This is a virtually complete transcription of the Cumberland House Journal 1787-88 by Alex Nicol.


" A Journal of the most remarkable Transactions and Occurrences at Cumberland House from 5th June 1787 to 8th June 1788 by George Hudson"
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" Cumberland House America
Anno Domini 1788
Journal containing Transactions Occurrences &c commencing June 5th 1787 and Ending June 8th 1788
For the Honourable
Hudson's Bay Company"
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"By George Hudson"

June 5 1787
" Tuesday Wind variable small breezes with clear hot weather. at noon Mr William Tomison and 12 canoes of Englishmen accompanied by 7 canoes of Indians loaded with furrs embarked for York Factory. the Men employed cleaning the House. In the Evening 4 canoes arrived from the Northward. brought a few furrs."

June 6
" Wednesday Wind SEast a fresh breeze clear Weather till Evening then cloudy with Thunder and Lightning. traded with the Indians that arrived yesterday. also fitted out 6 canoes and sent them away to hunt. the Men employed cleaning the house and yard."

June 7
" Thursday Wind NWest a fresh gale clear sultry weather. employed cleaning the yards and plantation."

June 8
" Friday Wind Westerly in the Morning calm afterwards blowed fresh. employed in the Garden. one Sturgeon. the Indians all went away."

June 9
" Saturday Wind SEast calm clear hot Day. one Man and Myself set two sturgeon nets and took up two. the others employed getting wood."

June 10
" Sunday Wind variable small breezes cloudy Weather inclinable to rain."

June 11
" Monday Wind SEast in the morning calm afterwards a fresh gale. sent the two Men to the nets 1 sturgeon."

June 12
" Tuesday Wind SEast a hard gale cloudy Weather inclinable to rain. employed mending a small net."

June 13
" Wednesday Wind NEast a small breeze in the Morning clear weather afterwards a hard gale. employed mending a sturgeon net."

June 14
" Thursday Wind SEast a small breeze clear hot weather. one Man with myself went and set one sturgeon and one small net. the other two net making. In the Evening 5 canoes of canadians pafsed by on their pafsage to the great carrying place."

June 15
" Friday Wind variable small breezes Weather cloudy and clear alternate. two Men went to the nets 3 sturgeon and 1 Tickameg. the other net making."

June 16
" Saturday Wind NWest a fresh breeze clear day. employed getting a little wood."

June 17
" Sunday Wind variable small breezes 'till Evening cloudy weather then a fresh breeze at NEast."

June 18
" Monday Wind Easterly a small breeze Weather clear. employed net making. 1 sturgeon 3 Tickameg and 3 perch from our nets."

June 19
" Tuesday Wind NWest a fresh Gale Weather clear employed as yesterday."

June 20
" Wednesday Wind SEast a small breeze clear weather. employed net making. 1 Pike from our nets."

June 21
" Thursday Wind NWest a fresh breeze Weather clear. employed net making. In the Evening one canoe arrived brought a Buck Moose."

June 22
" Friday Wind variable gentle breezes clear hot Weather. took up our sturgeon nets. 3 pike from our nets to Day. paid them that brought the meat Yesterday and they went away."

June 23
" Saturday Wind variable small breezes 'till Evening then varied NWest a fresh gale cloudy Weather with Thunder Lightning and rain. employed overhauling and mending nets. in the Evening one canoe arrived brought 2 small Beast."

June 24
" Sunday Wind NWest a heavy gale Weather part clear part cloudy."

June 25
" Monday Wind NWest a fresh gale cloudy weather with rain at times paid those that brought the meat onSaturday and they went away. employed in the garden and making a sturgeon net."

June 26
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday employed as yesterday."

June 27
" Wednesday Wind variable small breezes clear hot weather. one Man with myself took up the small net and set two sturgeon nets. the other two employed as before. 1 sturgeon."

June 28
" Thursday Wind SWest a small breeze clear hot weather."

June 29
" Friday Wind SEast a small breeze clear hot weather. employed making a net and cut a little firewood."

June 30
" Saturday Wind NWest fresh breeze Weather clear employed as yesterday."

July 1 1787
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday. In the Evening two canoes arrived brought one green Moose."

July 2
" Monday Wind Westerly a small breeze 'till Evening then blowed hard cloudy weather with showers of rain. employed mending a small net 1 sturgeon to day."

July 3
" Tuesday Wind NWest a hard gale Weather clear and cloudy alternate with showers of Rain."

July 4
" Wednesday Wind NW a hard gale Weather clear towards Evening calm. 1 sturgeon."

July 5
" Thursday Wind SEast a small breeze cloudy weather with rain all Day."

July 6
" Friday Wind NEast a fresh breeze Weather cloudy with rain at times. got a little wood."

July 7
" Saturday Wind variable small breezes Weather clear and hot. one Man with Myself set two sturgeon nets. no fish the water being too high. In the Evening two canoes arrived brought a small quantity of half dried meat."

July 8
" Sunday Wind NEast calm Weather clear & hot. In the Morning 3 canoes arrived brought little or any thing with them. one of them being upset in the Saskachewan River, the two Indians barely saved themselves. they lost the canoe & all that was in her chiefly dried Meat."

July 9
" Monday Wind Southerly a small breeze Weather clear and very hot. sent two Men to the nets 4 Tickameg and 1 pike. traded with the Indians that arrived last Evening and they went away. In the Evening set two sturgeon nets. 1 canoe arrived bro't some meat."

July 10
" Tuesday Wind SWest fresh Breezes Weather cloudy and clear alternate with Thunder & Showers of rain at times. employed net mending. traded the meat bro't yesterday Evening. those that brought it went away. also one canoe arrived from the Northward brought a few skins."

July 11
" Wednesday Wind Southerly calm Weather clear and very hot. sent two en to the nets 4 Tickameg and 1 pike. Traded with the Indians that arrived yesterday Evening and they went away. In the Evening set two sturgeon nets."

July 12
" Thursday Wind SEast a small breeze Weather as yesterday. sent two Men to the nets two Tickameg and 1 pike. took up the small nets afterwards overhauled the dried Provisions. at night one Indian Man arived for Men to fetch meat."

July 13
" Friday Wind SEast a fresh breeze weather cloudy with thunder Lightning and rain 'till Evening then calm & clear. sent two Men to fetch meat. at night they returned with a doe Moose."

July 14
" Saturday Wind Northerly a fresh breeze cloudy Weather with rain at times. employed getting a little wood."

July 15
" Sunday Wind variable small breezes clear pleasant Weather."

July 16
" Monday Wind Westerly a small breeze Weather clear. employed net mending. 2 sturgeon."

July 17
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a small breeze clear Weather & very hot. employed as yesterday. Muschettos troublesome."

July 18
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. sent two Men to the nets. also to set two small nets. took up the sturgeon nets. Muschettos troublesome."

July 19
" Thursday Wind SEast in the Morning calm clear hot weather. sent two men to the no luck of fish. at Noon a strong gale at NW accompanied with Thunder and rain."

July 20
" Friday Wind variable small breezes clear hot Weather. sent two men to the nets 6 Tickameg 2 pike and 2 small sturgeon. afterwards employed in the garden. Muschettos troublesome."

July 21
" Saturday Wind SEast a small breeze clear Weather and very hot. sent two Men to the nets 2 Tickameg and 1 pike. afterwards cut a little Wood. In the Evening one Indian Man and his Wife and family arrived in two canoes. brought some dried provisions. part of which they traded for Liquor. also 2 sides & 1 brisket of a buck moose green, muschettos numerous."

July 22
" Sunday Wind SE a fresh breeze clear weather intense heat. Muschettos very troublesome."

July 23
" Monday Wind SEast a fresh breeze in the Morning clear afterwards cloudy inclinable to rain. sent two Men to the nets 8 Tickameg 1 pike and 1 sturgeon. afterwards employed net mending."

July 24
" Tuesday Wind Southerly a small Breeze clear Weather excefsive hot. sent two Men to the nets 5 tickameg. at noon 6 canoes of indians arrived with some dried provisions part of which they traded for liquor & got Drunk."

July 25
" Wednesday Wind SEast a small breeze cloudy weather with thunder and rain at Evening. sent two Men to the nets 5 tickameg took up the small nets. aferwards drying meat. one canoe wenta hunting set two sturgeon nets."

July 26
" Thursday Wind SEast a small breeze weather cloudy. sent two Men to the nets 5 Sturgeon. afterwards employed drying meat. muschettos troublesome. In the Evening two canoes arrived from the Northward brought some Dried provisions."

July 27
" Friday Wind SEast a fresh breeze weather fore part cloudy with a little rain after clear and very hot. traded the meat brought yesterday. also fitted out 7 canoes to hunt. 1 sturgeon from our nets. Muschettos so troublesome hardly pofsible to defend ourselves from them."

July 28
" Saturday Wind SEast calm Weather cloudy with Thunder and rain. 5 canoes went off to Hunt."

July 29
" Sunday Wind SWest a fresh breeze clear hot Weather. one canoe arrived brought a buck moose."

July 30
" Monday Wind and weather as yesterday. sent two men to the nets 1 sturgeon took them up."

July 31
" Tuesday Wind variable gentle breezes clear Weather & hot. employed mending a sturgeon net. at night two canoes arrived bro't a doe moose and a trifle of beat meat and fat."

