh Breeze Cloudy weather with Showers of Rain. two Men went to the nets took them Up only one Sturgeon. the Rest Employd within Doors. In the Evening three Canoes Arrived from hunting no luck. Muschettos Numerous."

Aug. 18
" Sunday Wind Variable Weather part clear part Cloudy with Rain in the Evening. Early this Morning Andrew Corrigal and an Indian Man in one Canoe. Arrived from Hudson's House with two Bundles of Furs. 300 lb Beat meat and 150 lb Fat. they bring the Melancholy News of Thomas Johnston being drowned the first of June as he was bathing in the River."

" Copy of a Letter received from Mr William Walker
Hudson's Houfe Aug. 12th .82
Dear Sir,
By the Bearer Andrew Corrigal with one Indian, whom I have engaged to goe down to Cumberland House, with whom I have sent three Bundles of Furs 300 lb Beat meat fat 150 lb.
Things have not turned out so well as I expected. the Indians that came in to me was the out of Doors man and three young fellows from five Tents. they Informed me they had Upwards of 500 made Beaver laying in their Tents when they came here and they was building canoes then. they told me if they lived they would arrive here as soon as the Leaf was out upon the tree. they never have arrived yet which makes me think the small pox has got amongst them and Destroyed them all. - Buffaloe there has not been any nigh hand this Summer; so my Stock of provisions is but very small and very large my Expences. Dried Meat 1000 lb Beat Meat 1300 lb Fat 400 lb. I have procured very little Birch rind for the Indians is too laizy to fetch it and my own Men being but few. I could not spare any Body to send with the Natives to help to get it. Thomas Johnston on the 1st of June was Bathing himself in the River, had the Misfortune to be drowned Unbeknown to any Body. Four Tents of Sturgeon River Indians which used to trade with us is all Dead, and a great many southern Indians. besides the Aforementioned Living Southern Indians, few stone Indians, and Different Tribes of Ea.che.thinnues. a good many. which I dare say. there will be a great many at the Settlements next winter. The Canadians is out in the plains dogging the Indians wheresomever they goe. - I have nothing more to add at present but wish better prospect to the Companys Affairs. wishing you Every felicity and so Remain sir
Your Obedient Humble
Servant
William Walker."

Aug. 19
" Monday Wind NW a hard Gale Cloudy Weather with Rain at times. the Men Employed Indoors."

Aug. 20
" Tuesday Wind NW a fresh Breeze Weather part clear part Cloudy. fitted out four Canoes and sent them off to Hunt. the Men as Yesterday. Muschettos being so numerous cannot work in the Woods. In the Evening Calmed. sent two Men to set two Sturgeon nets."

Aug. 21
" Wednesday Wind NE a fresh Breeze Weather part clear part Cloudy. sent two Men to the Nets no luck. the others at work Indoors. Early this Morning two Canoes Arrived with a little half Dryed and Dryed meat also a little fat. part of which they Traded and got Drunk."

Aug. 22
" Thursday Wind NE a smart Breeze with Raw Cloudy Weather. two Men went to the Nets 1 Sturgeon the others as Yesterday."

Aug. 23
" Friday Wind Variable from East to NW a fresh Gale cloudy Weather with Rain all Day. two Men went to the Nets 1 Sturgeon. the others at work Indoors. two Canoes went a Hunting."

Aug. 24
" Saturday Wind NW a fresh Gale cloudy Weather with Rain at times. the Men falling Firewood."

Aug. 25
" Sunday Wind and Weather as Yesterday."

Aug. 26
" Monday Wind NW a fresh Breeze Weather part clear part cloudy with Rain at times. two Men went to the Nets. no luck. one doing odd Jobbs within Doors. sent off James Batt and one Indian with two Nets to the fishing place below to kill fish. also four Canoes of Indians went away."

Aug. 27
" Tuesday Wind Southerly calm fine Day weather clear. sent two Men to the Nets. no luck. the other as Yesterday."

Aug. 28
" Wednesday Wind Southerly clear calm Weather. two Men went to the Nets 5 Sturgeon took them up to Repair. the other as Yesterday."

Aug. 29
" Thursday Wind SE a fresh Breeze part clear part Cloudy Weather. two Men Repairing Nets. the other as before. Muschettos being so troublesome cannot work in the woods. late at night James Batt Returned with 80 Tickameg."

Aug. 30
" Friday Wind NW a fresh Gale Cloudy weather with Rain at times. two Men repairing nets the others doing odd Jobbs within Doors."

Aug. 31
" Saturday Wind as Yesterday but more moderate. at Noon calm'd Weather part clear part cloudy. sent two Men to set two Sturgeon nets. the others cleaning the Yard. Late in the Evening one canoe arrived with some half Dryed Meat. part of which they Traded and got Drunk."

Sept. 1 1782
" Sunday Wind SE calm cloudy Weather."

Sept. 2
" Monday Wind SE a middling Breeze 'till noon then cloudy weather with wind and Rain. the Men Employed setting up Dry wood for the Winter. Myself and one at the Nets 1 Sturgeon."

Sept. 3
" Tuesday Wind NW a stiff Breeze weather part clear part cloudy with showers of Rain. the Men employed within doors."

Sept. 4
" Wednesday Wind Westerly stiff Breeze Weather clear. the Men setting up dry wood for the Winter. At Noon Magnus Sclater and an Indian arrived in one Canoe. the Indian he engaged to bring Him from the fishing place below to the House. he being dubious of finding his way Up. - He set off from your Honors upper Settlement called Hudsons House February 26th with the pacquet for Cumberland House and came on very well till within three Days Journey of this place. he then turned snowblind proceeding down. not knowing where; sometimes wandering thro' the woods, and sometimes on the River, living upon wild hips, scrapings of sticks of the Pine, and Willow, 'till such time as the River broke up. he was then drove to the Necefsity to Eat his old shoes, Roots of trees and Willows, and even at times to swallow Tobacco, by way of nourishment. the Dog that was with him died along side with Hunger. him he also eat. In this situation he continued for a long time; one Day as he was crawling thro' the woods he found an old canoe which had been laid Up in the Fall by some Indians. which he repaired as well as Circumstances would permit. being forced to sew with the small netting of his snow shoes he had saved (the large netting he eat) and getting the pitch off two more canoes he made her tolerably tight. he then proceeded down the River. knowing then he was below the House but had not the strength to paddle against the Current, but went before it for three days then put on shore on the south side. at the Head of the Branches, in hopes of seeing our people pafs by on their pafsage down to York Fort, but did not see them, he then set about making a drag to kill fish of Willows bent and twistined; together with it he caught a few small pike about 6 or 8 Inches long, the Heads of which and the guts he Eat, the Body's he dried and Beat, his Strength then beginning to return a little by getting the Aforementioned pike. he began to build him a House to shelter him from the weather which went but slowly on by Reason of his being forced to burn his log instead of cutting them with a Hatchet. as he had left it before on the Road. He also inform'd me the wild fowl, such as Geese, Ducks, Pidgeons &c were vastly plentiful, they would Even set down close to him. the Beaver likewise came close into the shore where he was Fishing but had no Ammunition to kill them with, except a little powder which he took Care of to make him a fire with his Gun he having lost his steel. and Indeed almost every thing that was Useful. At the Aforemention'd he continued till the 18th August, he then having recovered pretty well set off for the House having a little Beat pike to bring him on, he was 17 Days coming here having been away six Months and five Days without seeing any living thing except wild Birds and Beasts. the above he Related to me but says he cannot give a full Account as he was many Days not able to rise from where he sat down without going on his knees and Elbows."

Sept. 5
" Thursday Wind SW a gentle Breeze weather part cloudy part clear. the Men employed setting up Firewood."

Sept. 6
" Friday Wind NW a gentle Breeze in the morning Weather part cloudy part clear with Showers of Rain. two Men went to the Nets. returned with 7 Sturgeon and 1 Mauthe macuse or Ugly Trout. the others employed about the House. In the Evening two canoes came from Hunting with a little Dryed and Beat meat which they Traded."

Sept. 7
" Saturday Wind NW almost calm clear Weather. the Men employed getting wood and mending nets. one canoe went a Hunting."

Sept. 8
" Sunday Wind NE a very hard gale cloudy Weather with very heavy rain all Day."

Sept. 9
" Monday SW a gentle Breeze Weather part clear part cloudy. fitted out the Indian that Arrived with Andrew Corrigal from Hudsons House and sent him off. two men went to the Nets 4 Sturgeon. the rest setting up Firewood."

" Copy of a Letter sent to Mr William Walker
Cumberland House Sept. 9th 82
Mr William Walker
Sir
I Received your favor Dated August 12th on the 18th of the same month. Also two Bundles of furs. Beat meat 300 lb Fat 150 lb from the Bearer Andrew Corrigal.
The Blood requesting to return to his own Country affords me an Opportunity of Writing. this I hope will find you and all under your command in perfect Health which happinefs thank God we Enjoy here. The Englishmen not being arrived makes me comply with the Bloods request as he cannot hunt any thing here he not being acquainted with the Ground which only Incurs unnecefsary expences. I have accordingly fitted him out with Ammunition Tobacco &c for his Journey. also paid him 7 Beaver in cloth which you will be pleased to take from his payment. he tells me he has left 15 Beaver of his payment unreceived with you. - Magnus Sclater supposed by all to have been dead arrived here Sept. 4th with an Indian Woman he employed to bring him up the small River to the House. he came on his Journey in the Spring very well 'till within three Days Journey of the House. turning then snow-blind he proceeded down the River till she went away but got no further than a little Below U.Basquiau. living upon scrapings of Sticks, withered berries, and sometimes forced to Swallow Tobacco by way of nourishment. the Dog that was with him died of Hunger, him he also eat. He at last by crawling about found an old Canoe which he mended and proceeded down to the Head of the Branches, there he Built a small House, made a drag of Willows and caught a few small pike which he lived on all the summer. At last recovering his strength he ventured in search of the House to which he was 17 days comeing having seen no living creature but wild Beasts for 6 Months and 5 Days.
Sir I am sorry to hear of your small Trade and stock of Provisions. I am but little better having only 450 made Beaver. Dried Meat 1100 lb Beat Meat 2300 lb Fat 130 lb also a little Birch Rind Having nothing more to add at present shall Conclude with wishing a Speedy Amendment to the Companys Affairs. Health and Happinefs to you and all under your Command I Remain Sir
Your most Obedient
Humble Servt.
George Hudfon."

