" A Journal of the most remarkable Transactions and Occurrences at Hudsons House from 15th June 1784 to 28th May 1785 by George Hudson"
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"By George Hudson"

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June 15 1784
" Tuesday Wind at East a fresh Gale Cloudy with thunder and rain most part of the Day. could not proceed."

June 16
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday could not Embark."

June 17
" Thursday Wind and Weather still the same."

June 18
" Friday Wind Variable in the Morning blowed fresh towards Noon calm and clear. Mr Tomison and nine Englishmen embarked for the ruins of York Fort. the two Men cleaning the House."

June 29
" Saturday Wind Variable from North to SW gentle Breezes and clear. the two Men getting Willows to set up for the Pease."

June 20
" Sunday Wind variable all round cloudy and clear Alternate."

June 21
" Monday Wind SW a hard Gale clear 'till Noon then Cloudy. sent two Men to the wire at Noon returned with a few fish of Sorts."

June 22
" Tuesday Wind SW a hard Gale clear till Noon afterwards cloudy and with heavy Rain Thunder and Lightning. Employed in the Garden."

June 23
" Wednesday Wind NWest a hard gale cloudy with rain at times. Employed as Yesterday."

June 24
" Thursday Wind Westerly calm clear and cloudy Alternate. sent the two Men to the Wire no luck. part being broke down by the late Wind. afterwards sent them to set two Sturgeon nets at the Point above the House."

June 25
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday. sent the Men to the Nets 3 Sturgeon afterwards cleaning the Yard and Canoe House. 5 Canoes of Canadians pafsed by on their way to the great carrying Place."

June 26
" Saturday Wind variable from NWest to SEast clear and cloudy Alternate. sent the two Men to the Nets 1 Sturgeon. took up one net and set another down in room. afterwards cut a little Wood."

June 27
" Sunday Wind SE a hard Gale with clear Weather till Evening then cloudy with Thunder Lightning and Heavy Rain."

June 28
" Monday Wind SW a fresh Breeze clear hot weather. sent the two Men to the nets 1 Sturgeon and 1 pike. brought one net home to be repaired. also set one in room. afterwards employed mending a net. nine Canoes of Canadians Pafsed by on their Way to the great Carrying Place."

June 29
" Tuesday Wind variable all round the compafs cloudy weather. sent the two Men to the nets. 5 Sturgeon. afterwards repairing the net mentioned yesterday; about 3 PM a heavy Gale of wind with Hail the largest I ever beheld. one of them measured 3 1/2 Inches after it had lain on the ground 15 Minutes."

June 30
" Wednesday Wind NWest a smart Breeze clear weather 3 Sturgeon from the nets took up one to be repaired."

July 1 1784
" Thurday Wind SWest calm fine clear Day. sent the Men to the Nets no luck. In the Evening an Indian Man arrived brought some green Meat."

July 2
" Friday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze first Part clear latter part cloudy with Heavy rain and Thunder. the Indian Man traded and went away. took up the nets."

July 3
" Saturday Wind NWest a hard gale cloudy with rain most Part of the Day. cut a little Wood. late at night one Canoe arrived brought a year old Moose."

July 4
" Sunday Wind SWest a fresh breeze till Noon then calm. paid those that brought the Meat yesterday and they went away."

July 5
"Monday Wind NWest a fresh breeze 'till Evening then calm. the two Men repairing nets. In the Evening an Indian Man arrived brought a little Dried Meat, Beat Meat, and Fat."

July 6
" Tuesday Wind South in the Morning cloudy. the Indian Man went away. the Men prepairing nets. In the Evening a hard gale at NEast with small rain at times."

July 7
" Wednesday Wind South a gentle breeze clear Weather. an Indian Man and his Wife arrived with a Doe Moose. the Men drying the Meat. In the Evening cloudy with small rain Wind NE set two Sturgeon nets. Muschettos troublesome."

July 8
" Thursday Wind NEast a fresh breeze towards Noon calm the Indian Man and his Wife went away. the Men as Yesterday."

July 9
" Friday Wind variable almost calm Weather clear in the forenoon; at Noon an Indian Man and his Wife arrived brought most Part of a green doe Moose which he traded and went of immediately. One Man with Myself went to the nets 9 Sturgeon. the other drying Meat. In the Evening heavy Rain Wind SEast. Muschettos numerous."

July 10
" Saturday Wind variable cloudy and calm. one man and myself went to the Nets took them up also 3 Sturgeon. the other as Yesterday."

July 11
" Sunday Wind variable calm hot Weather and clear. Muschettos numerous."

July 12
" Monday Wind SEast calm cloudy Weather towards Evening Rain. the Men doing Jobbs. Muschettos exceeding troublesome."

July 13
" Tuesday Wind SWest a small breeze 'till Evening then blowed hard at NWest clear weather."

July 14
" Wednesday Wind NWest clear Weather 'till noon then cloudy a heavy gale attended with Thunder Hail and rain very thick. Employed clearing the Plantation."

July 15
" Thursday Wind variable from NWest to SEast small breezes with clear sultry weather. sent two Men to set two sturgeon nets. Muschettos troublesome."

July 16
" Friday Wind and weather as Yesterday. the two Men went to the Nets 3 Sturgeon."

July 17
" Saturday Wind SEast part clear part cloudy Excefsive hot. 3 Sturgeon from the Nets got a little wood."

July 18
" Sunday Wind South a gentle Breeze clear hot Day."

July 19
" Monday Wind SEast fresh breeze. sent the two Men to the nets. 10 Sturgeon took up the nets."

July 20
" Tuesday Wind variable from SEast to NEast a heavy Gale with Thunder Lightning and Heavy Rain. Employed repairing the Nets."

July 21
" Wednesday Wind Westerly a gentle Breeze clear Day. set the two Men to set one Sturgeon net afterwards overhauling the Provisions. Muschettos Numerous."

July 22
" Thursday Wind South gentle breezes clear sultry Weather. one Sturgeon from the nets to Day."

July 23
" Friday Wind variable small breezes weather as yesterday. Employed in the Garden; one Sturgeon."

July 24
" Saturday Wind SWest calm clear hot Day towards Evening then cloudy a hard gale with Thunder Lightning and Rain. no fish from the net; cut a little wood."

July 25
" Sunday Wind variable clear hot Day calm. Muschettos troublesome."

July 26
" Monday Wind SEast a fresh breeze part clear Part cloudy. sent the two Men to the nets. two Sturgeon. brought the net home afterwards employed in the garden."

July 27
" Tuesday Wind SEast fresh breeze clear hot Day. one Man repairing a Sturgeon net. the other with myself at work in the Garden."

July 28
" Wednesday Wind as yesterday a hard gale weather as yesterday Employed as yesterday. in the Evening more Moderate. set one Sturgeon net. Muschettos troublesome."

July 29
" Thursday Wind SEast a fresh Gale clear hot weather. 1 Sturgeon. set two nets for small fish."

July 30
" Friday Wind Southerly a fresh breeze in the Morning cloudy with a little rain afterwards clear hot Day. three Sturgeon and one Pike."

July 31
" Saturday Wind SEast a gentle breeze clear hot Day. sent the two Men to the nets. one sturgeon. took up the Sturgeon net."

Aug. 1 1784
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday 'till Evening squally with Thunder and rain."

Aug. 2
" Monday Wind variable pleasant breezes with clear hot weather. sent the Men to the nets. two Tickameg from the small nets which they brought home. set down the Sturgeon net."

Aug. 3
" Tuesday Wind variable calm for the most part cloudy. sent the two Mem to look at the Sturgeon net afterwards set two small nets. In the Evening an Indian Man and his Wife arrived brought a little dried and half dried Meat. at night a heavy gale at West attended with Thunder sharp Lightning and rain."

Aug. 4
" Wednesday Wind variable between west and East calm cloudy weather with small rain throughout the Day. the Men repairing small nets."

Aug. 5
" Thursday Wind NWest a strong Gale cloudy with rain all Day."

Aug. 6
" Friday Wind Northerly a heavy gale cloudy Weather with Thunder and rain all Day."

Aug. 7
" Saturday Wind North more moderate. sent the two Men to the nets 3 Sturgeon and 4 Pike. took up the sturgeon net. the Indian Man that arrived the 3d Inst. went a Hunting."

Aug. 8
" Sunday Wind South clear calm Day the Indian returned brought one Beaver."

Aug. 9
" Monday Wind SEast a fresh breeze. set the two Men to set three small nets and to bring home two that was down before. returned with one Pike. the Indian went a Hunting."

Aug. 10
" Tuesday Wind NWest a hard gale in the morning with rain. afterwards calm and clear. the Indian Man arrived brought one Beaver. no luck from the nets."

Aug. 11
" Wednesday Wind NWest a fresh Breeze in the Morning afterwards varied to NEast and calm Weather clear and cloudy Alternate. sent the two men to the nets no succefs afterwards set two sturgeon nets."

Aug. 12
" Thursday Wind SEast cloudy Day a fresh breeze with small rain at times. Early this morning two canoes arrived from the northward with some Provisions. traded for Ammunition and Iron work."

Aug. 13
" Friday Wind NWest a fresh breeze clear weather. the Indians mentioned yesterday went away. received from them 180 lb Dried Meat, 180 lb Beat Meat, Fatt 60 lb, Pimmacon 80 lb. one Man drying the Meat a little. the other & Myself went to the nets 4 Sturgeon. took up the small nets."

Aug. 14
" Saturday Wind SEast a gentle Breeze clear hot Day. sent the Men to the nets two Sturgeon."

Aug. 15
" Sunday Wind NEast a fresh breeze cloudy raw Day."

Aug. 16
" Monday Wind and Weather much the same as Yesterday. Employed cutting willows down on the Plantation."

Aug. 17
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a fresh Breeze clear Day. sent the two Men to take up the sturgeon nets and Put two nets down for small fish. at Noon returned brought 5 Sturgeon."

Aug. 18
" Wednesday Wind NWest a fresh gale part clear part cloudy employed repairing the Net brought home Yesterday."

Aug. 19
" Thursday Wind Wind Westerly a strong breeze clear weather. sent the Men to the nets. no fish. brought them home. Put down one sturgeon net."

Aug. 20
" Friday Wind variable light breezes clear hot Day. the two Men employed repairing small nets. myself overhauling the Dry Provisions."

Aug. 21
" Saturday Wind NEast light breezes cloudy in the forenoon afterwards clear and hot. sent the Men to the Nets one Sturgeon afterwards cut a little dry wood."

Aug. 22
" Sunday Wind South gentle breezes clear hot Day."

Aug. 23
" Monday Wind variable from SWest to NWest Part clear part cloudy with small rain at times and squalls of wind. sent the two Men to set three small fish nets. also took up the Sturgeon net 4 sturgeon. Much Thunder and Lightning with rain last night."

Aug. 24
" Tuesday Wind NWest a hard gale cloudy with rain in the Forenoon afterwards clear weather. employed repairing small nets. In the Evening a heavy gale with rain."

Aug. 25
" Wednesday Wind NWest a fresh gale with rain in the Morning afterwards clear and cloudy alternate. Employed as yesterday."

Aug. 26
" Thursday Wind NWest a heavy gale with flying clouds. one Man repairing a sturgeon net. the other got a little Firewood. In the Evening one canoe arrived brought a little Dryed Provisions."

Aug. 27
" Friday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday. Employed cutting down a few willows. the canoe that came yesterday went away."

Aug. 28
" Saturday Wind NWest a small breeze part clear part cloudy. sent the two Men to the nets brought 8 Tickameg afterwards cut a little Firewood."

Aug. 29
" Sunday Wind NWest fresh breezes part clear part cloudy."

Aug. 30
" Monday Wind SWest small breezes. sent the two Men to the nets took them up and set down three more in room. brought 3 Tickameg afterwards set one sturgeon net."

Aug. 31
" Tuesday Wind SWest fresh breezes fore Part cloudy latter part clear weather. Myself and one at the nets 1 Tickameg. the other repairing the net brought home yesterday."

Sept. 1 1784
" Wednesday Wind SEast small breezes weather part clear part cloudy one Man and myself at the nets no luck. the other repairing a net."

Sept. 2
" Thursday Wind SEast a hard gale 'till Evening then moderate clear and cloudy Alternate. In the Evening five canoes arrived from below with a trifle of Provisions."

Sept. 3
" Friday Wind SEast a hard gale clear and cloudy Alternate. traded part of the Provisions brought yesterday. the Men got a little wood."

Sept. 4
" Saturday Wind SEast a fresh Gale cloudy weather with rain all night and till towards noon afterwards clear and calm. sent the two Men to the nets no luck. traded the remainder of the Provisions from the Natives. from them I have received Beat Meat 97 lb, Fat 28 lb, Pimmacon 100 lb, Dried Meat 100 lb for Ammunition and Iron work. fitted them out ready to goe a Hunting."

Sept. 5
" Sunday Wind NWest a hard gale cloudy with rain most part of the Day."

Sept. 6
" Monday Wind NWest a hard Gale with flying clouds. the Men employed airing the dried Meat traded on Tuesday. four Canoes of Indians went a Hunting."

Sept. 7
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a fresh breeze in the morning towards noon calm and varied to South clear; sent the two Men to take up the sturgeon and small nets. 3 Sturgeon from them."

Sept. 8
" Wednesday Wind SWest pleasant breezes haizy. Employed setting down 3 small nets and one sturgeon net."

Sept. 9
" Thursday Wind SEast a fresh breeze haizy weather. employed repairing small nets."

Sept. 10
" Friday Wind NWest a hard gale clear and cloudy alternate. employed as yesterday."

Sept. 11
" Saturday Wind NEast a fresh breeze cloudy raw Day with small rain and mists at times. at Noon pafsed by Mr Small with three Canoes. sent the two Men to the nets 6 Tickameg."

Sept. 12
" Sunday Wind NEast gentle breezes clear pleasant Day."

Sept. 13
" Monday Wind SWest a fresh breeze fore part clear latter part cloudy. sent the Men to the nets 2 Sturgeon afterwards cleaning the yard."

Sept. 14
" Tuesday Wind NWest a hard gale cloudy and clear alternate. the Men got a little Firewood. In the Evening received 3 Beaver from an Indian Hunter."

Sept. 15
" Wednesday Wind NWest a gentle breeze close fog in the morning afterwards clear 'till Evening then cloudy with a little rain. no luck from the nets. pafsed by Mr Monteur with seven canoes. sent the Indian Man a Hunting."

Sept. 16
" Thursday Wind NWest a hard gale clear and cloudy alternate. employed repairing the chimneys."

Sept. 17
" Friday Wind Southerly gentle breezes clear weather. took up the Net one Sturgeon. In the Evening four canoes returned from Hunting brought 2 Beaver 5 geese and some half dried moose flesh."

Sept. 18
" Saturday Wind and weather as yesterday. employed cleaning the yard and repairing the chimneys. traded part of the Provisions brought yesterday from the natives. late at night two Indian men arrived from the barren ground with a few furs to wait for Mr Tomifons arrival."

Sept. 19
" Sunday Wind SWest in the morning part clear part cloudy."

Sept. 20
" Monday Wind SW a fresh breeze clear pleasant Day. the Men carrying home Firewood."

Sept. 21
" Tuesday Wind variable from SWest to NWest in the Morning clear afternoon. cloudy employed as yesterday."

Sept. 22
" Wednesday Wind NEast a fresh gale cloudy weather with rain at times. employed repairing the chimneys."

Sept. 23
" Thursday Wind NWest a hard gale cloudy weather with rain at times. employed repairing the chimneys."

Sept. 24
" Friday Wind SWest a fresh breeze part clear part cloudy. In the Morning two canoes arrived from Hunting brought 24 Geese also three canoes arrived from acrofs the Lake with some dried Provisions to wait for the arrival of Mr Tomison. also Mr Robert Longmoore and James Merwick arrived from Hudson House brought some provisions to supply your Honors Servants up in the Fall."

Sept. 25
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday employed getting firewood."

Sept. 26
" Sunday Wind SEast a fresh breeze clear and cloudy alternate. four canoes went a Hunting."

Sept. 27
" Monday Wind Westerly a hard gale cloudy weather. the Men getting Firewood."

Sept. 28
" Tuesday Wind NEast calm clear Day employed as yesterday."

Sept. 29
" Wednesday Wind SWest a small breeze cloudy with rain till noon afterwards clear."

Sept. 30
" Thursday Wind SWest a fresh breeze clear weather employed cleaning the Plantation."

Oct. 1 1784
" Friday Wind SWest a gentle breeze clear Day. In the Morning Mr William Tomison and Eleven Canoes of Englishmen with two Indian canoes arrived with goods from York Factory. also one canoe arrived brought some green meat. part they left. traded a little Liquor with them and they got Drunk."