Aug. 1 1787
" Wednesday Wind South a small breeze clear hot weather. paid the Indians for what they brought and they went away. the Men got a little wood."

Aug. 2
" Thursday Wind NEast a fresh breeze 'till noon afterwards calm Weather cloudy with rain. employed in the garden."

Aug. 3
" Friday Wind South a small breeze Weather clear and very hot. employed net mending and set two small nets. In the Evening one canoe arrived bro't a trifle of half dried Meat."

Aug. 4
" Saturday Wind Southerly small breezes cloudy and clear alternate. the Men attending and drying meat. also overhauled the provisions. Muschettos very troublesome. it is not pofsible to do any thing without Doors and has been so for nigh 3 weeks."

Aug. 5
" Sunday Wind NEast a fresh breeze cloudy Weather."

Aug. 6
" Monday Wind NEast a hard Gale cloudy Weather with rain in the afternoon. one canoe arrived brought 2 small green Moose."

Aug. 7
" Tuesday Wind NEast a hard gale till Evening then calm. sent two Men to the nets 8 tickameg."

Aug. 8
" Wednesday Wind SEast a small breeze clear hot Weather. sent two Men to the nets 13 Tickameg."

Aug. 9
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday. sent two men to the nets. 13 Tickameg."

Aug. 10
" Friday Wind NEast a fresh gale clear day. sent two men to the nets. 10 Tickameg."

Aug. 11
" Saturday Wind NEast a fresh gale with rain at times. employed overhauling the Provisions. at Noon 4 canoes arrived brought some dried provisions."

Aug. 12
" Sunday Wind NW a hard gale clear weather."

Aug. 13
" Monday Wind NWest a fresh gale clear Weather. sent two Men to the nets 6 Tickameg."

Aug. 14
" Tuesday Wind Northerly a small breeze clear Weather. employed mudding the Chimneys."

Aug. 15
" Wednesday Wind Southerly a small breeze clear Weather. sent two Men to the nets 6 Tickameg. afterwards employed mudding the Chimneys. In the Evening 4 canoes arrived from the Northward brought a little green Meat."

Aug. 16
" Thursday Wind Southerly a small breeze cloudy raw weather. sent two Men to the nets no fish."

Aug. 17
" Friday Wind and weather as yesterday. employed cleaning the yards."

Aug. 18
" Saturday Wind SWest a fresh breeze Weather part clear part cloudy and very hot. employed shifting the provisions and cleaning the yard."

Aug. 19
" Sunday Wind NWest a fresh gale clear fine weather."

Aug. 20
" Monday Wind NWest a fresh breeze clear weather. employed doing odd Jobbs about the House."

Aug. 21
" Tuesday Wind NWest a fresh gale cloudy Weather with hail and rain at times. employed cleaning the House."

Aug. 22
" Wednesday Wind NEast a small breeze cloudy weather. sent two men to the nets 4 Tickameg. In the morning Eleven Englishmen in 4 canoes arrived from York Factory their cargoes all safe. they bring the melancholy of William Saunders and John Linklyter two of your Honours Servants buried on the Pafsage. the former was shot at a place called the play green where they had put up to catch some fish. after having pitched their tents he Will. Saunders went to the place were there goods lay to take some pimmacon to Eat it. at the same time George Rofs went to cover the goods. in taking up the leather to cover the goods the gun lying partly underneath it fired and shot him dead. the charge went in on the right side of his Navel and came out a little below his left shoulder. The other Man John Linklyter was drowned on the big fall. they were tracking the canoe up the fall with part of the cargoe only and almost reached the place where we disload and carry but coming to uneven ground the line slackened and the canoe went out further in the current. the Men in the canoe called to them on the Line to let it go seeing it not pofsible to bring up the canoe without filling of water. they not being brisk enough the force of current hauled John Linklyter & his partner George Short into the water. Short's trace that was about his shoulders being Loose he got off & by the Providence of God he reached the shore. the other Man could not get out of his trace & before the canoe could be got into the shore was unfortunately Drowned. In the Evening traded a little Liquor for Provisions with the Natives & they got Drunk."

Aug. 23
" Thursday Wind NE a heavy gale cloudy weather with rain most part of the Day. one Man sewing cloathing for the Men. the rest resting themselves."

Aug. 24
" Friday Wind Northerly a fresh breeze cloudy weather with rain at times. the Men as yesterday."

Aug. 25
" Saturday Wind variable from North to SWest a gentle breeze Weather part cloudy part clear. opened one of the packages that had got wet and dried it. the two Men that stayed up got a little wood."

Aug. 26
" Sunday Wind SWest calm weather clear & pleasant. performed Divine Service. at Noon four canoes arrived bro't some dried provisions part of which they traded for Liquor and got Drunk."

Aug. 27
" Monday Wind variable gentle breezes cloudy Weather. weighed and put by the provisions traded yesterday. Dried Meat 110 lb Beat Meat 140 lb fat 50 lb. employed pitching canoes."

Aug. 28
" Tuesday Wind variable from SWest to NWest in the morning small breezes towards evening blowed fresh with cloudy weather. at Noon 11 canoes of Englishmen with Mr Tomison arrived all safe thank God. also one Canoe arrived brought a doe Moose."

"By Mr William Tomison"

Aug. 29
" Wednesday Wind WSW a fresh breeze with clear weather. sent of four men to meet John Irvin Sen. he not being able to paddle for some time past and was not able to afsist him out of the other canoes. James Saundison keeping company with him and both arrived at Noon as also did those that went to meet them. Mitchell Omen arrived about one hour before but none of the Indians has as yet arrived which detains me from making outfits for the upper Settlements. opened a few Pakages to be left at Cumberland House, some of which has got wet by not being able to take out of the canoes since we came from the burnt woods."

Aug. 30
" Thursday Wind SWest a fresh breeze with clear weather. some repairing canoes, some variously employed. Myself Mr Hudson and David Thompson opening packages. in the Evening four canoes that came up the middle track and the six that came up with us arrived and brought all safe that they were entrusted with. John Irvin still continues bad."

Aug. 31
" Friday Wind SW a fresh breeze with clear Weather. the Men variously employed. opened several packages to day and packed several for the South Branch and Manchester House. being short of many Articles obliges me to open more packages than I would otherwise have done so that each House may have an equal share. gave the Indians a treat of Brandy and tobacco for their good behaviour in taking care of the Goods."

Sept. 1 1787
" Saturday Wind SE a small Breeze with clear hot weather. the Men employed pitching canoes opening packages and packing again for the South Branch and Manchester House. found several packages to Day that did not agree with the Invoice rec'd from York Factory which will be a means of the Inland Books not agreeing with the York Factory Books. this I am sensible is not Mr Colen's fault but the fault of those he trusts to do the businefs which are not as yet qualified for the Undertaking."

Sept. 2
" Sunday Wind NEast a strong Gale in the Morning afterwards Sun shine alternately. paid off some of the Indians for bringing up Goods from York Factory."

Sept. 3
" Monday Wind variable fresh breezes with clear weather. the Men employed pitching canoes and getting all ready to embark for the South Branch and Manchester House. but much distrefsed for want of provisions. not being able to serve the Men half Allowance and they have been living on the remains of their flower and oatmeal for some days past. several of those that brought up goods from the Factory went away as also some of those that were on the plantation before their arrival."

Sept 4
" Tuesday Wind ENEast a fresh Breeze Weather cloudy with rain at times. could not embark the canoes for a great swell on the shore. John Irvin something better. John Sebaston lame of a boil on his hip. Hugh Bakey lame of a sore leg bruised on the pafsage."

" By George Hudson"

Sept. 5
" Wednesday Wind SWest a small breeze clear fine day. at Noon Mr William Tomison and 14 canoes of Englishmen embarked for the Settlements up Saskachewan River. The Men here employed cleaning the House. gave the Indians a treat of Brandy to Encourage them to hunt well during the winter."

Sept. 6
" Thursday Wind Easterly a small breeze cloudy raw day. the Men employed getting a little firewood. fitted out several canoes and sent them away to kill meat. In the Morning 20 canoes of canadians pafsed by on their way to the Northward."

Sept. 7
" Friday Wind SEast a small breeze cloudy raw day. at noon two canoes arrived brought some half dried meat. traded some Liquor with them and they got drunk. the Men employed getting firewood. set two small nets for fish."

Sept. 8
" Saturday Wind westerly a fresh breeze cloudy weather with rain. employed as yesterday. the Indians went away. also one canoe arrived bro't some green & half dried meat."

Sept. 9
" Sunday Wind NWest a fresh gale cold day cloudy Weather part & part clear."

Sept. 10
" Monday Wind Southerly calm clear cold weather. the Men employed gathering firewood except John Irvin Senior he is still troubled with a Difficulty of Breathing. In the Evening 11 canoes of canadians pafsed by on their way to the Northward."

Sept. 11
" Tuesday Wind SWest a small breeze clear cold Day. employed getting firewood. sent two Men to the nets 9 tickameg 6 pike and 2 perch."

Sept. 12
" Wednesday Wind variable gentle breezes clear day. the Men employed mending the chimneys except John Irvin still troubled with a shortnefs of breath. In the Evening two canoes arrived brought the most part of 3 green beast and 2 green Beaver part of which they traded for Liquor and got Drunk."