Sept. 10
" Tuesday Wind SE a small Breeze with clear Weather. sent off James Saunderson and an Indian to hunt geese. the rest Employed about the House. At Noon an Indian arrived brought 9 Geese and one half Beaver. In the Evening the wind varied to the Westward with Rain."

Sept. 11
" Wednesday Wind south a small Breeze with clear weather. two Men went to the Nets took them up. also 5 Sturgeon. the others Employed about the House. at Noon James Saundrson and the Indian Returned with 6 Geese. they say the water is as yet too high."

Sept. 12
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. semt James Saunderson and Takn-Train acrofs the Lake to hunt geese. also two Indian Canoes went away to hunt. the Men Emloyed about the House. Late in the Evening Mr William Tomison and five Canoes of Englishmen arrived with their cargoes all safe. Rec'd 4 Geese from an Indian Hunter."

" By Mr William Tomifon"

Sept. 13
" Friday Wind NW a middling Breeze till towards noon then calm'd with clear pleasant Weather. At noon three canoes of Englishmen Arrived with their cargoes safe being the Remains of our Company except two canoes of Indians as not yet arrived. took a survey of the Trading Goods, stores &c and found every thing to Answer the Account Rec'd from George Hudson. I am sorry to hear of the imprudent Management of your Honors Affairs at Hudsons House. I have been informed by Andrew Corrigal, that Mr Walker has been so silly as to suffer the Canadians to come into his room and take the Natives away and trade with them after they had been brought over the River by Your Honors Servants. in the Evening seven Canoes of Canadians pafsed by for the Northward. rec'd 5 Ducks from an Indian lad."

Sept. 14
" Saturday Wind SW a fresh Breeze weather part clear part cloudy. six Men packing up some Trading Goods for Hudsons House. the Rest Employed about various duty. At Noon James Saunderson and John Irvin returned from Hunting brought 19 Geese and 2 Ducks. gave an Indian Hunter Ammunition and sent him a hunting."

Sept. 15
" Sunday Wind as Yesterday with clear hot Weather. the people pitching and repairing Canoes. the season being far advanced and the scarcity of provisions Induces us to work on Sunday."

Sept. 16
" Monday Wind Variable in the south Quarter fresh Breezes with cloudy Haizy Weather. sent James Banks and John Sebaston to hunt Geese. two men setting four fishing Nets. the Rest Employed pitching and Repairing Canoes and in the Evening brought home twenty pieces of timber from the point above. that was cut down last year for feather Edge boards. In the Evening two Canoes of hunters Arrived from swampy River with provisions which they Traded and got Drunk. also one canoe Arrived who accompanied us from York Fort with Goods. the other Canoe they parted with two days agoe and has not yet Arrived."

Sept. 17
" Tuesday Wind WSW a fresh Breeze weather Cloudy with small rain till noon. Afterwards Blowed fresh from the NW sent two Men to the nets. brought 16 Sturgeon. Magnus Twatt and one Man Employed in the Carpenter way the Rest finished repairing Canoes and got their Provisions served out for their Journey to Hudsons House. The young Indian Man that Traded at York Fort and his Brother Died there. he not being able to get up to his own Country. I gave him his pafsage up hitherto in your Honors canoes, this Day as he was looking over the Goods he had Traded I found his powder to be in Quantity 6 lb and all cannon powder which is very Unfit for small Guns. this I have proof off this Year. we being served with a pound of the same sort to each Canoe which would not burn in the pan once in ten times. this I look upon to be Very Detrimental to your Honors Interest. Indeed I am sorry to say it is a great pity any cannon powder should come in to the Country to be applied to such improper uses. To my certain knowledge this Indian came above 800 miles which I believe will be more than Ever he will do again. I gave him fine powder and took the other from him."

Sept. 18
Wednesday Wind NW a stiff Breeze with clear weather till the Evening Afterwards Varied to WSW and moderate. sent off 18 men in 6 Canoes with near 2000 Beav. in Trading Goods for Hudsons House. I myself preparing to goe tomorrow please god wind and Weather permits. James Banks and John Sebaston Returned from the wire. brought 120 Tickameg but had no luck of Geese. the Indian Canoe that was unarived also came. brought the Goods all safe. also a little Moose flesh. 8 Sturgeon from the Nets. and a few Geese from hunters."

" By George Hudson"

Sept. 19
" Thursday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze Weather part clear part cloudy. at noon Mr Will. Tomison embarked for Hudsons. accompanied by one Canoe of Indians. the Men Employed cleaning the House; gave our Hunters a small Treat of Brandy to Encourage them to hunt well in the winter."

Sept. 20
" Friday Wind NW a hard Gale weather Cloudy with hail, snow, and rain at times. the Men Employed within Doors."

Sept. 21
" Saturday Wind and Weather as Yesterday till towards Evening then Moderate. sent James Banks and John Sebaston a hunting."

Sept. 22
" Sunday Wind NW a Gentle Breeze cloudy Weather 'till Evening then clear and Calm. fitted out the Indians and sent them away for the fall hunt. Also sent James Saunderson and Thomas Tate acrofs the Lake to hunt Geese."

Sept. 23
" Monday Wind South calm pleasant weather. sent two Men to the nets 5 Sturgeon and 10 Tickameg the others with myself overhauling the Furs and provisions."

Sept. 24
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday the People employed building the canoe shed."

Sept. 25
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. Magnus Twatt with the rest as Yesterday. At Noon James Saunderson and Thomas Tate returned from hunting but have had no succefs. Also Mefs Pond and Small pafsed by on their way to the Northward with nine Canoes."

Sept. 26
" Thursday Wind as before with a Continuance of pleasant Weather. the Men Employed building the Canoe shed."

Sept. 27
" Friday Wind SW a smart Breeze Weather clear. the Men setting up green wood for the winter. At Noon James Banks and John Sebaston Returned from hunting brought 23 Geese and 4 Ducks."

Sept. 28
" Saturday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. sent James Banks and John Sebaston, also James Saunderson and Thomas Tate, to the fishing wire Lake to kill geese. the Rest employed at the Canoe shed."

Sept. 29
" Sunday Wind in the Morning SW a smart breeze. At noon Varied to the NW a hard Gale."

Sept. 30
" Monday Wind Variable Weather part clear part cloudy. Magnus Twatt with the Rest Employed at the Canoe shed. In the Evening three canoes arrived with a trifle of furs and Provisions. set two Sturgeon Nets."

Oct. 1 1782
" Tuesday Wind in the Morning SW with cloudy Weather. at Noon varied to the Northward a heavy Gale. two Men went to the Nets. no luck. the Rest with the Carpenter as Before. Myself Traded with the Indians and made them presents to Encourage them to come here with their winter's hunt which they have promised to do. if God spares them. Also one Canoe arrived being obliged to return on Account of a pain in his Back."

Oct. 2
" Wednesday Wind NW a fresh Breeze with Cloudy Weather 'till noon afterwards calm. sent two Men to the Nets. 3 Sturgeon and 1 pike. the Rest Employed at the Canoe house. At Noon Mr William Lockey and three Englishmen arrived in one Canoe with the Disagreeable News of your Honors Settlements at York Fort and prince Wale's Fort being taken by the French. their force consisting of One Seventy four and two thirty-six gun Frigates, having with them one Thousand Regulars. Mr Lockey being sent by the General to fetch up the Shallop, with William Lutit, Mitchell Omen, and James Omen, in the boat. bad weather coming on forced them on the Eastern Shore were the Indians was tenting of them they got a Canoe and a little supply which Enabled them to come here."

Oct. 3
" Thursday Wind NW a hard Gale cloudy Weather with Snow all Day. the Men Employed within Doors. Traded the Remainder with the Indians and trusted them a little Debt."

Oct. 4
" Friday Wind Easterly cloudy Raw weather. sent two Men to the Nets. 4 Sturgeon and 1 pike. one man net making the Rest as Yesterday."

Oct. 5
" Saturday Wind SE a small Breeze weather as yesterday. the Men Employed pitching canoes. At Noon four Canoes of Indians arrived with provisions, part of which they Traded and got Drunk. Also the Hunters Arrived with 50 Geefe."

Oct. 6
" Sunday Wind SW a middling Breeze with cloudy raw weather. Traded with the Indians that arrived Yesterday and trusted them Debt. also gave them small presents as encouragement. also sent off Mr William Lockey, William Lutit, Mitchell Omen, James Omen, John Sebaston and James Johnston for Hudson's House."

" Copy of a Letter sent to Mr William Tomifon
Cumberland House Oct. 6th 1782
Kind Sir
By the Arrival of Mr William Lockey and three more Englishmen Oct. 2d I received the alarming news of their Honors Settlements of York Fort, and prince Wales Fort, surrendering to the Arms of his Christain Majesty, their force consisting of one seventy four, and two Thirty-six gun Frigates. having with them one Thousand Regulars. they first went to prince Wales Fort which after taking their Honors effects and Servants on board erased it to the Ground, they then proceeded to York Fort which undoubtedly will share the same Fate. the place having surrendered and Centinels placed. when Mr Lockey and those with him was sent to fetch up the Shallop but bad Weather coming on, he was forced on the Eastern shore and proceeded up the River to where the Indians was Tenting. of them he got a trifling supply which Enabled him to Reach this place. I cannot Sir, relate every particular circumstance, but shall refer you to Mr Will. Lockey who can give you a more fuller Account.

Mr Lockey being desireous of seeing the Barren Ground. I have fitted him out as circumstances will permit, as also those with him. Viz. William Lutit, Mitchell Omen and James Omen. I have also sent James Johnston and John Sebaston as there is no probability of there being Maintained here, having had but little succefs of fish and very few Geese. I have had a little provisions from No.tow.acappo, and those with him. he also has promised to come in to me with provisions in the winter. I have trusted them Debt & made them small presents to Encourage them. those you left here are up the Sturgeon River. I Expect them in Every Day, as in all Appearance the Winter is coming fast. I shall Exert Myself Sir to the Utmost, to get them to bring what provisions they can, as also to build canoes. as no Afsistance can be expected from Below, in case their Honors Ship should not Arrive. I have Sir the happinefs to Inform you of their Honors Ship the King George Capt. Jonathan Fowler getting safe out with the Homeward Bound Cargoe. as also the Churchill Ship Capt. William Christopher returned back without going into harbour. Capt. Christopher seeing three sail in the Harbour immediately put about. the Seventy four, and one Frigate weighed and stood after him but could not come up with him so was forced to Return in as they went out. Having nothing more to say at present with the Sincerest Regret for their Honors Lofs and wishing a Speedy Reinstatement to their Honors Affairs I Remain. Kind Sir
Your most Obedient
Humble Servant
George Hudfon."

