" A Journal of the most remarkable Transactions and Occurrences at Cumberland House from 9th June 1788 to 8th June 1789 kept by Mr Malchom Rofs Master."
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" A Journal containing the transactions of Malchom Rofs at Cumberland House."
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June 9 1788
" Monday Wind variable all round the Compafs light Breezes clear fine Weather. at 10 OClock AM Mr Wm Tomison embarked and four Canoes of Englishmen, accompanied by three Canoes of Indians all loaded with furrs. I traded a few furrs from an Indian man that was on the plantation for Cloth, Powder and Shot. I gave them some Ammunition and five Canoes embarked; the other two Men employed cleaning the House."

June 10
" Tuesday Wind SW clear fine Weather in the Morning, PM thundered and a little Rain Wind varied round to NW a stiff Breeze. We was employed cleaning the yard."

June 11
" Wednesday Wind SE clear in the Morning afterwards Cloudy blowed a hard Gale; the two Men setting Sturgeon Nets afterwards laying up the Canoes left by Mr Wm Tomison for want of men to man them."

June 12
" Thursday Wind Southerly a heavy Gale part clear part Cloudy. in the Morning the two Men went to the Nets brought 3 Sturgeon, afterward digging in the Garden and myself Working a small Fish Net."

June 13
" Friday Wind NW a heavy Gale clear for part of the day latter part Cloudy. employed within doors. myself working at the Net, finished it, and began another Sturgeon Net."

June 14
" Satuarday Wind as yesterday till evening the ? a little Calmer and varied round to NE. we got to the Nets got two Sturgeon. for part of the day employed in the Garden, myself working at the Net, Clear Weather."

June 15
" Sunday Wind SE stiff Breezes clear in the Morning afterwards Cloudy."

June 16
" Monday Wind variable from NE to N a heavy Gale attended with a heavy Rain all day, Cold Weather; employed Working at the net and other Jobbs within doors."

June 17
" Tuesday Wind NW a strong Gale clear and Cloudy alternately. the two Men employed getting a little fire wood. myself working at the Net, finished it."

June 18
" Wednesday Wind variable from NW to SE light Breezes clear hot Weather; both the Men setting two small Nets and brought the Sturgeon Nets home to dry and mend. only one small Sturgeon today"

June 19
" Thursday Wind SE a strong Gale first part Cloudy latter part Clear. two Canoes arrived from acrofs Saskkachewan brought the most part of three green Moose and three half dried which they traded for a little Brandy, Tobacco and Ammunition and embarked. the other two Men employ'd empting the Cellar of Water that was under the Shed when it was almost empty. They Leewayed some empty Kegs in the loft, the Beams being rotten two of them broke but blefs God did no hurt. As soon as the Indians was paid for their Meat they embarked. I went out with the other two Men got Wood and cut two Pieces for each Beam and set up under them to support them. the Indians told me of six French Men tenting at the fishing Wier, with Provisions, for those that is in the North part of the Country being all ways supplied from up Saskkachewan River."

June 20
" Friday Wind SE a stiff Gale attended with a heavy Rain till Noon then varied round to NW and cleared. 8 Canadian Men and a Master in one Canoe pafsed by here on there way to the great carrying place. he informed me of their great returns this Year from that quater of the Country. 400 Packs each weighing 90 lb which is double the quantity they ever brought from there before, such is the progrefs that these People make where there is none to oppose them. he also told the Latitude of their Northern most Settlement which he said was in 64 North Latitude, Longtitude he was not sure of but as near as he could make it was 195 West. he also told us that he had seen Indians who saw Captain Cook when he made his Voyage round the North Hemisphere. he also told me positively that he would undertake to go as soon to the Sea Shore on the West side of the Continent from their Northernmost Settlement as come to Cumberland House from there. I did not believe all that but such was the account that I had from his own Mouth.
We was employed getting a little fire Wood."

June 21
" Satuarday Wind variable all round the Compafs with light Breezes clear hot Weather. both the Men went to the Nets brought 20 tittemeg and 2 Pike part being dead in the Nets so as obliged to throw them away. brought the nets home to mend. myself employed drying Meat to make beat of that was brought the 19th afterwards emptying the Cellars. in the evening one Canoe arrived from the Westward, brought a green Moose which I also had cut up for drying not being able to eat it while good."

June 21 [again]
" Sunday Wind Easterly a fresh Gale clear warm Weather. I paid the Indians that came yesterday for their Meat with Ammunition & Tobacco and they embarked."

June 22
" Monday Wind Southerly a light Breeze clear hot Weather. employed emptying the Cellar and under the Shed and attending a little Meat in drying. one Canoe arrived from the Southwest brought part of a green Moose and one half dry for which they traded a little Brandy and embarked. two Canoes of Canadians pafsed by on their road to the great carrying place."

June 23
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. employed emptying the Cellar in the House and drying Meat. myself mending a small Net."

June 24
" Wednesday Wind SE a light Breeze with Rain in the Morning afterwards clear hot Weather. We was employed transplanting Turnips for part of the day afterwards myself and another seting two Sturgeon Nets. the other man taking care of the House."

June 25
" Thursday Wind SE a light Breeze attended with Rain and Thunder till evening then clear and hot. Muskatoes very troublesome. employed in doors. one of the Indian Canoes that embarked the day before Mr Wm Tomison for York Fort with furrs, and brought 3 bundles and a Beaver Coat which I received, I demanded the Payment, he received, all I could get? was one Yard and a half of Cloth, I asked him his reasons for turning back, he said he could not proceed for a sorenefs in his back."

June 27 [right]
" Friday Wind Southerly a fresh Gale attended with Showers of Rain clear and hot at times. two Men went to the Nets caught nothing afterwards emptying the Cellars. the Canoe that came last evening went off again. today Muskatoes very troublesome."

June 28
" Satuarday Wind Southerly a light Breeze Attended with an intermitting Rain. the two Men seting two small Nets and overhaul'd the Sturgeon Nets but caught none. at night an Indian Man died being left on the Plantation his Country People, being formerly servicable to this House, by order of Mr Wm Tomison we have taken care of him ever since and carried him out and in as he desired, he has not been able to either stand or Walk. The Muskatoes very troublesome."

June 29
" Sunday Wind Notherly a heavy Gale clear and cloudy alternately. necefsity of the Weather obliged us to bury the Indian that died Yesterday.
The Muskatoes very troublesome."

June 30
" Monday Wind southerly a gentle Breeze clear hot Weather. both the Men went to the Nets brought 3 Tittemeg and 1 Sturgeon. also brought the four nets being filled with Wood drove into them by the heavy Gale of Wind Yesterday. myself employed putting a Net to the Line. Muskatoes as troublesome as ever."

July 1 1788
" Tuesday Wind SE a stiff Gale attended with a heavy Rain all day. we was employed turning over the furrs left in the House to prevent the Vermin from cutting them."

July 2
" Wednesday Wind Southerly a stiff Gale clear and Cloudy alternately. both the men setting three Sturgeon Nets. myself employed in the Garden. in the afternoon emptying the Water out of the Cellars. the Muskatoes very numerous."

July 3
" Thursday Wind variable all round the Compafs clear hot Weather. sent the two Men to the Nets but no luck. myself digging in the Garden. in the evening 7 Canoes arrived from the Westward. there was only three Men in the Company, all the rest Women and Children. they brought a little half dried Provisions which they traded for a little Brandy. the two Men transplanting Cabbages in the evening. myself trading the little provisions from the Indians.
The Muskatoes very troublesome."

July 4
" Friday Wind NW a fresh Gale clear hot Weather. the Men employed drying the little Meat traded Yesterday. I gave the Indians a little Ammunition and they embarked with a promise to procure all the Provisions pofsible against Mr Tomison's arrival. We was employ'd as last evening in the garden.
Muskatoes very troublesome."

July 5
" Satuarday Wind Notherly a fresh Breeze clear hot Weather. employed the fore part of the day Chaulking the Ware House, afterwards two of us went to the Nets caught 3 Sturgeon and 1 Tittemeg.
Muskatoes very troublesome."

July 6
" Sunday Wind Southerly a light Breeze clear hot Weather. the Muskatoes very troublesome."

July 7
" Monday Wind Southerly a light Breeze clear and hot till Noon afterwards varied round to North a fresh Gale attended with Thunder and Rain. the two Men went to the Nets brought 3 Tittemeg and 3 Pike. myself mending the Sturgeon Nets. the Muskatoes so troublesome that it is hardly pofsible to do any thing without doors."

July 8
" Tuesday Wind Notherly a fresh Gale clear and Cloudy alternately. the two Men employed emptying the Cellars and I was overhauling the little dried Provisions."

July 9
" Wednesday Wind NE a fresh Gale clear hot Weather. the two Men went to the Nets brought 6 Tittemeg also both the small Nets and set two Sturgeon Nets. myself at Work in the Garden. at two OClock in the Evening arrived one Indian man in a Canoe brought a little dried Provisions which he traded for a little Brandy and embarked.
Muskatoes very troublesome."

July 10
" Thursday Wind NE a stiff Gale clear good Weather not so hot as Yesterday. We was employ'd in the garden and doing other Jobbs without doors."

July 11
" Friday Wind Notherly a heavy Gale clear fine Weather. employ'd cleaning the Yard and getting a little fire Wood."