" By Mr William Tomifon"

Oct. 2
" Saturday Wind NWest a fresh breeze clear Day. sent four Men in a Canoe to fetch the Meat mentioned yesterday. at night returned brought part of a moose. also 3 Canoes arrived from below traded some Meat and a few skins with them for Liquor. the Men getting ready to proceed for Hudsons House."

Oct. 3
" Sunday Wind and weather as yesterday. in the Evening sent of Mr Longmoore and five Men in two canoes for Hudsons House. one canoe came from Hunting brought some Moose and Beaver's flesh which they traded for Liquor and got Drunk."

Oct. 4
" Monday Wind in the south quarter gentle breezes with clear warm weather. some repairing canoes. the rest with myself opening Packages and Packing up goods for Hudson's House. in the Evening two Indian canoes that was behind arrived brought all safe. they inform me they saw William Flatt seven days agoe."

Oct. 5
" Tuesday Wind Westerly clear Day little wind employed as yesterday. at noon William Flatt arrived with the goods all safe."

Oct. 6
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. embarked five canoes for Hudsons House. myself getting ready to proceed tomorrow with three more. paid the Indians that brought up goods from York Factory."

" By George Hudfon"

Oct. 7
" Thursday Wind South calm pleasant Day. Mr William Tomison and three canoes embarked for Hudson's House. the Men employed cleaning their cabbins and the House. fitted out six canoes and sent them a Hunting. two canoes arrived with Provisions."

Oct. 8
" Friday Wind SEast a fresh breeze clear Day. the Men employed cleaning the yard."

Oct. 9
" Saturday Wind and weather as yesterday. one Man sewing. the rest getting Firewood."

Oct. 10
" Sunday Wind variable from NWest to South fore part clear latter part cloudy. In the Evening one canoe arrived from Hunting brought two whole and five half Beaver. traded them for Liquor and got Drunk."

Oct. 11
" Monday NWest a heavy gale cloudy and clear alternate one Man sewing. the rest bringing home Firewood."

Oct. 12
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a fresh Breeze cloudy weather. one Man sewing. the rest bringing home Firewood."

Oct. 13
" Wednesday Wind Westerly cloudy weather employed as yesterday."

Oct. 14
" Thursday Wind NWest a fresh breeze. in the Morning four canoes arrived from Hunting. sent three Men to fetch meat. soon after returned. the four canoes brought 27 Geese 9 Beaver 30 Ducks & one moose."

Oct. 15
" Friday Wind NWest a fresh breeze cold cloudy day much Ice along shore. one Man making a Net. one sewing. the rest getting Firewood. myself trusting the Indians Debt. received 23 Ducks and 3 Geese."

Oct. 16
" Saturday Wind and weather as yesterday finished trusting the Indians Debt and fitted them out ready to go away to their winter quarters. one Man sewing. one net making. the rest fetched Grafs to cover the canoes and cut firewood."

Oct. 17
" Sunday Wind SWest a fresh breeze clear cold day. the Lake froze part over."

Oct. 18
" Monday Wind variable from NWest to SWest clear and cold. one man making nets. one sewing. the rest cut Firewood. at noon the Indians pitched of the Plantation. the lake almost froze from shore to shore. a little snow fell in the night."

Oct. 19
" Tuesday Wind NW a fresh Breeze cloudy with snow in the Morning. one man making cloathing for the Men. the rest getting Firewood."

Oct. 20
" Wednesday Wind SWest almost calm cloudy cold Day employed as yesterday."

Oct. 21
" Thursday Wind NWest a fresh breeze clear day the People employed as on Tuesday last."

Oct. 22
" Friday Wind SWest a small breeze the morning clear the afternoon cloudy Inclinable to snow. one Man sewing. one Man net making. the rest cut Firewood."

Oct. 23
" Saturday Wind SWest a small breeze clear Weather the People employed as yesterday."

Oct. 24
" Sunday Wind Westerly a small breeze with snow in the afternoon clear performed Divine Service."

Oct. 25
" Monday Wind SWest a small breeze Inclinable to Snow. one Man net making one man sewing. the rest cut Firewood."

Oct. 26
" Tuesday Wind Easterly calm clear weather. one man lining nets. the rest getting stakes for nets."

Oct. 27
" Wednesday Wind SWest a small breeze part clear part cloudy. one Man lining nets. the rest cut Firewood."

Oct. 28
" Thursday Wind SEast clear warm Day. sent one Man to look if the Lake be fast to set the net. returned he says the Lake is not as yet fast. one Man repairing sleds. the rest doing odd Jobbs for themselves."

Oct. 29
" Friday Wind SWest a fresh breeze clear warm Day. one Man net making. the rest cut firewood. At night two Indian Men arrived brought a few Beaver skins."

Oct. 30
" Saturday Wind and weather as yesterday. the Men employed as yesterday."

Oct. 31
" Sunday Wind SWest a fresh breeze clear Day. Performed Divine Service. In the Afternoon two Indians arrived from acrofs the Lake brought a little meat."

Nov. 1 1784
" Monday Wind SWest a fresh breeze weather Part cloudy part clear. one net making. the rest doing odd Jobbs. the Indians went away."

Nov. 2
" Tuesday Wind SWest a fresh Breeze weather Part clear part cloudy. the Men employed. one Man net making. the rest cut firewood."

Nov. 3
" Wednesday Wind SEast a fresh breeze weather cloudy. the people employed as yesterday."

Nov. 4
" Thursday Wind NEast a fresh breeze with drizsling snow. the people employed within Doors. much snow fell in the night."

Nov. 5
" Friday Wind SEast a gentle breeze. two men making candles. one repairing snow shoe frames. the others employed about trifling Duty."

Nov. 6
" Saturday Wind Westerly almost calm cloudy thawing Day. the People employed shov'ling the snow in Heaps and one man Hunting."

Nov. 7
" Sunday Wind NEast a fresh breeze cloudy warm Day. performed Divine Service."

Nov. 8
" Monday Wind northerly a fresh breeze cloudy with Snow all Day. the Men employed variously indoors."

Nov. 9
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a small breeze cloudy weather employed cutting Firewood."

Nov. 10
" Wednesday Wind and as yesterday. one Man putting up Martin traps. the rest making their winter cloathing."

Nov. 11
" Thursday Wind NWest a fresh Breeze cloudy with thick rime. one Man sewing. the rest cutting Firewood."

Nov. 12
" Friday Wind NWest a small breeze cloudy weather. one Man putting up Martin traps. 2 Martins from his traps. one Man sewing. the rest Picking oakum to put in the seams of the House."

Nov. 13
" Saturday Wind NWest almost calm cloudy warm Day. one Man putting up Martin traps. one Man sewing. the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 14
" Sunday Wind West a small breeze cloudy Day. Performed Divine Service."

Nov. 15
" Monday Wind SEast a gentle Breeze cloudy with snow at Evening. two Men looking after their traps brought 4 Martins. one Man setting snares for Rabbets. two Men went to see if the Ice be strong Enough to put down nets. they inform me it is strong enough."

Nov. 16
" Tuesday Wind Westerly calm part clear part cloudy. sent five Men to set four nets for sturgeon which they did and returned at noon."

Nov. 17
" Wednesday Wind SWest a small breeze part clear part cloudy. sent three Men to set one sturgeon net also to overhaul those set yesterday brought 3 Sturgeon. the other two cut Firewood."

Nov. 18
" Thursday Wind NWest a fresh breeze cloudy with snow. two Men looking after their traps. 3 Martins. the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 19
" Friday Wind Northerly a fresh breeze cloudy with snow. employed cutting Firewood."

Nov. 20
" Saturday Wind northerly a small breeze in the Morning towards Evening blowed fresh. cloudy Day. sent three Men to the nets 10 Sturgeon and 3 Pike. the other two shoveling the snow in heaps that fell in the yard."

Nov. 21
" Sunday Wind and weather as yesterday."

Nov. 22
" Monday Wind SEast a gentle breeze cloudy rimy Weather. the People employed carrying home firewood in the morning; afterwards looking at their traps and Snares 5 Martins and 2 Weejacks."

Nov. 23
" Tuesday Wind SEast a gentle breeze cloudy with Snow employed cutting Firewood."

Nov. 24
" Wednesday Wind SEast a small breeze part clear part cloudy. sent three Men to the nets 10 Sturgeon and 1 Pike. the other two carrying home wood."

Nov. 25
" Thursday Wind SWest clear calm weather warm. employed cutting Firewood."

Nov. 26
" Friday Wind Northerly cloudy warm Day. sent three Men to the Nets 8 Sturgeon and 2 Pike. the two employed at the House. In the Evening a heavy Gale at NWest with snow."

Nov. 27
" Saturday Wind NWest a heavy gale with snow and Drift all Day. employed within Doors."

Nov. 28
" Sunday Wind SEast a small breeze clear fine day. performed Divine Service."

Nov. 29
" Monday Wind SWest a gentle breeze weather part clear part cloudy. one man making soap. the rest cleaning the snow from about the Doors. afterwards looking at their traps. brought 3 Martins and 2 Jackashes."

Nov. 30
" Tuesday Wind West a small breeze cloudy day. sent three Men to the nets 19 Sturgeon. the other two employed at Home."

Dec. 1 1784
" Wednesday Wind NWest a hard gale with Drift till towards Evening then calm. employed cutting Firewood."

Dec. 2
" Thursday Wind NWest a small breeze cold cloudy Day. employed cutting Firewood."

Dec. 3
" Friday Wind variable from SEast to SWest clear warm Day. sent four Men to the nets 10 Sturgeon and 1 Pike. one Man looking at rabbet snares 3 Rabbets."

Dec. 4
" Saturday Wind Northerly clear warm calm Day till Evening then cloudy. four Men looking at traps and snares. one Man employed about the House. 2 Martins and 1 Jackash."

Dec. 5
" Sunday Wind Easterly a fresh breeze cloudy day. Performed Divine Service."

Dec. 6
" Monday Wind NEast a small breeze cloudy Day with snow at Evening. sent three Men to the nets 6 Sturgeon 2 Pike and 1 Trout. the other two cut Firewood."

Dec. 7
" Tuesday Wind Northerly cloudy with snow. one Man looking at snares. the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 8
" Wednesday Wind SEast almost calm clear warm Day. employed cutting Firewood."

Dec. 9
" Thursday Wind SWest a small breeze part clear part cloudy. sent three Men to the Nets 11 Sturgeon. the other two cut Firewood."

Dec. 10
" Friday Wind Wind SEast calm cloudy rimy Day with a little snow. the Men looking at their traps and snares. 5 Martins and 1 Weejack."

Dec. 11
" Saturday Wind SEast calm cloudy rimy weather. one Man putting down rabbet snares. the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 12
" Sunday Wind SEast calm cloudy rimy Day. Performed Divine Service."

Dec. 13
" Monday Wind variable from SEast to SWest cloudy calm Day. sent three Men to the nets 6 Sturgeon and 1 pike. one Man cutting a Water hole. one Man looking at Martin traps and snares. 5 Rabbets. in the Evening an Indian Man and his Wife arrived."

Dec. 14
" Tuesday Wind NWest a small breeze cloudy rimy weather. two Men looking at traps and snares two Rabbets and 2 Martins. the rest cut Firewood. Traded with the Indian that came yesterday from him I have received 33 Martins, 12 whole and 3 half parchment Beaver, 2 Wolves, 1 Quiquahatch, 1 Fox, and 6 Otters. also 6 Moose noses and some Beat Meat."

Dec. 15
" Wednesday Wind NWest a small breeze weather as yesterday. the Indian went away. also sent Malchom Rofs and an Indian to put up traps for Martins. one Man looking at Martin traps. the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 16
" Thursday Wind SWest a small breeze clear and cloudy alternate a little colder then before. sent three Men to the nets 7 Sturgeon and 2 Pike. the other Man carried home a little wood."

Dec. 17
" Friday Wind SWest a small breeze cloudy rimy Day. employed cutting Firewood. Malchom Rofs returned brought 5 Rabbets."

Dec. 18
" Saturday Wind SEast calm rimy Day. clear at times. one Man setting snares. the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 19
" Sunday Wind Westerly a small breeze part clear Part cloudy. Performed Divine Service."

Dec. 20
" Monday Wind Westerly a small Breeze clear sharp Day. sent four Men to the nets 8 Sturgeon. one boiling oil."

Dec. 21
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a small breeze clear sharp day. three Men looking at their traps 7 Martins. two cut and carried firewood."

Dec. 22
" Wednesday Wind Westerly clear sharp Day. one Man putting up Martin traps. the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 23
" Thursday Wind SWest a small breeze. sent four Men to the Nets 1 Sturgeon and 4 Pike. one Man sewing."

Dec. 24
" Friday Wind NWest a hard Gale cloudy with much Drift. employed carrying in wood and cleaning the House."

Dec. 25
" Saturday Wind Westerly clear sharp Day. Performed Divine Service suitable to the Day."

Dec. 26
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday 'till Evening then cloudy. Arrived one Indian Man a lad and two Women with some green and half dried Meat. also a few Furs."

Dec. 27
" Monday Wind SEast in the Morning with snow afterwards varied to the North and blowed fresh. sent the Men to the Nets 1 Sturgeon and 3 Pike. Traded with the Indians that came yesterday received from them 22 made Beaver in Furs and 200 lb Moose and Beavers flesh."

Dec. 28
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a small breeze clear mild Day. the Indians went away. the Men looking at their traps. 3 Martins and 1 Jackash."

Dec. 29
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze cloudy cold Day."

Dec. 30
" Thursday Wind East a fresh breeze clear sharp Day. employed cutting Firewood."

Dec. 31
" Friday Wind SEast a small breeze latter part cloudy cold Day."

Jan. 1 1785
" Saturday Wind Westerly a small breeze clear sharp Day."

Jan. 2
" Sunday Wind and weather as yesterday performed Divine Service."

Jan. 3
" Monday Wind NEast a fresh Breeze clear sharp Day. sent the Men to the nets 5 Sturgeon 4 Pike and one Trout. In the Morning two Indian lads and four women arrived from the Northward brought some Provisions and a few Furs."

Jan. 4
" Tuesday Wind NWest a hard Gale with Drift cloudy cold Day. traded with the Indians that came yesterday from them I have received 23 Beaver in whole and half Parchment and 200 lb half Dried Moose and Beaver's flesh. the Men employed within Doors."

Jan. 5
" Wednesday Wind West a small breeze weather Part clear part cloudy. the Indians went away. the Men looking at their traps & snares 1 Jackash."

Jan. 6
" Thursday Wind SEast a small breeze part clear part cloudy. sent the four Men to the nets 5 Sturgeon 1 Pike and 1 Cod. one Man looking at his traps 2 martins."

Jan. 7
" Friday Wind Westerly a small breeze part clear part cloudy. one Man net making. the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 8
" Saturday Wind SEast a fresh breeze cloudy day. employed as yesterday."

Jan. 9
" Sunday Wind Westerly cloudy Day. Performed Divine Service."

Jan. 10
" Monday Wind variable little wind. sent the Men to the Nets 7 Sturgeon and 2 Pike."

Jan. 11
" Tuesday Wind westerly a fresh breeze. one Man net making. the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 12
" Wednesday Wind SEast a hard gale cloudy with much Drift. one Man net making the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 13
" Thursday Wind Northerly a fresh breeze fore Part cloudy latter part clear. employed as yesterday much colder then yesterday."

Jan. 14
" Friday Wind SEast a small breeze part clear part cloudy. sent the Men to the nets 6 Sturgeon. In the Evening an Indian Man and his Wife arrived brought a few Furs and some half dried Provisions."

Jan. 15
" Saturday Wind SEast a hard Gale with snow and Drift. one Man putting barrs into snow shoe frames. one making candles. the rest cut Firewood. traded with the Indian that came yesterday received 32 Beaver and some half dried Meat."

Jan. 16
" Sunday Wind NEast a fresh breeze cloudy weather. performed Divine Service. the Indian Man and his Wife went away."

Jan. 17
" Monday Wind NEast a small breeze cloudy day. one Man net making. the rest went to the nets 5 Sturgeon and 1 Pike."

Jan. 18
" Tuesday Wind NWest almost calm clear day. two Men looking at their traps. the rest cut Firewood. 1 Weejack and 1 Jackash."

Jan. 19
" Wednesday Wind NEast a fresh Breeze clear cold Day. one Man net making. the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 20
" Thursday Wind and weather as yesterday. employed as yesterday."

Jan. 21
" Friday Wind SEast clear mild Day little wind. sent the Men to the nets 1 Sturgeon 2 Pike and 1 Trout."

Jan. 22
" Saturday Wind Easterly a small Breeze weather Part cloudy part clear. one Man net making. the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 23
" Sunday Wind NEast a gentle Breeze part clear part cloudy. Performed Divine Service."

Jan. 24
" Monday Wind SEast a fresh breeze fore Part cloudy afterwards clear. sent the Men to the nets 7 Sturgeon."