Oct. 7
" Monday Wind SE a fresh Gale Weather part clear part cloudy. two Men went to the Nets. three Sturgeon. Magnus Twatt at work on the canoe shed. the others drying meat. Sent James Banks and James Saunderson to hunt Geese."

Oct. 8
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday one man drying meat the Rest at work at the Canoe Shed."

Oct. 9
" Wednesday Wind NW a hard Gale weather part clear part cloudy. one man net making the Rest Employed at the canoe Shed."

Oct. 10
" Thursday Wind NW moderate Weather much the same as Yesterday but more colder. one man net making. two men went to the nets no luck. the others at work at the canoe shed which they finished. a sharp frost last night."

Oct. 11
" Friday Wind Easterly a stiff gale weather Cloudy with frost all Day. one man net making. one Man putting parchment on the windows. one man drying some meat. the others beating Meat."

Oct. 12
" Saturday Wind NW a fresh Gale weather clear and cold. one Man net making. the rest getting Grafs and laying up the Canoes. In the Evening James Banks and James Saunderson Returned from Hunting brought 15 Geese and 18 Ducks."

Oct. 13
" Sunday Wind Variable between East and West. weather part clear part cloudy with cold Air. a great part of the Lake froze over last night."

Oct. 14
" Monday Wind SW cold Air Cloudy Weather Inclinable to Snow. two Men net making the Rest cleaning the Yards and cutting Firewood. A great part of the Lake froze over."

Oct. 15
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. two men net making the Rest cut Firewood."

Oct. 16
" Wednesday Wind SE a Gentle Breeze Cloudy Weather. sent four men a hunting the Rest employed about the House. At Noon the Wind Varied to the SW with Snow and Rain at times. At night the Hunters returned with 12 Ducks."

Oct. 17
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday 'till noon then clear. two men netmaking two hunting 4 Ducks from them. the rest setting up Firewood."

Oct. 18
" Friday Wind Easterly a smart Breeze Cloudy Rainy weather. two Men net making the rest setting up Firewood."

Oct. 19
" Saturday Wind and Weather as Yesterday the Men as Yesterday."

Oct. 20
" Sunday Wind SE dark Cloudy day with a Little rain at times."

Oct. 21
" Monday Wind NW a stiff Gale cloudy Weather with Rain at times. two Men net making. the rest setting up Firewood. the Lake clear of Ice."

Oct. 22
" Tuesday Wind NW a small Breeze Weather part clear part cloudy the Men as Yesterday."

Oct. 23
" Wednesday Wind Easterly a smart Breeze weather Cloudy with snow at Noon; the Men as Yesterday."

Oct. 24
" Thursday Wind NW a strong Gale with Cloudy Rainy Weather. two men net Making. the Rest setting up Firewood. a little Ice along shore."

Oct. 25
" Friday Wind NW a small Breeze Cloudy Weather and pretty sharp. the Men as Yesterday. the Lake full of small Ice. a sharp frost this Morning."

Oct. 26
" Saturday Wind SE with thick Snow most part of the Day the Men making their winter cloathing ready."

Oct. 27
" Sunday Wind NW a smart Breeze warm foggy Weather at Noon Varied to the Northward with snow and sharp freezing."

Oct. 28
" Monday Wind NW a fresh Breeze cold clear Weather. two Men net making. one Making cloathing for the Men. the Rest cut Firewood. the Lake appears to be fast from side to side."

Oct. 29
" Tuesday Wind Northerly cold Cloudy weather with snow at times. Two Men net Making. one making cloathing for the Men. the Rest set up a little Firewood. Late in the Evening William Lutit arrived from Hudfon's House having left James Johnston and John Sebaston about three miles from here at the side of the River. not being able to proceed Nigher for the Lake being froze. I immediately sent off six Men to afsist them. a little after day set they Returned with 200 lb fat."

" Copy of a Letter received from Mr William Tomifon
Hudfons House Oct. 23d 1782
Mr George Hudfon
Sir,
I received the Alarming News on the 21st Instant by the Arrival of Mr William Lockey and the five Englishmen which news has givem me great concern for the Lofs their Honors have sustained and for the trouble and fatigue their Servants will Endure before they be relieved out of their Distrefs. Sir. I am surprised that you should have sent up any of the Men that I left at Cumberland House untill you had first heard from me as your stock of provisions there is more than what is here, fat Excepted. I afsure you there is as much prospect of Maintaining ten Men at Cumberland House as there is of my maintaining the Number here at present; had you sent up Goods. I should not have thought so much on it. as you well knew the Quantity of Goods. I carried from Cumberland House were not sufficient to maintain an additional Number of Men. especially as the principal part of what Brandy and Tobacco Remained at Hudsons House was gone before my Arrival and Indeed but very small Returns for it. You are to be strictly careful of Tobacco Brandy and Ammunition as I shall want a great part of it. you are not to let the Men have any Brandy upon any Account whatever. as you know when that Article is gone we may starve.

I have sent down the following persons. Viz William Lutit, James Johnston and John Sebaston. you will received from the Bearers fat 200 lb. as to other provisions I cannot spare any there being but a small stock here. I have sent out twelve Men with Ammunition into the plains to maintain themselves during the winter and shall send some more as soon as any Indians arrives that I can send them with. If you should not be able to Maintain the Men with fish at the house send some of them down to U.Basquiau with Hooks and there they will get plenty about the beginning of February and if industrious some foxes and Martins. and as soon as the Winter sets in that Men can travel. I shall send down for what Goods are wanting with wishing you and all Under your Command Health and happinefs. I Remain Sir
Your most Obedient
& Wellwisher
William Tomifon."

Oct. 30
" Wednesday Wind variable from SW to SE Cloudy with snow in the Morning. Afterwards clear. two Men lining Nets. two cutting Firewood one making cloathing for the Men. & two with myself shifting and overhauling the Furs."

Oct. 31
" Thursday Wind Easterly little wind with clear sharp Weather. two Men lining nets. one Man getting snow shoe frames. four men fetching the Canoe that Arrived on Tuesday from the River. one Man making cloathing for the Men the other two cut a little Firewood."

Nov. 1 1782
" Friday Wind NW cloudy warm weather with snow in the Morning. one Man getting snow shoe Frames. two lining Nets. one making cloathing for the Men. the others cutting Firewood. In the Evening the Wind at SW with heavy Rain."

Nov. 2
" Saturday Wind NW a hard Gale cloudy weather with snow at times. two Net making one turning snow shoe frames the Rest as Yesterday."

Nov. 3
" Sunday Wind variable from SW to East Weather part clear part cloudy with cold Air. performed Divine Service for the Day."

Nov. 4
" Monday Wind Easterly cloudy weather with a little Snow. one man making cloathing for the Men. one Man making snow shoe frames. the Rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 5
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. sent six Men to set four Sturgeon Nets. two Men turning snow shoe frames. one net making and one making cloathing for the Men."

Nov. 6
" Wednesday Wind NE cloudy warm weather sent six Men to set two sturgeon and one small Net. also to Overhaul those set Yesterday. At Noon Returned with 5 Sturgeon and 1 trout. the Rest as Yesterday."

Nov. 7
" Thursday Wind Northerly with a little snow. one Man making cloathing for the Men. two net making the rest cutting Firewood."

Nov. 8
" Friday Wind NE a Gentle Breeze with warm cloudy weather. sent five Men to Overhaul the Nets. at noon they Returned with 29 Sturgeon 1 Tickameg and 1 perch. two sawing feather edge Boards for covering to the Victualling House. one making barrs for snow-shoes. one net making and one making cloathing for the Men."

Nov. 9
" Saturday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the Men Employed. one man net making. one making Barrs for snow-shoes. one making cloathing for the Men and the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 10
" Sunday Wind Westerly a smart Breeze in the Morning Weather clear and sharp."

Nov. 11
" Monday Wind SW a hard gale cloudy. sent six Men to the Nets. at Noon they Returned with 41 Sturgeon. two men at the pit saw. one making cloathing for the Men the other cut Firewood."

Nov. 12
" Tuesday Wind Westerly clear warm weather. two Men lining timber pieces. one net making. one putting up a few Martin traps. one making cloathing for the Men the Rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 13
" Wednesday Wind Variable from South to north Weather part clear part cloudy and very warm. sent three Men acrofs Saskachewan in a Canoe to look out for wood for Sleds. six Men at the Nets 50 Sturgeon 4 Tickameg 4 Perch and two pike. 36 of the Sturgeon they have brought home the Rest I shall send Men for. one Man making cloaths as before."

Nov. 14
" Thursday Wind SW a small Breeze thick Rime in the Morning afterwards clear warm day. two Men at the pit-saw. sent four Men to fetch wood for sleds. in the Evening they returned with four pieces. one man lining a net. one making cloathing for the Men the others cutting Firewood."

Nov. 15
" Friday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. four Men with Myself at the Nets 26 Sturgeon 1 Cod and 1 Trout from them. two at the pit-saw two lining pieces for do. one Man making cloathing for the Men one Man hunting two partridges."

Nov. 16
" Saturday Wind and Weather as before. the Men employed as follows. two Men at the pit saw. one net making. two lining pieces for the saw. one making cloathing for the Men the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 17
" Sunday Wind SE light Breezes with clear pleasant weather."

Nov. 28
" Monday Wind Westerly a small Breeze with clear Weather six Men at the Nets 20 Sturgeon from them. two at the pitsaw. one sharpning the crofs cut saws. the other making cloathing as before."

Nov. 19
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. two men at the pit-saw. two lining pieces for sleds. one net making. one sewing. the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 20
" Wednesday Wind Westerly thick rime in the Morning afterwards clear and little wind. five Men at the Nets 23 Sturgeon. the Rest Employed as Yesterday."

Nov. 21
" Thursday Wind NW a smart Breeze clear sharp weather. two Men at the pit-saw. one planing wood for sleds. the Rest as on Tuesday last."

Nov. 22
" Friday Light Airs Westerly with clear weather but not so cold as Yesterday. sent six Men to the Nets 14 Sturgeon and 1 Trout. two men at the pit saw. one planing wood for sleds the other sewing cloathing for the Men."