July 12
" Satuarday Wind variable all round the Compafs light Breezes. two of us went to the Nets caught three Sturgeon brought the Sturgeon Nets home and set two small Nets. the other man employed getting a little fire Wood. at night a Canoe arrived from the Northward brought a little dried Provisions and a little fat. the Muskatoes very troublesome."

July 13
" Sunday Wind SE a light Breeze clear hot Weather. the Indians that came last night traded a little Brandy Cloth and Tobacco. I presented a little Ammunition to encourage them to bring some more Provisions by the time that Mr Tomison arrives which they promised to do and embarked."

July 14
" Monday Wind variable all round the Compafs fresh Breezes at times at others calm first part clear latter part Cloudy inclinable to Rain. the two Men Went to the nets but no luck. myself mending the Sturgeon Nets Muskatoes very troublesome."

July 15
" Tuesday Wind NE a moderate Breeze in the Morning. myself and another went to the nets set three Sturgeon Nets and brought home the small ones caught 5 Tittemeg afterwards blowed a hard Gale Cloudy Weather attended with Showers of rain & Thunder."

July 16
" Wednesday Wind variable blowing hard at times at other times Calm first part clear afterwards Cloudy with a little Rain and Thunder. Sent the Men to the Nets brought 4 Sturgeon and Pike afterwards employed emptying the Water out of the Cellars and repairing the one under the Trading Room, the Wood being rotten it all tumbled in. we was employed putting some fresh Wood into it."

July 17
" Thursday Wind Notherly a stiff Gale clear Weather. the Men getting a little fire Wood. myself mending the small Nets."

July 18
" Friday Wind SW a fresh Breeze clear hot Weather. the Men went to the nets brought two Sturgeon 4 Tittemeg & 1 Pike afterwards we cut a little fire Wood."

July 19
" Satuarday Wind variable all round the Compafs hard Gales at times clear hot Weather till evening then Cloudy Attended with Thunder and small Showers of Rain. the Men went to bring the Nets home brought two Sturgeon also myself employed turning over the little dried Provisions."

July 20
" Sunday Wind shifted backwards and forwards from SW to NW heavy Gales attended with heavy? Showers of Rain and Thunder clear at times."

July 21
" Monday Wind Notherly stiff Gale clear Weather. we was employed digging Earth for making Mortar for repairing the Chimneys."

July 22
" Tuesday Wind SW a light Breeze clear hot Weather. both the men setting two small Nets. before they return'd four Canoes of Indians arrived from the Northward brought a few Summer Beaver also a little dried Provisions and a little Fatt. they traded some Brandy for their Provisions a? got drunk. a little Cloth for their Beaver Skins. the Muskatoes very troublesome."

July 23
" Wednesday Wind Notherly a fresh Gale clear Weather. both Men went to the nets brought 27 Tittemeg and 1 Pike. myself overhauling the little Provisions brought Yesterday. there was 150 lbs dried meat 100 lb beat Meat 60 lb Fatt and 10 Beaver Skins. The Muskatoes very troublesome."

July 24
" Thursday Wind SW light Breezes clear hot Weather. both Men went to the Nets brought 25 Tittemeg. we split part of them to dry not being able to eat them while good. myself attending meat in drying. at noon one Canoe arrived from the Northward brought a little dried Provisions and Fatt which they traded for Brandy and Ammunition and embarked again.
Muskatoes very troublesome."

July 25
" Friday Wind SW a light breeze Cloudy Weather first part attended with Thunder and Lightning and a little Rain latter part hot sultry Weather. Sent both Men to the Nets brought 6 Tittemeg. afterwards getting a little fire Wood. I fitted two Men out (of them that arrived on Tuesday last) for hunting with Ammunition. the Muskatoes very troublesome."

July 26
" Satuarday Wind variable Breezes clear hot sultry Weather. sent both Men to the Nets brought them home. also 12 Tittemeg. afterwards getting a little fire Wood. two Indian Canoes went a hunting that was fitted out yesterday. the Muskatoes very troublesome."

July 27
" Sunday Wind SE a fresh Breeze clear hot sultry Weather. the Hunters return'd one of them brought a two year old Buck Moose and was obliged to leave another of the same that he had killed, the other brought 4 Swans and 1 Beaver which I told them to eat themselves as we could not eat it while good. The Muskatoes very troublesome."

July 28
" Monday Wind Easterly a fresh Breeze clear hot Weather in the morning afterwards blowed a heavy Gale attended with Thunder, lightning and rain. at 5 OClock AM both the Men and the Indian that killed the Moose mentioned Yesterday embarked in one Canoe to fetch it but the badnefs of the Weather stopped them to get back again this day. myself attending drying the Meat brought Yesterday for making beat meat of."

July 29
" Tuesday Wind NE light Breezes clear and Cloudy alternately. the Men return'd brought no meat the Weather being so very hot put it from use so has obliged them to throw it away. myself employ'd in the Garden. the Muskatoes as troublesome as ever."

July 30
" Wednesday Wind SE moderate Breezes Cloudy Weather with rain at noon we was employed repairing the Mens Chimney."

July 31
" Thursday Wind NW a fresh Gale clear & Cloudy alternately. we was employed repairing Cookroom Chimney. I sent one Indian Canoe a hunting."

Aug. 1 1788
" Friday Wind Westerly a heavy Gale Weather as yesterday. We was employed repairing the Masters fire place. the badnefs of the Weather prevented us setting our Nets."

Aug. 2
" Satuarday Wind Westerly fresh clear hot Weather. we was employed getting a little dry Wood for the fire. I sent the other Indian Man a hunting as he could not go off the Plantation with his family, his Wife three days ago letting Blood Fainted and tumbled in the fire. before she could be saved burned her Breast and arm sorely. Muskatoes very troublesome."

Aug. 3
" Sunday Wind variable light Breezes clear hot sultry Weather. at evening two Canoes arrived from the Westward brought a few summer Beaver Skins and some dried Provisions and a little Fatt. Muskatoes very troublesome."

Aug. 4
" Monday Wind Easterly a stiff Gale clear Weather. Sent the Men to set two Sturgeon Nets. myself trading with the Indians that arrived Yesterday. they traded what they brought for Cloth and Brandy to carry away with them. I made them a small present of Tobacco, Ammunition and Knives and they embarked. they brought 150 lb dried Meat 100 lb beat Meat 60 lb of Fatt and 13 Beaver Skins. the Hunters arrived brought the meat of a Buck Moose that they had killed part of which I kept, part they? had for themselves."

Aug. 5
" Tuesday Wind ESE a strong Gale clear Weather. one of the Men with myself went to the Nets caught two Sturgeon afterwards getting a little fire Wood. there also arrived 6 Canoes of Indians from the Northward brought a very small quantity of Provisions for which they traded a little Liquor and very near finished the Brandy."

Aug. 6
" Wednesday Wind SE a heavy Gale clear Weather. Sent the Men to the Nets but no luck. afterwards getting fire Wood. myself employed overhauling the Provisions. the Indians that came Yesterday brought 80 lb of beat Meat 40 lb fatt and 20 lb dried Meat."

Aug. 7
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. Sent the Men to the Nets but no luck. afterwards getting some fire Wood. myself employed mending the small Nets."

Aug. 8
" Friday Wind Easterly a heavy Gale clear Weather. Sent the Men to the Nets but no luck the Nets being so very bad that the fish pafs through them without being caught. afterwards the men employed cleaning the yard. Muskatoes troublesome. I also fitted out the Indians for Hunting."

Aug. 9
" Satuarday Wind and Weather as yesterday. sent the Men to the Nets brought them home no luck of Fish. this Morning I fitted out 7 Canoes of Indians for hunting and so embarked at five OClock of the evening. three Canoes of Indians arrived from the Westward brought a little dried Provisions and a small quantity of fat for which half the little Brandy I had they traded the other half I saved for an Indian I had promised it to."

Aug. 10
" Sunday Wind and Weather as Yesterday."

Aug. 11
" Monday Wind still blowing as hard as ever clear Weather. sent the Men to set two small Nets afterwards getting some fire Wood. those that came on Satuarday brought 40 lb dried Meat 62 lb beat Meat and 30 lb fatt. the Muskatoes very troublesome."

Aug. 12
" Tuesday Wind still Easterly a stiff Gale clear Weather. Sent the Men to the Nets brought 6 Tittemeg and one Pike afterwards cleaning the Yard. myself employ'd in the Garden. the Muskatoes troublesome."

Aug. 13
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. both Men went to the Nets brought 5 Tittemeg and 1 Pike afterwards getting fire wood. myself employ'd turning the Furrs over for preventing the Vermin from cutting them. The Muskatoes very troublesome."

Aug. 14
" Thursday Wind SSE a stiff Breeze Weather clear and Cloudy alternately inclinable to Rain. Sent the men to the Nets brought 5 Tittemeg afterwards getting fire Wood. myself mending the Sturgeon Nets.
The Muskatoes still troublesome."

Aug. 15
" Friday Wind variable light Breezes clear hot Weather till Noon then Cloudy attended with Thunder Lightning and Rain. sent the men to bring the Nets home to day and mend. they also brought 7 Tittemeg. two Canoes of the Hunters arrived brought a Buck Moose green also the sides and briskets of another half dryed. the Muskatoes very troublesome."