Sept. 13
" Thursday Wind NWest a fresh Breeze cloudy weather with rain at times. paid the Indians for their provisions. the Men employed mending the chimneys and got wood."

Sept. 14
" Friday Wind SEast a small breeze clear day. employed cutting firewood and getting mud and stones for the chimneys."

Sept. 15
" Saturday Wind SWest a fresh breeze cloudy Weather. employed cutting firewood."

Sept. 16
" Sunday Wind Easterly with rain and snow all Day. at Evening a heavy gale at North. performed Divine Service."

Sept. 17
" Monday Wind Westerly a fresh breeze weather fore part cloudy latter part clear. employed gathering our winters firewood. one man ailing with difficulty breathing, one with a sore knee."

Sept. 18
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a small breeze cloudy cold weather. employed mending the chimneys. at Noon two canoes arrived brought 2 buck Moose and some fat. traded with them and trusted them debt."

Sept. 19
" Wednesday Wind SWest a small breeze clear day. the Indians that arrived yesterday went away. the Men employed gathering Firewood."

Sept. 20
" Thursday Wind SWest in the morning calm clear hot weather. the Men employed gathering their? winters wood. towards Evening seven canoes arrived bro't the most part of 3 green Moose and some dried provisions part of which they traded for Liquor and got Drunk. at Night a heavy gale at NWest."

Sept. 21
" Friday Wind NWest a strong Gale Weather cloudy with rain and hail at times. employed getting Firewood. traded with the Indians that arrived yesterday and trusted them a little debt."

Sept. 22
" Saturday Wind and weather as yesterday but did not blow so hard. the Men employed cutting firewood and sorting the provisions traded yesterday of each sort as follows. Beat Meat 230 lb, fat 150 lb, Pimmacon 35 lb, Dried meat 110 lb, 6 green Beaver and most part of 3 green moose. In the Evening the Indians went away."

Sept. 23
" Sunday Wind NWest a fresh breeze clear cold day. performed divine service. a small frost last night."

Sept. 24
" Monday Wind SEast calm cloudy weather. the men employed getting firewood except one man not well."

Sept. 25
" Tuesday Wind SWest a gentle breeze Weather part clear part cloudy. John Irvin troubled with a sore breast and John Sebaston with a flux. the rest employed as yesterday."

Sept. 26
" Wednesday Wind variable from SEast to NWest a fresh breeze clear Weather. employed gathering our winters wood."

Sept. 27
" Thursday Wind variable from SWest to NE a gentle breeze. employed as yesterday."

Sept. 28
" Friday Wind variable from SEast to NE a small breeze weather part clear part cloudy. employed as before. at Night Malchom Rofs and James Flatt Jun. arrived from up the South Branch bro't some Dried provisions."

"Copy of a Letter received from Mr William Walker
Mr Geo.Hudson
Sir,
By the Bearers Mr Malchom Rofs and James Flatt Jun. I have sent your demand. Fat 250 lb Beat Meat 100 lb and dried Do. 50 lb. also as much bark as I think will build one canoe. I am sorry to hear you enjoy a bad state of health. I would have sent you a better supply but my stock of goods being so small for the place and the canadian Traders expecting their arrival daily will make the provisions dear so that I shall not be able to purchase much. I am intending to keep a hunter if I can get one at the setting in of the Fall. you know it takes a great deal of meat kind, where there is nothing else to depend on. I have nothing more to add but conclude with wishing you a better situation of Health, succefs to the company's affairs, and so remain
Your Obedient and Humble Servt.
William Walker."

Sept. 29
" Saturday Wind SEast a hard gale cloudy weather with rain in the morning. the Men employed cutting Firewood."

Sept. 30
" Sunday Wind NEast a fresh Breeze cloudy cold day. performed divine Service."

Oct. 1 1787
" Monday Wind NEast a fresh breeze cloudy weather. two men net making. the rest gathering firewood."

Oct. 2
" Tuesday Wind Northerly a fresh gale Weather cloudy with snow at Evening. In the Evening two Indian Men in one canoe arrived brought some green and half dried provisions. also a few skins."

Oct. 3
" Wednesday Wind SE a small breeze cloudy cold Weather. traded with the Indians & they went away. the Men employed as before."

Oct. 4
" Thursday Wind SEast a small breeze cloudy Weather with snow at times. two men working nets the rest cut and carried home firewood."

Oct. 5
" Friday Wind SEast a small breeze weather part clear part cloudy. sent one man and one Indian to hunt Geese. two Men went to the Nets 8 sturgeon, 4 pike, and 1 trout. the rest employed as yesterday."

Oct. 6
" Saturday Wind Wind SEast a gentle breeze fore part clear latter part cloudy Weather. the men employed bringing home firewood."

Oct. 7
" Sunday Wind westerly a fresh breeze cloudy weather with snow at times. one canoe arrived brought 6 green Beaver and part of two green moose. traded with those that bro't the provisions & they went away."

Oct. 8
" Monday Wind Westerly a gentle breeze cloudy raw day. two men net making. the rest got wood. In the Evening 7 indian Men arrived bro't nothing. they belong to the Bungee Indians and have come this way to Winter. I gave them a small treat of Liquor and some Ammunition and tobacco to encourage them to stay nigh hand. 8 Sturgeon and 1 pike from our nets."

Oct. 9
" Tuesday Wind Northerly a fresh gale cloudy cold weather. the Indians that arrived yesterday went away. the Men employed as yesterday."

Oct. 10
" Wednesday Wind westerly little wind. sent two Men to the nets 11 Sturgeon and 1 Tickameg. the rest gathering firewood. In the Morning Edward Wishart, Hugh Lisk, James Davey and John Harper arrived in one canoe from York Factory thank God all well. the Trading Goods all safe as mentioned in Invoice."

Oct. 11
" Thursday Wind NWest a fresh gale cold cloudy weather. those that arrived yesterday resting themselves. the rest cut Firewood."

Oct. 12
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday 'till Evening then moderate. employed as yesterday."

Oct. 13
" Saturday Wind in the morning South calm clear weather, towards Evening blowed hard at NWest. employed cutting Firewood. part of the Lake froze over last night."

Oct. 14
" Sunday Wind Northerly calm clear Weather. performed Divine Service. a strong frost last Night."

Oct. 15
" Monday Wind variable calm clear cold Weather. two Men working nets. the rest cut Firewood."

Oct. 16
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. In the morning one Indian Man and his Wife arrived from the Saskachewan River for Men to fetch meat. sent eight Men to fetch it. they bro't 10 unskined Beav., 10 skined, 2 swans, 4 Geese, 4 Ducks, 4 sides and 2 Briskets of moose flesh, 14 lb fat, 40 lb beat meat and a few skins."

Oct. 17
" Wednesday Wind SEast a fresh breeze clear Weather. traded with the Indian and he went away. two Men working nets. the rest cut and carried home firewood. the Lake ice part broke up."

Oct. 18
" Thursday Wind SEast a fresh breeze clear fine weather. sent two Men to the nets 13 sturgeon. two Men net making. the rest gathering wood."

Oct. 19
" Friday Wind and weather as yesterday. two Men net working. the rest gathering firewood."

Oct. 20
" Saturday Wind SEast a fresh breeze cloudy weather. sent two Men to the nets 3 sturgeon. two lining nets. the rest cut Firewood."

Oct. 21
" Sunday Wind Northerly a fresh breeze clear Weather. performed Divine Service."

Oct. 22
" Monday Wind SEast a fresh breeze cloudy weather. two Men lining a net. the rest carrying home firewood."

Oct. 23
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. employed as before."

Oct. 24
" Wednesday Wind SWest a fresh breeze cloudy cold Weather with snow at times. Malchom Rofs and myself went and took up the Sturgeon nets. 10 sturgeon and 2 pike. also one canoe arrived from the Northward brought a little Dried Meat and a few skins. the Men employed gathering Firewood."

Oct. 25
" Thursday Wind NWest a heavy gale cold cloudy Weather. traded with those that arrived yesterday received 30 made Beaver and 70 lb half dried meat."

Oct. 26
" Friday Wind NWest a fresh gale cold cloudy weather. the Indians went away. the Men employed digging holes to bury the canoes for preservation during the winter. much ice in the Lake."

Oct. 27
" Saturday Wind Northerly a fresh breeze cloudy cold Day. employed as yesterday. the Lake set fast."

Oct. 28
" Sunday Wind SEast a small breeze clear weather. performed Divine Service."

Oct. 29
" Monday Wind SEast a small breeze cloudy Weather with snow in the morning. three Men taking snow shoe frames. the rest cut and carried firewood."

Oct. 30
" Tuesday Wind SEast calm fine Day. four Men looking out for snow shoe frames and wood for sleds the rest gathering firewood."

Oct. 31
" Wednesday Wind SEast a small breeze cloudy warm Day. two men lining nets. three getting snow shoe frames. the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 1 1787
" Thursday Wind and weather as yesterday. one Man getting birch for sleds. the rest emloyed gathering firewood."

Nov. 2
" Friday Wind NEast a small breeze clear Weather. three men planing and sawing wood for snow shoe frames. the rest employed gathering Firewood."

Nov. 3
" Saturday Wind Northerly a small breeze cloudy weather much snow in the night. the Men employed as yesterday."