Nov. 23
" Saturday Wind Southerly a small Breeze Weather part clear part cloudy warm Day. two Men at the pitsaw. one planing wood for Sleds. one net making. one sewing. the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 24
" Sunday Wind NW a stiff Gale weather clear and pretty sharp."

Nov. 25
" Monday Wind Variable from South to West Cloudy weather with snow at times. sent five Men to the Nets 29 Sturgeon. one man planing boards for Sleds. two putting Up martin traps. one man sewing. and one Shovling a little snow in heaps that fell last night."

Nov. 26
" Tuesday Wind NW a stiff Gale cloudy cold Drifting weather. three men turning sleds. two at the pit-saw. one net making. the Rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 27
" Wednesday Wind Westerly a small breeze clear and pretty sharp. sent six Men to the Nets 23 Sturgeon 1 pike 1 Trout and 6 Tickameg and 6 perch. two at the pit-saw. one sewing and one planing wood for Sleds. the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 28
" Thursday Wind SW cloudy warm Day. the Men Employed. two at the pit-saw. one net making. one sewing. two getting Barrs for Sleds the Rest cut firewood."

Nov. 29
" Friday Wind South in the Morning cloudy with snow afterwards clear and warm. three Men turning Sleds. two at the pit-saw. one net making. the Rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 30
" Saturday Wind SW a small Breeze Cloudy and clear Alternately. sent five Men to the Nets 28 Sturgeon from them. two at the pit-saw. two getting barrs for sleds and one making cloathing for the men."

Dec. 1 1782
" Sunday Wind NE Cloudy Weather with thick Snow all Day."

Dec. 2
" Monday Wind Westerly a small Breeze cold Cloudy Weather. sent six Men to the nets 39 Sturgeon 4 pike and 4 Tickameg. the Rest shovling the snow in heaps that fell in the Yard yesterday."

Dec. 3
" Tuesday Wind NW a hard Gale with snow & drift Weather clear and sharp. two Men at the pit-saw. two sewing sleds. one net making. the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 4
" Wednesday Wind NW a hard Gale with Drift. Weather clear and sharp. one man net making. three sewing sleds. the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 5
" Thursday Wind SW a fresh Gale cloudy Weather with thick snow. the Men Employed within doors."

Dec. 6
" Friday Wind NW a stiff Gale with snow and Drift. one man net making. the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 7
" Saturday Wind SW a small Breeze Weather part clear part cloudy and pretty sharp. sent six Men to the nets 28 Sturgeon. the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 8
" Sunday Wind SE cloudy weather with thick snow all Day. a great flight of snow fell in the night."

Dec. 9
" Monday Wind SW a gentle Breeze cloudy Weather and middling sharp. sent six Men to the Nets 23 Sturgeon 11 Tickameg and 4 Perch. the other four preparing to go away and Trap Martins. set four Guns for Wolves seen on the Lake."

Dec. 10
" Tuesday Wind SE calm cloudy snowy Weather. sent four Men away to trap Martins. One man mending a net brought home Yesterday. the Rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 11
" Wednesday Wind SE a smart Breeze fore part cloudy with thick snow latter part clear. one man Mending a net. the rest with myself packing up Goods for Hudsons House. the Saskachewan River opened again a little above the House."

Dec. 12
" Thursday Light Airs Easterly Weather fore part cloudy latter part clear. sent five Men to the Nets 19 Sturgeon 1 pike and 1 trout. the other shovling snow in the Yard."

Dec. 13
" Friday Wind and Weather as Yesterday one Man mending a net the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 14
" Saturday Light Airs Southerly clear mild Weather sent five Men to the nets 17 Sturgeon 6 Tickameg and 2 perch. the other net making. brought home a net to be repaired."

Dec. 15
" Sunday Light Airs Easterly clear mild weather."

Dec. 16
" Monday Little Wind Easterly Cloudy mild Weather. one man mending a net brought home on Saturday. the rest at the nets 7 Sturgeon."

Dec. 17
" Tuesday Wind Southerly a smart breeze cloudy mild Day. one Man net making the Rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 18
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. five Men at the Nets. 8 Sturgeon. took up a net to be repaired. the other sewing sleds."

Dec. 19
" Thursday Wind South cloudy Weather thawed much all Day. one man mending a Net the Rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 20
" Friday Wind SW a small Breeze cloudy Weather with a little Snow. one man net mending. the Rest cut Firewood. In the Evening sent two Men to fetch Magnus Twatt and James Tate acrofs the River in a Canoe. who returned from trapping with 6 Martins."

Dec. 21
" Saturday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. five Men at the Nets 4 Sturgeon and 1 pike. the Rest cutting Firewood. In the Evening James Banks and James Saunderson Returned from trapping. bro't 19 Martins."

Dec. 22
" Sunday Wind SW a Gentle Breeze weather part cloudy part clear. a little colder than before."

Dec. 23
" Monday Wind SE cloudy sharp weather. sent five Men to the nets 5 Sturgeon and 1 pike. two Men at the pit-saw the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 24
" Tuesday Wind and Weather much the same as Yesterday but rather sharper. two men at the pit saw. one net making. the Rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 25
" Wednesday Wind Easterly Cloudy sharp weather with thick rime. the Saskachewan River fast."

Dec. 26
" Thursday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday. sent five Men to the nets but could not overhaul them on account of the holes being overflowed all round. two men hewing a stick for the pit-saw. the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 27
" Friday Wind SE cloudy weather a little warmer than Yesterday. sent five Men to the Nets 8 small Sturgeon from them. two Men at the pit saw. the Rest cut Firewood. brought home a net to be Repaired."

Dec. 28
" Saturday Wind SE weather part clear part Cloudy mild Day. sent James Banks and James Saunderson to their traps. one Man with Myself putting Up Martin traps. one net mending the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 29
" Sunday Wind SE cloudy Weather Inclinable to snow."

Dec. 30
" Monday Wind SE a fresh Breeze with drift Cloudy warm weather. sent Magnus Twatt and James Tate to look at their traps. short after they Returned with an Account of the Saskachewan River having broke up a little above the House. a thing I believe never known at this Season of the year before. a small flight of snow last night which has occasioned it. one man mending a net the Rest cut Firewood At night the wind varied to the Northward with a heavy Gale."

Dec. 31
" Tuesday Wind NW a heavy Gale clear weather with thick drift and sharp. one man mending a net the Rest cut firewood."

Jan. 1 1783
" Wednesday Wind in the Morning NE with clear Weather afterwards varied to the SE with Cloudy sharp Weather. Magnus Twatt and James Tate went to their traps."

Jan. 2
" Thursday Wind SE a small Breeze weather cloudy and warm. sent five Men to the nets 16 Sturgeon. the other cutting up a little Firewood."

Jan. 3
" Friday Wind Southerly calm cloudy rimy weather. one man repairing a net. the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 4
" Saturday Wind North a smart Breeze weather as Yesterday. sent five Men to the nets 7 Sturgeon and 1 pike. the other cutting a little Firewood. brought home a net to be Repaired. In the Evening James Banks and James Saunderson returned brought 19 martins 1 Weejack and 1 Cat."

Jan. 5
" Sunday Wind SE a gentle Breeze with Cloudy weather."

Jan. 6
" Monday Wind North a stiff Breeze Cloudy Weather a little colder than Yesterday. one man mending a net. the Rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 7
" Tuesday Wind SE a small Breeze with cloudy Mild weather. sent six Men to the Nets 2 Sturgeon 2 pike and 1 Trout. the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 8
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. two Men at the pit-saw. one net making the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 9
" Thursday Wind SW a small Breeze clear warm day thawed a little. the men Employed as Yesterday."

Jan. 10
" Friday Wind Northerly a stiff Gale Cloudy Warm Day. sent five Men to the nets 9 Sturgeon and 1 pike. James Banks and James Saunderson set off to look at their traps. Returned short after with an Account of the Saskachewan River being in holes. not pafsable. afterwards with one man cut Firewood."

Jan. 11
" Saturday Wind SE a stiff Breeze Cloudy weather with thick snow. one man net making the Rest cut Firewood. In the Evening Magnus Twatt and James Tate returned from their traps (having crofsed the River upon Sticks laid on the Ice it not being strong enough for itself to bare them) brought 14 martins 2 quiquahatches and 1 Cat."

Jan. 12
" Sunday Wind North a stiff gale cloudy Weather with snow and Drift."

Jan. 13
" Monday Wind North calm clear sharp Day. sent seven Men to the Nets 12 Sturgeon. the Rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 14
" Tuesday Wind Variable from North to SE forepart clear latter part cloudy with snow at Evening. one Man sharpning the crofs cut saws. one net working the rest carrying home wood."

Jan. 15
" Wednesday Wind SE a small Breeze Weather part clear part cloudy and mild. towards Evening snow. sent away James Banks and James Saunderson. James Tate and Magnus Twatt to look at their traps. one man making a Net. the Rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 16
" Thursday Wind and Weather much the same as Yesterday. sent the Men to the nets 7 Sturgeon 1 pike and 2 trout. brought home a net to be repaired."

Jan. 17
" Friday Wind Variable from East to West Cloudy and clear Alternate with snow at times. one man mending a net. the Rest cut firewood."

Jan. 18
" Saturday Wind SE cloudy weather with snow in the forenoon. In the Evening the Wind varied to the Northward clear and sharp."

Jan. 19
" Sunday Wind Westerly a smart Breeze clear Weather."

Jan. 20
" Monday Light Airs Westerly serene weather. sent the Men to the nets. 4 Sturgeon & 1 pike. took up a net to be repaired."

Jan. 21
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a fresh Breeze weather part clear part cloudy. one man mending a net the Rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 22
" Wednesday Wind Westerly a gentle Breeze with snow in the fore and afternoon. mid Day clear. the Men Employed as Yesterday. In the Evening James Banks and James Saunderson Magnus Twatt and James Tate returned from their traps. the former with 2 Quiquahatches and 5 Martins the Latter with only two Martins."

Jan. 23
" Thursday Wind Easterly a small Breeze Cloudy mild weather with snow at times. sent six Men to the nets 7 Sturgeon. the rest cut firewood."

Jan. 24
" Friday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. two Men at the pit-saw. one net making. the Rest cut firewood and shoveled the snow in heaps which fell in the Night."

Jan. 25
" Saturday Wind Westerly a small Breeze clear fine day. sent the Men to fetch home a timber piece to cut for roofing the House. Afterwards two lining of the same and the rest cut firewood."

Jan. 26
" Sunday Wind Easterly almost calm clear pleasant weather."