Aug. 16
" Satuarday Wind NW a stiff Gale clear Weather. We was employ'd emptying the Water out of the Cellars and drying the Meat brought Yesterday. at 5 OClock in the evening those arrived the Indians that was mentioned the 4th of July they brought a middling quantity of dryed Provisions and fatt, the traded part of their Provisions for the last of the Brandy but could not get drunk the Brandy being so very little which they lamented very much for nothing will please them so well as Brandy."

Aug. 17
" Sunday Wind Notherly a fresh Gale clear Weather. Traded a little Provisions from them that came Yesterday so that I may get them off a hunting again. the arrival of Mr William Tomison which they long very much for as the Brandy is done part of what they brought Yesterday they are saving for Liquor. I traded some Beads, Paint and a little Tobacco with them to day but the Tobacco being so bad they would hardly take it for nothing but I pacified them as well as I could by telling them that they will have in a very few days now good Tobacco. I gave them a little Ammunition ready to embark tomorrow. I got last night and this day 200 lb dryed Meat 60 lb of beat Meat and 36 lb of fatt from them."

Aug. 18
" Monday Wind SE light Breezes clear hot Weather. We was employed variously. four Canoes return'd from hunting brought a small trifle of dry Provisions which they have laid up for Brandy. also embarked four Canoes of the others to go a Hunting. them that came today brought also a green Beaver and two Beaver Skins."

Aug. 19
" Tuesday Wind variable light Breezes clear hot Weather. the men employed fetching fire Wood. myself attending a little Meat in drying. The Muskatoes very troublesome."

Aug. 20
" Wednesday Wind varied all round the Compafs light Breezes. the Men went to fetch Wood but in lefs than a quarter of an hour they returned with no Wood. John Kirknefs had cut his foot very sore with the Hatchet. the upper part of his left foot. I had much to do to stop the blood but had got it done at last. at Noon arrived four Indian Canoes from York Factory loaded with goods viz. 9 Bundles of Tobacco and 8 Bundles of Cloth and Blankets 3 Kettles and 5 Guns. the sixth one was lost on the pafsage.
The Muskatoes still troublesome."

Aug. 21
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the other Man with myself cleaning the Yard. John Kirknefs was not able to walk this day and hardly able to rise with the sorenefs of his foot by bleeding so much Yesterday. at Noon one Indian Canoe from York Factory loaded with goods viz. two bundles of Tobacco and four of Cloth two Guns and one Kettle. the Muscatoes continue as troublesome as ever."

Aug. 22
" Friday Wind varied all round the Compafs at last settled at NE a heavy Gale attended with Rain Thunder and lightning. John Kirknefs the same way as yesterday. the other with myself cleaning the Plantation. I fitted out two Canoes to go a hunting."

Aug. 23
" Satuarday Wind SE a small Breeze clear hot Weather. John Kirknefs not able to do any thing with his sore foot. the other with myself over hauling the Provisions. I found it to be 900 lb dryed Meat 800 lb meat beat and 330 lb Fatt. at five OClock in the evening arrived 18 Englishmen in 6 Canoes loaded with Goods from York Factory all safe and well blefs God. Mitchell Oman came in charge he brought 136 lb dry'd Meat 112 lb Fat and 120 made Beaver that he had traded on his pafsage up. there also arrived one Canoe from hunting brought a green Moose?"

Aug. 24
" Sunday Wind Notherly a stiff Gale clear hot Weather. I could not put the Indians off from drinking till Mr Tomison's arrival. I was obliged to give them Liquor for some Provisions that some of them had in the house."

Aug. 25
" Monday Wind SW a middling Breeze clear hot Weather. employed drying the Meat brought by Mitchell Oman. at night arrived one Indian Canoe loaded with goods from York Factory give us account of Mr Tomison being near."

Aug. 26
" Tuesday Wind SW a fresh Gale Weather part Cloudy part Clear. at noon Mr Tomison and his party arrived also four Canoes of Indians all safe thank God. in the evening one Canoe arrived from hunting brought a little half dried Meat."

Aug. 27
" Wednesday Wind NW a fresh Gale with rain in the Morning afterwards clear Weather. Malchom Rofs and myself stowing away the Brandy Powder and Tobacco that is to be left at Cumberland House. gave the Indians a hearty drink and some Tobacco for their good Behaviour. also paid them for some Provisions that were lodged in the House. late in the evening two Canoes arrived brought a little half dried Provisions."
[In the margin "NB set five fishing Nets to day"]

Aug. 28
" Thursday Wind variable all round first part clear latter part Cloudy with Rain. part of the Men with myself employed opening the packages. found several of them not to agree with the Invoice received which induced me to make out an Invoice of what I receive. this takes up time and the accounts will not agree. this I am very sensable is not Mr Colen's fault but those that are entrusted in the Ware House. at noon one Canoe arrived from hunting brought the most part of a Moose and those that came Yesterday traded what they brought and one Canoe went away. in the evening two of the Canadian Masters arrived here and put up on this Plantation on their Journey to the Northward. these came from the great carrying place on the 25th July in light Canoes but brings no news. no Canoes at that time having arrived from Montreal."
[In the margin "14 Fish of sorts from the Nets set Yesterday"]

Aug. 29
" Friday Wind NW and blowed fresh with Rain till Noon afterwards varied to SW with fine Weather. the Men variously employed. opened several Packages and repacked several for the Settlements above. gave Ammunition to some of those on the plantation and sent them a hunting. at noon the Canadian Canoes proceeded on there Journey. traded a little Meat from those that came Yesterday and they went away."
[In the margin " 10 Fish of sorts from the Nets to day"]

Aug. 30
" Satuarday Wind variable first part clear Weather latter part Cloudy with rain. Gilbert Laughton cleaning trading Guns to be left here. the rest employ'd as Yesterday."
[In the margin "five fish of sorts from the nets to day"]

Aug. 31
" Sunday Wind NW a stiff Gale Weather part Cloudy part clear with rain at times. in the evening received three Beaver from Indian Hunters."

Sept. 1 1788
" Monday Wind variable fresh Breezes first part Cloudy latter part clear Weather. Men pitching and repairing Canoes and finished packing Goods for the upper Settlements. in the evening three families of Indians arrived brought a little green Meat and a middling quantity of dryed provisions part of which they traded for Liquor and got drunk. 10 Fish of sorts from the Nets to day."

Sept. 2
" Tuesday Wind NW a stiff Breeze with Cloudy Weather till the evening afterwards clear. the Men employ'd pitching Canoes and getting all ready for embarking when Weather permits. paid off several Indians for bringing up Goods from York Factory. also trusted some others a little debt and they went away. traded from those that arrived yesterday 500 lb different sorts of Provisions. 13 fish of sorts from the nets to day."

Sept. 3
" Wednesday Wind variable between NW and E fresh Gales weather Cloudy with rain most part of the day. Served out 51 Men eight days Provisions for their Journey to the upper Settlements but the badnefs of the Weather prevented me from embarking any Canoes. in the evening one American and four Canadians arrived here from the great carrying place. these seem to hint that they are free and wish to be employed in your Honors Service. these inform me that Mr McKay sold all his property to the frobisher? and Gregory Company and went to England so that ? ? had nothing to do with his packs but deliver them up on his arrival at the great carrying place."

Sept. 4
" Thursday Wind NW Weather as Yesterday. could not embark the Canoes. trusted several? Indians debt but the badnefs of the Weather prevented them from embarking. three of the Canadians that arrived Yesterday asked me if they could get employ in your Honors Service next Spring. I told them they would if they agreed to such terms according to their Worth, to which they replied that they would go down to the factory next Summer and engage, as also some more of them that is coming in next Spring."

Sept. 5
" Friday Wind ESE a fresh Gale Weather Cloudy with rain at intervals still Weather bound. in the evening Launched the Boat in readinefs to collect fireWood for the Winter that Jobb being neglected last Spring. at five in the evening the Wind ? a little which gave me an opportunity to get to the point above to look for a place to build on, this House being much decayed in the foundation as also the out Works and no Wood on this spot to repair the Building."

Sept. 6
" Satuarday Wind SE a light Breeze clear and Cloudy alternately. at 7 OClock AM Mr William Tomison embarked and 16 Canoes of Englishmen in Company with him all loaded with Goods for the different Settlements up Saskkachewan River, it being his pleasure to leave me here in charge of your Honors property which I hope? with the help of God shall due care be taken to do the best for your Honors Interest that? the present and my abilities will allow. there is six Men left here and I am the seventh viz. James Flett Jun., John Kirknefs, John Allen, Hugh Beakie, Thomas Robertson and Charles. the Indians having mostly all taken debt they also embarked. at 3 oClock PM one Canadian Master and 6 Men in a Canoe arrived on their Journey to the Northward, put up on this Plantation and stayed all night. the Men employed cleaning the House and Yard."

Sept. 7
" Sunday Wind NW a strong Gale Weather as Yesterday. the Canadians embarked that rested here all night to proceed on their Journey to the Northward."

Sept. 8
" Monday Wind SE a gentle Breeze clear hot Weather. one Man working a Sturgeon Net, the others employed helving their Hatchets in readinefs for gathering fire Wood for the Winter. at noon two Canoes arrived from the Westward brought 5 unskinned Beaver and the most part of two green Moose part of which they traded for Brandy and got drunk."