Nov. 4
" Sunday Wind SEast a fresh breeze fore part clear latter part cloudy weather. performed Divine Service."

Nov. 5
" Monday Wind SEast a small Breeze clear weather. in the Evening three Indian Lads and three women arrived from the Westward bro't a few furrs and a little half Dried meat."

Nov. 6
" Tuesday Wind SEast a strong breeze clear fine weather thawed a little. traded with the Indians and trusted them Debt. received 30 made Beaver and 40 lb half dried meat. the Men employed, two Men making snow shoe frames, the rest gathering Firewood."

Nov. 7
" Wednesday Wind SEast a gentle Breeze clear warm weather. three men getting snow shoe frames and wood for sleds the rest gathering firewood. the Indians went away that arrived the 5th Inst."

Nov. 8
" Thursday Wind SEast a fresh breeze cloudy weather employed as yesterday."

Nov. 9
" Friday Wind NWest a fresh gale clear Weather colder than yesterday. two men turning snow shoe frames. the rest cut firewood."

Nov. 10
" Saturday Wind SEast a small breeze clear warm Day. two Men sewing bars on sleds. one Man putting bars in snow shoe frames. the rest cut firewood."

Nov. 11
" Sunday Wind SEast a small breeze cloudy Weather. performed Divine Service. much snow fell in the night."

Nov. 12
" Monday Wind SEast a small breeze cloudy weather. one man sewing bars on sleds. one Man putting bars in snow shoe frames. the rest gathering firewood."

Nov. 13
" Tuesday Wind variable from SE to West in the morning clear, afternoon cloudy weather. employed as yesterday."

Nov. 14
" Wednesday Wind SEast a fresh breeze clear weather. one man sewing bars on sleds. one Man putting bars in snow shoe frames. one Man turning Do. the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 15
" Thursday Wind SEast a small breeze weather clear and cold. two Men putting bars in snow shoe frames. one repairing sleds. the Taylor at work for the Men. the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 16
" Friday Wind SE a small breeze Weather clear with small snow. sent six Men to set four sturgeon nets. the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 17
" Saturday Wind Westerly a gentle Breeze clear weather rather colder than yesterday. sent six men to overhaul the nets and set two more. 6 sturgeon. one man putting bars in snow shoe frames and the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 18
" Sunday Wind NWest a fresh breeze cloudy weather. performed Divine Service."

Nov. 19
" Monday Wind NWest a small breeze clear Weather. sent five Men to the nets 8 sturgeon and 1 pike. one man putting bars in snow shoe frames, one man repairing sleds, the Taylor at work for the Men, the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 20
" Tuesday Wind Northerly a fresh breeze cloudy weather with snow at Evening. one Man ailing. one repairing sleds. one putting bars in snow shoe frames. the Taylor at work for the Men the rest cut firewood."

Nov. 21
" Wednesday Wind SEast a fresh breeze cloudy weather with thick snow all Day. employed variously within doors."

Nov. 22
" Thursday Wind NWest a small Breeze cloudy weather colder than yesterday. sent five Men to the Nets 20 sturgeon and 1 pike. two Men sawing birch Logs for sleds. the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 23
" Friday Wind NWest a fresh breeze with low Drift clear weather and middling cold. one man repairing sleds. one man putting bars in snow shoe frames. the Taylor at work for the Men. the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 24
" Saturday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze cloudy Weather with snow all Day. employed cutting Firewood. the Taylor as before."

Nov. 25
" Sunday Wind Northerly weather as yesterday. performed Divine Service."

Nov. 26
" Monday Wind SWest a gentle Breeze clear mild Day. sent 5 men to the nets 5 Sturgeon and 1 pike. the Taylor at work for the Men. the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 27
" Tuesday Wind and weather as yesterday. four Men fetching home wood for sleds. the Taylor at work for the Men. the rest cut firewood."

Nov. 28
" Wednesday Wind SWest a small Breeze cloudy weather. sent five Men to the nets 6 sturgeon and 1 pike. three Men planing boards for sleds. the Taylor as before. the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 29
" Thursday Wind SWest a fresh breeze clear day. three Men planing boards for sleds. the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 30
" Friday Wind Westerly calm clear weather. sent one Man & one indian away to snare Rabbets. three Men turning heads for sleds. the Taylor making cloathing for the Men. the rest cut firewood."

Dec. 1 1787
" Saturday Wind Westerly calm clear weather a little colder than before. sent 5 Men to the nets 8 sturgeon and 1 pike. the rest cut firewood except the Taylor employed making cloathing for the Men."

Dec. 2
" Sunday Wind Westerly a gentle Breeze clear weather."

Dec. 3
" Monday Wind SWest a small breeze clear sharp Day. sent five men to the nets 5 sturgeon and 1 pike. the Taylor at work for Trade. the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 4
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. employed cutting firewood except the Taylor employed as yesterday."

Dec. 5
" Wednesday Wind westerly a small breeze Weather cloudy with small snow at times. sent 5 Men to the nets 1 sturgeon and one Tickameg. the Taylor at work for Trade the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 6
" Thursday Wind and weather as yesterday. the Taylor making cloathing for trade. the rest cut Firewood except James Anderson. he has been ailing this week past with a pain in his breast and Joints."

Dec. 7
" Friday Wind Northerly a gentle Breeze cloudy rimy weather. employed as yesterday. at Noon those mentioned on Friday last returned home brought 44 Rabbets."

Dec. 8
" Saturday Wind Westerly a fresh Breeze Weather cloudy with snow most part of the Day. sent four Men to the nets 7 sturgeon and two pike. the taylor at work for the Men. James Anderson still ailing. the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 9
" Sunday Wind Westerly calm cloudy rimy Weather. performed Divine Service."

Dec. 10
" Monday Wind Westerly cloudy mild Weather. sent five Men to the nets. 8 sturgeon. one Man sewing bars on sleds. sent one Man and one Indian to snare Rabbets. the Taylor at work for the Men. the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 11
" Tuesday Wind SWest a small breeze Weather as yesterday. one Man sewing bars on sleds. the Taylor as before. the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 12
" Wednesday Wind Westerly a gentle breeze cloudy weather till Evening then clear. sent five Men to the nets 9 sturgeon and 2 trout. the Taylor employed as before. one Man sewing bars on sleds, the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 13
" Thursday Wind NWest a fresh Breeze clear sharp weather. the Taylor as before. the rest cut and carried home Firewood except James Anderson who still continues bad."

Dec. 14
" Friday Wind NE a small Breeze Weather fore part cloudy latter part clear. employed as yesterday."

Dec. 15
" Saturday Wind SWest a fresh breeze cloudy cold weather. sent four Men to the nets 16 sturgeon. the Taylor and James Anderson as before. the rest cut Firewood. at noon those mentioned on Monday last returned brought 54 Rabbets."

Dec. 16
" Sunday Wind SE a fresh breeze Weather fore part clear latter part cloudy and cold. performed Divine Service."

Dec. 17
" Monday Wind NWest a strong gale cold Weather and clear. three men getting ready to go with the packet. the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 18
" Tuesday Wind SEast a gentle Breeze cloudy mild Day. three men getting ready to go with the packet to Mr Tomison. sent five Men to the nets 13 sturgeon. the Taylor at work for the Men. the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 19
" Wednesday Wind SEast calm clear mild Weather. sent off John Sebaston, James Davey and Hugh Bakey with the packet and 106 1/2 made Beaver in Trading Goods for Mr Tomison. the Men employed cutting Firewood."

" Copy of a Letter sent to Mr William Tomison
Cumberland House 18th Dec. 1787
Sir,
By the arrival of Edward Wishart, Hugh Lisk, James Davey and John Harper October 10th from YF I received the agreeable news of their Honors Ship arriving in due time as also the Trading Goods as pr Invoice now sent.
I received orders from Mr Colen to forward the packet with the trading Goods to You with the Utmost Expedition but the latenefs of their arrival and the bad Weather which followed occasioned this delay.
By the bearers John Sebaston, James Davey and Hugh Bakey I have sent 106 1/2 made Beaver contents as pr inclosed account. (being all I could send by this conveyance) which I hope you will receive safe as Edward Wishart and Hugh Lisk denied going with the paquet. - I called Edward Wishart to know if he would go, he told me no unlefs he was paid for it. I replied I could not promise him a set Quantity but would use my Endeavours with Mr Tomison who I made no doubt would recompence him for his trouble. he directly said that Mr Tomison did not care if a Man lost his all if he only saved his Life and the Companys goods that Mr Tomison would not make amends on saving the before mentioned. I replied the Articles of his Contract obliged him to go he said not and would abide by what he said - he told me I might have sent them up in the Fall of the year. It was the 10th of October before they arrived. the two following Days was very bad Weather. the third day the Lake was in part froze over. and continued 'till the 17th. the 18th was rather milder but frost in the Night - I leave it Sir to your Superior Judgement whether it was prudent to venture to send off men at that advanced Season of the year or to wait 'till the Winter. when I spoke to Hugh Lisk he complained of his back being sore. I replied I saw no Alteration in him either in his face or in his Duty. at last he said he would be Da-m-d if he went but in his turn. I had no other Men to send but Edward Wishart and Hugh Lisk and those now sent.
As yet no Indians have arrived but expect them daily. the whole of the Indians here about have been here in the fall and brought me a good supply of Green and dried Provisions but the Number of Men and but few fish has brought my stock low again. short after the Canadians pafsed by here which was very late. two leading men with their families and four young Men arrived here from the borders of the big Lake. one of the Leaders has formerly been to Albany Fort but of late Years with the Canadians. they bro't nothing. I gave them a supply of Ammunition and Tobacco and directed them to some of the Indians here about as they was desirous of Wintering in this Country. The Cloudy day was in since they went away and informs me they are to tent with him nigh hand about the U. Basquiau Hill. I hope they will be a means of increasing the Trade at this place.
John Irvin is much better than when you left this place but James Anderson has been able to do but little. seldom enjoying two Days Health together occasioned by a sore breast and pain in his joints. Having nothing more to add at present shall conclude Wishing the greatest succefs to their Honors Affairs. Health and Happinefs to you and all your Command. I remain with the greatest Respect Sir
Your most Obedient Humble Servt.
George Hudson."