Jan. 25
" Tuesday Wind NWest a hard gale with drift cloudy and colder than yesterday. one man net making. the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 26
" Wednesday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze cloudy Day. two Men looking at their traps. the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 27
" Thursday Wind NWest a hard gale with Drift clear and cold. Employed within doors."

Jan. 28
" Friday Wind NWest a hard gale clear and cold. Employed as yesterday."

Jan. 29
" Saturday Wind NWest a fresh gale towards Evening clear. employed cutting Firewood."

Jan. 30
" Sunday Wind NWest a fresh breeze clear and cold. performed Divine Service."

Jan. 31
" Monday Wind Northerly a small breeze clear and cold. sent the Men to the nets 6 Sturgeon."

Feb. 1 1785
" Tuesday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze cloudy cold Day. employed cutting Firewood."

Feb. 2
" Wednesday Wind SEast a small breeze part clear part cloudy and warmer then yesterday. one Man lining a net. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 3
" Thursday Wind SEast a small breeze fore part cloudy latter part clear. one Man working a net. the rest cut Firewood. in the Evening two Indian Men arrived with their Women brought some half dried Meat and a few skins."

Feb. 4
" Friday Wind Westerly a small breeze cloudy weather. one Man working a net. the rest cut firewood. traded with those that came yesterday. from them I have received 30 made Beaver and 200 lb half dried moose and Beaver."

Feb. 5
" Saturday Wind SWest calm clear warm Day thawed a little towards noon. the Men employed as yesterday. the Indians mentioned on Thursday went away."

Feb. 6
" Sunday Wind SEast calm clear pleasant Day thawed towards noon. performed Divine Service."

Feb. 7
" Monday Wind southerly part clear part cloudy warmer than yesterday. one man making a net. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 8
" Tuesday Wind SWest a fresh breeze part clear part cloudy. sent the Men to the nets 1 Pike."

Feb. 9
" Wednesday Wind westerly a small breeze with snow at times. one Man working a net. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 10
" Thursday Wind Easterly a small breeze cloudy Day. employed as yesterday. one Man at his traps 1 Cat and 1 Jackash."

Feb. 11
" Friday Wind and weather as yesterday. one Man lining a net. one Man looking at traps. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 12
" Saturday Wind NWest a fresh Gale with snow and Drift in the morning employed within Doors. In the Evening calm."

Feb. 13
" Sunday Wind SWest a small breeze clear warm Day. performed Divine Service."

Feb. 14
" Monday Wind Easterly a fresh Breeze cloudy weather. sent the Men to the nets 4 Sturgeon and 2 Pike brought home a net the twine being rotten."

Feb. 15
" Tuesday Wind NWest a fresh breeze clear mild Day. one Man lining a net. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 16
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. one Man making a net. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 17
" Thursday Wind variable gentle breezes clear and sharp. sent the Men to the nets 1 Pike and 1 Trout."

Feb. 18
" Friday Wind SEast a small breeze fore part clear latter part cloudy. one Man net making. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 19
" Saturday Wind SEast a small breeze part cloudy part clear. employed cutting Firewood."

Feb. 20
" Sunday Wind Northerly a fresh breeze cloudy with Drift. performed Divine Service."

Feb. 21
" Monday Wind and weather as yesterday. one man net making. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 22
" Tuesday Wind Easterly a small breeze part clear part cloudy. sent the Men to the nets 3 Sturgeon brought home a net worn out."

Feb. 23
" Wednesday Wind NEast a fresh breeze cloudy with drizsling snow and Drift. one Man net working. one man putting up traps. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 24
" Thursday Wind Northerly weather as yesterday. two Men putting up traps. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 25
" Friday Wind NWest a small breeze clear fine Day. sent the Men to the nets 2 Sturgeon and 1 Pike."

Feb. 26
" Saturday Wind SEast a stiff breeze part clear part cloudy mild Day. three Men putting up traps. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 27
" Sunday Wind Northerly calm clear warm Day. performed Divine Service."

Feb. 28
" Monday Wind SEast a small breeze clear warm Day. sent the Men to the nets 3 Sturgeon."

Mar. 1 1785
" Tuesday Wind variable from south to North fore part clear latter part cloudy with small rain. one Man looking at his traps 2 Martins. the rest cut Firewood."

Mar. 2
" Wednesday Wind SEast a small breeze fore part cloudy with snow. employed as yesterday. 1 Martin."

Mar. 3
" Thursday Wind SEast a small breeze fore part cloudy with snow latter part clear. sent the Men to the nets 4 Sturgeon."

Mar. 4
" Friday Wind Northerly clear mild Day. one Man sewing. one looking at traps. the rest cut Firewood."

Mar. 5
" Saturday Wind NWest a small breeze clear fine Day. employed cutting firewood. at noon an Indian man and his Son arrived with a few furs and 8 green Beaver."

Mar. 6
" Sunday Wind SEast a fresh breeze part clear part cloudy. traded with the Indians that came yesterday."

Mar. 7
" Monday Wind and weather as yesterday. sent two Men away with the Indians to fetch meat. the others getting wood."

Mar. 8
" Tuesday Wind SEast a small breeze clear warm Day. sent the Men to the nets 2 Sturgeon."

Mar. 9
" Wednesday Wind SEast cloudy with small snow Employed cutting Firewood. 1 Martin from the traps."

Mar. 10
" Thursday Wind NWest a small breeze clear fine Day. the Men mentioned on Monday that went for Meat returned brought 90 lb half dried Meat and 2 Beaver. the rest cut Firewood."

Mar. 11
" Friday Wind NEast part clear part cloudy. sent three Men to the nets 2 sturgeon. the other two resting themselves."

Mar. 12
" Saturday Wind Westerly calm clear pleasant Day. one Man looking at traps 1 Martin. the rest cut Firewood."

Mar. 13
" Sunday Wind NWest a fresh breeze clear cold Day. performed Divine Service."

Mar. 14
" Monday Wind Easterly a small breeze part clear part cloudy with small snow at times. employed cutting Firewood."

Mar. 15
" Tuesday Wind Southerly a small breeze clear warm Day. sent the Men to the nets 1 Sturgeon."

Mar. 16
" Wednesday Wind SE a fresh breeze clear mild Day. one man working a net. the rest cut Firewood."

Mar. 17
" Thursday Wind South a fresh breeze clear warm Day. employed cutting Firewood. at noon an Indian Man and his Wife arrived brought some half dried Meat and a few skins. also two Men arrived from the northward for Men to fetch Meat."

Mar. 18
" Friday Wind SWest cloudy warm Day. blowed fresh. sent four Men with the Indians to fetch Meat."

Mar. 19
" Saturday Wind Northerly a fresh breeze cloudy and cold. at Noon the Men returned brought part. also three Women arrived brought some half dried Meat and a few Beaver skins."

Mar. 20
" Sunday Wind NWest a strong breeze cloudy with Drift. traded with the Indians and fitted them out ready to go away."

Mar. 21
" Monday Wind variable from South to NW a fresh breeze clear and cold. stowed away the Meat furs traded yesterday received 400 lb green moose flesh, 260 lb half dried Moose and Beaver, 40 lb Fat and 40 lb pimmacon. the Men cut Firewood."

Mar. 22
" Tuesday Wind NWest a fresh breeze clear cold Day. sent the Men to the nets 1 sturgeon."

Mar. 23
" Wednesday Wind SEast a fresh breeze Weather clear. one Man looking at his traps. the rest cut Firewood."

Mar. 24
" Thursday Wind SEast a fresh breeze clear warm Day. one Man net making. the rest cut Firewood."

Mar. 25
" Friday Wind SEast weather as yesterday. employed as yesterday."

Mar. 26
" Saturday Wind SWest a gentle Breeze clear Day. employed cutting Firewood. In the evening two Indian Men and three Women arrived brought a few furs and some half dried Meat."

Mar. 27
" Sunday Wind NWest a fresh breeze clear and sharp. traded with the Indians and received their Debts."

Mar. 28
" Monday Wind SWest a gentle breeze cloudy Day. sent the Men to the nets no luck. the Ind. went away received 100 lb half dried Meat 10 lb Fat and 64 lb made Beaver."

Mar. 29
" Tuesday Wind SEast fore part cloudy latter part clear warm Day blowed fresh. one Man looking at traps 1 Jackash and 1 Weejack. the rest carrying snow out of the yard."

Mar. 30
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze cloudy warm Day. one Man net working. the rest as yesterday."

Mar. 31
" Thursday Wind NEast a fresh Breeze clear Day. one Man net working. the rest carrying snow out of the Yard."

Apr. 1 1785
" Wind NWest a fresh breeze clear Day. sent the Men to the Nets 1 sturgeon and 1 trout."

Apr. 2
" Saturday Wind Easterly a fresh gale clear warm Day. one Man net making. the rest cut Firewood. In the evening an Indian Man arrived from acrofs the Lake for Men to fetch Meat."

Apr. 3
" Sunday Wind Northerly a gentle breeze clear warm Day. the Indian that arrived yesterday went away. sent two Men with him to fetch meat."

Apr. 4
" Monday Wind and weather as yesterday. the Men at home cut firewood. In the Evening the Men returned from fetching Meat. also one Indian Man arrived with them to pay his Debt."

Apr. 5
" Tuesday Wind and weather still the same. one Man net making. the rest carried snow out of the yard. In the Morning one Indian Man a lad and one Woman arrived brought some green and half dried Meat. Paid their Debts. traded their Provisions and got Drunk."

Apr. 6
" Wednesday Wind SW a hard gale clear warm Day. one Man at his traps 2 Weejacks. one Man snow blind. the rest cut Firewood. weighed the Provisions and found traded from them 400 lb half dried Meat and green. also 96 made Beaver in Furs. early this Morning they went away."

Apr. 7
" Thursday Wind SWest a fresh breeze clear warm thawing Day. one Man net making. the rest cut firewood."

Apr. 8
" Friday Wind SWest calm clear hot Day. two Men gathering Pitch. one Man net making. the other two doing sundry Jobbs."

Apr. 9
" Saturday Wind and weather as yesterday. one man gathering Pitch. the rest cut Firewood."

" Copy of a Letter received from Mr Humphrey Marten
York Factory Sept. 15 1784
Dear Sir
On the 1st instant I had the pleasure to receive the Pacquet by Captain Richards of the Sea Horse. I also received your favour but could not prevail on the Indians even to take a letter. I therefore have agreed with Thomas, Ned, and Mathecoot to proceed directly to Cumberland House with your Letters and an abstract of the Company's private Letter to me which I am sure will give you great Pleasure as also the Company's other servants. it runs thus; being much Pleased with the good conduct and behaviour of our Servants during the confusion occasioned by the devastation of the Enemy we have credited according to the advanced Wage set against their Names in the same manner as they would have been intitled to had their several contracts been executed. Viz.
In the Year 1782 George Hudson 3 years at 20 £ as Writer
Charles Isham Do. 20 £
Malchom Rofs Do. 20 £
James Spence Sen. Do. 20 £
In the Year 1783 Magnus Twatt Do. 20 £
Magnus Annel 2 years at 10 £ & 40 S. bounty
William Coupland 3 years Do.
Ed. Wishart 2 Do. Do.
James Tate 2 Do. Do.
James Saunderson may stay and send home his resolves. his Merits shall be considered in the mean time. - thus far the Company.
I have sent you files and Book also our Letters from Europe. James Banks, James Spence Jun. and Will. Folster stays at the Fort but will go up next summer; Indeed when the Men heard of the dreadful time at home and that the Company were resolved to reward merit they stayed chearfully. - We have received a very large Cargo but know not where to stow it. nothing but confusion. - That God may blefs preserve and keep you prays Dear Sir
Your's sincerely"

Apr. 10
" Sunday Wind NW a fresh breeze clear Day. performed Divine service. in the Evening three Indian Men arrived with the Pacquet from York Factory."

Apr. 11
" Monday Wind Northerly clear warm Day. one Man net working. the rest at the nets 3 Sturgeon. fitted out the Indians ready to go away tomorrow."

Apr. 12
" Tuesday Wind SWest a fresh breeze clear warm Day. sent of the Indians that arrived with the Pacquet from York Factory. the Men cut a little wood."

" Copy of a Letter sent to Mr Humphrey Marten
Cumberland House April 11th 1785
Mr Humphrey Marten
Sir,
Your Pacquet came safe to Hand April 10th '85 as likewise a paper containing Files 15 by the Bearers Thomas, Black Ned, and Mathecoot. Mr William Tomison proceeded for Hudson's House in the Fall short after his Arrival here (which was October 1st) with the greatest Part of the goods and Men having left me in charge of Cumberland House. I have opened the pacquet and delivered the Men the Letters here but can not get the rest forwarded to Mr Tomifon as the spring is far advanced and the Saskachewan River part broke up. I have given to the three abovementioned Indians a supply as follows Viz. to each 1/2 yard of red plain cloth, Powder 1 1/2 lb, Shot Bristol 6 lb, Tobacco 1 1/4 lb, Flints 4, Knives yew handle 1. File 1 amongst them to carry them down to your place again; they left their families at the sweet herb Lake. as also their Winters hunt and came to this place sleeping by the way five nights. The Trade at this place but small having traded only between 4 & 500 made Beaver. I expect between 3 & 400 more which will be the extent, but expect Mr Tomisons Trade will be large as by Mr Longmoore's information. last Summer there was a good many Indians of Different Tribes that intended not to pitch? in 'till they heard whether their Honors servants arrived with Goods or not. as they was very hard dealt with by the Canadians last winter as having no other resource but to Trade with them. The Canadians have built a House about a fourth of the way down the north river track at a Lake called the reed Lake; Weesepenum arrived here from them the beginning of February he says they have not made a great Trade & their goods expended. what trade they have either would have gone to York Factory or otherwise came to this Place; the Bearers will Inform you as they saw them on their Journey to this Place; We had bad succefs in fishing occasioned by the shoalnefs of the Water having caught only 150 Sturgeon a few Pike and Trout but have had good succefs of Moose and Beaver from the few Indians here about being only eleven in Number. I conclude wishing the greatest succefs to the Company's Affairs, Health and Happinefs to you and all under your command and remain
Your Ever Obedient
Humble Servant
George Hudson"

Apr. 13
" Wednesday Wind SEast a fresh breeze clear Day employed cutting Firewood."

Apr. 14
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday. sent the Men to the nets 2 Sturgeon."

Apr. 15
" Friday Wind SWest a small breeze cloudy warm Day with rain in the morning. employed cutting Firewood."

Apr. 16
" Saturday Wind NWest a hard gale cloudy weather with a little snow. employed as yesterday."

Apr. 17
" Sunday Wind SEast a gentle breeze weather Part clear part cloudy warm Day."

Apr. 18
" Monday Wind SEast cloudy raw Day. employed cutting Firewood."

Apr. 19
" Tuesday Wind Wind SEast a fresh Breeze warm thawing Day. sent three Men to the nets 6 sturgeon. the other two cut Firewood."

Apr. 20
" Wednesday Wind SEast a fresh breeze weather part clear part cloudy. two Men getting splinters for canoes. the rest cutting firewood."

Apr. 21
" Thursday Wind East a hard gale weather part clear part cloudy. three Men getting paddles. the other two got wood. one Goose seen to day."

Apr. 22
" Friday Wind NWest a hard gale cloudy with snow in the Morning afterwards clear. one Man repairing the Prefs the rest cut wood; at night one Indian Man and his wife arrived from the northward brought few furs and some half dried Meat."

Apr. 23
" Saturday Wind SWest a fresh gale clear warm Day. sent three Men to the nets took them up also 10 Sturgeon. the other two employed cutting wood. Traded with the Indians mentioned yesterday and they went away received 35 made Beaver and 50 lb half dried Meat. several swans and geese seen flying to day."

Apr. 24
" Sunday Wind SEast a fresh breeze cloudy cold Day. Performed Divine Service."

Apr. 25
" Monday Wind East a hard Gale cloudy cold Day. Employed cutting Firewood."

Apr. 26
" Tuesday Wind East a hard Gale clear and cloudy alternate. sent two Men with a canoe to see if the Saskachewan River is gone down; in the Evening returned brought word that the Ice is standing up in the woods and the water overflowing the Banks. the rest cut Firewood. the water rising in the Lake very fast."

Apr. 27
" Wednesday Wind North calm clear warm Day. employed falling Firewood."

Apr. 28
" Thursday Wind SEast a fresh gale clear warm Day. employed clearing the Plantation and Emptying the cellars of water."

Apr. 29
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday. employed falling Firewood."

Apr. 30
" Saturday Wind and Weather as before. employed cutting Firewood and cleaning the yard."

May 1 1785
" Sunday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze 'till noon then varied to the westward cloudy weather with rain."

May 2
" Monday Wind SEast a gentle breeze in the Morning afterwards varied to NWest. in the Morning employed falling Firewood afterwards pitching a canoe to hunt geese with."

May 3
" Tuesday Wind NWest calm clear hot Day. sent three Men a Hunting. the other two digging the Garden. the Water still rising in the Lake."