Sept. 9
" Tuesday Wind SE light Breezes clear fine Weather. one Man working at a Sturgeon Net, the others employ'd variously. myself paying off the Indians for their meat that was remaining they would take nothing but Liquor to carry away with them. I trusted them a little debt and they embarked."

Sept. 10
" Wednesday Wind NE a fresh Gale with thick foggy Weather. Sent the men acrofs to the point with the Boat to collect fire Wood for the Winter as the wood here about is worn out. myself at work at a Sturgeon Net. the men return'd at noon brought some dry wood home in the Boat."

Sept. 11
" Thursday Wind variable light Breezes the Morning Cloudy afterwards clear hot Weather. We was employ'd as Yesterday. the Muskatoes very troublesome."

Sept. 12
" Friday Wind ESE fresh Breezes first part clear the latter part Cloudy attended with Thunder and Lightning and some rain. the Men employed falling and cutting fire Wood for to carry in the Boat as they could not make any hand of Rafting the Shores being very shoal and stony. myself employed setting up the Dial that Mr William Tomison brought up for this House. The Muskatoes very troublesome."

Sept. 13
" Satuarday Wind variable light Breeze clear hot Weather. Men employed as Yesterday. myself working at a Sturgeon Net finished it. at night rained and Thundered very hard."

Sept. 14
" Sunday Wind NW a strong Gale clear hot Weather. perform'd Divine Service."

Sept. 15
" Monday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. at 8 OClock AM one Canoe arrived from the Westerward brought 2 unskinned Beaver 6 Beaver Skins and some green Moose flesh but they left the most part of their load at the head of the little River above the House the Wind blowing so hard they could not bring it. I sent the 6 Men in the Boat as they could not go with a Canoe. at Noon they return'd brought the most part of a green Moose, with that the Indians brought themselves, they traded it for Brandy part of which they used here and the remainder is to carry away with them. nothing can do but Brandy. I tried them to take part of their payment in Ammunition and Tobacco but they was as much affronted as had I been taken their property from them for nothing. I was obliged to pay them all in Brandy, the Tobacco is certainly very bad, they will hardly take it for nothing which will be a detriment to your Honors Interest for that Article brought a great many Skins out of the way of the Canadians formerly."

Sept. 16
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a fresh Gale clear and Cloudy alternately. the Men employed falling and cutting fire Wood as before. myself attending drying of the Meat brought Yesterday for making beat Meat of as we could not use it while good. I made a small present of Ammunition and Tobacco to the Indians that came Yesterday and they embarked."

Sept. 17
" Wednesday Wind variable with smart Breezes at times clear and Cloudy alternately. the Men employ'd as yesterday. myself the same way employed."

Sept. 18
" Thursday Wind Notherly at times clear at others Cloudy Weather. the Men employed as Yesterday. myself making a small fish net."

Sept. 19
" Friday Wind Southerly gentle Breezes clear fine Weather. we was employed as usual getting fire Wood and Working at the Nets."

Sept. 20
" Satuarday Wind SW a middling Breeze part Cloudy inclinable to Rain attended with Thunder. Men employed gathering the fire Wood to the Water side that they have been falling and cutting this 6 day past in readinefs to bring it home with the Boat. they brought the Boat loaded home with them which when unloaded and piled on the Bank measured 20 feet in length 5 feet in height, the breadth 20 Inches, which is the length of the fire Wood. myself employ'd in net Working. the latter part of the day clear fine Weather."

Sept. 21
" Sunday Wind in the South quarter light Breezes clear fine Weather, performed, Divine Service."

Sept. 22
" Monday Wind variable light Breezes clear fine Weather. the Men employed fraughting home fire Wood, brought home two loads of the Boat near about the same quantity each as they brought on Satuarday. myself employed helping them up the Bank with it."

Sept. 23
" Tuesday Wind NE a fresh Gale Cloudy Weather attended with a thick mizzling Rain. sent two men to set 3 Sturgeon Nets but Weather prevented them. they was obliged to bring the Nets back again. the others was employed collecting dry Wood for Winters firing. myself employed lining a small Net."

Sept. 24
" Wednesday Wind Notherly a strong Gale first part Cloudy latter part clear. the Men employed falling and cutting fire Wood."

Sept. 25
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday and We all employed the same."

Sept. 26
" Friday Wind variable between SW and NW smart Gales Cloudy Cold Weather with intermitting Showers of Rain. Men employed fetching home fire Wood with the Boat. got only one load home they was obliged to leave off on account of the Weather. myself making a small Net."

Sept. 27
" Satuarday Wind Notherly a strong Gale clear and Cloudy alternately. Men employed falling and cutting fire Wood as usual. at noon the Weather ? a little three of the Men with myself embarked in the Boat and went down to the Winter fishing place and set 3 Sturgeon Nets as we could not undertake with a Canoe."

Sept. 28
" Sunday Wind variable all round the Compafs Cloudy Weather; performed Divine Service."

Sept. 29
" Monday Wind SE gentle Breezes clear fine Weather. the Men employed from 6 OClock AM to 6 OClock PM fetching home fire Wood in the Boat. myself to the Nets caught 4 Pike and 1 Sturgeon."

Sept. 30
" Tuesday Wind E light Breezes Cloudy Weather. Sent the men off to the same employ as Yesterday. I embarked and went to the Nets. at the time I was over hauling it blowed a fresh Gale; I had much to do to get home again caught 9 Sturgeon. the Men was obliged to leave off on account of the Weather fetched only one Load."

Oct. 1 1788
" Wednesday Wind SW a strong Breeze clear Weather. Men employed at their old Jobb, brought home 5 Boat loads of fire wood wich is all that is cut. I also embarked to go to the Nets but was obliged to return short. I could not proceed farther than about halfway the Wind blowing rather hard."

Oct. 2
" Thursday Wind NW a strong Gale clear and Cloudy alternately. the Men employed falling and cutting fire Wood. myself employ'd variously in doors."

Oct. 3
" Friday Wind NE a fresh Gale clear fine Weather. 4 Men with myself embarked in the Boat to Overhaul the Nets as it could not be done with a Canoe. caught 14 Sturgeon and 3 Pike. at noon John Irvin and John Ballenden arrived from the South Branch House they brought 4 bundles of furrs, also bircrind for two Canoes if it prove good."

" The Copy of a Letter received from Mr Will. Walker
Dated September 26th 1788
Sir
On the 17 Inst. Mr Tomison and his Men all in Canoes arrived safe and in good condition also by the Bearers I have embarked as much Bark as may build two Canoes if it should turn out good Wether or not. I have had trouble and expences enough with it this Summer more than ever was before. also four bundles of furrs belonging to Mr Tomison.
I have nothing more to say but conclude wishing succefs to the Companys affairs, and every felicity attend you and all under your Command, and so remain
Sir
Your most obedient and
humble Servant
William Walker
PS. if a packet should come if you would send me up an adze You will oblige your humble Servant. W.W."

Oct. 4
" Satuarday Wind SE a light Breeze clear hot Weather. the Men employed falling and cutting fire Wood. the two that arrived Yesterday resting themselves. myself employed variously."

Oct. 5
" Sunday Wind and Weather the same as Yesterday. performed Divine Service. in the evening arrived two Indians in a Canoe from the Westward brought a small trifle? of Provisions and 10 Beaver Skins. they brought the account of two Canadian Canoes coming to Winter between us and the Basquiau Hill where they had Wintered some time ago, not above 50 Miles from here upon a River called the Sepanag by the Indians as they could find no where else to block up this House. now they are going to try that Scheme which will be a great hurt to your Honors Interest at this place."

Oct. 6
" Monday Wind Southerly a gentle Breeze clear hot Weather. 5 Men fetching home fire Wood in the Boat. two Men to the Nets brought 6 Sturgeon. John Irvin getting in readinefs for going acrofs to the point above to fall Timber for Building a House this being much decayed and no Wood on this side to repair it with as Mr Tomison had proposed before he embarked. myself payed off the Indians that arrived Yesterday they brought 80 lb half dried Meat 30? lb fatt 26? lb beat meat and 10 Beaver Skins for which they traded Brandy and Cloth. I presented them a small present of Tobacco Ammunition and Knives and they embarked. in the evening arrived one Canoe from the Northward brought a small trifle of dried Provisions and a few Beaver Skins also a little fatt part of which they traded for Brandy and got drunk. they gave me account of the Canadians blocking up this House on every quarter there is one Canoe gone down the track that leads to York Factory through port Nelson River but a little way from here on the ground where the most part of the Indians that is taken debt from here is gone to Winter this Year. which will be the cause of bad returns to your Honors at this place. I fear there is three Canoes more gone down towards Churchill with a view to intersept the few Northward Indians that go there."

Oct. 7
" Tuesday Wind Notherly a fresh Gale clear Weather. 5 Men employed gathering fire Wood. the Taylor making cloathing for the Men. John Kirknefs ? with a boil under his arm pit. John Irvin employ'd as Yesterday. myself employed paying off the Indians that came Yesterday they brought 40 lb dried Meat 20 lb fatt and 12 Beaver Skins. I made a small present of Ammunition and Knives, the Tobacco being so bad they will hardly except of it. these Indians also told me of an Indian that coming here with his Canoe loaded of furrs and Provisions but falling in with the Canadians they robbed him of all and gave little or nothing for it. he was within a days Journey of the House."