" Copy of a Letter sent to Mr William Walker
Cumberland House 18th Dec. 1787
Sir,
By the bearers John Sebaston James Davey and Hugh Bakey I have sent trading goods as pr Account inclosed in Mr Tomison's Letter which goods I hope will arrive safe. in case the above mentioned Men should not be able to proceed further on their arrival at your place you will be pleased to send off others in their room with all pofsible Dispatch for Manchester House. the Letters &c I have sorted according to the Orders I received from? their respective places.
I return you thanks for your kindnefs in sending down some provisions in the Fall. I had a good supply from the Indians here about but the scarcity of fish has brought my stock very low.
As yet no Indians have arrived but expect them daily. two Leading Men with their followers and families have come here to Winter from the big Lake. I hope they will make an addition to my Trade. Having not any thing particular to relate shall conclude with wishing the greatest succefs to their Honors Affairs health and Happinefs to you and all under your Direction. I remain
Sir. Your Obedient
Humble Servt.
George Hudson."

Dec. 20
" Thursday Wind SE a hard Gale with much drift Weather clear and cold. the Taylor at work for the Men. James Anderson still ailing. the rest cut firewood."

Dec. 21
" Friday Wind SEast a hard gale clear Weather. the Men employed cutting Firewood."

Dec. 22
" Saturday Wind SEast calm clear mild Day. sent four Men to the nets 11 sturgeon. the Men employed cutting Firewood."

Dec. 23
" Sunday Wind SEast a small Breeze cloudy Weather. performed Divine Service. In the Evening three Indian Men and two women arrived brought some furrs and a little provisions to trade."

Dec. 24
" Monday Wind and Weather as yesterday. sent four Men to the nets 10 sturgeon and 1 pike. traded with the Indians that arrived yesterday. received 120 made Beaver and 60 lb half dried meat."

Dec. 25
" Tuesday Wind SEast a small Breeze cloudy Weather. sent the Indians that arrived the 23d Instant to take a Beaver house nigh hand. at night they returned with two old Beaver."

Dec. 26
" Wednesday Wind Westerly a fresh breeze clear weather and pretty sharp."

Dec. 27
" Thursday Wind SWest a gentle Breeze cloudy weather. 12 sturgeon from our nets to Day."

Dec. 28
" Friday Wind Northerly a hard gale with snow and drift."

Dec. 29
" Saturday Wind NWest a small breeze cloudy weather. employed cutting Firewood."

Dec. 30
" Sunday Wind Westerly a gentle breeze cloudy weather. performed Divine Service."

Dec. 31
" Monday Wind SEast a gentle breeze weather part clear part cloudy. sent 4 Men to the nets 6 sturgeon. the rest cut Firewood. In the Evening two Indian Men and two women arrived from the westward bro't a few furrs to Trade."

Jan. 1 1788
" Tuesday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze with Drift. weather clear and sharp. traded a few skins with the Indians for Liquor."

Jan. 2
" Wednesday Wind and weather as yesterday. the Men employed as follows. Taylor at work for trade. the rest cut a little wood. traded with the Indians that arrived on Monday last and in the Evening four Indian Lads arrived from the Southward bro't a few furrs to Trade."

Jan. 3
" Thursday Wind Westerly a middling breeze Weather cloudy and very cold. the Taylor at work for trade. the rest employed cutting Firewood. traded with the Indians that arrived yesterday and at Noon two Indian Men and one Lad arrived from the Northward brought a few furrs and a little provisions. part of which they traded for Liquor and got Drunk."

Jan. 4
" Friday Wind NWest calm Weather clear and sharp. sent 6 Men to the nets 4 sturgeon 3 pike and 1 trout. the Taylor at work for trade. traded with the Indians that arrived yesterday. also those that arrived the 31st December and 2d Inst. went away."

Jan. 5
" Saturday Wind westerly a fresh breeze clear weather and very cold. the Men employed cutting firewood. early this morning the Indians that arrived on the 3d Inst. went away. I have sent James Batt away with them. tied up the Furrs traded from the Indians 320 made Beaver."

Jan. 6
" Sunday Wind SEast a fresh gale Weather part clear part cloudy and very cold."

Jan. 7
" Monday Wind SWest a strong gale cold cloudy weather with much Drift. employed cutting Firewood."

Jan. 8
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a stiff Gale clear sharp weather. employed as yesterday."

Jan. 9
" Wednesday Wind West a fresh gale clear sharp weather. employed cutting Firewood."

Jan. 10
" Thursday Wind SWest a gentle Breeze clear weather. sent away seven Men to the nets 10 sturgeon and 2 pike. the other two cut wood."

Jan. 11
" Friday Wind Westerly calm Weather clear and sharp. employed cutting Firewood."

Jan. 12
" Saturday Wind and weather as yesterday. employed as yesterday."

Jan. 13
" Sunday Wind Northerly a fresh breeze clear weather. performed Divine Service."

Jan. 14
" Monday Wind SWest a gentle breeze clear Weather. sent six Men to the nets 9 sturgeon. the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 15
" Tuesday Wind and weather as yesterday. employed cutting firewood."

Jan. 16
" Wednesday Wind SWest clear weather blowed fresh. employed as yesterday. In the Evening two Indian Men one Lad and one woman arrived from the pine River brought a few furrs to trade."

Jan. 17
" Thursday Wind NWest a fresh breeze clear weather and very sharp. the Men employed cutting Firewood. At Noon four Men and two Lads arrived from the Southward brought some furrs to trade part of which they traded and got Drunk. also traded with those that arrived yesterday and they went away."

Jan. 18
" Friday Wind westerly calm Weather clear and sharp. sent six Men to the nets 9 sturgeon and 1 pike. traded with the Indians that arrived yesterday and made them small presents. the rest of the Men cut Firewood."

Jan. 19
" Saturday Wind SEast calm mild weather. the Men employed cutting Firewood. early this Morning the Indians went away. tied up the Furrs traded. received 320 made Beaver in Beaver, Martins, cats & Otters."

Jan. 20
" Sunday Wind SWest a small Breeze clear cold Day. performed Divine Service."

Jan. 21
" Monday Wind SWest a hard gale with Drift clear cold weather. employed cutting Firewood."

Jan. 22
" Tuesday Wind NWest a fresh gale clear Weather and cold. employed as yesterday."

Jan. 23
" Wednesday Wind SWest a fresh Gale with drift in the morning, afternoon calm Weather clear and sharp. employed as before."

Jan. 24
" Thursday Wind SWest calm clear mild Weather. sent 7 Men to the nets 9 Sturgeon and 2 pike. the other two cut a little wood."

Jan. 25
" Friday Wind SWest a fresh Breeze clear mild weather. the Men employed cutting Firewood."

Jan. 26
" Saturday Wind SEast calm Weather clear & warm. one Man and Myself net mending. one Hunting 10 partridges. the rest cut Firewood. at Noon four Indians Men arrived from the westward brought a few furrs and a little half dried moose & Beaver."

Jan. 27
" Sunday Wind SEast calm cloudy warm weather till Evening with snow then a heavy gale at North with Drift. traded with the Indians that arrived yesterday received 80 made Beaver and 120 lb half dried Meat."

Jan. 28
" Monday Wind SWest a fresh breeze clear Weather. employed cutting Firewood. the Indians went away."

Jan. 29
" Tuesday Wind SEast a small breeze cloudy Weather with small snow. sent six Men to the nets 14 sturgeon and 1 pike. the taylor making a coat for one of the indian Men that arrived on Saturday I have employed to hunt for the house. the other two cut a little wood."

Jan. 30
" Wednesday Wind SWest a fresh Breeze Weather cloudy. the Men employed cutting Firewood. the Hunter went a hunting and killed a two year old buck moose. at Night a very heavy gale at NWest."

Jan. 31
" Thursday Wind Northerly a small Breeze weather cloudy and clear alternate. sent four Men to fetch the meat killed yesterday. at Evening they returned brought 330 lb. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 1 1788
" Friday Wind Westerly a fresh breeze cloudy weather. the hunter went a hunting."

Feb. 2
" Saturday Wind NWest a fresh Breeze clear sharp weather. employed cutting Firewood."

Feb. 3
" Sunday Wind Westerly a hard gale clear sharp weather."