Jan. 27
" Monday A smart Breeze Easterly cloudy with snow and Drift. one man net making. two at the pit-saw. one making a plane stock and the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 28
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a small Breeze with clear weather in the Morning; sent seven Men to the nets 10 Sturgeon. two Men at the pit-saw. one man making a plane Stock. At Noon the wind varied to the Northward Cloudy with a heavy Gale and cold Drift."

Jan. 29
" Wednesday Wind Westerly a fresh Gale with a low Drift clear sharp Day. two men at the pit-saw. one lining pieces for the saw. one laying the fine twine two fold for nets. the Rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 30
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday but rather colder. the Men employed as Yesterday."

Jan. 31
" Friday Wind NW a fresh Breeze clear sharp Weather. the Men Employed as before. the weather being too Sharp to goe to the nets."

Feb. 1 1783
" Saturday Wind West a small Breeze clear mild Day. sent seven Men to the nets 15 Sturgeon and 1 Trout. also brought home a net to be repair'd. Magnus Twatt Repairing his Bench ready to plane boards on. the other two at the pit-saw. Late in the Evening three canadians arrived here on their Journey up the Saskachewan River to one of their Houseses (being almost starved with cold and hunger) from Mr Holmes. beyond the Red Deers River. they have been Seventeen Days on their Journey to this place and in the Condition they are now in. it will take them seventeen Days more to their Destination. for the three last Days they have not had a mouthful to Eat. they beged of me to let them stay here two or three Days to Recover their lost Strength. I have granted their Request. Hoping your Honors will pardon the liberty taken."

Feb. 2
" Sunday Wind Westerly a fresh Breeze clear sharp weather."

Feb. 3
" Monday Wind Westerly in the Morning clear sharp weather. two Men at the pit-saw one Man mending a net. the Carpenter at work on his Bench. the Rest cut Firewood. At Night cloudy a heavy gale with cold Drift."

Feb. 4
" Tuesday Wind and Weather still the same but more sharper. sent James Banks and James Saunderson James Tate and Magnus Twatt to put their traps down as there is not victuals to give them to keep them up. also the three Canadians and the Indian Woman set off on their Journey to their settlement. I have given them 75 lb Beat Meat and 12 lb Fat to carry them up otherwise they must have starved. one man Mending a Net. the rest cut Firewood. at Noon two Indian Men one woman and a lad Arrived from the Westward with a few furs and a trifle of provisions to Trade. these are come from those that went from here the 6th of October."

Feb. 5
" Wednesday Wind NW a hard Gale clear cold Drifting Weather. so sharp we cannot go to the Nets. one man mending a net. the Rest cut Firewood. Traded with the Indians that arrived Yesterday. from them I have received 98 made Beaver."

Feb. 6
" Thursday Wind Variable from West to East clear sharp Day. sent the Men to the nets 7 Sturgeon. At Noon the Indians went away. Also James Banks and James Saunderson Magnus Twatt and James Tate returned from their traps. the former brought 5 Martins and 1 Fox the latter 1 Quiquahatch 1 Cat and 1 Weejack."

Feb. 7
" Friday Wind SE almost calm clear sharp weather. Magnus Twatt planing feather Edge boards for the Roof of the Victualling House. one man net making. the Rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 8
" Saturday Wind variable clear sharp Day Magnus Twatt planing boards. one man net mending. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 9
" Sunday Wind West a smart Breeze clear sharp Weather."

Feb. 10
" Monday Wind South a Gentle Breeze clear sharp Day. sent eight Men to the Nets 4 Sturgeon 3 pike and 1 Trout. Magnus Twatt planing boards. the other doing odd Jobbs indoors. Brought home a net that is worn out."

Feb. 11
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. Magnus Twatt planing boards. one man taking the lines from the net brought home Yesterday. the Rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 12
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as before. the Men Employed as Yesterday."

Feb. 13
" Thursday Wind Variable from SW to East clear mild Day. sent eight Men to the nets. 2 Sturgeon 1 Trout and 1 Tickameg. Also brought home a net to be repaired. Magnus Twatt planing boards the other cutting a little wood."

Feb. 14
" Friday Wind Easterly cloudy mild Day Inclinable to snow. Magnus Twatt planing boards. one man mending a net and one man laying the fine twine two-fold for nets. the Rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 15
" Saturday Light Airs Easterly Weather part clear part cloudy and warm with a little snow. sent seven Men to the nets 1 Sturgeon 1 Pike. Magnus Twatt as before. one Man mending a net and one man laying the fine twine two-fold for nets."

Feb. 16
" Sunday Wind Easterly a smart breeze with a low Drift Weather part clear part cloudy and colder than Yesterday."

Feb. 17
" Monday Wind SE a small Breeze clear mild Day. sent seven Men to the nets 4 Sturgeon and 1 pike. Magnus Twatt planing boards. the others laying the fine twine two fold for nets. Brought home a net to be Repair'd."

Feb. 18
" Tuesday Wind SE a strong Breeze fore part clear latter part cloudy warm weather. one man laying the fine twine two-fold. one net making. Magnus Twatt planing Boards. the Rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 19
" Wednesday Wind Westerly a Gentle breeze weather clear and mild thawed a little about Noon. sent seven Men to the Nets 3 Sturgeon and 1 pike. two Men lining a net. Magnus Twatt as before."

Feb. 20
" Thursday Wind SE a fresh Breeze Weather clear and thawed most part of the Day. one Man net making. one winding off Twine. Magnus Twatt as before and the Rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 21
" Friday Wind SW Weather part clear part cloudy warm Day. thawed a good deal. sent six Men to the Nets two Sturgeon. one man winding off twine one laying it together for nets. Magnus Twatt as before. At Noon four Men arrived with the pacquet from Hudsons House with the Agreeable News of all being well at that Settlement."

" Copy of a Letter received from Mr William Tomifon
Hudfons Houfe Febry 9th 1783
Sir,
When I wrote last to You I thought then to have Enquired after you long before this. but have been prevented from sending sooner for want of snow. The Winter here has been very mild untill the latter part of January but since it has been very sharp. as to provisions there is neither a scarcity nor plenty. I have had enough to do to Maintain ten Men at the House without short Allowance and to save a small Stock before hand. Indeed the Men have been obliged to goe for Meat three and five Days Journey which is more then ever was done here before. I have at present sixteen Men abroad. eleven of which I sent away short after my Arrival. I also sent Mr Lockey by his own Desire away with some Indians soon after he Arrived here. also Mitchell Omen and James Omen but have heard but once from them since. and that was far from being agreeable as they were but poorly off for want of provisions Allowing to the scarcenefs of the Buffaloe. A little more then a month agoe. I sent two Men away with the Indian called the Day child Alias Keshikoa.awashish. he came here on the 25th of December and Informed me he had seen those you credited last Autumn. he Also told me that the Cloudy Day, Apinesew Alias Netawaw.acappew, one his name I do not know, and a Bungee Indian. these have all been in at the lower House and Traded their fall hunt; from that to the Root River where he was to find the abovementioned Indians. for which Reason I have sent William Walker and George Rofs either to stop their Debts or prevent their going to the Canadians. Indeed I am sorry to say William Walker gave more attention to his own pleasure than he did for the Company's Interest, nay had he had the Companys Interest at heart he would not have gone a visiting to be absent from the House all Night. which Error I hope you will be prudent Enough never to be guilty of. had he given me a proper Answer to the Letter I sent him last February. I should not have been here without a proper Quantity of Goods for Trade and to have given the Indians Encouragement. you know we had Account of no more than 15 Tents of Southward Indians and seven of them died from when we went down and came up again of what I have seen and heard off. there are above 40 Tents alive yet and of the Different Tribes of the Afsinepoet, Blackfoot, Fall and Blood Indians. there is above four times that Number. My Trade at present about 2000 made Beaver and if I had but goods I do not doubt but that their might be two or three thousand more got. The Canadians built a House up here last Summer at which they Traded 10 1/2 packs of good Beaver. and at this House no more than 1 1/2 which I leave you to Judge if it was not a great neglect of him that had the Charge. Sir you will please to send by the Bearers the following Articles of Trading Goods Viz. Blankets 5n, Cloth blue corded 11 yds, Red Corded 11 yds, Knives yew handle 24n, large Roach 24n, small roach 24n, Jack 24n, powder 40 lb, Shot low India 28 lb, Bristol 28 lb, Tobacco Brazil 30 lb, Brandy 8 Gall. should these now sent not be able to haul the above mentioned Goods you will therefore send sufficient Afsistance up with them. you will also send up what Leaf Tobacco there is at Cumberland House. you will be strictly careful not to Devulge the Misfortune that has happened to the Companys lower Settlements for I afsure you no person here knows any thing of it but Myself. Except those that brought the Disagreeable news. I conclude Wishing you Health and happinefs and all under your Command and a happy Reastablishing of their Honors lower Settlements and Remain Sir
Your friend & well wisher
William Tomifon
PS. You will please to give Magnus Annell & Ed. Wishart 1/2 yd Cloth Each for Stockings & all of them 1/2 yd Duffle should they want it."

Feb. 22
" Saturday Wind Westerly a small Breeze clear warm Day thawed a good Deal. Magnus Twatt as before the Rest Employed in cutting Firewood and packing up Goods for Hudfons House."

Feb. 23
" Sunday Wind NE a small Breeze part clear part cloudy weather rather colder than Yesterday."

Feb. 24
" Monday Wind Variable from East to West cloudy warm Day. sent off seven Men with 412 Beaver in Trading Goods for Hudsons House. Magnus Twatt planing boards. the Rest at the nets 1 Sturgeon."

" Copy of a Letter sent to Mr William Tomifon
Cumberland House February 24th 83
Dear Sir,
Your favor of the 9th Instant came safe to hand on the 21st which gave me great pleasure to hear of you and all under your command being in perfect Health which Happinefs thank God we Enjoy here. as likewise of your succefs both in Furs and provisions. I wish Sir I could say the like But Alas where is to come from as the few Indians I trusted Debt last fall are now up your way. I send you Sir inclosed the Account of their Debts in case they should come into the House. On February 3d four Indians arrived. two Men a lad and a Woman. part of those you left here when you went away. they are the only Indians I have seen since I wrote to you last. they have brought me about 98 made Beaver in Cats and parchment Beaver and Just two Days half Dryed meat. they told me they had their Debts at their Tents but only came for a supply. I Expect them in every Day as they promised me to hunt and come in with meat as fast as pofsible. I spoke to Mau.thappew to build a Canoe, as also the Measureman, which they have promised to do. I sent word to the Old Man by his Son to look out for Birch Rind and Build me a Canoe. as yet I cannot tell whether he will or not. I Expect to have three new Canoes if not four.