Oct. 8
" Wednesday Wind NW a fresh Gale first part clear latter part Cloudy. three Men employed carrying and cutting some Wood for the fires. two Men to the Nets brought 2 Sturgeon. John Irvin and John Ballenden and myself embarked for the Point where the are to pitch a Tent beside their Work as its too far to come home every night. I showed them were the was to fall the Wood and I return'd home again. at night arrived a Canoe from the Southward brought a middling quantity of Provisions and some furrs part of which they traded for Liquor and got drunk."

Oct. 9
" Thursday Wind variable middling Breezes Cloudy Weather. the Men employed gathering drie Wood for the Winter. myself attending the Indians that came Yesterday still drunk and trading Brandy."

Oct. 10
" Friday Wind SW light Breezes first part Cloudy with Rain latter part clear fine Weather. two Men to the Nets brought 3 Sturgeon and 1 Pike. the others rafting drie Wood for the Winter firing. myself payed off the Indians for what they brought which was 100 lb of dried Moose flesh 100 lb dried Beaver flesh 6 lb fatt and 40 Beaver Skins for which they traded Brandy, Cloth and a Kettle. I made them a small present of Ammunition Knives and Tobacco and they embarked with a promise to return as fast as pofsible to walk in Snow Shoes."

Oct. 11
" Satuarday Wind SE a small Breeze clear fine Weather. the Men employed cutting a little Wood for the fires. afterwards putting the Canoes to the place they are to lay all the Winter. myself employed Working a Sturgeon Net."

Oct. 12
" Sunday Wind SE a strong Gale clear Weather performed Divine Service."

Oct. 13
" Monday Wind NW middling Breezes clear and Cloudy alternately. four Men employed plaistering the House. two to the Nets brought 4 Sturgeon and 3 Pike. I went over to the point to the other two to see their Work. I also carried 5 days allowance of Provisions to them. they fallen 16 Timber pieces and chopped 8 Pieces was what they had done the time they had been at Work."

Oct. 14
" Tuesday Wind SW a fresh Breeze clear fine Weather. the Taylor making Cloathing for the Men. the others employed as Yesterday. myself a Net working."

Oct. 15
" Wednesday Wind varied all round the Compafs light Breezes clear fine Weather. the Men employed variously. at two OClock in the Morning arrived three Indians in one Canoe from the Westward they brought 100 lb dried Moose flesh 40 lb dried Beaver flesh 60 lb of fatt and 12 Beaver Skins part of which they traded for Brandy and got drunk. they drank till 7 OClock AM then went to sleep till Noon then traded the remainder of what they brought for Brandy to carry away with them. nothing else will the trade but Brandy, the custom that the Canadians has introduced among them which is the destruction of the Indians."

Oct. 16
" Thursday Wind NE a middling Breeze clear Weather. the Men carried and cut some fire Wood. myself employed at Net Working."

Oct. 17
" Friday Wind SW gentle Breezes clear fine Weather with a little frost in the Morning. the People employed two to the Nets brought two small Sturgeon the Taylor making Cloathing for the Men the others getting gate Gate post for the South Gate that being broke and hanging loose. myself employed as Yesterday."

Oct. 18
" Satuarday Wind SE a heavy Gale dark Cloudy Weather till Noon then rained a little. the People employ'd three fetched home the gate posts in the Boat. the others carried and cut fire Wood. myself a net working."

Oct. 19
" Sunday Wind NW a heavy Gale Cloudy Weather with rain in the fore part and Snow in the evening. Performed Divine Service."

Oct. 20
" Monday Wind variable all round the Compafs light Breezes the Weather part Cloudy part clear. the People employed, three fetched home the Gate Posts in the Boats. two to the Nets brought them home. also 12 Sturgeon and 3 Pike. John Kirknefs bad with a sore Breast. myself a Net making. the two from the point arrived for Provisions they have chopped 17 Timber Pieces of different Lengths."

Oct. 21
" Tuesday Wind variable from SE to NW a heavy Gale Cloudy Weather attended with Rain. the People employed carrying up fire Wood from below the Bank of the Boated Wood. the other two men embarked to go to the point to their old Jobb myself a net making."

Oct. 22
" Wednesday Wind SE a strong Gale Cloudy Weather with Snow all day. the Taylor at Work for the Men. two with myself overhauling the Provisions. I found to be as follows 1020 lb dried Meat 1610? lb beat Meat and 700 lb of fatt. the other doing odd Jobbs in doors."

Oct. 23
" Thursday Wind NW a strong Gale dark Cloudy Weather a strong frost in the Morning. the Men employed cleaning the Rubbish from the Works. myself net making."

Oct. 24
" Friday Wind SE strong Breezes Cloudy Weather a strong frost. the People fetching grafs for laying the Canoes up with. myself a Net making."

Oct. 25
" Satuarday Wind NE a heavy Gale attended with Snow. the People preparing their Winter rigging. the Lakins? driving full of Ice but could not set fast the Wind blowing so hard."

Oct. 26
" Sunday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the Lake set fast in the night.
performed Divine Service."

Oct.27
" Monday Wind Notherly a middling Breeze Cloudy mild Weather. the people employed. two Men lined two Sturgeon Nets the other with myself burying the Canoes under ground and covering them over with grafs for the preservation of them from the severity of the Winter."

Oct. 28
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a middling Breeze clear fine Weather. the People employed setting up dry Wood and Shoveling Snow."

Oct. 29
" Wednesday Wind SE a smart Breeze Cloudy raw Weather with Snow in the evening. the people employed as Yesterday."

Oct. 30
" Thursday Wind Easterly a smart Breeze attended with thick Snow all day. one man with myself Lined a net. the others employed variously."

Oct. 31
" Friday Wind Notherly a strong Breeze Cloudy Weather with Snow all day. the People employed doing needful Jobbs in doors. myself trimming old Snow Shoes."

Nov. 1 1788
" Satuarday Wind Southerly a small Breeze Cloudy warm Weather. the People employed. two getting Snow Shoe frames. the other shoveling Snow from the Works. the two Men from the point arrived for Provisions. they have got very little done since they was home last the Weather being so bad."

Nov. 2
" Sunday Wind Southerly a gentle Breeze Cloudy Weather performed Divine Service."

Nov. 3
" Monday Wind SE a middling Breeze clear fine Weather. the people employed about various duties. the two Men went to the Point to their old Jobb. myself employed turning Snow Shoe frames."

Nov. 4
" Tuesday Wind variable small Breezes thick rimy Weather. the people employed. two fetching Net stakes. the others cut some drie Wood for the fires, myself set up some Martin traps."

Nov. 5
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. four of the Men setting up some Martin Traps, two of them is staying out all night. the Taylor making Clothing for the Men. the other with myself cleaning out the Ware House."

Nov. 6
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the People employed employed cutting a little drie fire Wood. the two that went away Yesterday came home at night brought two Martins. myself went round the Traps I put up on Tuesday and put up some more, caught two Martins."

Nov. 7
" Friday Wind Southerly a small Breezes clear and Cloudy alternately. the People four with myself set five Sturgeon Nets at the usual place, the other two lined another Sturgeon."

Nov. 8
" Satuarday Wind Notherly a middling Breeze rimy Weather. I sent four Ment to overhaul the Nets and set another, caught 6 Sturgeon, the others cut fire Wood."

Nov. 9
" Sunday Wind NW light Breezes Weather as Yesterday Performed Divine Service."

Nov. 10
" Monday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the People employed. four to the Nets brought 12 Sturgeon. the other two looking for Wood to be Sleds. myself variously employed."

Nov. 11
" Tuesday Wind Southerly a middling Breeze thick rimy Weather. the People employed. two setting up some Traps, the others cut some dry Wood for the fires. myself putting bars in Snow Shoe frames."

Nov. 12
" Wednesday Wind Notherly a fresh Breeze the Weather still rimy. the People employed variously. myself putting bars in snow Shoe frames."

Nov. 13
" Thursday Wind Westerly a middling Breeze Cloudy Weather. the People employed cutting fire Wood. myself employed as Yesterday."

Nov. 14
" Friday Wind Notherly light Breezes Cloudy Weather. sent four Men to the Nets return'd with 7 Sturgeon and two Pike, the other two getting Wood for Sleds, myself employed as the proceeding days."

Nov. 15
" Satuarday Wind NW a fresh Gale clear sharp Weather. the People cut some dry Wood for the Fires. I went round my traps but got nothing. Sashkachewan River set fast last Night. the two Men came home also from the point for Provisions. they gave me account of 40 Timber Pieces that they have hewed the time they have been there. some of 30 and 20 feet."

Nov. 16
" Sunday Wind NW a fresh Gale Cloudy sharp Weather."

Nov. 17
" Monday Wind SW a middling Breeze clear sharp Weather. Myself with one Man employed turning Sleds but the Wood being so very bad we could not make any hand of it till we get better Wood. two Men went round the Traps caught 6 Martins. the others cut some Wood for the fires."

Nov. 18
" Tuesday Wind SW a light Breeze clear sharp Weather. sent 5 Men to the Nets return'd with five Sturgeon and Pike. two Men went to the point to their old Jobb."

Nov. 19
" Wednesday Wind NE a fresh Gale Cloudy Weather attended with Snow all day. four Men in search of Birch for Sleds but return'd without Succefs. the others cut some dry Wood for the fires. myself went round my Traps caught 2 Martins."