Feb. 4
" Monday Wind Westerly a fresh breeze clear sharp weather. employed cutting firewood."

Feb. 5
" Tuesday Wind variable a small breeze Weathr cloudy with small snow at times. sent 5 men to the nets 10 sturgeon, 1 pike and 1 trout. two Men cut a little firewood. this Morning the Hunter pitched away to hunt. I have sent Malchom Rofs and John Harper to hunt with him."

Feb. 6
" Wednesday Wind NWest a fresh breeze clear sharp Weather."

Feb. 7
" Thursday Wind Westerly a gentle Breeze cloudy weather. employed cutting firewood."

Feb. 8
" Friday Wind SE a gentle Breeze clear mild Day. four Men not well. the rest doing trifling Jobs for themselves."

Feb. 9
" Saturday Wind SEast a small breeze Weather clear and mild. sent four Men to the nets 5 sturgeon. at noon two Indian Men arrived from the Pine River brought a few furrs and a little green Meat."

Feb. 10
" Sunday Wind SE calm clear mild Weather. traded with the Indians that arrived yesterday received 50 made Beaver and 75 lb green Meat. at Noon they went away."

Feb. 11
" Monday Wind SEast a heavy gale cloudy Weather with snow and drift. employed cutting Firewood and one Man and myself mending a sturgeon net brought home on Saturday last."

Feb. 12
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. employed as yesterday. In the Evening Malchom Rofs came home for Men to fetch Meat."

Feb. 13
" Wednesday Wind SWest a fresh Breeze with cloudy weather. sent three Men away with Malchom Rofs to fetch meat. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 14
" Thursday Wind SWest a hard Gale Weather clear and cloudy Alternate. the Men at home employed as yesterday. In the Evening the Men returned with 300 lb of green moose flesh."

Feb. 15
" Friday Wind SWest a fresh Breeze clear Weather. employed cutting a little Firewood."

Feb. 16
" Saturday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze clear cold Weather. sent five Men to the nets 5 sturgeon. the other two cut a little wood."

Feb. 17
" Sunday Wind NWest a fresh Breeze clear Weather and mild."

Feb. 18
" Monday Wind NWest a gentle Breeze clear Weather. sent two Men to the Hunter's tent to fetch meat. the rest cut Firewood. this day I condemned a net brought home on Saturday it being entirely rotten."

Feb. 19
" Tuesday Wind variable small breezes clear Weather. one man net working the rest cut Firewood. In the Evening the two Men that went for Meat returned brought 230 lbs."

Feb. 20
" Wednesday Wind SWest calm clear pleasant Weather. sent three Ment to fetch meat. one Man and myself lining a sturgeon net. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 21
" Thursday Wind SEast a fresh gale clear cold Weather. the Men at home cut firewood. In the Evening the Men returned that went for Meat Yesterday bro't 300 lbs."

Feb. 22
" Friday Wind SEast a gentle Breeze cloudy warm Day. the Men that returned yesterday from fetching meat resting themselves. the rest cut Firewood except Charles the Canadian not able scarcely to walk with a bad Leg."

Feb. 23
" Saturday Wind NWest a hard Gale with drift weather clear. employed cutting Firewood except the Man mentioned yesterday. his Legs I am afraid cannot be cured in this country. one in particular has already begun to turn of a Livid colour. his pain he informs me is in the marrow of his bones."

Feb. 24
" Sunday Wind Northerly a fresh breeze Weather cloudy. performed Divine Service."

Feb. 25
" Monday Wind SWest calm Weather clear and middling cold. sent 5 men to the nets 7 sturgeon. brought home a net to be repaired. James Anderson and Charles the canadian both lame."

Feb. 26
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. employed cutting Firewood. overhauled the net brought home to be repaired it was entirely rotten."

Feb. 27
" Wednesday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze cloudy cold weather. two net making. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 28
" Thursday Wind SEast a strong Gale with much Drift weather as yesterday. one with myself lining a Sturgeon net. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 29
" Friday Wind SEast a gentle Breeze Weather cloudy with snow at times."

Mar. 1 1788
" Saturday Wind SEast a gentle breeze Weather clear and mild. employed cutting Firewood. In the Evening Malchom Rofs came home for a little provisions. he informs me the Hunter has not killed any thing since 18th February."

Mar. 2
" Sunday Wind SEast a small Breeze Weather fore part cloudy latter part clear and warm. gave Malchom Rofs a little Beat Meat, fat I have not one pound and he went away to his tent. performed Divine Service."

Mar. 3
" Monday Wind SEast calm Weather clear and warm. sent five Men to the nets 3 sturgeon and 1 pike. Charles still ailing. James Anderson doing trifles about the House. at Noon two Indian Men and one Lad arrived from the way of the U Basquiau hill with some provisions part of which they traded for Liquor and got drunk."

Mar. 4
" Tuesday Wind SEast Weather as yesterday and thawed a little towards Noon. the Men employed cutting Firewood. traded with those that arrived yesterday. received 107 lb half dried Moose and 173 lbs half dried Beaver."

Mar. 5
" Wednesday Wind SEast a gentle Breeze clear warm Weather. early this Morning the Indians that arrived on the 3d Instant went away. I have sent Edward Wishart with a small trifle of Trading Goods and two Men more to trade some provisions from the Indians at their tents. the rest cut a little firewood except Charles who still continues bad. In the Evening two Indian Lads arrived from acrofs the Lake for Men to fetch Meat."

Mar. 6
" Thursday Wind SEast Weather as yesterday. the two Indians returned to their tents. I sent two Men away with them to fetch meat. the other two ailing."

Mar. 7
" Friday Wind SEast a strong gale Weather fore part cloudy latter part clear & warm."

Mar. 8
" Saturday Wind SEast a middling Breeze Weather warm and cloudy. the two Men cut a little dry wood. In the Evening the two Men returned that went for Meat the 6th Instant brought 230 lbs half dried Beaver and Moose."

Mar. 9
" Sunday Wind NEast a fresh breeze cloudy Weather with snow in the Morning. In the Evening Malchom Rofs came home for Men to fetch meat. also Edward Wishart and the other two Men returned brought 75 lb half dried Meat 50 lbs Beat Meat and 25 lb fat & 7 made Beaver in Furrs."

Mar. 10
" Monday Wind NWest a fresh breeze cloudy weather with snow in the Morning. sent John Irvin with Malchom Rofs to fetch meat. John Harper is to return with John Irvin. those that arrived yesterday resting themselves. Charles still ailing. the other two cut a little wood."

Mar. 11
" Tuesday Wind SEast a middling breeze cloudy Weather with snow all Day. at Night John Irvin and John Harper came home brought 300 lb green Meat."

Mar. 12
" Wednesday Wind NWest a fresh breeze cloudy Weather with Snow and Drift. the Men that came home yesterday resting themselves. the rest employed cutting Firewood."

Mar. 13
" Thursday Wind Northerly a hard Gale cloudy Weather with Snow and drift 'till Evening then Moderate. employed within Doors."

Mar. 14
" Friday Wind SEast calm Weather clear and Warm. sent six Men to the Nets 9 sturgeon and 2 Pike. James Anderson and Charles not able to do any thing. at Night one Indian Man two Lads and two Women arrived brought a few Furrs part of which they traded for Liquor and got Drunk."

Mar. 15
" Saturday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze Weather as yesterday. sent 3 Men with 5 Dogs to fetch Meat. three Men cut wood. James Anderson and Charles still the same way. Traded with the Indians and received their Debts. in all 95 made Beaver in whole and half parchment Otters Cats and Martins."

Mar. 16
" Sunday Wind SEast a gentle Breeze clear Weather. early this Morning the Indians went away. In the Evening the Men returned that went for Meat Yesterday brought 630 lb."

Mar. 17
" Monday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze Weather clear and cloudy Alternate. the Men that arrived Yesterday resting themselves. the rest cut a little Wood."

Mar. 18
" Tuesday Wind as yesterday Weather cloudy inclinable to Snow. employed cutting Firewood."

Mar. 19
" Wednesday Wind South a fresh Breeze cloudy Weather and clear Alternate 'till Evening then cloudy with heavy rain. the Men employed cutting firewood except James Anderson and Charles who still continues bad."

Mar. 20
" Thursday Wind NWest a heavy Gale with Snow and Drift Weather cloudy and warm. employed within Doors."

Mar. 21
" Friday Wind Northerly a hard Gale cloudy warm Weather with Drift."

Mar. 22
" Saturday Wind variable small Breezes clear fine Weather. sent 6 Men to the nets 1 sturgeon. the others carried in a little wood."

Mar. 23
" Sunday Wind SEast a fresh breeze Weather clear and cloudy Alternate."

Mar. 24
" Monday Wind SWest a fresh Gale clear mild Weather. employed getting a little Wood. In the Morning one Woman and one Lad arrived from the Northward for Men to go with them and help them to come here. also to carry them a little provisions as the Man of the Family is almost Dead."

Mar. 25
" Tuesday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze fore part clear latter part cloudy. sent three Men to gather pitch. also sent two Men away with those that arrived Yesterday with a little Provisions to the ailing Man and his Family. at Noon Malchom Rofs & the Hunter arrived brought 8 green Beav."