By those you sent down and three more Englishmen. Viz. James Banks, Magnus Sclater and John Sebaston I have sent 412 made Beaver in Trading Goods. Contents as pr Inclosed Acc. Being more then you sent for. your Letter Sir Informed me that you felt the want of Goods and by the Addition of three more Men I thought a larger Quantity might be taken. As I am certainly sure it is the only place where Furs and provisions is to be got.

I am sorry to hear that Mr Walker should have paid so little Attention to the Company's Interest as to absent himself from the House. I never did. and hope never shall think so lightly of the Company's Interest. and your favor Sir.as to take such a Step. I am surprised to think of 10 1/2 packs and 1 1/2 pack. the wide Difference makes me Conscious the Company Interest has not been properly Regarded.

Provisions here is but very scarce. the Men are now at short Allowance. the same as last Year after serving out the Bearers there Remains About 550 lb Dried meat 1600 lb Beat Meat 300 lb fat. the fish has fallen off since the begining of January but the great Stock we had before hand has prevented me from sending them down to U.Basquiau as pr Order. I shall send them now shortly for pitch and Wooden work for Canoes. Magnus Twatt I Expect to build a Canoe. I have spoke to him and he thinks himself Capable of so doing which I make no doubt of as Indeed he is an Ingenious Man. I have taken every precaution in my power to keep the Misfortune that has happened from the Natives. No Soul Sir shall be acquainted by me. those you sent down are as well acquainted as yourself and those here I believe knew it before myself. The Leaf Tobacco is all gone it was but 20 lb left here 8 lb of which I had Myself. Mr Lockey and the Men had the Remainder. I have about 130 made Beaver being all I Traded since you went away and about 120 more out in Debts which I am pretty sure of getting in. the rest is amongst those that Keshikoa.awasish Informed you of. which I hope you will get. Tommy white's Son is not as yet Arrived. if he should come I shall Inform of Your desire. I was intending to keep him to hunt for me as I have not tasted a piece of green meat since the Fall set in. and partridges being very few. Rabbets none at all. Having nothing more to say at present shall conclude wth wishing a happy reinstatement to their Honors Affairs Health and happinefs to you and all under your Command & am Dear Sir
Your most Obedient &
very Humble Servant
George Hudson
PS. I wish you Sir a great Increase of Trade and provisions."

Feb. 25
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a Gentle Breeze weather cloudy and Mild. one man net making. one twining. Magnus Twatt planing boards the Rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 26
" Wednesday Wind SE a gentle Breeze weather cloudy and mild. the Men as Yesterday."

Feb. 27
" Thursday Wind SE almost calm fore part clear latter part cloudy mild weather. Magnus Twatt planing Boads. the rest at the Nets. 2 Sturgeon and 1 pike."

Feb. 28
" Friday Wind SE a gentle Breeze weather clear and Cloudy Alternate thawed towards Noon. Magnus Twatt as before. one net making. the Rest cut Firewood."

Mar. 1 1783
" Saturday Wind Easterly serene Day rather colder than Yesterday the Men as Yesterday."

Mar. 2
" Sunday Light Airs Easterly clear warm Day thawed towards Noon."

Mar. 3
" Monday Wind and Weather as Yesterday a thick Rime in the Morning. Magnus Twatt as before the Rest at the nets 6 Sturgeon and a Trout. got a wolf at a setting gun."

Mar. 4
" Tuesday Wind SW a small Breeze clear warm weather thaw'd most of the day. Magnus Twatt planing boards. one man net making. the Rest cut Firewood."

Mar. 5
" Wednesday Wind Variable from E to SW in the Morning cloudy afternoon clear warm Weather. Magnus Twatt as before. One net making. the Rest at the Nets. 1 trout and 2 pike."

Mar. 6
" Thursday Wind Variable Weather part clear part cloudy. The Men employed as follows. Magnus Twatt and one at the pit-saw. one net making. the rest cut Firewood."

Mar. 7
" Friday Wind North a heavy Gale with drift weather cloudy and mild the Men Employed as Yesterday. At noon an Indian Man arrived from the Swampy River for Men to go with him and fetch Meat. I shall send four Men with him tomorrow please God weather permit."

Mar. 8
" Saturday Wind Westerly in the Morning calm cloudy Weather. sent off four Men with the Indian Man to fetch Meat. the Rest at the nets 3 Sturgeon and 2 pike. At noon the wind Varied to the Northward with a very heavy Gale and cold Drift. late in the Evening five Indians Arrived from those mentioned the 4th February with a few furs and some half Dried meat."

Mar. 9
" Sunday Wind West serene Day a fresh gale with cold Drift. Traded with the Indians that Arrived Yesterday and fitted them out Ready to goe away tomorrow."

Mar. 10
" Monday Wind West calm clear day. Early this Morning the Indians mentioned on Saturday went away. one man winding off Twine. the other two with myself. Weighing the Meat and tying up the Furs from them I have received 70 made Beaver in Cats and Beaver and 320 lb half Dried Meat."

Mar. 11
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a Gentle Breeze clear mild Day. the Men cutting Firewood."

Mar. 12
" Wednesday Wind Variable from West to South part clear part cloudy warm Day. sent the Men to the Nets 1 Sturgeon. In the Evening the four Men mentioned on Saturday Returned with 186 lb half Dried Meat 80 lb Beat meat and 70 fat. Also two Canadians arrived on their way to Mr Holmes at the Red deers River being part of those that went from here the 3d February."

Mar. 13
" Thursday Wind Variable from West to North cloudy warm Day. the Men employed cutting Firewood."

Mar. 14
" Friday Wind Westerly a Smart Breeze clear mild Day sent Men to the Nets 1 Sturgeon and 1 Trout. Magnus Twatt planing pieces for the Roof of the Victualling House. the other two cut Firewood. at Noon two Men and their Women arrived from acrofs the Lake they are those the Men fetched the Meat from as mentioned on Wednesday last. Also an Indian man arrived from the Northward with a few Furs. Traded a little liquor with them and they got Drunk."

Mar. 15
" Saturday Wind Northerly calm mild day Weather clear. Magnus Twatt set off to look at his Traps. one Man net making. one twining the Rest cut Firewood. Myself Traded with the Indians from them I have received 120 made Beaver."

Mar. 16
" Sunday Wind as yesterday Weather part Cloudy part clear thaw'd towards noon. two of the Indians mentioned on Friday went away. the other stays here."

Mar. 17
" Monday Wind SE a fresh Breeze Cloudy Weather and colder than Yesterday. sent four Men to the Nets 2 Sturgeon and 1 Jack. one Twining. the other cut a little wood. brought home a Net to be Repair'd."

Mar. 18
" Tuesday Wind Variable from SE to North Cloudy and clear. Alternate. one man mending the net brought home Yesterday. one twining. the rest cut Firewood."

Mar. 19
" Wednesday Wind SE clear Weather thaw'd much all Day. the Men cutting Firewood. Magnus Twatt returned from his traps brought 1 Cat."

Mar. 20
" Thursday Wind SW a smart Breeze. In the Morning Cloudy afterwards clear hot Day. Sent three Men to the Nets 2 Sturgeon. Magnus Twatt at work in the Carpenters way. Also sent three Men away to gather pitch."

Mar. 21
" Friday Wind West a hard Gale Cloudy weather but thawed much all Day with small Rain at times. Magnus Twatt and one Man putting on a new roof to the Victualling House. the other two carrying snow out of the Yard. At noon An Indian Man and his wife arrived not being able to keep Company with his tentmates on Account of a pain in his back."

Mar. 22
" Saturday Wind NW a smart Breeze in the Morning towards Evening calm'd clear warm Day. two Men carrying snow out of the Yard. the other two cutting Firewood."

Mar. 23
" Sunday Wind SE a hard Gale Cloudy warm Day."

Mar. 24
" Monday Wind Variable from SW to North weather part clear part Cloudy thawed much all day. Magnus Twatt at work on the Roof of the Victualling House. sent the Rest to the nets. 3 Sturgeon and 1 Mauthe.macuse afterwards sent three Men to fetch a Moose that was killed by an Indian Man about 7 Miles from here. also the three Men Returned from gathering pitch brought 3 1/2, 8 Gallon Kegs full. In the Evening those sent for Meat returned brought a whole moose. an Eagle seen to Day."

Mar. 25
" Tuesday Wind Easterly cloudy raw Weather. Magnus Twatt at work on the Victualling House. one Man net making the Rest cut Firewood. the Saskachewan River open a little above the House."

Mar. 26
" Wednesday Wind Easterly a fresh Breeze cloudy Weather with hail & rain at times. the Men Employed as Yesterday."

Mar. 27
" Thursday Wind Variable from East to North a hard Gale cloudy Weather with very heavy Snow all Day. the Men Employed within Doors."

Mar. 28
" Friday Wind NW a hard Gale cloudy weather with Snow & Drift all Day. the Men as Yesterday."

Mar. 29
" Saturday Wind NW a fresh Gale in the Morning with thick Snow at times. towards Evening clear & calm. one Man net making the Rest as before."

Mar. 30
" Sunday Wind Easterly little wind Weather clear and Cloudy Alternate thaw'd a little towards noon."

Mar. 31
" Monday Wind Easterly a middling Breeze cloudy 'till Noon then clear. Magnus Twatt at work in the Carpenters way sent the Rest to the Nets. 7 Sturgeon & 1 Mauthe.macuse brought home a Net to be repair'd also one Worn out."

Apr. 1 1783
" Tuesday Wind Easterly in the Morning cloudy raw cold Weather. A Noon clear & Warm Wind SE Magnus Twatt & one Man at work in the Carpenters way. one Man mending a Net. the Rest cut Firewood."

Apr. 2
" Wednesday Wind NE cloudy cold Day blowed fresh. sent three Men to the Nets 2 Sturgeon. At Noon an Indian Arrived for Men to fetch Meat. sent three with him. Also an Indian Man & his Family. Arrived from the Westward paid his Debt. Traded a little Liquor with him & he got Drunk. Magnus Twatt as before. the Rest attending the Gates & cutting Firewood."

Apr. 3
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. Magnus Twatt as before. the others carrying the snow out of the Yard. At Noon the Men mentioned Yesterday Returned with a green Moofe."