Nov. 20
" Thursday Wind Southerly gentle Breezes clear sharp Weather.Sent four Men to the Nets returnd with 9 Sturgeon 1 Pike and 1 Trout. James Flett froze his big Toe of his right foot. I cut it open and let the hot Water out. the others Shoveled Snow from the Works. myself went and searched out birch for Sleds, which the people will go to tomorrow please God."

Nov. 21
" Friday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. sent five Men to fetch Birch for the Sleds. in the evening they return'd with it. James Flett not able to walk out."

Nov. 22
" Satuarday Wind NW light Breezes clear mild Weather. the people cut fire Wood, afterward went round their traps caught six Martins. James Flett bad with his Toe and I am afraid he will be worse. I have cut some of the froze flesh from it this day it looks very bad. I having not good skill makes me something uneasy besides there is nothing that is good for it in the Medicine Chest."

Nov. 23
" Sunday Wind NW a fresh Gale clear sharp Weather."

Nov. 24
" Monday Wind SW gentle Breezes Clear Mild Weather. Sent the People to the Nets, brought only 4 Sturgeon and 1 Tittemeg which is very bad luck so soon in the Season. myself went round my Traps caught 4 Martins & a Wolvereen."

Nov. 25
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the People cut some drie Wood for the fires, afterward went round their traps caught 5 Martins. James Flett the same way. I cut some more froze flesh from it this day."

Nov. 26
" Wednesday Wind variable light Breezes clear fine Weather. three People cut a little dry Wood for the fires. the other two sawed some Birch for Sleds but before they was half done they broke the tiller they was obliged to leave off. myself a Partridge Hunting caught 13. James Flett still bad with his froze Toe."

Nov. 27
" Thursday Wind SE a fresh Gale Cloudy Weather the first part afterwards the Wind varied round to NW a very heavy Gale attended with Snow. Sent the Men to the Nets, return'd with very bad luck only got 3 small Sturgeon. Myself employed planing? Wood for Sleds and making a tiller of Wood for the Saw to get the Birch sawed for the Sleds."

Nov. 28
" Friday Wind Notherly a heavy Gale clear and Cloudy Alternately attended with drift. three Men employed Soveling Snow from the Works, the others sawed one piece of Birch for the Sleds. James Flett the same as before."

Nov. 29
" Satuarday Wind Notherly a fresh Gale clear Weather and sharp. the People cut some dry wood for the fires. myself employed planing stuff for Sleds, the two Men from the Point arrived for Provisions they gave me account of 15 Timber Pieces that have fallen and hewn since they was home last."

Nov. 30
" Sunday Wind NW a heavy Gale with drift and very Cold. Performed Divine Service."

Dec. 1 1788
" Monday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the People employed indoors doing needful Jobbs. the Men could not get to the point the Weather was so precarious. James Flett something better with his Toe."

Dec. 2
" Tuesday Wind variable clear sharp Weather. the People employed Shoveling Snow from the Works and both the Men went to the Point to their old Jobb. James Flett the same as Yesterday. myself Sled making."

Dec. 3
" Wednesday Wind SE a fresh Gale Cloudy Weather with thick Snow all day. the People employed cutting dry Wood for the fires. I went round my Traps caught 1 Quickquehatch and 1 Martin. at night arrived five Indians from the Westward brought a few Beaver Skins and a little half dried Provisions part of which they traded for Brandy and got drunk."

Dec. 4
" Thursday Wind SSW a light Breeze clear fine Weather. sent the People to the Nets at noon return'd with 10 Sturgeon an 2 Tittemeg. I also employ'd the two Indian Lads that arrived Yesterday, one in Beaver Hunting and the other in Moose hunting. at night they return'd one brought 3 small and one old Beaver the other had no succefs. at Night I traded what they brought also the four Beaver caught this day for Brandy and Cloth and Iron Work. they brought 80 made Beaver 60 lb of half drie Beavers flesh."

Dec. 5
" Friday Wind varied from SSE to NW a heavy Gale attended with thick Snow. the People employed variously indoors. the Indians set off after I made them a small Present of Ammunition Knives and Tobacco also a little Brandy to encourage them to come back as soon as they got any furrs and Provisions."

Dec. 6
" Satuarday Wind NW a heavy Gale attended with thick drift. the People cut a little dry fire Wood. James Flett on duty today."

Dec. 7
" Sunday Wind WNW a strong Gale clear sharp Weather."

Dec. 8
" Monday Wind WSW a light Breeze clear fine Weather. the People employed. two Shoveling from the Works, the others with myself overhauling the Nets caught 14 Sturgeon two Tittemeg and 1 Pike."

Dec. 9
" Tuesday Westerly a fresh Breeze clear sharp Weather. the People employed carrying and cutting drie Wood for the fires, myself at the Men that is hewing at the point. I looked all round where they had been falling and hewing. I found 66 Timber Pieces of different lengths some of 20 and some of 36 feet."

Dec. 10
" Wednesday Wind variable light Breezes clear mild Weather. Sent the People to the Nets at noon return'd with twelve Sturgeon and 1 Tittemeg, also? Net to repair. myself making Sleds."

Dec. 11
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the People employed about various duties. myself turning Snow Shoe frames."

Dec. 12
" Friday Wind and Weather much the same as Yesterday. the People employed carrying and cutting fire Wood. myself a Partridge hunting, caught 11 afterwards mending the Net brought on Wednesday."

Dec. 13
" Satuarday Wind ENE a fresh Gale Cloudy Weather with drizzling Snow till Noon then a thick Snow. the People employed, three carrying and cutting fire Wood. myself with the others putting down the net repaired Yesterday and overhaul'd the others, caught three Sturgeon and 1 Pike."

Dec. 14
" Sunday Wind Southerly light Breezes mild Weather."

Dec. 15
" Monday Wind variable light Breezes clear mild Weather. the People clearing the Snow from the Works and cutting fire Wood. myself a Partridge hunting caught 40?."

Dec. 16
" Tuesday Wind SE a stiff Breeze Cloudy Weather attended with Snow all day. the People doing Needfull Jobbs indoors, myself putting bars in Snow Shoe frames."

Dec. 17
" Wednesday Wind NW a middling Breeze the first part clear Weather the latter part a heavy Gale attended with a close drift. Sent the People to the Nets, at noon returnd with 12 Sturgeon and 1 Tittemeg & 1 Pike, myself making Sleds."

Dec. 18
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the People employ'd carrying and cutting fire Wood."

Dec. 19
" Friday Wind and Weather as before. the People employ'd. one man making Cloathing for Trade the others Shoveling Snow from the Works."

Dec. 20
" Satuarday Wind WSW a gentle Breeze clear mild Weather. sent the People to the Nets at noon they returnd with 9 Sturgeon and 4 Tittemeg. myself making Sleds."

Dec. 21
" Sunday Wind NW a stiff Gale clear sharp Weather."

Dec. 22
" Monday Wind WNW a strong Gale clear sharp Weather. the People employed one making Cloathing for Trade the others cut a little fire Wood. myself employed setting a Gun for a Wolf that is about."

Dec. 23
" Tuesday Wind SW a fresh Breeze clear sharp Wea. the People employed as Yesterday. myself looking at the Gun set Yesterday and set another."

Dec. 24
" Wednesday Wind variable light Breezes middling mild Weather. Sent the People to the Nets at noon return'd With 9 Sturgeon 4 Pike and 4 Tittemeg. the Men from the point also arrived they gave me Account of their Work which is 92 Timber Pieces that they have fallen and hewn in all."

Dec. 25
" Thursday Wind SE a gentle Breeze Cloudy Weather with Snow."

Dec. 26
" Friday Wind ESE a light Breeze clear and Cloudy alternately. the people employed Shoveling Snow from the Works. the two Men had their Guns set at the point that came on Wednesday one of them went round this day return'd with a Wolf and a Fox."

Dec. 27
" Satuarday Wind Southerly a light Breeze clear mild Weather. sent four Men to the Nets at noon return'd with 6 Sturgeon 1 Trout and 1 Tittemeg, the others employed variously. myself round my Traps and Guns but caught nothing."

Dec. 28
" Sunday Wind Notherly a middling Breeze Cloudy Weather with Snow towards evening."

Dec. 29
" Monday Wind Notherly a stiff Gale Cloudy with Snow all day."

Dec. 30
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday."

Dec. 31
" Wednesday Wind NW a fresh Gale Cloudy Weather with a drizzling Snow and rime. the People employed Shoveling Snow from the Works. myself a Partridge hunting caught 6."

Jan. 1 1789
" Thursday Wind Notherly a light Breeze Cloudy mild Weather."

Jan. 2
" Friday Wind Westerly a middling Breeze Cloudy Weather with? the People employed Shoveling the Snow from the outer Gates."

Jan. 3
" Satuarday Wind SW a light Breeze Weather as Yesterday. sent six Men to the Nets at Noon return'd with 15 Sturgeon and 3 Tittemeg. myself round my set Gun caught a Quiquehatch, the other two Men went round their traps, at night return'd with 2 Martins & 1 Fox."

Jan. 4
" Sunday Wind Notherly a light Breeze Cloudy mild Weather."