Mar. 26
" Wednesday Wind SEast a small Breeze cloudy weather with a little Snow. James Anderson not well. the other two cut a little Wood. Malchom Rofs and the Hunter returned to their tent."

Mar. 27
" Thursday Wind NW a fresh Gale clear cold Day. the Men at home employed as Yesterday."

Mar. 28
" Friday Wind SEast a small breeze Weather fore part cloudy and cold latter part clear & Warm. employed carrying snow out of the yard. In the Evening the two Men mentioned on Tuesday last that went with the Indians arrived brought 33 Beaver in Cats & Beaver."

Mar. 29
" Saturday Wind SWest a fresh Breeze Cloudy Weather and thawed 'till Evening then cold with Wind at NW. employed cutting Firewood."

Mar. 30
" Sunday Wind NEast a fresh Breeze cloudy Weather with snow and drift till Evening. Malchom Rofs came home having got a sore hand."

Mar. 31
" Monday Wind NWest a hard Gale with Drift clear cold Weather. Malchom Rofs bad with a sore hand. Edward Wishart lame with a sprained ancle. Charles still the same way. the other three cut a little Wood. In the Evening the three returned from gathering pitch brought 3 8 gallon kegs full."

Apr. 1 1788
" Tuesday Wind variable gentle Breezes Weather clear and cloudy Alternate. employed cutting a little firewood."

Apr. 2
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a fresh breeze Weather clear and cold. sent four Men to the Nets 1 sturgeon. one Man lying by with a froze toe. Edward Wishart still lame. Charles still ailing. Malchom Rofs hand still bad."

Apr. 3
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the Men employed cutting Firewood."

Apr. 4
" Friday Wind Westerly a middling Breeze raw cold Cloudy Weather. employed as yesterday."

Apr. 5
" Saturday Wind SWest a fresh Breeze clear warm Weather. sent three Men to get birch for wedges and Mallets. the rest cut a little wood. Except Charles he still continues bad. at Noon those mentioned the 24th & 25th March arrived paid their Debts and traded a little quantity of green Meat. also in the Evening the Hunter arrived. cannot kill any thing."

Apr. 6
" Sunday Wind SWest a small breeze clear mild Day. performed Divine Service."

Apr. 7
" Monday Wind SWest Weather as yesterday. sent three Men to the Nets 2 sturgeon 1 pike & 1 Trout. the rest employed carrying the Snow out of the Yard."

Apr. 8
" Tuesday Wind SW a small Breeze Weather clear & warm 'till Evening then cloudy. employed cutting a little wood."

Apr. 9
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. employed as yesterday."

Apr. 10
" Thursday Wind variable from East to SW a fresh Breeze Weather fore part Cloudy latter part clear. employed taking the snow of the Canoes. In the Evening one Indian Man arrived from the Root River brought a few Furrs to Trade."

Apr. 11
" Friday Wind Northerly a small Breeze clear Weather. sent three Men to get wood work for canoes. also sent three Men to the nets 1 sturgeon. one Man lame with a froze toe. Charles still ailing. James Anderson making a prefs for packing."

Apr. 12
" Saturday Wind Northerly calm Weather clear thaw'd but little. employed cutting a little Wood. In the Evening the Men returned that went for wood work got only two pieces for Gunnels. also the Hunter arrived for Men to fetch Meat."

Apr. 13
" Sunday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze cloudy warm Day. three Men went away with the Hunter to fetch Meat. In the Evening 3 Lads and 3 Women arrived from acrofs the Lake brought 12 green Beaver and a few Furrs. part of which they traded for Liquor & got Drunk."

Apr. 14
" Monday Wind Southerly a small Breeze clear hot Day. thawed much. employed emptying the Water out of the inner Cellar. at Noon the Men returned that went for Meat brought a Doe Moose. also sent three Men away to get wood work for canoes. traded with the Indians and received their Debts. rec'd in all 91 made Beaver & 12 green Beaver."

Apr. 15
" Tuesday Little Wind Northerly clear mild weather. James Anderson and one Man making a prefs. Charles still ailing. John Harper bad with a froze toe. the other two cut a little Wood. In the Morning the Indians went away."

Apr. 16
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. sent three Men to the nets 2 sturgeon. three Men getting wood work for Canoes and three sick and Lame."

Apr. 17
" Thursday Wind NW a small Breeze clear Weather and cold. sent three Men with Dogs to fetch home wood work for canoe building. three Men splitting out wood for Do. the rest as before. 7 Swans seen to Day."

Apr. 18
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday. sent three Men with Dogs to help home those away splitting out wood work for canoes. at Noon they all returned. John Harper and Charles got a little Wood. James Anderson continues bad with a pain in his breast, head and Leg."

Apr. 19
" Saturday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze clear Weather still cold. three Men getting wood work for canoes. three getting firewood. James Anderson and Charles still ailing."

Apr. 20
" Sunday Wind SEast a fresh breeze clear mild Weather."

Apr. 21
" Monday Wind Northerly calm Weather clear. two Men at the pit saw. the rest with the Dogs hauling home pieces for the prefs. at Noon one Indian Man arrived for Men to fetch Meat. Charles still the same."

Apr. 22
" Tuesday Wind NEast a fresh Breeze cloudy Weather with a little Snow. sent two Men to the Nets 11 sturgeon and 2 pike. also sent three Men with Dogs to fetch Meat. two Men sawing wood for Gunnels for canoes. the other two cut a little Wood."

Apr. 23
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a fresh Gale clear cold Weather. three Men planing timbers for canoes. the others cut a little Wood. at Noon the Men returned that went for meat Yesterday brought a Doe Moose and 2 Sides and 1 Brisket of another."

Apr. 24
" Thursday Wind NWest a small Breeze clear Day. sent three Men to get Birch for Wedges for the prefs. one Man planing timbers for a canoe. two cut Firewood. the Taylor making cloathing for the Men. James Anderson making a prefs. Charles still ailing."

Apr. 25
" Friday Wind Variable from NEast to SEast a fresh Breeze cloudy Weather with Snow at times. sent three Men to the Nets 10 Sturgeon. two Men planing wood work for Canoes. James Anderson making a Prefs. the Taylor as yesterday. the other two cut a little Wood."

Apr. 26
" Saturday Wind as yesterday Weather part Cloudy part clear. three Men getting wood work for canoes. James Anderson and one Man at work on the prefs. two cut Firewood firewood. Charles as before. the Taylor at work for the Men."

Apr. 27
" Sunday Wind South a fresh Breeze clear hot Weather. at Noon one Indian Man two Lads & one Woman arrived brought 8 green unskinned Beaver and a few skins."

Apr. 28
" Monday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. sent two Men to the Nets 8 Sturgeon brought the Nets home. three Men turning timbers for Canoes. two making wedges for the prefs. the Taylor making cloathing for the Men. Charles still ailing."

Apr. 29
" Tuesday Wind Variable from SE to SWest small Breezes Weather clear & cloudy Alternate with small Showers of Rain at times. two Men with Myself went to the River to see if the ice is yet gone down. two Men planing wood work and one turning timbers for canoes. James Anderson and one Man at work on the Prefs. Charles still ailing."

Apr. 30
" Wednesday Wind South a pleasant Breeze clear hot Weather. two Men repairing a canoe for hunting. two Men planing wood work for Canoes. James Anderson and one Man at work on the prefs. the Taylor at work for the Men. Charles much the same the other got a little Wood."

May 1 1788
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday. sent two Men to kill Geese. the rest employed as yesterday."

May 2
" Friday Wind and Weather much the same. employed as before. at Noon the two Men that went a hunting returned they say the Saskachewan River has not as yet come down."

May 3
" Saturday Wind variable from SE to SWest Weather cloudy with rain 'till Noon. employed within doors. In the Morning one Indian Man and his Wife arrived brought 2 unskined Beaver and some Grey deers Meat."

May 4
" Sunday Wind North a fresh Breeze Weather clear."

May 5
" Monday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze cloudy Weather inclinable to rain. sent two Men away to kill Geese. two Men turning timbers for Canoes. two Men falling Firewood. one Man ailing. James Anderson working at the prefs. the Taylor at work for the Men."

May 6
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. two Men falling Firewood. two getting wood for timbers and stems for Canoes. the rest as yesterday."

May 7
" Wednesday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze clear hot Day. two Men at work for Canoes. the Taylor at work for the Men. James Anderson & Charles ailing. two Men cleaning the Plantation. at Noon one Leading Indian & four young Men arrived with some Furrs. traded with them and cloathed the Leader."

May 8
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday. employed as yesterday. Early this Morning those that arrived yesterday went away. In the Evening the Hunters returned brought 39 Geese and 10 Ducks."

May 9
" Friday Wind and Weather still the same. sent two Men away to kill Geese. the rest as before. at Night one Indian Man, a lad and one Woman arrived from up Saskachewan River they left their Furrs & Victuals about 1 1/2 Mile from here the Lake being still fast."

May 10
" Saturday Wind Variable from SEast to SWest in the Morning a hard Gale afternoon calm Weather clear and very hot. sent three Men to fetch the Indians things to the House which they brought. two Men making gunnels for canoes. James Anderson working for the prefs. Charles still the same. traded with those that arrived Yesterday received 54 made Beaver and 4 Green Beaver."

May 11
" Sunday Wind NW calm clear Weather."