May 4
" Wednesday Wind SEast a fresh gale part clear part cloudy. employed as yesterday."

May 5
" Thursday Wind NEast in the morning calm and clear afternoon cloudy and blowed fresh. employed digging in the garden. in the Evening two of the Hunters returned brought 20 Geese."

May 6
" Friday Wind Easterly cloudy with rain all Day and blowed hard. employed within Doors."

May 7
" Saturday Wind NEast a fresh Gale cloudy weather with rain at times. employed cutting Firewood. at noon the other Hunter returned brought 27 geese and 6 ducks."

May 8
" Sunday Wind NEast a fresh breeze cloudy weather with showers of rain. performed Divine Service."

May 9
" Monday Wind and weather much the same as yesterday. two Men getting roots. the others employed about sundry Duty."

May 10
" Tuesday Wind NWest a fresh breeze clear Day. sent three Men away to hunt geese. the other two emptying the cellars of water and cut a little wood."

May 11
" Wednesday Wind North calm clear Day. employed cleaning the Plantation. In the Evening two canoes of Indians arrived from up the Lake brought 12 green Beaver, 2 swans, 6 geese, some half dried Beaver and a few skins."

May 12
" Thursday Wind variable from SWest to North a fresh gale clear day. Traded with the Indians that came yesterday. the Men employed overhauling the Provisions and cleaning the House."

May 13
" Friday Wind SEast a hard Gale clear warm Day. the two Men employed cleaning the yard. at noon the Hunters returned brought 68 Geese, 4 Ducks and 2 swans."

May 14
" Saturday Wind and weather as yesterday. employed cleaning Rubbish from about the House and Emptying the cellars of water."

May 15
" Sunday Wind variable from SEast to NWest part clear part cloudy with rain at Evening. performed Divine Service. at Noon 6 Canoes arrived from up saskachewan River brought a few Furs and some green Beaver. they was sent down here by Mr Tomifon. also 4 canoes arrived from up the Lake. traded some Liquor with them and they got Drunk."

May 16
" Monday Wind NWest calm clear pleasant Day. employed drying Meat and cutting Firewood."

May 17
" Tuesday Wind NWest a fresh breeze with showers of hail and rain at times. employed as yesterday."

May 18
" Wednesday Wind North blowed fresh in the morning towards noon calm and clear fitted out 8 canoes and sent them a hunting two Men getting roots for sewing canoes. the rest attending meat drying."

May 19
" Thursday Wind NEast in the morning calm at noon blowed fresh. sent two Men acrofs the Lake to take birch rind. at noon returned with some. the others employed in the garden. clear hot Day."

May 20
" Friday Wind and weather as yesterday. employed variously. at noon 5 Canoes returned from Hunting brought 40 Geese 2 swans and 10 Beaver."

May 21
" Saturday Wind and weather still the same employed cutting Firewood and Emptying the cellars of water. at noon one canoe arrived brought 28 geese."

May 22
" Sunday Wind Westerly a fresh breeze cloudy weather with small rain at times. two Canoes came from Hunting brought part of a green Moose."

May 23
" Monday Wind NWest a fresh Gale cloudy weather. employed falling Firewood."

May 24
" Tuesday Wind NWest a hard Gale weather clear. employed as yesterday."

May 25
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday 'till evening then calm. two canoes arrived brought a few furs and some green Beavers flesh. employed repairing a canoe."

May 26
" Thursday Wind SWest a fresh breeze clear sultry Weather. at noon 12 canoes arrived from the northward brought the remainder of their Debts that was unpaid also received one middle sized large canoe. traded some liquor with them and they got Drunk. the Men employed repairing a Canoe and minding the Gates."

May 27
" Friday Wind variable clear hot Day. in the morning 3 canoes arrived from below paid their Debts. traded Liquor with them and they got Drunk. sent two Men with an Indian to get wood work for a Canoe. the others employed as yesterday."

May 28
" Saturday Wind NWest a heavy gale with flying clouds. at one in the Afternoon arrived at Cumberland House where thank God I found all well. George Hudson excepted who has been ailing since my Departure last Autumn of a Nervous complaint. indeed I am sorry for it as he is a careful servant and merits your Honors approbation. gave the Indians a little liquor and Tobacco as encouragement for their good behaviour during the Winter. the Men here employed repairing canoes."

May 29
" Sunday Wind NEast a fresh breeze cloudy weather with rain at times."

May 30
" Monday Wind NEast a fresh clear warm Day. employed repairing canoes and Packing Furs at the Prefs."

May 31
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a middling breeze clear and cloudy Alternate. employed as yesterday. fitted out 10 Canoes and sent them of to Hunt."

June 1 1785
" Wednesday Wind Westerly a fresh breeze clear Day. Employed repairing canoes. served out Victuals to 10 Men to embark tomorrow for York Factory if weather permits. In the Evening two Canoes returned from hunting brought one Moose and 4 Beaver."

June 2
" Thursday Wind NWest a hard gale with rain at times. two Men net making. the rest getting ready to embark for York Factory."

June 3
" Friday Wind Northerly a fresh gale with rain and hail at times. employed about various Duty."

June 4
" Saturday Wind West a middling breeze cloudy cold Weather. sent of eight Englishmen in four canoes also two Canoes of Indians with Bundles of Furs. in the Evening five canoes arrived from the Northward brought a small trifle of Furs."

June 5
" Sunday Wind SEast a gentle Breeze clear hot Day till towards Evening. Employed repairing canoes. in the Evening two Canoes returned from Hunting brought part of a Black Bear."

June 6
" Monday Wind SEast a small breeze with hot sultry weather 'till Evening then cloudy with thunder and rain. employed repairing Canoes."

June 7
" Tuesday Wind variable all round. cloudy weather with Thunder Lightning hail and rain at times. employed variously. In the Evening two canoes arrived from up the River. they inform me the Englishmen are put up at the mouth of the River above the House."

June 8
" Wednesday Wind SWest a moderate breeze in the Morning afterwards varied to NWest a heavy gale; in the Morning 14 Englishmen in 7 Canoes arrived from Hudsons House. employed Packing at the Prefs and getting ready to Embark the first opportunity."

" Copy of a Letter received from Mr Robert Longmoore
Hudson's House June 4th 1785
Mr Tomison
Sir,
This comes with my Compliments to you; Sir probably you may think that I have been dilatory; If in case you have had the weather as I have. I think you could have done no better. Sir I am daily in quarrels with the Canadians on their Account of Treachery. and as for their Men I have sent them from their Post. at the further side of the River. as for to Mention their Departure I have not time at present nor I think never will but I leave you to hear from the Men what I have done. Sir I remain your most Obedient humble Servant.
Robert Longmoore
PS. Sir you will receive furs traded since your Departure in whole and half Beaver 73 in the two Indian Canoes."

June 9
" Thursday Wind NEast a stiff Breeze weather cloudy with rain hail and snow all Day. employed variously within Doors."

June 10
" Friday Wind NEast a gentle Breeze cold cloudy weather. Embarked 4 Englishmen in two canoes. also four Canoes of Indians. Myself with the rest preparing to go tomorrow Please god Wind and weather Permits. I intend to leave Will. Walker, George Short & James Davey."

" Received of Mr William Tomison the Charge of Cumberland House with the Trading Goods Stores &c as Pr Account Book
Witnefs my hand William Walker
Cumberland House
June 11th 1785"

" Signed George Hudson"

[a few empty pages later]

" By Mr William Tomison"

Aug. 19 1784
" Thursday Wind Northerly squally weather with rain at times. at 10 OClock AM embarked for the Inland settlements. we paddled till 1 PM then put on shore and tracked 'till eight. encamped a little short of Penny cuttaway river."

Aug. 20
" Friday Wind NWest a smart breeze with clear weather a strong frost last night. at half past 6 AM we proceeded and tracked 'till half past seven PM then put up. the river very shoal in many places. had one canoe broke to Day which detained us sometime before we got her repaired."

Aug. 21
" Saturday Wind variable between West and North fresh breezes with clear weather. at 6 AM we embarked and at eight came up with those that went a head. at ten we entered steel River where we tracked and handed till 7 PM then put up; I never see lefs water in the River."

Aug. 22
" Sunday Wind SWest a small breeze with clear sultry hot weather. at 6 AM proceeded as before and at Noon entered Chaketanaw River and continued tracking 'till 5 PM then put up to pitch our canoes."

Aug. 23
" Monday Wind variable between West and SWest fresh gales weather part cloudy Part clear. did not Proceed several of the young hands not being able to walk. their legs and feet being much swelled. the Brandy Kegs not being properly seasoned leak much which will cause a great waste in that Article."

Aug. 24
" Tuesday Wind variable from West to North fresh gales weather cloudy with smart showers of rain in the Evening; at six AM we proceeded and tracked 'till 6 PM then put up at noon found two of the Packages which the Indians has left that went a head they are all safe and very Dry."

Aug. 25
" Wednesday Wind Westerly a fresh breeze weather part cloudy part clear. At six AM we proceeded and tracked till noon afterwards paddled and lead up till six in the Evening then put up. here I found two more Packages that has been left by the same Villain that left the last which is all he had. four canoes behind one of which has had his stern broke."

Aug. 26
" Thursday Wind WNWest a stiff breeze with sunshine Alternate. at 8 AM the canoes came up that was behind. the one that was broke has been properly repaired repaired by Magnus Twatt. we proceeded 'till six PM then put up gave the Men a little Liquor."

Aug. 27
" Friday Wind as yesterday weather for the most part cloudy. at 6 AM we proceeded and continued paddling leading and carrying 'till 7 PM then put up."

Aug. 28
" Saturday Wind Northerly blowed fresh with flying showers at intervals. at 6 AM we embarked but did not go far before one of the canoes was broke which detained us six hours in repairing. we afterwards put of again and Paddled till 8 PM then put up."

Aug. 29
" Sunday Wind as yesterday with cold raw cloudy weather. at half past 5 AM we proceeded as before and at 5 PM we got to the swampy Lake where we put up to pitch and repair our canoes."

Aug. 30
" Monday Wind WSW a fresh breeze weather cloudy with smart showers of rain towards Evening. at 5 AM we proceeded paddled and carried 'till 4 PM then put up at the entrance of Maskechewan or the Knee Lake. met five canoes of Indians going down to York Factory. gave the Men at little Liquor."

Aug. 31
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a stiff Breeze with clear weather. at 6 AM we embarked and paddled till half past seven PM then put up about half way through the Lake. very heavy Paddling against the wind all Day."

Sept. 1 1784
" Wednesday Wind variable with clear hot weather. at 5 AM we embarked paddled carried and lead till 6 PM then put up in the trout River. a piece of very bad road; there is but five in Company that is not lame of the cuts they have got in their Feet."

Sept. 2
" Thursday Wind and weather as yesterday. at 5 AM we proceeded and paddled till six in the Evening then put up about half way acrofs the deep water Lake. on the Islands in this Lake we had part of our provisions laid up which has been taken away by the Indians we met the other Day."

Sept. 3
" Friday Wind ESEast a fresh breeze 'till noon afterwards blowed a stiff gale 'till the Evening. at four AM we proceeded paddled and carried till noon then laid by 'till 4 PM afterwards put of again and paddled 'till ten. Put up at the side Pine."

Sept. 4
" Saturday Wind in the south quarter a small breeze weather cloudy with small rain towards Evening. at 5 AM we proceeded to the hill carrying Place which we carried over then went to the white fall and got all over by 9 PM. the Men being much fatigued I gave them one quart of Brandy Pr Mefs. here I found the three canoes of Indians that went from the Factory before us. the Packages they have in care all in good order for which I gave them a little Liquor also."

Sept. 5
" Sunday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze with thick foggy weather 'till noon afterwards a smart shower of Rain. at 7 AM we embarked paddled and sailed till two PM then put up on Eachewe mames carrying Place."

Sept. 6
" Monday Wind NWest a stiff gale weather for the most part cloudy with heavy showers of rain towards Evening. at 6 AM we proceeded down Eachewe mames River. where the Beaver had made several Dams acrofs the River. one in particular which cost all hands two hours Labour before we could make a Pafsage for the canoes. at 8 PM put up at the mouth of sea River."

Sept. 7
" Tuesday Wind NWest a fresh gale weather part cloudy part clear. at half past 5 AM we proceeded up sea River and at nine came to the Indians we Left at the rendezvous Lake on our Pafsage down here we put up to trade Provisions and to wait for an Indian Canoe that has goods not yet come up. traded 680 lb dried moose flesh which I divided amongst the Canoes."

Sept. 8
" Wednesday Wind as yesterday with clear weather. did not proceed. traded 370 lb Beat Meat and 240 lb fat which the Men made into Pimmacon. in all 610 lb which please God I intend to lay up for the next years Journey down."

Sept. 9
" Thursday Wind SEast a fresh gale with clear weather. James Davey stroled away into the woods this morning and was lost for above six hours. presently after being mifsed I sent a party of English and Indians in search of him which brought him back; in the Evening; the Indian canoe not yet arrived."

Sept. 10
" Friday Wind NWest a stiff Breeze with cloudy weather. at 10 AM I proceeded with nine Canoes. having left Malchom Rofs with the other four to wait a few Days more for the Indian that was not yet arrived. we paddled 'till six PM then put up in the crofs Lake."

Sept. 11
" Saturday Wind NEast a stiff gale cold raw cloudy weather 'till towards Noon then moderate. at noon we proceeded and paddled 'till half past six in the Evening then put up about half way acrofs the rendezvous Lake. received 14 Ducks from the Indians."

Sept. 12
" Sunday Wind NWest a fresh gale with clear weather. we proceeded to the entrance of the great Lake then put up, it not being a Proper occasion to go any farther. received 26 Ducks from the Indians."

Sept. 13
" Monday Wind variable from West to SWest a strong gale weather as yesterday. sent the Indians a hunting it not being weather to proceed."

Sept. 14
" Tuesday Wind variable from South to NWest weather as before. at noon the Indians returned from hunting brought a buck Moose which weighed 428 lb exclusive of bone. 4 Geese and 4 Ducks."

Sept. 15
" Wednesday Wind variable from NWest to West fresh gales with clear weather. at 1 PM we embarked and paddled about two Miles then the wind varied to the southward which obliged us to put about to where we embarked from before we could land with safety. Malchom Rofs and the other three canoes also came here all well. They have brought the four Packages the Indian had in care. he not being willing to go any Further."

Sept. 16
" Thursday Wind variable between NWest and North fresh gales weather cloudy with rain 'till noon. at one PM we embarked and Paddled about three miles then the wind shifted to the westward with a great swell which obliged us to put ashore in the Evening laid up 610 lb of Pimmacon for the next years Journey down."

Sept. 17
" Friday Wind variable from North to SWest weather cloudy with a small breeze till the Evening then blowed fresh. at 5 AM we embarked and paddled 13 1/2 Hours without stopping. we did intend to have Paddled all night but the wind shifting to the southward obliged us to put up. no Packet being sent up last year will be detrimental to your Honours Interest and cause great fatigue to the Servants. gave the Men a little Liquor."

Sept. 18
" Saturday Wind SWest a stiff gale with clear weather. could not proceed. sent the Indian Men a hunting and at 6 PM they returned brought a doe Moose and a young one."

Sept. 19
" Sunday Wind Westerly and blowed fresh 'till noon afterwards a little moderate. at 1 PM we embarked and paddled two Hours then the wind varied to the NEast and blowed very hard which obliged us to be very expeditious in getting ashore."

Sept. 20
" Monday Wind variable from West to SWest a fresh gale with clear weather. at 5 AM we proceeded and paddled 'till noon then the wind shifted and blowed very hard with a great swell which obliged us to put up. a strong frost last night."

Sept. 21
" Tuesday Wind variable from SWest to NWest and blowed fresh till noon afterwards more moderate. at one PM we embarked paddled and sailed till nine at night then put up at the great fall."

Sept. 22
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a fresh gale weather cloudy with rain at times. at 7 AM we proceeded up the Fall and got all over the carrying Place by 3 PM then put up to dry our wet cloathing."

Sept. 23
" Thursday Wind SEast a fresh breeze weather cloudy with rain at times. at noon cleared up we proceeded to the crofs Lake. at 4 PM the wind varied to the Westward and blowed a storm with flying showers of hail and rain which continued till three in the Morning."

Sept. 24
" Friday Wind WNWest a small breeze with clear weather. at 6 AM we proceeded and paddled till nine at night then the wind shifted to the Southward and blowed fresh which obliged us to put up about half way acrofs the Cedar Lake. two Indian Canoes not come up."

Sept. 25
" Saturday Wind SSWest a small breeze with clear weather could not proceed with safety as there is much swell in the Lake."