Apr. 4
" Friday Wind Easterly Cloudy cold Day Magnus Twatt and one Man at work in the Carpenters way. the Rest carrying snow out of the Yard & cutting cutting Firewood."

Apr. 5
" Saturday Wind Variable all Round the Compafs Weather clear and Rather warmer than Yesterday. sent four Men to the Nets 3 Sturgeon. Magnus Twatt & one as before and one cut Firewood."

Apr. 6
" Sunday Wind SE weather clear & warm. In the Evening an Indian Man & his Family Arrived with some half Dried Meat. Traded a little Liquor with him and he got Drunk."

Apr. 7
" Monday Wind SE weather clear & very warm thawed much all Day. Magnus Twatt & one at work in the Carpenters way.the Rest cut Firewood. At Noon an Indian Man & his Family went away. he being afraid to Stay here having Stabbed an Indian in three Different parts of the Body last Night."

Apr. 8
" Tuesday Wind Variable from South to NE weather clear and Cloudy Alternate with Rain in the Evening Magnus Twatt & two Men as before. the Rest cut Firewood. In the Morning an Indian Man and his Family mentioned on Wednesday last. went to take Bark for Canoe Building. Also an Indian Man & his Wife Arrived from the Great River with a few furs to Trade."

Apr. 9
" Wednesday Wind NW a fresh Gale with Drift clear Weather. traded with the Indian that came yesterday and he went away. sent four Men to the Nets 9 Sturgeon. the Rest with the Carpenter at work on the victualling House."

Apr. 10
" Thursday Wind SE a fresh Breeze fine warm Day. sent three Men acrofs the Lake to gather pitch. one Man Twining. two cutting Firewood & Magnus Twatt pitching the Roof of the Victualling House."

Apr. 11
" Friday Wind South clear hot Day. the Men as Yesterday. In the Evening the three Men Returned there being no pitch to be got."

Apr. 12
" Saturday Wind South Weather as Yesterday sent three Men to the Nets 5 Sturgeon. two Men with Myself went to the River to fetch a Canoe that was laid up in the Fall. the other with the Carpenter as before. Rec'd 1 Duck."

Apr. 13
" Sunday Wind South clear hot Day. much water on the Lake. Receivd 1 Swan."

Apr. 14
" Monday Wind and Weather as Yesterday Inclinable to Rain. sent three Men to fetch wood for Canoe Building. three at the nets 4 Sturgeon the other sewing Received 2 Ducks."

Apr. 15
" Tuesday Wind SW a fresh Gale weather clear and Cloudy at times with snow & Hail. sent three Men to fetch home a Canoe from below that was laid up in the Fall. the others getting wood work for Canoes Rec'd 2 swans. In the Evening the Wind at NW a heavy Gale & cold."

Apr. 16
" Wednesday Wind NW a small Breeze clear Weather sent three Men away with a Canoe to the lake above ready again Hunting time. two getting wood work as before. the other two cut Firewood."

Apr. 17
" Thursday Wind Northerly a Gentle Breeze weather part clear part cloudy. sent three Men to the Nets 12 Sturgeon. two Men getting wood work for Canoes. the other two cut Firewood. Received 1 Swan."

Apr. 18
" Friday Wind SE a small Breeze Cloudy Weather Inclinable to Rain. six Men fetching home wood work for Canoes. the other cut a little Firewood."

Apr. 19
" Saturday Wind Westerly a smart Breeze cloudy Weather Inclinable to Snow. five Men fetching wood work for Canoes. one Man net making & one cut Firewood."

Apr. 20
" Sunday Wind Easterly a smart Breeze Cloudy weather with snow most part of the Day."

Apr. 21
" Monday Wind Easterly weather part clear part cloudy. sent four Men to the Nets 11 Sturgeon. one Man planing wood work for Canoes. the others cut Firewood. At Noon an Indian Man & his Family Arrived with a trifle of half Dryed Meat & a few green Beaver which he Traded for Liquor and got Drunk."

Apr. 22
" Tuesday Wind Easterly Cloudy weather with Rain all Day. the Men Emptying the Cellars of Water and doing odd Jobbs within Doors."

Apr. 23
" Wednesday Wind South a fresh Breeze Cloudy Weather. sent two Men away with an Indian Man to take Birch rind for Canoes. also sent three Men to the Nets 4 Sturgeon brot home all the nets the Lake being in holes in many places. the other two turning timbers for a Canoe."

Apr. 24
" Thursday Wind Variable from South to West cloudy Weather with wind & snow all Day. At Noon one of the Men mentioned Yesterday returned with some side & Bottom Bark for a Canoe. the Rest Employed within Doors Received 1 Goose & 2 Ducks."

Apr. 25
" Friday Wind Westerly a hard Gale Cloudy weather. one Man net Mending. one planing wood work for a Canoe the Rest cut Firewood. Rec'd 5 Geese. At Noon the Indian Man and the other returned brought the Remainder of the Bark for a Canoe."

Apr. 26
" Saturday Wind West a smart Breeze till Evening then calm clear Weather. sent two Men with the Indian to get wood work. one man mending a Net the Rest falling Firewood. Rec'd 2 Geese & 5 Ducks."

Apr. 27
" Sunday Wind SE a hard Gale cloudy Weather Inclinable to Rain. Rec'd 7 Geese & 6 Ducks."

Apr. 28
" Monday Wind Variable from NE to North Cloudy Weather with Snow & Rain. at times with little wind. three Men fetching wood work for Canoes. the others Repairing & pitching Canoes. also sent two Men to the Saskachewan River to Hunt Geese. Rec'd 2 Swans 1 Goose and 6 Ducks to Day."

Apr. 29
" Tuesday Wind NE Cloudy Weather Inclinable to Rain. sent three Men away in a Canoe to Gather pitch. the other two Employed about the House. Rec'd 10 Geese 1 swan & 2 Ducks."

Apr. 30
" Wednesday Wind NE a Small Breeze Cloudy weather. the Men Employed cutting Wood. At Noon the Hunters Returned brot 1 Swan 15 Geese & 10 Ducks."

May 1 1783
" Thursday Wind Variable from N to SE Cloudy Weather. two Men making wedges for the prefs. sent James Saunderson and James Tate a hunting. At Noon the Men Returned from gathering pitch brot One 8 Gallon full. Rec'd 2 Geese & 6 Ducks."

May 2
" Friday Wind SE a fresh Breeze with Cloudy Rainy weather. two Men making Wedges. the Rest Employed Indoors. Rec'd 5 Geese & 7 Ducks."

May 3
" Saturday Wind SE a fresh Breeze cloudy raw with Snow hail & Rain at times. the Men Employed Indoors."

May 4
" Sunday Wind & Weather as Yesterday."

May 5
" Monday Wind Easterly a small Breeze clear fine Day. Magnus Twatt & one man making wooden work for a Canoe. the Rest Emptyed the Cellars of Water & cut a little wood. At Noon the Hunters Returned brot 35 Geese they say the Saskachewan River is gone clear down but the Water is very low."

May 6
" Tuesday Wind SE a Small Breeze clear hot Day sent four Men to Hunt Geese the Rest as yesterday."

May 7
" Wednesday Wind SE a fresh Breeze clear hot Day. the Men Employed in getting and making wood work for canoes. the Lake Ice much Broke."

May 8
" Thursday Wind as Yesterday Weather cloudy and warm. the Men as Yesterday."

May 9
" Friday Wind Variable from SE to West cloudy weather with Rain at times. the Men as Yesterday. In the Evening the Hunters returned brought 90 Geese. had a Canoe put on the Stocks by an Indian Man 21 1/2 feet long and 34 Inches broad."

May 10
" Saturday Wind Variable from South to NW weather cloudy with small rain at times. Magnus Twatt and part of the Men employed in sewing Canoes. the Rest getting a little wood."

May 11
" Sunday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. In the Evening three Indian Men and their Families arrived from above paid their Debts. traded a little Liquor and got Drunk. a smart rain in the night."

May 12
" Monday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze Weather part clear part Cloudy. three Men at work on the Canoe the rest cut a little Firewood. the Lake Ice drove upon the Shore."

May 13
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday the Men cleaning the Yard and Canoe shed."

May 14
" Wednesday Wind Easterly a fresh Breeze Weather part clear part Cloudy the Men employed at the Canoes and falling Firewood."

May 15
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday one Man lining a net. two Men digging the Garden the rest Employed at the Canoes. the Ice drove upon the shore which prevents me from sending Men to Hunt."

May 16
" Friday Wind Easterly clear Day. two Men digging and sewing the Garden. one Man mending a net the rest at the Canoes."

May 17
" Saturday Wind Variable from South to North clear Day. three Men at work at the Canoes which they Finished. the rest cut a little wood. Rec'd 3 Whole and 2 half Beaver from Indian Hunters. also a few Geese which they Traded for Liquor and got Drunk."

May 18
" Sunday Wind variable from South to North a small Breeze clear Weather. the Lake Ice drove from the Shore which affords an Opportunity. I accordingly sent four Men to Hunt Geese."

May 19
" Monday Wind Variable from SE to North a fresh Breeze clear fine Day. one Man Employed in the Carpenter way. the rest cut a little wood. Rec'd 2 Beaver from Hunters."

May 20
" Tuesday Wind SE a smart Breeze cloudy weather the Men cleaning the plantation. In the Evening Mr William Tomison with six canoes of Englishmen arrived from Hudson's House. also five Canoes of Indians arrived from the Northward with a few Furs and a trifle of provisions. Traded a little Liquor with them and they got Drunk. Also the Hunters returned brought 12 Geese. received a few geese from Hunters."

May 21
" Wednesday Wind NW a hard gale cloudy cold day. the Men Employed packing up Goods for Hudson's House and doing odd Jobbs within and without doors."

May 22
" Thursday Wind Variable from SE to NE a fresh Breeze weather part clear part Cloudy with Hail in the Morning one Man making cloathing for the Men. six Men getting Ready to go up to Hudson's House with Goods. two Men net making the rest winding off Twine and doing odd Jobbs within Doors."

May 23
" Friday Wind Northerly a small Breeze towards Noon calm with small Rain at Evening. sent off six Men in two Canoes with 741 1/12 Beaver trading Goods for Hudson's House. two Men net making two Men setting two Sturgeon Nets. one making cloathing for the Men the rest Employed about Canoes and doing odd Jobbs within Doors six Canoes went away to Hunt."