Jan. 5
" Monday Wind NW a light Breeze clear sharp Weather. four Men putting their Traps to rights. Sent John Irvin and John Ballenden to their old Jobb. the other two Sleding some of the cut Wood into the House."

Jan. 6
" Tuesday Wind SW a middling Breeze Weather as Yesterday. the People at the Nets returned with 7 Sturgeon and 1 Trout they also set down a new Net and brought one of the others to mend. myself turning Snow Shoe frames."

Jan. 7
" Wednesday Wind Notherly a light Breeze clear cold Weather. the People employed two setting up their Traps, the others splitting and Sleding into the House some of the Wood fetched home in the fall."

Jan. 8
" Thursday Wind SW a fresh Breeze Weather clear and sharp. the People employed Sleding in some of the cut Wood and cut some drie Wood."

Jan. 9
" Friday Wind and Weather as Yesterday, the People employ'd as Yesterday."

Jan. 10
" Satuarday Wind NW a strong Gale with close drift. the People employed as the proceeding days. myself repairing the Net brought on Tuesday."

Jan. 11
" Sunday Wind Westerly a middling Breeze Weather clear and very Sharp."

Jan. 12
" Monday Wind NE a light Breeze Cloudy Weather with drizzling Snow. sent the People to the Nets ? noon return'd with 10 Sturgeon 4 Pike and two Tittemeg. myself turning over the furrs in the Ware House to prevent the Vermin from cutting them."

Jan. 13
" Tuesday Wind SW a stiff Breeze clear sharp Weather. the People employed, two fetched home Birch for Snow Shoe frames as the old frames are some of them broken. the others Shoveling Snow from the Works. myself went round my Traps caught 2 Martins."

Jan. 14
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the People employed cutting some drie Wood and Sleding of the cut Wood into the House. myself Plaining Snow Shoe frames."

Jan. 15
" Thursday Wind Notherly a stiff Gale Cloudy Weather with drift. the People employ'd as Yesterday."

Jan. 16
" Friday Wind as Yesterday clear sharp Weather. Sent the People to the Nets return'd with 6 Sturgeon. one of the Nets they could not overhaul it being fast to the Ice."

Jan. 17
" Satuarday Wind SW a strong Gale clear sharp Weather. could not go to clear the Net from the Ice. the People sleded a little Wood into the House."

Jan. 18
" Sunday Wind variable light Breezes clear and Cloudy alternately middling mild Weather."

Jan. 19
" Monday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. five of the People with myself went and cleared the net from the Ice that was fast and overhauled the others caught 5 Sturgeon 3 Pike and 1 Tittemeg. arriv'd also seven Indians, two Men, two Lads and three Women from the Southward, they brought some furrs and a little green Moose flesh. I gave them a small treat of Brandy as encouragement they traded a little & got drunk."

Jan. 20
" Tuesday Wind SW a middling Breeze clear sharp Weather. the People employed, one a Net making, one making Cloathing for Trade the others cut some dry Wood. myself traded with the Indians they brought 70 made Beaver in furrs and 130 lb green Moose flesh. they Traded a Gun, Cloth, Brandy and some other small articles, their Provisions they traded for Knives and Beads, and would have traded Tobacco but when they saw it they would hardly except of it for nothing which will be a lofs to your Honors Interest where Indians come but as for this place its so encombered by the Canadians this Year that very few will get past to come here."

Jan. 21
" Wednesday Wind NW a smart Breeze Cloudy Weather. the People employ'd, one making Cloathing for the Men, one a Net making the others cut dry Wood. the Indians went off after I made them a small present of Ammunition Knives and Tobacco. I got them advised to go and take some Beaver Houses that I saw last Year acrofs Sashkachewan River before they go back to their Tent, which they are going to do."

Jan. 22
" Thursday Wind variable light Breezes clear mild Weather. Sent the Men to the Nets at noon return'd with 9 Sturgeon also a Net to repair and set another in its place. myself putting bars into Snow Shoe frames."

Jan. 23
" Friday Wind SW a middling Breeze clear sharp Weather. the People employed, one making Cloathing for the Men two Net making, the others round their Traps all? return'd with five Martins. myself employed as Yesterday."

Jan. 24
" Satuarday Wind SSW a strong Breeze Cloudy Cold Weather with Snow. the People employed variously. myself employed repairing a Net. there also arrived an Indian Woman and a Lad, from those that went away on Wednesday they brought 6 small Beaver unskinned which they have rested in the House till they bring more and went away again."

Jan. 25
" Sunday Wind Westerly light Breezes Cloudy mild Weather."

Jan. 26
" Monday Wind WSW a middling Breeze sharp Weather and clear. sent the People to the Nets returnd with 5 small Sturgeon also A Net to repair. also arrived two of the Indians from them that went off last Wednesday brought 9 unskinned Beaver for which they traded a Blanket and went off again. they also traded some Brandy and left the remainder in the house till they come back again."

Jan. 27
" Tuesday Wind SW a middling Breeze cloudy Weather with Snow. the People employed, one a net making. two cut drie fire Wood. the others set up their traps. myself round caught two Quiquehatches."

Jan. 28
" Wednesday Wind NW a middling Breeze Cloudy Weather. the People employed, five Sleding Wood into the House. the other with myself repairing the Net brought home on Monday the twine is very bad the Nets that went down last November is all most uselefs, and our succefs in Fish has been very bad to break? them."

Jan. 29
" Thursday Wind Westerly a stiff Breeze clear sharp Weather. the People employed variously on Needful duties."

Jan. 30
" Friday Wind NW a stiff Gale cold clear Weather with low drift. the People Sleded some fire Wood into the House, also arrived two of the Indians that was mentioned the 21st July, brought two unskinned Beaver and four Beaver Skins, the others is gone for their Tent. I gave them a little Liquor and the traded a little and got drunk."

Jan. 31
" Satuarday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the People employ'd one a net making, one making Cloathing for the People, the others cut some dry fire wood. the Indians traded what they had remaining for Cloth. I made them a small present of ammunition and Tobacco, they promised to bring Word if they killed a Moose near hand for us to fetch it. they could not proceed to go to their Tent the Weather being so very bad."

Feb. 1 1789
" Sunday Wind SSW a strong Gale Cloudy Weather and Sharp with drift. the Indians set off."

Feb. 2
" Monday Wind Notherly a small Breeze Cloudy Weather middling mild. Sent the People to the Nets at noon return'd with 6 Sturgeon 2 Pike and 5 Tittemeg being very small succefs, as there is no prospect of either Provisions or furrs coming to this place this Year, being so surrounded, by a set of evil minded self Interested People that is debauching Indians where ever they go some times giving beyond all Measure and at other times cheating them beyond all Rule, the got some information last Year of the succefs of this House, which filled their hearts with envy so that they have dropt some Goods and men where ever they knew that the Indians Wintered belonging to this house."

Feb. 3
" Tuesday Wind SW a middling Breeze clear fine mild Weather. the People two a Net making, one making Cloathing for the people the others cut some dry fire Wood."

Feb. 4
" Wednesday Wind as Yesterday clear warm Weather thawed the Snow so as water run from the House. the People employed, four went to their Traps return'd with 5 Martins, one a Net making, the other with myself overhaul'd and clean'd the Ware House out and overhauled the rotten Tobacco and weighed it, of two Rolls opened from the time that Mr Tomison went from here I found forty Pounds weight rotten and uselefs, the rest of it Worth very little."

Feb. 5
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the People employed variously."

Feb. 6
" Friday Wind and Weather as the proceeding days. sent the People to the Nets at noon return'd only 4 Sturgeon 1 Pike and 1 Tittemeg."

Feb. 7
" Satuarday Wind Westerly a gentle Breeze clear warm Weather thawed the Snow so as the Water ran from the House till after the sun was set. the People employed, two round their traps returnd with 5 Martins. the others cut drie Wood for the fires, myself round my traps, caught two Quiquehatches."

Feb. 8
" Sunday Wind SE a strong Gale Cloudy Weather but still mild."

Feb. 9
" Monday Wind SW a light Breeze Cloudy Weather. the People employed, one a Net making, one making Cloathing for the People, the others twisting two fold of the Small Twine together for making Sturgeon Nets as the Sturgeon twine is so very bad, two of the Nets brought home to mend I have condemned and the others almost uselefs."

Feb. 10
" Tuesday Wind NE a middling Breeze clear Weather. the People employed variously."

Feb. 11
" Wednesday Wind SE a smart Breeze clear sharp Weather. Sent the People to the Nets at noon return'd with 8 Sturgeon and 1 Pike. I made a proposal to the People to go in search of the Indians that went from here the 21st Inst. to see if they had any Provisions to which they was agreeable only they thought that they could not find their Track or understand them if so should be that they saw them, which I know to be true; as there is no Indians likely to come in I have taken in my thought to go myself tomorrow please God."

Feb. 12
" Thursday Wind Southerly a light Breeze clear sharp Weather. after giving them strict charge that stayed home to care of the fires I set off in Company with James Flett, Hugh Beakie, and Charles the Frenchman taking a little Brandy, Ammunition and Tobacco with me, we went on till four OClock in the evening and put up. our distance about 30 Miles and had great difficulty in keeping the Track."