Sept. 26
" Sunday Wind SWest a small breeze weather as yesterday. at half past ten last night we embarked and at four this Morning got into the north branch of saskachewan River where we stopped 'till day light to wait for those we lost sight of in the Lake it being very dark after the moon set. at noon they all came up except William Flat which has not been seen for 24 Hours last past. he is very obstinate and will neither take council nor keep in Company with the rest."

Sept. 27
" Monday Wind Westerly a stiff breeze with clear weather. at 5 AM we proceeded and paddled very hard 'till 6 PM then put up. gave the Men a little Liquor."

Sept. 28
" Tuesday Wind variable from West to SEast light breezes with clear weather. at 3 AM we embarked and paddled till half past 5 PM then put up at U.Basquiau. William Flatt and two Indian Canoes still behind."

Sept. 29
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a small breeze weather cloudy 'till the Evening afterwards clear. at 4 AM we proceeded and paddled till 6 PM then put up."

Sept. 30
" Thursday Wind Southerly a fresh breeze with clear weather. at 3 AM we embarked and paddled till eight then came up with 10? Canoes of Canadians in care of Edward Umfreville late of York Fort. now in the Canadian Service. he informs me that his agreement with them is for 5 years at 100 £ Pr Ann. and 100 £ more at the expiration of this Contract from the Partnership which is sixteen in Number for five years. he also informs me that Mr Holmes who has the command of these Canoes is gone ahead some time agoe with two more. at 6 PM put up in the little River below Cumberland House."

Oct. 1 1784
" Friday Wind SWest weather as yesterday. at 4 AM we embarked and at 10 AM arrived safe at Cumberland House where thank God we found all well. William Flatt and two Indian Canoes not yet arrived."

" From Cumberland House to Hudson's House By Mr William Tomifon"

Oct. 7 1784
" Thursday Wind SWest a gentle breeze with clear fine weather. at 8 AM embarked for Hudfon's House with twelve Men more in four Canoes we paddled 'till six in the Evening then put up. I have left George Hudson in charge of Cumberland House with five Men more viz. Malchom Rofs, James Saunderson, James Gray, John Sebaston and George Short."

Oct. 8
" Friday Wind variable in the south quarter weather as yesterday. at 5 AM we proceeded and paddled 'till 7 PM then put up the river shoal and full of sands."

Oct. 9
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday. at 5 AM we proceeded and paddled 'till 8 AM came up with those that embarked on Wednesday. we Paddled 'till 3 PM then put on shore and tracked 'till 6 PM then put up."

Oct. 10
" Sunday Wind NWest a stiff breeze with clear weather. at 6 AM we proceeded paddled and tracked 'till 6 PM then put up very much fatigued by Paddling against wind and current."

Oct. 11
" Monday Wind SWest blowed very hard with clear Weather. at 5 AM we proceeded paddled till noon afterwards tracked till 6 PM then put up."

Oct. 12
" Tuesday Wind WSWest a small breeze with cloudy hazy weather. at 6 AM we embarked and tracking till noon when Charles Isham coming up a Fall sunk his Canoe by tracking with an old log line that he had out of the Severn Sloop unknown to me which broke when he was on the top of the Fall and every thing would have been lost had it not been for the timely afsistance he had from the People. one keg of Powder is entirely damaged and three roles of Tobacco little better. three Packages with cloth and other articles I had dried immediately by making a large fire. as also the Canoe repaired by the vigilance of Magnus Twatt and some others."

Oct. 13
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a fresh gale with cold raw cloudy weather rained very hard all last night. at 7 AM we Proceeded and tracked 'till 6 PM then put up."

Oct. 14
" Thursday Wind NWest a fresh breeze with cold freezing weather and snowed a little towards evening. at 6 AM we Proceeded and tracked till half past 5 PM then put up almost perished with cold and to the matter worse I had the misfortune to cut myself in one of my legs in a violent manner."

Oct. 15
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday. at 6 AM we proceeded and tracked 'till nine then Put ashore. six tents of Indians being on the other side the river from which I traded 108 made Beaver in furs and some Provisions for Brandy Tobacco and Ammunition. these have more Furs and Provisions but could not take it into the Canoes. they being much Damaged by the shoalnefs of the water. they have all promised to come to Hudson's House in the Winter."

Oct. 16
" Saturday Wind Northerly and much colder then yesterday. at 6 AM we proceeded tracked and set with poles till 6 PM then put up. we have been often obliged to put ashore to repair canoes."

Oct. 17
" Sunday Wind WNWest a fresh gale with clear weather but no warmer then before. at 7 AM we proceeded tracked and set with poles till 4 PM then obliged to put up to Pitch and repair canoes. some of them being very Leaky. as also ourselves almost Perished with cold. this is a Job that might been over long agoe had a Packet been sent up Last Fall. but it shours what regard has ever been paid to the Inland Trade."

Oct. 18
" Monday Wind and weather as yesterday. at 6 AM we proceeded tracked till nine then obliged to put ashore to thaw and Pitch the Canoes. there being much ice froze to them and the tracking lines as thick as a half Inch rope. there is ice Driving along shore."

Oct. 19
" Tuesday Wind NNEast a fresh gale with severe cold weather blowed very hard with snow in the night. at 7 AM we proceeded and at noon got over the tracking ground where we was obliged to Put up to Pitch and make fire to thaw the canoes it has froze so hard this Day that our tracking lines was as thick as a three Inch rope with the Ice that was froze to them and had not the Men been hardy brought up, they could not suffered the cold they have. I do expect to be froze in this night. as it is the most severe I ever knew so early."

Oct. 20
" Wednesday Wind NWest a fresh Gale with clear sharp weather. the River almost full of Ice which will prevent us going further by water. three canoes not being Leaky was left in the water all night to prevent the Pitch from breaking but this Morning the Men walked round to cut them out. a very severe frost indeed so early."

Oct. 21
" Thursday Wind Westerly a fresh gale weather as yesterday there being no likelyhood of the River clearing of ice. at 10 AM eight Men with myself set of by land for Hudson's House to bring horses to carry the goods up we traveled 'till 7 PM it being very dark we were obliged to put up without even so much as a drink of water."

Oct. 22
" Friday Wind WSWest towards noon varied to NWest fresh gales weather as before. at six AM we set of and at 1 PM arrived at Hudson's House. I have travelled this Journey with great pain having a wound on my left leg four Inches long and very near the bone."

Oct. 23
" Saturday Wind Northerly a moderate breeze with clear weather. the river set in here two Days agoe. the Men employed collecting the Horses and making ready to set of tomorrow to bring up goods."

Oct. 24
" Sunday Wind NEast a fresh gale weather part cloudy part clear. sent Mr Longmoore and eight Men with 20 horses to bring up Goods. in the Evening two Indian lads arrived from two tents four Days Journey from this Place for a supply of Tobacco and Ammunition."

Oct. 25
" Monday Wind SWest a stiff breeze with a continuance of cold weather. the Men employed cutting Firewood and looking for a stray horse which they brought in the Evening."

Oct. 26
" Tuesday Wind Easterly a small breeze with thick haizy weather. six Men collecting Firewood. sent Andrew Corrigal away with the Indian lads that arrived on the 24th Instant. I have sent by them some Brandy Ammunition and Tobacco to induce them to bring some Provisions, there being great necefsity for it. in the evening those that went a hunting the 22d instant brought the flesh of three Beaver and four skins which they traded for Liquor."

Oct. 27
" Wednesday Little wind variable with clear fine weather. the Men employed carrying in Firewood. sent two of those that arrived yesterday a hunting but returned without succefs."

Oct. 28
" Thursday Wind SWest a gentle Breeze with clear fine weather. the Men employed collecting Firewood. at noon Mr Longmoore and 15 Men returned brought 36 Packages of different sorts. as also a part of the Mens Lumber. Mr Longmoore informs me that the River set fast in the night after I came away which being strong enough they crofsed the goods and Horses over to the south side and came up all the way it being by far the nearest. we are now in a bad situation for want of Provisions. I have served out to 23 Men. Beat meat 30 lb, fat 25 lb, and 10 lb Beavers flesh."

Oct. 29
" Friday Wind and weather as yesterday. sent four Men to attend the Horses on the other side the River. the rest getting ready to go away tomorrow to bring goods."

Oct. 30
" Saturday Wind WNWest a small breeze with clear fine weather. sent Mr Longmoore and nine Men down to bring up goods. also fitted out two Indians and sent them away on horseback to hunt red deer. the men here employed carrying firewood. in the Evening two Indians arrived brought a little green Meat and a few Beaver skins which they traded for Brandy. they have come from the Canadian House below."

Oct. 31
" Sunday Wind SWest a fresh Gale weather part cloudy part clear. the Indians that came yesterday went away. I have sent by them small Presents of Tobacco for their Countrymen; this Morning Edward Umfreville came here to know how time pafsed with us he not knowing what Day of the week it is so for he is lost already suppose he kept a Journal all the way from Montreal to find out a new Pafsage to the woody Lake; they entered the River Neepegang on the NWest side of Lake superior and continued their course to the Northward and Westward 'till within two Days Journey of Gloucester House. this is done in case they should be stopped by the Americans in coming over the great car'g Place."

Nov. 1 1784
" Monday Wind Westerly a fresh breeze with sleet in the Morning afterwards clear weather. the Men employed collecting Firewood."

Nov. 2
" Tuesday Wind Northerly a small breeze with clear warm weather. two Men sawing a few boards for present use. the rest cut Firewood. at noon Mr Longmoore and seventeen Men returned brought 32 Packages of different sorts and part of the Lumber. all of which we hauled acrofs the River by running out 160 fathoms of line to which we put sleds the River being too weak to trust Men on to walk acrofs."

Nov. 3
" Wednesday Wind ESEast a fresh breeze weather cloudy with snow towards Evening. the Men employed as follows. two Men attending the House. two Men at the saw. seven Men collecting Firewood. those that came up yesterday resting themselves. several of them being very lame. Magnus Twatt especially of a sore knee which has been bad for this fourth night past. in the Evening our hunters returned brought two horse load of red deers flesh which they traded for Liquor and got Drunk."

Nov. 4
" Thursday Wind Northerly with cloudy cold weather. sent five Men down with 13 horses to bring up the remainder of the Goods and Men's lumber. two Men at the saw. the rest except those that are lame employed cutting Firewood and clearing the snow away from the Doors. in the Evening Andrew Corrigal and an Indian lad returned brought two horse loads of moose and red Deers flesh. they have left the Indians three Days agoe pitching this way."

Nov. 5
" Friday Wind variable with cloudy warm weather. sent one Man away with the Indian lad that came yesterday with Candrew Corrigal. also James Spence away with the Hunter on horseback to look after Red deer. the rest employed cutting and collecting Firewood."

Nov. 6
" Saturday Little wind Northerly weather as yesterday. sent three Men with three horses to bring a moose that was killed yesterday and returned in the Evening. the rest employed about various Duty."

Nov. 7
" Sunday Wind variable in the East quarter small breezes with thick cloudy weather. at noon the Men returned bro't the remainder of the Goods and Mens lumber. also late in the Evening James Spence and the Hunter returned with two Jumping Deer about as large as sheep."

Nov. 8
" Monday Wind Northerly a fresh gale with thick snowy weather. the Men cut a little Firewood. I opened the Cask of Powder of Powder that was in Charles Isham Canoe which I found to be entirely damaged."

Nov. 9
" Tuesday Wind NWest a small breeze with clear weather thawed a little under the Lee. the Men employed about various Duty. sent the Hunters away to hunt red deer. in the Evening six indians arrived brought 40 lb red deers flesh."

Nov. 10
" Wednesday Wind variable from NWest to East a moderate breeze with clear sharp weather. sent Charles Isham a hunting. four Men getting ready to go to the barren ground. the rest employed about odd Jobbs. in the Evening the hunters returned having killed two red deer."

Nov. 11
" Thursday Wind Northerly a small breeze with thick cloudy weather. sent two Men with four horse to bring meat. the rest carrying in Firewood. at noon Charles Isham returned from hunting. he has killed two red deer. trusted those that arrived on the 9th inst. Iron work and ammunition and they went away."

Nov. 12
" Friday Little wind variable in the North quarter with clear weather. sent four Men with four horses to bring the two deer that Charles Isham killed yesterday. the rest employed carrying in Firewood; In the Evening two Indian lads came for Tobacco which they got and went away again to prevent frawd I sent one Man with them. afterwards the canadians set of with two 8 Gallon kegs of rum with an intention to make the Indians Drunk and then take their furs from them. to prevent such proceedings I sent Mr Longmoore and three Men to the Indians but before they came they were all Drunk. at 10 oClock Mr Longmoore and the Men returned as also James Spence with a horse load of green meat. the Canadians traded the most part of one keg. the other they carried back. those that went for meat yesterday returned at noon with two red Deer."

Nov. 13
" Saturday Wind NWest a small Breeze with clear weather. two Men sawing boards. the rest employed cutting and carrying in Firewood, in the Evening Charles Isham and those with him returned brought the two Deer. the Indians mentioned yesterday also arrived they all came here except one Man that went to the canadians. three of these I gave cloathing to one for his service to Mr Longmoore last year and another for to go to the barren ground to hunt for that Men that are to be sent there as I find it not Pofsible to maintain the Men at the House there being no stock before hand."

Nov. 14
" Sunday Wind variable in the east quarter small Breezes with cloudy weather. the Indians all drunk. in the Evening three more came from within brought a little Meat on their backs."

Nov. 15
" Monday Little wind Southerly weather cloudy with a drizling snow. the Men employed about various Jobbs. the indians that came yesterday traded the little meat they brought and went away. the want of Provisions has induced me to engage one of those to hunt for the House for which I have fitted him out for that Purpose. traded with the Indians and in the Evening they got Drunk again."

Nov. 16
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a small breeze with cloudy Weather. fitted out four Men and sent them away to tent with the Hunter that went away yesterday. also fitted out eleven Men for the Winter to go to the Barren ground. the rest employed as yesterday. this day overhauled the Powder and found another cask of 58 lb damaged by the carelefsnefs of William Flatt which was unknown to me till this Day. by a srickt enquire of boath the Men that was in the Canoe with him I found it to be as follows: the day they embarked from York Factory they put up 4 miles from the aforesaid place where they unloaded the canoe. Nicholas Allen, a young hand took the cask of Powder and laid it above the flood mark for which William Flatt damed him for a green Negroe and took the cask up and laid it lower down which was overflowed when the tide of flood came in as also the other goods; I think it will be necefsary to stop part of his Wages for sodoing which will be a check to others and make him more careful for the future. 108 lb Powder has been thrown into the River this day to which Mr Longmoore and several others was witnefs to its being of no manner of use which will be great lofs both in trade and Provisions. had this happened by carelefsnefs of Indians I should have thought it my neglect."

Nov. 17
" Wednesday Wind Southerly a small breeze with thick rimy weather. sent Mr Longmoore and ten men to the Barren ground to look for Indians and let them know that we have goods. as the Canadians are going amongst them telling all they see that we brought nothing. the rest employed carrying firewood."

Nov. 18
" Thursday Wind NEast a fresh Gale with cloudy snowy weather. James Flatt Taylor making cloathing for trade. the rest cut Firewood and did odd Jobs within doors."

Nov. 19
" Friday Wind and weather as yesterday. the Men employed as yesterday. sent an Indian acrofs the River to hunt red deer. the Indians also pitched away to their winters quarters."

Nov. 20
" Saturday Wind variable from East to NWest a small breeze with cloudy cold weather. the Men employed about various Duty."

Nov. 21
" Sunday little wind Southerly with cloudy rimy weather. in the evening sent four Men with dogs to fetch meat from the Indian that went a hunting acrofs the river. on Friday William Walker and an Indian lad came for men to fetch meat from the Hunters tent a good days Journey from this."

Nov. 22
" Monday Wind Westerly a fresh gale weather cloudy with snow towards Evening. two Men sawing stuff for a Carpenters bench. the rest carrying firewood. at noon those that went for Meat returned. brought one red deer."

Nov. 23
" Tuesday Wind variable from South to NWest small breezes with cloudy weather. sent five Men away with William Walker to bring meat. the rest employed about various Duty."

Nov. 24
" Wednesday Little wind Northerly with cloudy weather. the Taylor making cloathing for trade. three Men getting stuff for sleds. Magnus Twatt is now able to walk about and at work making a carpenters bench. the rest employed cutting Firewood."

Nov. 25
" Thursday Little wind southerly with cloudy warm weather. two Men sawing stuff for sleds. the rest employed as yesterday."

Nov. 26
" Friday Wind variable from South to NNWest a strong gale with rain in the Evening. the Men employed about various Duty; at noon those that went for Meat on Tuesday returned brought the most part of two Beast. also one tent of Indians arrived from the French house below brought a few furs part of which they traded for brandy and got Drunk."

Nov. 27
" Saturday Wind NWest a stiff gale with snow and Drift most part of the Day. at noon nine tents of fall Indians arrived. five came here four went to the Canadians house. they are very poor and very hard to deal with all owing to the Canadians sending out rum to all Indians before they come to the Houses to Trade."