May 12
" Monday Wind SE a small Breeze Weather part cloudy part clear. two Men preparing wood work for canoes. one Man making wedges. two Men hunting. two cleaning the yard. the taylor at work for the Men. Charles still ailing."

May 13
" Tuesday Wind SEast a hard gale clear Weather. two Men preparing wood work for canoes. James Anderson mending the Gate. the Taylor as before. one Man getting roots. one digging the Garden. one Man ailing. In the Evening the Hunters returned brought 30 Geese and one Swan. This Day I burnt 60 lbs Brazil Tobacco it being entirely unfit for use being damaged before it came from York Factory."

May 14
" Wednesday Wind SEast a hard Gale in the Morning clear Weather afterwards Wind at NWest. three Men making a bed to build canoes on. the Taylor at work for Trade. James Anderson with the rest putting the Canoe shed in repair. In the Evening 6 canoes of Indians arrived with Furrs to trade part of them they traded for Liquor and got Drunk."

May 15
" Thursday Wind NEast a fresh Breeze Weather part cloudy part clear. two Men getting paddles. the rest variously employed. the Indians still Drunk."

May 16
" Friday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze cloudy Weather inclinable to rain. traded with the Indians and received their Debts. the Men employed doing trifling Jobbs within Doors except the Taylor at work for trade."

May 17
" Saturday Wind NEast a fresh Breeze cloudy Weather with rain all Day. employed within Doors."

May 18
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday."

May 19
" Monday Wind Northerly a hard Gale with cloudy Weather 'till towards Evening then clear and calm. the Taylor at work for the Men. James Anderson putting helves in Mallets for prefsing. the rest cut Firewood. Except Charles who still continues ailing."

May 20
" Tuesday Wind Northerly calm Weather clear. the Men employed cleaning the yards Except Charles who is still ailing and James Anderson troubled with an Hypchondrial Distemper."

May 21
" Wednesday Wind SE a fresh Breeze 'till Evening then varied to the Westward Weather clear & Cloudy Alternate with showers of Rain and Sleet. the Men cut a little Wood. In the Evening 4 Englishmen in two canoes arrived from Mr Tomison brought 22 Bundles of Furrs and 5 bags of pimmacon."

" Copy of a Letter received from Mr William Tomison
Hudson House May 13th 1788
Sir.
By the arrival of John Sebaston, James Davey and Hugh Bakey January 16th I received your agreeable Letter which gave me great pleasure to hear of the safe arrival of their Honors Ship in due time. as also the Men and goods sent up.
The sundry articles of Trading Goods you sent came all safe to the South Branch where Mr Walker opened them and took a part of them as he was short of some Articles and transmitted the remainder safe to me.
I am sorry to hear that Edward Wishart should so falsly accuse me in being carelefs of the Companys Servants and their property but I think you can declare as also many others that had he the said Edward Wishart and some others followed the Example that I have shewn and the Precautions given to them I must say no such melancholy accidents would have happened as did last Summer. I have been so far from leading them into bad road that I have carried when none else did. and if they are so foolish as to go down bad falls and lose their things I do not think I have any right to make them up their Lofs out of the Companys property. I think Edward Wishart and Hugh Leask acted in a Mutinous manner in denying to come up with the pacquet as it was shewing bad Example to others. I have travelled myself and have known others that have done the same but never knew that a Servant had a right to demand pay for the same as he is paid by the year from the Company. as to your not sending them up by Water I do not think you acted imprudently for had they been sent then they would have had greater reason to have denied then they had at the time you desired them to go. I never was against allowing a Man something for his Wear and tare but any further I never will be compelled to by any man without out an order from the Company to the contrary and then it will be an easy matter for any Man to obey that Order.
I am glad to hear that John Irvin had got better for he is a good Servant and am sorry to hear that James Anderson had got bad as he seemed to be very hearty when we left the place. we had a very bad Pafsage up last Autumn owing to the severe cold Weather. it was the 2d of October before we arrived at Manchester House and the Ice had not melted off our canoes for three Days before.
I have the pleasure to inform you that the Trade at this place is no worse than last Year and by what I can hear has increased a little at the South Branch and hope it will do the same with you. I would have sent down sooner but the season has been so late and the inconvenience of the times has prevented me 'till this time. it was the 28th April before the River broke up which prevented us from either building or repairing canoes. there has been several disputes amongst the different tribes of Indians and as I had but a small stock of Ammunition and Tobacco I did not think it prudent to leave men so high up in the Country so therefore have brought all down to Hudson House and there to leave six Men to pafs the Summer which I think will be with greater safety than had I left them at Manchester House.
You will receive from the Bearers William Flatt Senior and Andrew Corrigal Steersmen 22 Bundles of furrs and five bags of pimmacon which I hope you will receive safe. having nothing more to add at present shall Conclude wishing succefs to the Company's Affairs Health and happinefs to you and all under your Direction and remain with the greatest Respect
Sir
Your most Obedient
Humble Servant
William Tomison."

May 22
" Thursday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze cloudy Weather inclinable to rain in the Morning afterwards clear Weather. Edward Wishart Malchom Rofs and John Irvin put a canoe on the Stocks. the rest except those that arrived yesterday helping them. James Anderson and Charles still ailing. at Noon 13 Canoes of Indians arrived with a few furrs paid their Debts traded some Liquor and got Drunk. This Day I open'd 2 Rolls of Tobacco each containing 60 lb and found it to be entirely bad as that burnt on the 13th Inst. of 7 Rolls that I have open'd since Mr Tomison's arrival in the Fall of the Year I have found only one good. they have complained very much about it as we formerly used to have good tobacco."

May 23
" Friday Wind NWest a hard Gale clear cold Day. the Men variously employed. the Indians still Trading Liquor."

May 24
" Saturday Wind and Weather much the same. employed cleaning the plantation and got a little Wood."

May 25
" Sunday Wind Westerly a fresh Gale clear mild Day. In the Morning James Batt and the Indians he was with arrived in all 5 canoes brought some Furrs and some dried provisions part of which they traded for Liquor and got Drunk."

May 26
" Monday Wind variable fresh Breezes Cloudy Weather with rain 'till Evening then a hard Gale at NWest. employed variously got the Canoe of the Stocks that was put on the 22d Instant."

May 27
" Tuesday Wind variable from NW to SEast gentle Breezes clear warm Day. put another canoe on the bed. the rest employed mending canoes & Emptying the Cellars of Water. at Noon 9 canoes of Indians arrived bro't a few furrs to trade part of which they traded for Liquor and got Drunk."

May 28
" Wednesday Wind SEast a fresh Gale Weather part clear part cloudy with a little rain. at Noon Mr William Tomison and 13 Canoes of Englishmen arrived loaded with Bundles of Furrs and bags of Pimmacon all safe thank God. also one Indian Canoe arrived bro't part of a green Moose. John Irvin, Edward Wishart and Malchom Rofs at work on Canoes. the rest variously employed. In the Evening gave the Indians a treat of Liquor for their good behaviour and traded a little with them."

May 29
" Thursday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze cloudy Weather with rain 'till Noon afterwards clear. Packed 12 Bundles of Furrs and employed working at Canoes."

May 30
" Friday Wind SEast a heavy Gale clear weather. employed packing at the prefs and repairing and timbering Canoes. packed 33 Bundles of Furrs. In the Evening two canoes came from hunting bro't 8 green Beaver and a few Geese."

May 31
" Saturday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze fore part cloudy with Rain latter part clear Weather. employed as yesterday. packed 18 Bundles of Furrs."

June 1
" Sunday Wind SEast a heavy Gale cloudy Weather with rain towards Evening. one canoe arrived bro't part of a green Moose & a few Geese."

June 2
" Monday Wind SEast a fresh Gale cloudy Weather. employed getting canoes ready and packing at the Prefs. In the Evening two canoes arrived from Hunting bro't one Moose and part of another. also 1 Beaver and a few Geese. also 3 Canoes of Englishmen arrived from the South Branch."

June 3
" Tuesday Wind Variable from SEast to NW fore part Cloudy Noon clear afternoon Cloudy with Thunder Lightning and heavy rain. employed timbering building and repairing canoes. one Canoe returned from Hunting bro't one Moose."

June 4
" Wednesday Wind NW a fresh Gale till Evening then calm Weather clear and Cloudy Alternate with flying Showers of rain. employed timbering and preparing canoes ready for going down."

June 5
" Thursday Wind variable small Breezes clear Weather 'till towards Noon then Cloudy Weather with a heavy Gale at NW. In the forenoon 6 Englishmen in 3 canoes arrived all safe from the South Branch accompanied by two canoes of Indians."

June 6
" Friday Wind a fresh Gale 'till Evening then calm Weather clear. employed pitching and repairing canoes. In the Evening two canoes came from hunting brought some green Meat. also 4 canoes arrived from the Northward bro't a few Furrs."

June 7
" Saturday Wind SE a gentle Breeze fore part clear afterwards cloudy inclinable to Rain. employed as yesterday. sent of two canoes of Englishmen for York Factory."

June 8
" Sunday Wind SEast a gentle Breeze Weather cloudy inclinable to rain. embarked 13 Canoes of Englishmen loaded with Furrs. also Canoes of Indians. the rest preparing to embark tomorrow please God Wind and Weather permit."


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