" Copy of a Letter sent to Mr Robert Longmoore
Cumberland House May 22d 1783
Mr Robert Longmoore
Sir,
I am happy to have the pleasure to Inform you that after a fine pafsage of five Days we Arrived safe at Cumberland House where thank God we found all well. on our side. Sir you will receive by the Bearers trading Goods & Stores as pr Inclosed Account and am sorry I could not send you more of the necefsary Articles wanted, but had it been here, you may be well afsured it would have been sent. as it has always been my Motive to forward Trade. George Hudson has been very careful of the Charge he was intrusted with and I afsure you he shews a good Example to those of a longer Experience than what he has had. he has done his Outmost Endeavour to procure what provisions & Furs he pofsibly could from the few Indians that are here. the Young Indian Man called Mathappew and Indian Charles had some Disputes on the plantation in the begining of April which ended by Death. the latter having stabed the Former in several parts of his Body of which he Died on the fourth Day after. Indeed it is a great pity for he was a good Hunter and will be a great Lofs to this place. I Conclude Wishing better succefs to the Company's Affairs. Health and Happinefs to you and all Under your Command and Remain
Your friend & Well Wisher
William Tomison."

May 24
" Saturday Wind Easterly a small Breeze weather cloudy. sent two Men to the nets. no luck. two Men net making. one making cloathing for the Men. the rest Employed as before. fitted out three Canoes ready to go away to Hunt. Rec'd 6 Geese 1 swan and 2 Ducks from Hunters."

May 25
" Sunday Wind NE a Strong Gale cloudy cold weather."

May 26
" Monday Wind variable from the SE to West Cloudy Weather with rain most part of the Day. one Man making cloathing for the Men. two Men net making. two Men at the nets 2 Sturgeon. one Man cleaning a Gun. the rest Beating Meat and doing odd Jobbs within Doors."

May 27
" Tuesday Wind Variable from West to North Weather part clear part cloudy with a fresh breeze. one Man making cloathing as before. two net making. the rest as before. two Canoes went a Hunting also one Canoe Arrived brought a few Geese."

May 28
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a hard Gale Weather part clear part Cloudy. two Men lining nets. one making cloathing as before. the rest packing Furs at the prefs."

May 29
" Thursday Wind NW a fresh Gale weather part clear part Cloudy towards Evening calm'd. two Men lining nets. one making cloathing as before. two Men went to the Nets and took them up. also 3 Sturgeon. the Rest at the prefs packing Furs."

May 30
" Friday Wind in the Morning South a hard breeze at Noon varied to the NW a hard Gale with cloudy weather. sent Mr Lockey and James Banks a Hunting. two net mending. the rest repairing Canoes. In the Evening two Canoes arrived one with a green Moose. the other with a few Geese. late in the Evening another canoe arrived brought 26 Geese and two Beaver."

May 31
" Saturday Wind NE a middling Breeze with clear Weather. one man sewing. the Rest at work on the Canoes and Emptying the Cellars of Water. the Indians mentioned Yesterday Traded and they went away."

June 1 1783
" Sunday Wind Variable clear warm Day."

June 2
" Monday Wind Easterly a middling Breeze clear Day. one Man lining a net. the rest repairing canoes and getting Bark."

June 3
" Tuesday Wind SE a middling Breeze clear fine Day. the Men Employed Repairing Canoes. at Noon Mr Lockey and James Banks returned from Hunting. brot 5 Geese. they say the geese is mostly gone. Also one Indian Canoe Arrived from Hudson's House brought a few Beaver which he has killed on his Journey down. he Informs me he met Malchom Rofs six days agoe. a little below the Branch. he also Informs me the Rest of the Englishmen are on their Journey Down."

June 4
" Wednesday Wind ESE a fresh Gale with clear Weather the Men Employed repairing canoes and doing trifling Duty about the House. in the forenoon the Indians arrived that went from here the 23d of last Month brought 25 Geese and 1 Beaver. also one Man and two Women arrived from Hudson's House brought nothing. these I left there when I came away."

June 5
" Thursday Wind Variable light Breeze with very warm weather. two Men digging part of the garden Ground. the Rest Employed repairing a Canoe. at noon an Indian Man & three Women in two Canoes arrived from Hudson's House. these have brought eight Bundles of Furs which agrees with the Account rec'd from Mr Longmoore also five Beaver and eight Beav. skins. which they have killed on their Journey down gave them a little Liquor & paid those that came Yesterday for what provisions they brought."

June 6
" Friday Wind as Yesterday fresh Breezes with Thunder and rain at Intervals. the Men Employed Repairing a Canoe and doing trifling Jobbs within Doors. at Noon the Indians went of the plantation except those that came from Hudson's House."

June 7
" Saturday Wind Westerly squally weather with Thunder and Rain at times. the Men employed about various Duty. the Indian that arrived on the 3d Inst. I have sent away to get Birch rind to Build a Canoe for himself as he has promised to goe down with us."

June 8
" Sunday Wind Variable fresh Breezes with flying showers at times at half past five in the Morning 18 Men in nine Canoes including Malchom Rofs and those with him arrived safe from Hudsons House with 62 Bundles of Furs. 16 bags of provisions and 120 lb fat. Indeed Malchom Rofs has been very Expeditious on his Journey up to Hudsons House having Arrived on the ninth Day from here."

" Copy of a Letter received from Mr Robert Longmoore
Hudson's House June 4th 1783
Sir,
I received your kind Letter Dated May 22d here the 31st Inst. with all the Goods safe from Cumberland House as likewise June 4th all the Furs and provisions according to your Order Embarked from here. Sir I have detained the Men to let out the Stockadoes as you know that it was very necefsary and times very critical below so that I think they are all in good time. Sir I Conclude wishing you a safe pafsage to York Fort and all under your command and a happy sight of the Ship and better succefs to the Company's Affairs. Sir I remain
Your most Obedient
& Humble Servant
Robert Longmoore
PS. I sent down by Malchom Rofs 60 made Beaver traded since your leaving this place."

June 9
" Monday Wind Northerly a Stiff gale weather cloudy at times at other times clear. two Men sewing part of a Canoe. that seam ript' in timbering. three Men making cloathing for the Men. those that arrived Yesterday resting themselves. the Rest packed 4 Bundles of Furs. fitted out one Indian Man and sent him a hunting. the other two Making wood work for a Canoe."

June 10
" Tuesday Wind SE a small Breeze first part clear latter part cloudy with Rain at times. Magnus Twatt repairing a Gun. two Men set three Sturgeon nets and two for small fish. Nicholas Wishart and James Flatt making cloathing for the Men. the Rest collecting Firewood."

June 11
" Wednesday Wind variable from NW to East small Breezes in the Morning foggy with small Rain afterwards clear hot Weather. two Men Overhauling the Nets set Yesterday brought two small Sturgeon and one perch. the Taylors as before. the Rest Employed about trifling Duty within and without Doors. paid the Men for what furs they trapped at Hudsons House as also here. I have given them a Beaver in goods for every Beaver in Furs received. in the Evening an Indian Man and his Wife arrived from the northward brought a few Beaver skins & one Swan."

June 12
" Thursday Little Wind Variable with clear hot Weather rained and thundered very much in the night. the Men Employed as before. the Indian Traded and went away. two Sturgeon and a few small fish from the Nets. the two Indian Men building a small canoe for going down."

June 13
" Friday Wind Variable in the East quarter with clear hot Weather 'till noon afterwards cloudy with a little Rain. two men Making a Sturgeon Net. sent two Men to set two small marsh nets and to Overhaul those down before. the rest Employed about Various Jobbs. two Sturgeon from the Nets to Day. one of the Indians that went away the 6th Inst. arrived brought some Beaver's flesh and a few skins which he Traded and went away again."

June 14
" Saturday Wind Easterly a Strong Gale weather part Cloudy part clear thundered very much in the Night. the Net makers finished the net. the Rest doing odd Jobbs within Doors. the Indian Men finished building their Canoe."

June 15
" Sunday Wind Westerly a small Breeze first part cloudy latter part clear hot Weather. At noon five Canoes Arrived from the Mifsinnepee River with a few furs to Trade. part of those went down to prince Wales Fort last Autumn with Furs and provisions to Trade but to their great surprise they found the place destroyed which Obliged them to throw their furs away. the provisions served them for food back to their own Country. they inform me that the first thing they found was the dogs and horses shot. the wood work they say is burnt down but the Walls are Standing as also the Stockadoes. Except a few that has been broken down by some stones flying from the Building."

June 16
" Monday Wind Variable in the South Quarter fresh Gales with Thunder & Rain most part of the Day. Traded with the Indians that arrived yesterday and Made them small presents as Usual."

June 17
" Tuesday Wind SW a Strong Gale with clear weather. two Men Repairing nets the Rest Employed making and mending sails for Canoes. also packed seven Bundles of Furs."

June 18
" Wednesday Wind Westerly a Stiff Gale with clear Weather 'till the Evening afterwards cloudy and almost calm. sent four Men to Overhaul the Nets brought two Sturgeon and a few small fish also brought home two Nets to be repaired. the Rest Employed making & mending sails for Canoes. At Noon the Indians went away that Arrived on the 15th Instant and late in the Evening one of them returned with the Flesh of a Year old Moose which he Traded for Brandy & went away again."

June 19
" Thursday Wind Variable fresh Breezes with clear Weather. sent two Men to take up the Nets to be Repaired brought two Sturgeon. the Rest Employed pitching and Repairing Canoes ready for Embarking tomorrow please God Weather permit. in the Evening gave the Indians a little Liquor that are to Accompany us Down."

June 20
" Friday Wind WSW a moderate Breeze with clear warm Weather. Embarked ten Canoes of English and two Canoes of Indians with 115 Bundles of Furs for York Fort. the rest Employed pitching and Watering three more. which please God I intend to Embark into tomorrow with six Men more. took a Survey of the Trading Goods Stores &c and appointed the following persons to Stay up all Summer. Malchom Rofs in Charge. Isaac Batt, James Johnston & James Flatt."

June 21
" Saturday Wind Northerly a Stiff Gale first part cloudy latter part clear. at Noon three Canoes arrived from the Swampy River brought three Moose and four Beaver which they Traded for Tobacco, Brandy & Ammunition. the Men Employed drying meat as it cannot be Eaten while good. the Blowing Weather prevents our proceeding."

" Received of Mr William Tomison the Charge of Cumberland House with Trading Goods Stores &c as pr Account Book
Witnefs my Hand
Malchom Rofs
Cumberland House
June 22d 1783."


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