Nov. 28
" Sunday Little wind variable with clear weather. sent four Men with dogs to fetch a moose that was killed acrofs the River which they returned with in the Evening. traded with the fall Indians and they went away in the Evening. they have brought 60 Wolves, 550 lb half dried Buffaloe flesh, 60 lb beat meat, 12 lb Fat and about one Bushel of dried berries which is but a small quantity for seventeen able Men besides women and 24 horses."

Nov. 29
" Monday Wind variable between south and West with cloudy mild weather. Magnus twat making sleds. three Men getting stuff for ditto. the taylor at work for trade. the rest cut Firewood. traded with the Indians that arrived on the 26th Instant. they are so mad for Liquor there is no dealing with them for the more they get the more they want. in the Evening Andrew Corrigal and the Hunter came home for Men to fetch Meat he has killed four Moose since the last meat was brought from him. he is a fine hunter but has been spoiled of late years as they all are by the Canadians."

Nov. 30
" Tuesday Wind Southerly a gentle breeze with clear warm weather. sent two Men away with the Hunter to bring Meat. Magnus Twatt making sleds. the rest employed about odd Jobs. the Indians went away that came on the 26th Instant. they have brought 170 made Beaver in whole and half Parchment."

Dec. 1 1784
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a fresh gale with clear sharp weather. Magnus Twatt and two Men making sleds. the Taylor making cloathing for trade. the rest employed about various Jobs."

Dec. 2
" Thursday Wind SEast a small breeze with cloudy weather. three Men making sleds. the badnefs of the stuff makes the Jobb very dilatory. the Taylor as before and the rest fell Firewood. in the Evening those that went for Meat returned brought two Moose."

Dec. 3
" Friday Wind Southerly weather as yesterday. sent three Men to the Hunters tent to bring flesh. the rest employed as yesterday. at noon two Indians arrived from the french House below. brought 90 made Beaver which they traded chiefly for cloth also late at night Hugh Lisk and an Indian woman arrived with two Horse loads of flesh from the woody hill two Days Journey from this."

Dec. 4
" Saturday Wind SSWest a small breeze with clear weather Gilbert Laughton repairing a Gun that the Indian Woman brought last night. the rest employed cutting Firewood and doing odd Jobbs within Doors. at noon the Indians went away that came yesterday. the three Men that went for flesh came back brought the half of a red Deer."

Dec. 5
" Sunday Wind Easterly a fresh breeze weather cloudy and inclinable to snow. at noon Hugh Lisk and the Indian woman went away and in the Evening three Afsinepoiet Indians arrived for tobacco. this Morning Edward Umfreville and two Canadians came here to deliver a mefsage from Mr Holmes, which was as follows; I find you are too Intimate with William Tomifon but I desire for the future that you have no correspondence with that impertinent scoundrel; but as he gave no reason for calling me, so I returned him the same compliment back again."

Dec. 6
" Monday Wind NEast a fresh gale with thick snowy Weather. three Men hewing stuff for sleds. the rest cut Firewood. gave the Afsinnepoiets Tobacco and they went away."

Dec. 7
" Tuesday Wind variable from North to SWest a fresh breeze weather part cloudy part clear. two men sawing stuff for sleds. the carpenter plaining ditto. the rest carrying snow out of the yard and leveling the track down the bank. a great deal of snow fell yesterday & last night."

Dec. 8
" Wednesday Wind SWest a fresh breeze with clear sharp weather. Magnus Twatt making sled heads. two Men getting stuff for sleds to haul home the canoes. and the rest cut and carried in Firewood. at noon three tents of the Afsinne poiet Indians arrived. they have brought very few furs and not much Provisions. none of these went to the Canadians House."

Dec. 9
" Thursday Wind as yesterday with clear mild weather. sent six Men to the Hunters tent to fetch meat. one Man repairing an Indian Gun. two Men repairing the Mens fire place. the rest cut firewood. traded with the Indians mentioned yesterday and made them small presents as they never have gone past this House with Furs nor Provisions when there was any thing for them. they have brought 60 Wolves, 260 lb Beat meat, 100 lb fat, 300 lb of Buffaloe flesh, and two Bushels of Dried berries."

Dec. 10
" Friday Wind Southerly a small breeze with cloudy warm Weather. the Men employed about various Duty. at 8 PM those returned that went for meat yesterday. brought three red deer and a half. early this morning the Afsinne poiet Indians went away they say that they received so little for their Furs last year which gave them no Encouragement to trap any this Fall."

Dec. 11
" Saturday Wind and weather as yesterday. Magnus Twatt sewing sleds. the Taylor making cloathing for the Men. the rest cut and carried in Firewood."

Dec. 12
" Sunday Wind SEast a fine breeze with clear fine weather."

Dec. 13
" Monday Little wind Northerly with cloudy warm weather. sent two Men to fetch Meat from the Hunters tent. three Men bringing stuff for snow shoe frames. the Carpenter making sleds to haul the canoes home on. the rest cut Firewood. in the Evening one Indian Man and four Women arrived from the Barren ground with a few furs to trade. they have been thirteen Days on their Journey."

Dec. 14
" Tuesday Wind SWest a fresh breeze with clear warm Weather. the Carpenter as before. the rest employed about various Duty. traded with the Indians and made them small presents. also sent by them presents of Tobacco to some others. they have brought 130 made Beaver in Beaver and Wolves. in the Evening those that went for meat yesterday returned brought one Moose and part of another that was left the last time."

Dec. 15
" Wednesday Little Wind variable weather part cloudy part clear. one Man repairing the Hunters Gun. the Carpenter employed as yesterday. the taylor making cloathing for the Men. the rest cut Firewood. at noon the Indians went away that came on Monday."

Dec. 16
" Thursday Little Wind Northerly weather cloudy with a little snow. three Men looking after traps and Guns. brought 1 Quiquahatch. the rest cut and carried in Firewood. in the Evening William Walker came home brought one Beaver."

Dec. 17
" Friday Wind Southerly a fresh breeze weather for the most part cloudy. the Men employed as yesterday. 1 Quiquahatch and 1 Weejack from the traps to Day."

Dec. 18
" Saturday Calm cloudy Weather. the Carpenter finished two sleds for hauling home the canoes. two Men looking round the traps brought 1 Weejack. the rest carrying in Firewood. William Walker returned to his tent."

Dec. 19
" Sunday Wind Northerly a fresh breeze with cloudy weather. in the Evening William Flatt and an Indian Lad came from the Hunters tent for Men to fetch Meat."

Dec. 20
" Monday Wind NNEast a stiff breeze with clear sharp weather. sent six Men to fetch Meat. the Carpenter and one Man getting stuff for snow shoe frames. Gilbert Laughton making a saw horse. the rest cut firewood. at noon one Indian Man and two boys arrived brought the flesh of 12 Beaver but no furs."

Dec. 21
" Tuesday Little wind Southerly weather clear and very cold. three Men employed within doors.the rest cut Firewood. those that went for meat yesterday returned brought the Meat of three Deer traded with the Indian and he went away at noon; also two Afsinnepoiet Indians arrived in the Evening for Tobacco."

Dec. 22
" Wednesday Wind SWest a fresh breeze with clear sharp weather. the Carpenter and myself making snow shoe frames. the rest carrying in firewood. gave the Afsinnepoiet Indians tobacco and they went away. also in the Evening a southern Indian Man arrived brought a few skins which he traded for Liquor."

Dec. 23
" Thursday Little Wind in the South quarter weather part cloudy part clear and much warmer then Yesterday. sent six Men to bring meat from the Hunters tent. the rest employed as yesterday. 1 Weejack from the traps to Day."

Dec. 24
" Friday Wind NNWest a fresh Gale with cold drifting Weather. the Men employed cutting Firewood and cleaning the yard. a noon those that went for Meat returned brought the most part 3 red Deer. the Indian went away that arrived on the 22d Inst. also one tent of the Afsinee poiet Indians arrived in the Evening brought a few furs and some provisions."

Dec. 25
" Saturday Wind variable with clear sharp weather. traded with the Indians that arrived yesterday and made them presents of Tobacco and some small Articles they have brought 110 wolves and Provisions of sorts 300 lb. these we were obliged to watch all night in case the Canadians had come to take their furs from them as none went there."

Dec. 26
" Sunday Wind variable from East to South a fresh breeze with cold cloudy weather at noon the Indians went away."

Dec. 27
" Monday Wind variable from SWest to north cloudy weather with rain at Intervals. two wolves from the Guns and traps to Day."

Dec. 28
" Tuesday Wind Southerly a small breeze with warm weather. 1 Cat, 1 Quiquahatch, and 1 Weejack from the traps to Day."

Dec. 29
" Wednesday Wind Easterly a small breeze weather Cloudy with snow towards Evening. Magnus Twatt repairing a Trading Gun. one Man looking at the traps brot one quiquahatch the rest employed carrying in & cutting up Firewood."

Dec. 30
" Thursday Wind NEast a fresh Gale with a Continuance of snow."

Dec. 31
" Friday Wind Northerly a stiff Breeze with cloudy drifting weather. three Men employed within Doors; James Merwick went round some traps & froze one his toes very much. the rest clearing the snow out of the Yard and cut firewood. in the Evening our Hunter and those with him came home having had no luck lately."

Jan. 1 1785
" Saturday Wind NWest a small Breeze with clear sharp weather. cut part of the froze flesh away from James Merwicks toe not having a Proper knife to cut with was obliged to give over over before I could finish."

Jan. 2
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday. our Hunter went a Hunting but returned without succes. cut some more of the froze flesh of James toe. I am much afraid the bone is nicked?"

Jan. 3
" Monday Wind variable from South to NEast a fresh Breeze with cold freezing weather. four Men employed within Doors. the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 4
" Tuesday Wind NNWest a fresh gale with clear sharp weather. the Men employed as yesterday. sent the Indian Man a hunting again but had no luck. in the Evening three Afsinnee Poiet Indians arrived for Tobacco."

Jan. 5
" Wednesday Wind variable with clear sharp weather. Magnus Twatt stocking a Plane. the Taylor at work for the Men. the rest carrying in Firewood. sent the Indian Man a Hunting but had no succefs."

Jan. 6
" Thursday Wind NWest a small Breeze with clear mild Weather. the Men employed as yesterday. gave the Afsinnee Poiets tobacco & they went away as none went to the French House for Tobacco. they sent a man away to intercept their coming here which induced me to send William Walker along with them. we are greatly at a lofs for the Language."

Jan 7
" Friday Little Wind Southerly first Part clear latter Part cloudy. the Men employed about various Duty. in the Evening William Walker returned accompanied by one tent of Afsinneepoiet Indians. the rest went to the French House being ever? Perswaded by one of the Canadians that knows the Language. these have been 24 Days on their Journey hither. James Merwick toe still very bad."

Jan. 8
" Saturday Little Wind variable with cloudy mild weather. sent four Men to bring a red Deer that our Hunter killed yesterday. the Taylor making cloathing for Trade. the rest cut firewood and cleaned the Yard. traded with the Indians and made them small Presents as usual indeed they were in very great want of most every necefsary. they had neither Gun, Kettle, nor Hatchets in their Company. these have brought 102 Wolves, 26 Beaver, 4 foxes and 300 lb of Provisions of sorts. they had a good Quantity when they came away but the long Journey and the Depth of snow obliged them to expend the greater Part."

Jan. 9
" Sunday Wind NNEast a fresh Breeze with cloudy warm weather. about noon the Afsinnee poiet Indians went away."

Jan. 10
" Monday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the Taylor making boys Coats for Trade. one man looking after the Horses. one Man making a sled for the Hunter. the rest carrying in Firewood."

Jan. 11
" Tuesday Wind Southerly a small Breeze weather cloudy with a little Snow. sent two Men to bring a Jumping Deer that the Hunter killed yesterday. the rest as before."

Jan. 12
" Wednesday Little Wind variable weather Part cloudy Part clear. fitted out the Hunter and he Pitched away. as also William Walker and three Men more to tent with him to Prevent the Canadians taking him away by force. they are a set of the greatest Villians the world can produce. Umfreville is doing all the Mischief he can. they are keeping a constant watch on the Indian tracks to intercept their coming here; the Men cut Firewood and did odd Jobbs within Doors. 1 Weejack from the traps to Day."

Jan. 13
" Thursday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze first Part cloudy latter part clear weather. one man looking for the Horses. the rest employed about various duty."

Jan. 14
" Friday Wind Easterly a fresh Gale with cloudy sharp Weather. Magnus Twatt planing boards for repairing the Petitions. sent three Men to bring a red Deer that our Hunter killed yesterday. the rest cut Firewood. late in the Evening two Indians arrived from the westward for a supply of Tobacco & Ammunition. these inform me that a starved? Indian Man & his Son had a narrow escape of being killed by a grizzle Bear two months agoe. they were both very much torn. it has rendered them uncapable of Hunting any thing ever since."

Jan. 15
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the carpenter employed as before. sent one Man away with the two young Indians that arrived last night. the rest cut Firewood & cleaned the yard."

Jan. 16
" Sunday Wind NEast a fresh Breeze with thick snowy weather. William Flatt and James Davey came home for some meat. the Hunter not having any luck yesterday they returned back in the Evening. Traded a few Wolves with the Afsinnee poiet Indians that came to the French House last night."

Jan. 17
" Monday Wind Easterly a small Breeze weather Part cloudy part clear. the Carpenter planing boards. two Men sawing quartering. one Man looking for the Horses. the rest clearing the snow out of the yard and cut a little Firewood. 1 Cat from the traps to Day."

Jan. 18
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the men employed about various Jobs."

Jan. 19
" Wednesday Little wind Southerly with clear sharp weather. the Carpenter employed in his way. one man looking for the Horses. the rest cut Firewood. 1 Wolf from a setting Gun to Day."

Jan. 20
" Thursday Wind NEast a small Breeze weather Part cloudy Part clear. the Carpenter employed as before. the rest cut Firewood. in the Evening John Flat and an Indian lad came home from the Hunters tent for a supply of Provisions. he not having any succefs lately owing to the calmnefs of the weather."

Jan. 21
" Friday Wind variable with clear sharp weather. the Carpenter employed as before. the rest cut Firewood. gave John Flatt a supply of Provisions & he returned to his Tent."

Jan. 22
" Saturday Wind NNEast a fresh Gale with snow and Drift till noon afterwards clear weather. the Men clearing the snow out of the Yard and doing odd Jobs within Doors."

Jan. 23
" Sunday Wind Southerly a small breeze with clear sharp weather."

Jan. 24
" Monday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the Men employed about various Jobs. 1 Weejack from the traps to Day."

Jan. 25
" Tuesday Wind NNWest a stiff Gsle with cold drifting weather. the Carpenter & Taylor employed in their way the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 26
" Wednesday Wind Easterly a fresh Breeze weather cloudy with snow & Drift towards Evening. the Men Employed as Yesterday except two looking at traps brought 1 Quiquahatch. in the afternoon one man came home from the Hunters tent for Men to fetch Meat."

Jan. 27
" Thursday Wind NWest a strong Gale with severe cold weather. the Men employed clearing the snow out of the Yard & doing odd Jobs within Doors it not being weather to send them for meat."

Jan. 28
" Friday Wind as yesterday with clear sharp weather. sent six Men away to bring flesh from the Hunters tent. the Carpenter & Gilbert Laughton repairing a part of the lower flooring. the rest cut Firewood except James Merwick he is still unfit for Duty."

Jan. 29
" Saturday Wind WSWest a small Breeze with very sharp weather. the Carpenter and one Man repairing the Pertition. the rest cut Firewood. those that went for Meat returned late in the Evening brought two red Deer."

Jan. 30
" Sunday Wind & Weather much the same as yesterday."

Jan. 31
" Monday Wind SEast a stiff Breeze with Cloudy cold Weather. sent five Men to fetch meat from the Hunter tent the rest Employed as on Saturday."

Feb. 1 1785
" Tuesday Wind Easterly weather as yesterday and Inclinable to Snow. one Man looking for the Horses. the Carpenter and one Man putting up the Pertitions. the rest cut Firewood. in the Evening those returned that went for meat yesterday. brought one Moose and part of a red Deer. also 2 Quiquahatches that the Men had trapped; in the Evening two Indian lads arrived from those mentioned the 14th of last month. these are come for men to fetch meat."

Feb. 2
"Wednesday Wind variable in the east quarter fresh Breezes first part clear latter part cloudy. the Carpenter and Gilbert Laughton making a sled. James Benwick ailing. the rest cut Firewood. one Cat from the traps to Day."

Feb. 3
" Thursday Little Wind Northerly with cloudy mild Weather. sent six Men away with the two Indian lads that came on the 1st Instant to fetch meat. the rest employed about various Duty."

Feb. 4
" Friday Little wind Northerly with clear fine Weather. two Men at the pit saw. the rest cut firewood."

Feb. 5
" Saturday Wind SWest a small breeze with clear sharp weather. the Carpenter employed in his way. one Man looking for the Horses. James Merwick still lame one man ailing the rest fell wood for stockadoes. those Put up formerly being much decayed."

Feb. 6
" Sunday Wind South a fresh breeze with clear weather. at noon Magnus Annell arrived from the barren Ground accompanied by one Indian man his wife and a lad with three frenchmen. they have been fifteen days on their Journey hither. the snow is very deep. that there is no traveling with Horses or Dogs which prevents the Indians from coming in."

Feb. 7
" Monday Wind as yesterday with clear mild weather. Magnus Twatt employed as before. the rest fell stockadoes. at noon those that went for meat on the 3d Inst. returned brought 378 lb and about 100 Beaver in Parchm't whole & half. the furs I ordered him to bring for fear the frenchmen should goe with rum and make them Drunk then take all away as they are watching upon all quarters to intercept every Indian that intends to come here."

Feb. 8
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as before. the Men employed as yesterday. at noon one tent of Indians arrived with Furs to Trade. also one tent went to the French House. they did all they could to Prevent any of them from coming here."

Feb. 9
" Wednesday Little wind variable with rain and sleet till noon afterwards clear and thawed much. the Indians all Drunk & some of them very troublesome for Liquor which they want for nothing."

Feb. 10
" Thursday Wind Westerly a small Breeze with warm Weather. eight Men falling stockadoes. one Man looking for the Horses. the rest employed within doors. traded with the Indians & made them small presents as usual. these have brought near 200 made Beaver. 1 Quiquahatch & 1 Weejack from the trapps to Day."

Feb. 11
" Friday Wind variable with clear fine weather. sent two Men to bring a little Meat from the Hunters Tents. the rest employed as yesterday. 1 Quiquahatch from the trapps to Day. at noon the Indians went away."

Feb. 12
" Saturday Wind Westerly a fresh Breeze weather clear & thawed much. the Men employed as before. sent two Men to the barren ground with a little to Mr Longmoore to present the Indians with to Induce the to come here to Trade. in the Evening the Men returned that went for Meat yesterday brot Part of a red Deer. 2 Wolves from the traps to Day."

Feb. 13
" Sunday Wind variable with Cloudy warm weather. in the Evening two young Indians arrived from within for Men to fetch meat."

Feb. 14
" Monday Wind variable from South to NW a small Breeze weather cloudy with a little snow. sent five Men away to fetch meat. also sent seven more down the River to bring up two Canoes three Men with myself at the House. one of which is lame, the other two making a sled. In the Evening one Indian lad came home from the Hunters tent for men to fetch meat."

Feb. 15
" Tuesday Wind northerly a fresh Breeze with clear sharp weather. sent one man to fetch meat from the Hunters tent. the other getting wood for a sled. at noon two Indian women & two Men arrived from within brought a trifle of Furs & a little Provisions. part of which they Traded & got Drunk."

Feb. 16
" Wednesday Wind Easterly a small Breeze weather as yesterday. James Merwick making a few steels to give to Indians. the other man making a sled. traded with the Indians & gave them small trifles as usual."

Feb. 17
" Thursday Wind NEast a small Breeze weather as before. in the Evening the Men returned with two Canoes. also those that went for meat returned with two small Moose. the Indians went away that came on the 15th Instant."

Feb. 18
" Friday Little wind variable weather part cloudy part clear. at noon four Men came home from the Hunters tent with the most part of two red Deer."

Feb. 19
" Saturday Wind Easterly a small Breeze with clear sharp weather. the Men returned to their Tent that came home yesterday with meat. also two Men with them to bring the remainder. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 20
" Sunday Wind & Weather as yesterday. in the Afternoon the two Men returned brought the most Part of one red Deer. also 1 Wolf & 2 Quiquahatches that the Men had trapped."

Feb. 21
" Monday Wind ESEast a small breeze weather as yesterday. sent eight Men for Canoes. one man Hewing stuff for a sled. the rest cut Firewood. 1 Wolf from the traps to Day."

Feb. 22
" Tuesday Wind variable from south to SSEast a fresh Gale with clear weather. one Man making a sled the rest carrying in firewood. in the Evening William Walker came home for Men to fetch meat."

Feb. 23
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze with clear weather 'till Evening afterwards cloudy with a little snow. sent five Men away with William Walker to bring Meat. the other two cut Firewood. in the afternoon two Indian Men with their Women arrived from within. brot a few unskinned Beaver."

Feb. 24
" Thursday Little wind variable with cloudy weather 'till the Evening afterwards clear. the two men cut Firewood. at noon those that went for canoes returned brought two one of which is split with the frost. the Indians traded the trifle they brot and went away."

Feb. 25
" Friday Wind variable in the East quarter with clear sharp weather. at two in the morning sent George Rofs to bring the Hunter home to one of his Children that was taken very ill two Days agoe. at 7 PM he arrived. also those that went for meat on the 23d Inst. brot 6 small red Deer. one Wolf & 1 Weejack from the traps to Day."

Feb. 26
" Saturday Wind Southerly a stiff gale first part clear latter part cloudy and inclinable to snow. the Carpenter employed in his way. the rest cut firewood. 1 Wolf from the traps to Day."

Feb. 27
" Sunday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze with clear weather snowed a little last night. in the afternoon George Rofs came home brought the half of a Deer. the Hunters Child very weak & has been speechlefs for three Days past which is very unfortunate as he is our only stand by for Provisions."

Feb. 28
" Monday Wind South a fresh breeze with clear sharp weather. sent six Men to fetch meat from the Hunters tent. the rest cut Firewood. 1 Wolf & 1 Weejack from the trapps to Day."

Mar. 1 1785
" Tuesday Wind as yesterday a small Breeze with clear mild weather. the Men employed collecting Stockadoes. in the Evening those returned that went for flesh yesterday brought four small red Deer. 1 Wolf & 2 Quiquahatches from the traps to Day."

Mar. 2
" Wednesday Wind WNWest a fresh Breeze weather clear & thawed very much. the men employed as yesterday. 1 Quiquahatch from the traps to Day."

Mar. 3
" Thursday Wind variable in the North quarter first Part cloudy with a little snow. latter part clear with thawing weather. sent six Men for Canoes the rest employed about various Duty. the Hunters child still continues very bad."

Mar. 4
" Friday Wind Northerly a small Breeze with clear sharp air. the Carpenter stocking a Gun that was broke in the stock. the Taylor making cloathing for Trade. the rest fell stockadoes."

Mar. 5
" Saturday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze weather as yesterday. the carpenter employed as before. the rest cut Firewood. in the Afternoon the Indians arrived that the Furs & Provisions were brought from on the 7th of February, part of which they Traded and got Drunk. this Evening the Hunters child departed this life. for the last 48 Hours she was choaked in the throat with much difficulty of breathing."

Mar. 6
" Sunday Wind as yesterday a stiff Breeze with cold cloudy weather. at noon the men returned with two Canoes much split with the Frost."

Mar. 7
" Monday Wind Easterly a small Breeze thick weather with a little snow. Magnus Twatt repairing an Indian Gun. those that came home yesterday I did not put to Duty. the rest cut Firewood and buried the Hunters Child. traded with the Indians & gave them small Presents as usual. one of these I have engaged to go & bring birch rind for Canoes."

Mar. 8
" Tuesday Wind & Weather as yesterday. the Men employed carrying and cutting up Firewood. late in the Evening one stone Indian came for Tobacco. one Cat from the traps to Day."

Mar. 9
" Wednesday Little wind variable with Cloudy weather. sent four Men to bring a canoe also four men to fetch Meat. the rest cut Firewood towards Evening two Afsinneepoiet men with their Women arrived brought nothing but a trifle of Provisions."

Mar. 10
" Thursday Wind Southerly a small Breeze weather Part cloudy Part clear. the Men employed about various Duty. in the Evening those returned that went for meat yesterday brot two red Deer. also one tent of Indians arrived brot a trifle of Furs Part of which they Traded & got Drunk."

Mar. 11
" Friday Wind Easterly a fresh Breeze with Cloudy sharp weather. Magnus Twatt repairing a Gun for an Indian. the rest cut Firewood. 1 Cat from the traps to Day."

Mar. 12
" Saturday Wind South a smart breeze with clear sharp weather. sent two Men away with an Indian to get Birch rind for Canoes. the rest employed about various Jobbs. the Hunter returned back to his tent. also part of those that arrived on the 5th Instant went along with him. the Men sent away on Wednesday returned in the night with one Canoe which is split with the frost."

Mar. 13
" Sunday Wind WSWest weather as yesterday. gave the Indians that came on the 10th Instant a supply of Ammunition & Tobacco. at noon they Pitched away. these have promised to build Canoes and goe down in the Summer."

Mar. 14
" Monday Wind variable fresh breezes with clear sharp weather. sent five Men for Canoes. one man ailing. the rest cut Firewood."

Mar. 15
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. Magnus Twatt mending a Gun. William Saunders still out of order in his head & breast. the other five Men fell Stockadoes."

Mar. 16
" Wednesday Wind variable in the East quarter first part cloudy latter part clear weather. the men employed as yesterday. in the Evening William Flatt came home with a sled load of flesh from the Indians I sent away to get Birch rind."

Mar. 17
" Thursday Wind variable small Breeze with thawing weather. sent three Men away with William Flatt to fetch Meat at noon the Men came home with two Canoes which is much damaged with the frost."

Mar. 18
" Friday Wind variable from South to NWest blowed a fresh Gale and thawed much towards noon. sent two Men to fetch Meat from those that went from here on the 13th Inst. they returned at noon with two Deer. as also did those that went for meat yesterday. the other men Collecting Firewood & doing necefsary Duty within Doors. William Saunders on Duty."

Mar. 19
" Saturday Wind NNEast a strong Gale with clear sharp weather. the Taylor making cloathing for Trade. the rest carrying stockadoes and cut Firewood. in the Evening two Indian lads arrived from the Hunters tent for Men to fetch Meat."

Mar. 20
" Sunday Wind Northerly a stiff gale with snow and Drift in the forenoon afterwards varied to the SWest and blowed very Cold."

Mar. 21
" Monday Wind variable from SWest to North a strong gale with clear sharp weather. sent six Men to fetch meat from the Hunters tent. the taylor making cloathing for Trade. the rest cut Firewood."

Mar. 22
" Tuesday Wind Easterly a small Breeze weather as yesterday. four Men cut Firewood. the rest employed about odd Jobbs without Doors. in the Evening those that went for meat yesterday returned brought the most Part of 3 red Deer. also an Indian arrived with a little moose flesh which he Traded for Tobacco."

Mar. 23
" Wednesday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze with a Continuance of sharp weather. the Taylor at work for the Men. sent Magnus Twatt & one Man to look for wood for Canoe work. they returned in the Evening but found very little fit for that Purpose. one Man repairing sleds. the rest cut Firewood."

Mar. 24
" Thursday Wind Southerly first part clear latter Part cloudy with blowing weather. sent Magnus Twatt to look for wood for Canoes. Gilbert Laughton repairing sleds. the rest carrying in Stockadoes."

Mar. 25
" Friday Wind variable in the East quarter fresh Breezes weather part cloudy part clear. the Men employed as yesterday."

Mar. 26
" Saturday Wind & Weather as yesterday. Magnus Twat hewing stuff to be cut in three inch Plank for a Gate the rest cut Firewood."

Mar. 27
" Sunday Wind South a fresh Gale with clear cold weather."

Mar. 28
" Monday Wind as yesterday a small breeze with cloudy rimy weather. Magnus Twatt and Gilbert Laughton sawing Plank for the Gate. the rest employed carrying in Stockadoes. late in the Evening Hugh Lisk and an Indian lad arrived from the woody Hill these inform me that two who Promised last Autumn to bring me a quantity of birch rind in the Spring for Canoes but are now prevented from performing their Promise by receiving a quantity of rum from the Canadians sent for that Purpose. Umfreville has & will do much mischief by going into that Service."

Mar. 29
" Tuesday Wind NEast a small breeze with thick rimy weather. the Men employed as yesterday. in the Evening William Walker came home for Provisions he informs me that the Hunter has turned very indolent in Hunting all owing to the Death of his Child."

Mar. 30
" Wednesday Wind as yesterday weather clear and blowed fresh with thaw. two men hewing stuff for Ribbons. sent two Men away with Hugh Lisk and the Indian lad. by these I have sent 3 Gall. Brandy & some tobacco as an inducement to the Indians to get birch rind. William Walker also went away. the rest carrying stockadoes & cut Firewood. late in the Evening our Hunter came home. he is not agreeable to Hunt any longer by reason one of his Women has run away after the Indians that went from here on the 13th Instant."

Mar. 31
" Thursday Wind & weather as yesterday. two Men sawing ribbons. the rest employed as before. Paid the Hunter for his Hunting and he set of in search if his Wife. he has Promised to build a Canoe & go to Cumberland House. but as the Canadians is doing every thing in their Power to Debauch every Indian that goes past them there is but certainty in it."

Apr. 1 1785
" Friday Wind variable from NEast to South a small Breeze weather clear with a little thaw under the Lee. the Men employed about various Duty."

Apr. 2
" Saturday Wind Easterly a fresh breeze weather as yesterday. two Men sawing stuff for ground framing for Canoe building the rest cut Firewood & cut Stockadoes to their Proper lengths."

Apr. 3
" Sunday Wind & Weather as yesterday."

Apr. 4
" Monday Wind NWest a fresh Gale with cold clear weather. sent four Men to gather Pitch. two Men cutting Stockadoes to the proper lengths. the rest hauling home stuff for Canoe work. at noon William Walker came Home brot two jumping Deer."

Apr. 5
" Tuesday Wind Southerly a stiff Breeze weather as yesterday. Magnus Twatt & Gilbert Laughton sawing gunnels for Canoes. one Man ailing. the rest employed cutting Stockadoes."

Apr. 6
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. Magnus Twatt & Gilbert Laughton hewing gate Posts. one Man ailing. the rest fell firewood. at Noon James Davey & John Kirknefs came home brot the flesh of a small moose. in the Evening those that went for Pitch returned brot 8 gallons. the Snow being deep & hard on the top making it bad travelling."

Apr. 7
" Thursday Wind & Weather much the same as before. Magnus Twatt looking out for a stick for gunnels. gilbert Laughton hewing stuff for crofs Pieces for the Gate. the taylor at work for the men. the rest fell Firewood. Davey & Kirknefs returned to their tent."

Apr. 8
" Friday Wind SSWest a small breeze & much warmer then usual with clear weather. the Men employed as yesterday."

Apr. 9
" Saturday Wind & Weather as yesterday and thawed very much. sent two Men for a red Deer returned at noon the rest employed about various Duty."

Apr. 10
" Sunday Wind Northerly a stiff Breeze weather as before."

Apr. 11
" Monday Wind South a small breeze weather much the same as yesterday. Magnus Twatt and Gilbert Laughton making the gates Post. the Taylor at work for the Men. one Man looking for the Horses. Andrew Corrigall still ailing the rest fell Firewood for the next winters use. at Noon William Walker & three Men came home with a moose that was killed yesterday it being nigher to the House than to the tent."

Apr. 12
" Tuesday Wind NEast a fresh Breeze weather clear & thawed a little towards noon. William Walker and the other three Men returned to their tent. the Carpenter & Myself splitting wood for timbers for Canoes the Taylor at work for the Men. the rest fell Firewood."

Apr. 13
" Wednesday Wind variable from NEast to SEast a fresh Gale with clear warm weather. Magnus Twatt and two Men splitting wood work for Canoes . the rest getting Paddles. in the Evening Edward Wishart came home for Horse to carry the Birch rind. the snow being almost gone in the open Ground renders them uncapable to travel further? with sleds."

Apr. 14
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday 'till the Evening afterwards Cloudy with a smart shower of rain. four Men spltting & falling wood for Canoe work. the rest employed about various Duty."

Apr. 15
" Friday Wind ENEast a fresh Breeze with thick foggy weather till noon afterwards clear. sent two Men away with the Horse to bring the birch rind. also sent Magnus Twatt and three more 12 miles down the River to split more wood for Canoes. the rest pointing Stockadoes."

Apr. 16
" Saturday Wind NEast a strong Gale with cold freezing weather. the Men pointing stockadoes and cut Firewood."

Apr. 17
" Sunday Wind variable in the east quarter fresh Gales first Part cloudy latter part clear. at noon George Rofs and William Flatt came Home with 9 Rolls of Birch rind part of which is of very little use. also William Walker & those with him came home for good. the Indian not being agreeable to stay any longer as he is no Hunter when the snow is of the Ground."

Apr. 18
" Monday Wind Southerly a fresh Breeze weather Part cloudy part clear. the Men getting Paddles and fell Firewood. paid the Indian 27 Beaver in Goods for 5 red Deer & 2 small Moose that he has killed since the Hunter went away."

Apr. 19
" Tuesday Little wind variable with clear weather. sent four Men down to Magnus Twatt to bring up splinters and timbers which returned in the Evening. the rest employed about various Duty. late in the Evening two young Indians arrived from the Barren for Tobacco."

Apr. 20
" Wednesday Wind as yesterday with cloudy weather. sent two Men to bring up more stuff for canoe work. the rest fell Firewood. at noon Charles Isham came home for Horses to carry birch rind. also late in the Evening Edward Wishart and the Indian man arrived with eight rolls of Birch rind. a great Part of which is but of little use further than to mend old Canoes with at a great Expence."

Apr. 21
" Thursday Wind NEast a stiff Breeze with cold raw Cloudy weather. sent two Men down for Splinters & Timbers also to desire Magnus Twatt & those with him to come home as I expect the River to break up soon. they all returned in the Evening. the rest employed about various Jobbs except William Walker sent away with the two Indians to Prevent fraud."

Apr. 22
" Friday Wind NNWest a fresh Gale first Part Cloudy latter clear. three Men getting Grafs for laying under Canoes when repairing. Magnus Twatt hewing stuff for gunnels. two Men with myself mending the Big Canoe the rest cut & split wood for pitching canoes. at six AM the River broke up but soon stopt till 1 PM then got under way again."

Apr. 23
" Saturday Wind South a small Breeze first part clear latter part Cloudy & inclinable to rain. Magnus Twatt drefsing Canoe Timbers. the rest fitting Stockadoes to the Ribbons & making Trunnels for Do. the River almost clear of Ice & the water fallen of greatly. paid the Indian for the Birch rind he brought & he Pitched away and late at night returned again having killed two red Deer. several swans geese & Ducks seen to Day. of the latter I received 3."

Apr. 24
" Sunday Wind Easterly a fresh Breeze weather cloudy with a smart rain towards Evening. sent four Men with the Horse to fetch Meat return'd in the afternoon with two red Deer. in the Evening brot an Indian Man & two Women acofs the River. these have come from the french House below brot 30 Parchm't Beaver."

Apr. 25
" Monday Wind ENEast a fresh gale with thick snowy weather most part of the Day. Magnus Twatt repairing the Indians Gun that he Traded last Fall here. the rest employed about odd Jobbs within Doors & crofsing a few Indians that arrived from the Southward."

Apr. 26
" Tuesday Wind NEast a stiff Gale with clear weather a strong frost last night. Magnus Twatt employed about Canoe work. the rest getting stockadoes to the ribbons & digging a trench for Do. traded with the Indians and made them Presents as usual. these have brot 180 wolves, 32 made Beaver in whole & half Parchm't, 4 Quiquahatches, 8 Foxes & 80 lb Beat Meat. these inform me that all the Indians from the East End of the great Lake to the South Branch of Saskachewan is all to meet at the Touchwood Mountain to go to war in the Summer."

Apr. 27
" Wednesday Wind variable with clear warm weather. the Men employed as yesterday & Putting the Indians acrofs the River that came on Monday. rec'd 13 Ducks to Day from an Indian."

Apr. 28
" Thursday Wind Southerly a fresh Breeze weather as yesterday. the Taylor at work for the Men. Magnus Twatt still employed about Canoe work. gilbert Laughton making a new Gate. the rest setting up Stockadoes. sent two Indians a Hunting."

Apr. 29
" Friday Wind SWest a stiff Gale with clear weather. the Men employed as yesterday. in the Evening brot an Indian Woman acrofs the River. she informs me this Morning the Canadians robbed her and two Men more of 4 Bundles of Furs on their Journey hither to Pay their Credit taken up last Autumn. such is the Villiany of Holmes that no Indian can pafs from any Quarter without being stopped and their Furs taken from them by ?"

Apr. 30
" Saturday Wind variable fresh gales weather Part clear part Cloudy with a little rain in the Evening. the Men finished the Stockadoes and Put the gates up. also got some roots for repairing Canoes. at noon two Men arrived from the Barren ground. & one Afsinnee Poiet Indian. Sowed a few Cabbage seed."

May 1 1785
" Sunday Wind NWest a fresh Gale weather cloudy with snow & sleet till noon afterwards clear."

May 2
" Monday Wind variable with showers of sleet at intervals. Magnus Twatt and one man bending timbers for Canoes. Gilbert Laughton making Boles for the Gate out of Ice Chizzels. two Men repairing a Canoe. the rest getting Roots for sewing Canoes. sent George Rofs and William Saunders away with the Afsinnepoiet Indian with 9 lb of Tobacco to devide amongst the Indians. as the Canadians are putting all the villiany they are master of in Practice to prevent every Indian from coming here."

May 3
" Tuesday Wind Westerly light Breezes with clear warm. sent two Men with two Horse to fetch Meat. also sent two more down the River in a Canoe to bring some Canoe work. one Man making a net. the rest employed as yesterday. received 28 Ducks 2 swans & 4 Geese from the two old Men that stays here."

May 4
" Wednesday Wind Southerly a fresh Breeze with clear warm weather. Magnus Twatt Plaining Splinters for Canoes. Edward Wishart repairing a Canoe. the rest employed about various Jobs. those that went for meat Yesterday returned in the Evening brot one small moose & 4 Beav. William Walker also returned from the barren bround accompanied by one fall & one Sufsew Indians which has come for Tobacco which they got & went away again immediately. in the Evening sewed Part of the Garden. Number of Turnips seed 1430."

May 5
" Thursday Wind Easterly a moderate Breeze weather clear till noon afterwards Cloudy with a little rain. Magnus Twatt bending Timbers for Canoes. the rest employed about various Jobs. at Noon Charles Isham, Hugh Lisk, James Johnston & James Merwick came in from the woody Hill. also three tents of Indians which are those I employed to get Birch rind. they have brought 16 rolls & some furs to Trade gave them some Liquor & they got Drunk."

May 6
" Friday Wind NEast a fresh Breeze weather cloudy with rain in the Afternoon. Mr Longmoore and sixteen Men accompanied by six Tents of Different Tribes of Indians arrived on the other side of the River from the Barren Ground. the Men employed crofsing them & getting roots for sewing Canoes. in the Evening I cloathed six Men & gave each a full Keg of Liquor with every other Encouragement in my Power to give."

May 7
" Saturday Wind Easterly a small Breeze weather as yesterday. traded with the Sufsue, Fall & Afsinneepoiet Indians & put them acrofs in the Evening. these have brot a few Furs but very little Provisions and so unwilling to Part with it that I was obliged to take it from them by force and pay them an Extraordinary Price for it being in great necefsity. Magnus Twatt still employed about canoe work."

May 8
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday 'till noon afterwards a little moderate. traded with the Southern Indians from the barren ground & Put them acrofs in the Evening. also fitted out Isaac Batt with Ammunition & Tobacco and sent him away to meet the Black foot, fall and blood Indians as I am informed they are now on their Journey to the Settlement."

May 9
" Monday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze weather part cloudy part clear. the Men employed about various Duty. traded with those that arrived the 1st Inst. and they went away. also fitted out three Indian Hunters and sent them away with four Men to Hunt red Deer."

May 10
" Tuesday Wind Northerly a fresh gale with sleet and rain most Part of the Day. three Men splitting wood for canoe work. Magnus Twatt and John Irvin planing splinters for Canoes. the Taylor at work for the Men the rest employed about odd Jobbs within Doors. the badnefs of the weather prevents our getting Canoes repaired whch is very unfortunate. the scarcity of Provisions obliged me to bring the Men this Day to short Allowance."

May 11
" Wednesday Wind variable light Breezes with clear Weather. Magnus Twatt & John Irvin planing Splinters for Canoes. four Men repairing a Canoe. Mr Longmoore & three Men splitting wood for Canoe work. the rest employed at the Prefs packed 32 Bundles of Furs. at noon two Men came home from the Hunters brot one red Deer & returned back in the Evening. at 1/2 past 7 PM Isaac Batt returned having fell in with & gave them the Tobacco I sent & came for more. he being much fatigued I sent Mitchell Omen & James Gaddy with 6 lb more Tobacco to Devide amongst them with some other necefsary Articles they sent for. the Frenchmen are very busy attending the tracks and Riding to & again on Horseback to Prevent their coming here. a strong frost last night."

May 12
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday. Edward Wishart & William Omen repairing a Canoe. the Taylor & one Man making cloathing for Trade. Magnus Twatt & John Irvin employed about canoe work. sent Mr Longmoore & Isaac to meet the Indians. also fourteen men to repair the road that the Indians are to come thro it being very bad in Places. rec'd 5 Beaver from Indians to Day."

May 13
" Friday Wind variable from NEast to SEast fresh Breezes with Cloudy weather. the Men employed about various Duty. at noon Mr Longmoore Isaac Batt and the Indians arrived on the other side. the Men crofsed them by 3 PM. four of these I cloathed to Encourage them to come back again as they have never been here before. rec'd 2 Deer from the Hunters to Day which is very acceptable."

May 14
" Saturday Wind in the SEast quarter fresh Breezes weather Part cloudy part clear. Mr Longmoore & myself busy Trading with the Indians. the rest Employed attending the Gates, repairing a Canoe & crofsing the Indians. at noon three Men came home brot two small Moose & 2 Red Deer."

May 15
" Sunday Wind variable weather cloudy with rain at times. fitted out James Gaddy & sent him away with the Piccanow & Blood Indians to learn the Language. the Indian that I have sent him in care of talks the Southern Tongue well, as also Black foot & seems to be a good sort of a Man. I have also sent Isaac Batt to meet the Black foot Indians & endeavour to bring them in with Provisions in the Sum'r."

May 16
" Monday Wind NEast a small Breeze with clear weather. two Men with Horse fetching wood work for a Canoe. one Man getting stems for Do. the rest employed at the Prefs & mending Canoes. Packed 36 Bundles to Day."

May 17
" Tuesday Wind SWest weather part cloudy Part clear with rain at intervals. Magnus Twatt & Mr Longmoore put a Canoe on the stocks but the weather proving bad could do but little to her. the rest employed as yesterday. packt 24 Bundles of Furs. at noon one Afsinnee poiet Indian with his Family arrived from the swampy Ground brot 67 made Beaver & a trifle of Provisions. he Traded Chiefly Brandy Tobacco & Ammunition."

May 18
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze weather as Yesterday. sent two Men to the Woody Hill with two Indians to bring birch rind also sent two more a hunting down the River in a Canoe. got a Canoe of the Stocks but could not finish her nor Put another on as the weather did not Permit. Packed 28 Bundles of Furs to Day which makes the Trade turned of 5000 made Beaver. in the Evening the Men came home that was with the Hunters they have Pitched away towards the Barren Ground. the Indian that came yesterday Traded & went away."

May 19
" Thursday Wind NNEast a fresh Gale with Cloudy Weather. sent Mr Longmoore and James Spence away on Horseback after the Indian with some Brandy and Tobacco to Endeavour to bring some of them back to Hunt as we are in great necefsity for Provisions. the weather is so cold that we have got little or nothing done to the Canoes to Day. the two Men that went a Hunting yesterday came home at noon brot two Beaver."

May 20
" Friday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze weather Part cloudy Part clear with rain at intervals. Magnus Twatt & two Men repairing Do. the Pitching Canoes & getting wood for Do. in the Evening sent two Men Hunting down the River."

May 21
" Saturday Wind Easterly light Breeze with clear hot weather. Magnus Twatt finished the new Canoe 22 foot Long & 3 foot wide in the ?. two Men repairing a Canoe the rest employed Pitching & watering Canoes ready for Embarking to morrow Please God weather permits. the Canoes was so much cut last fall with the Ice & Split in the Spring with the severe black frost that it is a very tedious Jobb to repair them. Especially as there is but few Men that know how to do it."

May 22
" Sunday Wind Northerly a stiff Gale with clear Weather. at noon Mr Longmoore and James Spence returned accompanied by three Indian boys brot one moose & one Red Deer. Mr Longmoore informs me that according to Order he has agreed with two Indian Men to Hunt during the Summer. those I agreed with before deceived us & set of for the Barren Ground. in the Evening those that went for Birch rind returned brot 3 small rolls."

May 23
" Monday Wind NEast first part moderate latter Part blowed a stiff Gale with clear weather. Embarked ten Men in 5 Canoes with 51 Bundles of Furs for Cumberland House. sent two Men away with the Indian Boys that came here with Mr Longmoore yesterday also sent two more to bring some meat the Indians Killed that went to the woody Hill for Birch rind. Mr Longmoore & Magnus Twatt put a Canoe on the Stocks but could not finish her for the blowing weather. two Men repairing a Canoe the rest employed about various Duty."

May 24
" Tuesday Wind & Weather as yesterday. at 6 AM Embarked for Cumberland House & three Men more in two Canoes with 21 Bundles of Furs. Paddled till 8 PM then Put up at Carp River I have appointed the following Persons to stay at Hudsons House all summer Viz. Mr Longmoore in Charge Gilbert Laughton Robert Garroch James Davey James Omen & Nicholas Allen. also Isaac Batt and James Gaddy sent to the barren ground as aforementioned. Mr Longmoore sent for Home last year but there being great necefsity for his staying up has induced me to keep him as there was no Persons fit here for that undertaking."

May 25
" Wednesday Wind Northerly fresh Breezes weather as before. at four OClock we proceeded and Paddled 'till 1/2 Past 7 PM then Put up a strong frost last night which was 5/8 of an Inch thick."

May 26
" Thursday Wind Variable small Breezes with clear weather. at three in the Morning we Proceeded and Paddled till 1/2 Past 8 PM then Put up. great Quantity of Ice laying on the shore."

May 27
" Friday Wind NEast fresh Breezes first Part clear latter Part haizy weather. at 4 AM Proceeded till 8 PM then put up. here we found those that went a head all well."

May 28
" Saturday Wind NWest a stiff Gale with clear Weather. at 3 AM we proceeded & at 9 AM got to the Point above the House were the Canoes was Detained till late in the Evening by the blowing weather with a great swell. at Noon I went to the House in a light Canoe which George Hudson sent for that Purpose."

" William Tomison"

" Copy of a Letter sent to Mr William Holmes a Canadian Trader
Mr William Holmes
Sir
I have put up with much of your abusive Language this Year which has by your Order been communicated to me by Umfreville and have often been falsely accused by the said Person in many things that had no foundation as you well know what you was aiming at. so was I not ignorant of your bad intentions of endeavouring to raise Disputations; Sir there is neither Indians nor Canadians that can be proper evidences because their words are variable. the former will tell lies for what he can get and the latter thinks no harm in swearing against the truth for which reason a Wise Man should not easily give Credit to the reports of Actions which he has not seen; you wrote to Mr Longmoore last year that he had no right to Trade. nor even to be on the Ground where he was; I am much surprised you should take so much upon you as to write in that manner without showing your commifsion for so doing but who is in danger of the pangs of envy is generally forced to recreate his imaginations with an efort of Contempt. Sir you are to understand that the Honorable Hudson's Bay Company has an undoubted right by the laws of England to trade into the interior Parts of Hudson's Bay without being molested by you or any other Person without shewing a Commision for sodoing. were all the vexations of Life Put together we should find that a great Part of them proceed from those calumnies and reproaches which we spread abroad concerning one another. there is scarce a Man living who is not some Degree guilty of this Offence, tho' at the same time we treat one another; it must be confefsed that we all consent in speaking 'ill of the Persons notorious for this Practice it generally takes its rise either from an 'ill will to Mankind, a Private inclination to make ourselves esteemed Ostentatious a vanity of being thought in the secrets of the world, or from a desire of gratifying any of those Dispositions of mind in those Persons with whom we converse; the Publisher of scandal is more or lefs odious to mankind and Criminal in Himself. as he is influenced by any one or more of the foregoing motives but whatever may be the occasion of spreading these false reports, it Ought to be considered that the effect of them is equally prejudicial and Pernicious to the Person at whom they are aimed. the Injury is the same though the Principal from whence it Proceeds may be different as every one looks upon himself with too much indulgence when he pafses Judgement on his own thoughts or actions, and as very few would be thought Guilty of this abominable Proceeding, which is so universally blamed. there are three instances by which I would have a man examine and search into his own Heart, before he stands acquitted to Himself of that evil disposition of mind I am here mentioning; first of all let him consider whether he does not take delight in hearing the faults of others. secondly whether he is not to apt to believe such blackening Accounts, and more inclined to be credulous on the uncharitable than on the good natured side; thirdly whether he is not ready to spread and propigate such reports as tends to the Disreputation of another; a man should endeavour therefore to wear out if his mind this Criminal Curiosity, which is Perpetually heightended by listening to such stories. I Conclude with one Observation more. he that thinks very highly of Himself expects much submifsion & observance from others and therefore cannot but rage and quarrel when ever he thinks it not sufficiently Paid and remain.
Yours
William Tomifon
Hudson's House
April 10th 1785."



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