Feb. 13
" Friday Wind variable light Breezes Cloudy Weather with Snow all day. wet set off in their track about six OClock in the Morning and with great difficulty in keeping their Track we pafsed two of their Encampments and arrived at the third where we found two tracks and did not know which was the right one. we having no Provisions and two of the People not able to Walk Snow obliged to leave them at three oClock in the evening and set off by myself in search of them which by chance I came up with at half past four. I drank a drink of Water standing on my Feet, and got a little Victuals for the People to eat, and set off back to the People where I arrived at half past five, they eat a little and refreshed themselves and we went back to the Indian Tent where we arrived at 7 OClock at night. I gave them a little of the Brandy that I had with me, so they got drunk and traded the remainder of the Brandy for the little Provisions they had and a few Beaver Skins."

Feb. 14
" Satuarday Wind in the NW quarter a small Breeze clear and Cloudy alternately. after I made them a small present of Ammunition and Tobacco we proceeded on our Journey homewards but not before the Chief of the family made a promise to come to the house in the Spring of the Year, which he told me he would. suppose they were debtors to the Canadians. we went about 30 Miles and put up."

Feb. 15
" Sunday Wind NW a strong Gale clear sharp Weather. we proceeded on our Journey at 5 OClock AM and arrived home at noon where I found all safe blefs God for it. our distance about 18 Miles."

Feb. 16
" Monday Wind variable light Breezes clear fine Weather. sent the people that was home to the Nets return'd with little or no succefs, the others resting themselves. I weighed the little Provisions that we brought which was 90 lbs. I am obliged to put the People to short Allowance as there is no likelyhood of any Provisions or furrs to come here this Year."

Feb. 17
" Tuesday Wind and Weather a Yeterday. the People employed three at their Traps, at noon return'd with 8 Martins and 1 Quiquehatch. myself round my Traps caught 1 Quiquehatch and 1 Martin. at noon arrived four Indians, two Men and two Women they brought a trifle of half dried Moose flesh and a few Beaver Skins part of which they traded and got drunk."

Feb. 18
" Wednesday Wind NW a fresh Gale Cloudy Weather the first part a heavy Gale with Snow and drift the latter part clear. I sent both the Indian men a hunting at night return'd, one had killed two young Moose not out a Year old, the other had no succefs; als traded the trifle that they brought which was 120 lbs half dried Moose flesh and 40 made Beaver in furrs for which they traded Cloth and Brandy for carrying with them. I made a small present of Ammunition, Tobacco & Knives to encourage them to bring Provisions and furrs when they caught them for I believe they have very little by them. the People employed variously."

Feb. 19
" Thursday Wind Nly a moderate Breeze clear sharp Wea. Sent the People to fetch the meat killed Yesterday at noon return'd with it. the Indians also went off after I paid the man for the two Beast which he took in Brandy. I weighed the Meat which was 248 lbs exclusive of Bones."

Feb. 20
" Friday Wind NE a strong Gale with thick Snow all day. the People employed variously indoors."

Feb. 21
" Satuarday Wind Notherly a heavy Gale with Snow and drift."

Feb. 22
" Sunday Wind Nly a stiff Gale clear sharp Weather."

Feb. 23
" Monday Wind SW a light Breeze clear sharp Weather. Sent the People to the Nets at noon returnd with little succefs."

Feb. 24
" Tuesday Wind SW a strong Breeze clear sharp Weather. the People employed, three round their traps return'd with 3 Martins, the others employ'd variously, myself at my traps caught 1 Quiquehatch."

Feb. 25
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. I sent four Men acrofs the Lake to gather Pitch viz. John Kirknefs, Thomas Robertson, Hugh Beakie and Charles the Canadian. two Men from the point brought home? their lumber as they could make very little hand of falling and hewing Timber the Snow being very deep and only one axe between them having broke their Hatchets. also arrived two Indians a Man and Boy from the Wetward brought word to fetch the Meat of a Buck Moose that is at their Tent, also some dry, half dry Provisions & furrs so that they may not be lumbered as they are trapping Martins."

Feb 26
" Thursday Wind SW a smart Gale clear cold Weather. I sent the other four Men with the Indians that arrived Yesterday to fetch as much as they could till the arrival of the People from Pitch hunting as they have got all the Dogs with them . I sent a small Present of Tobacco Ammunition and Brandy as encouragement towards trapping of Martins and their good behaviour in getting their debt. I am afraid that a great many of them that got debt in the fall will not be so just to your honors they being so much corrupted by the Canadians."

Feb. 27
" Friday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. at night the People arrived that went off Yesterday brought 300 lb green Moose flesh and 60 lb half dried Beaver's flesh. they tell me that it will take five Sleds to take the remainder of their things."

Feb. 28
" Satuarday Wind Notherly a strong Gale clear & Cloudy alternately. the People resting themselves."

Mar. 1 1789
" Sunday Wind SE a stiff Breeze clear cold Weather. the People arrived from Pitch hunting, little or no succefs."

Mar. 2
" Monday Wind NW a heavy Gale Cloudy Weather attended with a close drift."

Mar. 3
" Tuesday Wind SW a middling Breeze clear sharp Weather. the People employed, four I sent to the Indians and five dogs and Sleds to fetch their things. the others employ'd variously."

Mar. 4
" Wednesday Wind SSW a light Breeze Cloudy Wea. with Snow in the forenoon fine clear Weather in the afternoon. at noon the People return'd that went away Yesterday brought the most part of the Meat of a Doe Moose and 200 lb dry and half dry Moose flesh and word to fetch another Doe Moose that is killed and brought to the Tent."

Mar. 5
" Thursday Wind NW a srong Gale clear sharp Weather. Sent three Men with the Dogs to fetch the other Beast. the others cut and Sleded some Wood into the House."

Mar. 6
" Friday Wind Southerly a light Breeze clear fine Weather. two of the People at their Traps return'd with 3 Martins and 1 Fox. at noon the People returned with the most part of two, Year old Moose also their furrs which they are to lodge in the House till they pitch into the House. there arrived one of the Indian Men with the People, gave him a little Brandy and he got drunk."

Mar. 7
" Satuarday Wind SE a middling Breeze Cloudy Weather with Snow. the Indian went off to his Tent after taking four gallons of Brandy on part of their furrs and Provisions that is lodged in the House."

Mar. 8
" Sunday Wind variable all round the Compafs light Breeze thawing Weather."

Mar. 9
" Monday Wind Nly a gentle Breeze Cloudy Weather. the People employ'd variously indoors."

Mar. 10
" Tuesday Wind variable light Breezes clear fine Weather thawed a little. sent five Men to the Nets at noon return'd with only two Sturgeon and 1 Pike which is very small luck for the time they have not been looked at. Charles the Canadian bad with his eyes, off duty, the other two getting gunnels for Canoes."

Mar. 11
" Wednesday Wind SW a strong Breeze clear thawing Weather. the People, two getting Mallets and Wedges for the Prefs, one making Cloathing for the People, the others cut a little dry fire Wood. myself to my traps caught 4 Martins. at night two Indian Men and one lad from those mention'd the 18 & 19 of the last Month arrived. they was obliged to leave their Sleds about 12 OClock on account of the Weather being so warm which I must send People for tomorrow please God. they say that its a few Furrs and a little Provisions that is on their Sleds."

Mar. 12
" Thursday Wind in the South quarter clear fine warm Weather thawed the Snow middlingly smartly. Sent two Men with three Dogs to fetch the Indians Sleds, four Men at there Traps at night returned with 8 Martins and 1 Fox. one making Cloathing for Trade the Canadian still bad with his eyes I put a blistering Plaister to his back to try what that will do."

Mar. 13
" Friday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the People employed about various dutys, sent both the Indians a hunting but had no succefs; at noon the Men return'd with Indians things which was a very small trifle 36 made Beaver in furrs and 60 lb half dry Moose flesh, they traded it for Brandy and Cloth to carry away with them. Charles something better."

Mar. 14
" Satuarday Wind and Weather as the two proceeding days. the People employed four at their Traps and brought 7 Martins. two fetching home Wood for Wedges and Mallets. the others cut a little dry Wood. Charles on duty."

Mar. 15
" Sunday Wind NW a middling Breeze clear and middling sharp."

Mar. 16
" Monday Wind SE a stiff Gale clear and middling sharp. sent four Men to the Nets at noon return'd with 1 Sturgeon. Hugh Beaky bad with a trouble in his belly. the others cut a little fire Wood."

Mar. 17
" Tuesday Wind as Yesterday Weather clear and Cloudy alternately. sent five Men to gather Pitch up the Saskachewan River viz. John Irvin, John Ballenden, John Allen, James Flett and Charles the Canadian, Hugh Beakie still bad. the others cut a little fire Wood. at night one of the Indians arrived mentioned the 26th of the last Month brought two small unskinned Beaver, and word for People to fetch some more that is at their Tent, and then they are coming here with their families as the are to build their Canoes on this Plantation."

Mar. 18
" Wednesday Wind Notherly a stiff Gale Weather clear and sharp. sent John Kirknefs and Thomas Robertson with the Indian that arriv'd Yesterday and at Night returnd with 6 old Beaver unskinned and four small. Hugh Beaky still bad."

Mar. 19
" Thursday Wind Westerly a stiff Breeze Weather clear and sharp. both the Men cut a little fire Wood. Hugh Beaky something better. I went round my traps caught 1 Quiquehatch and 1 Martin. at night arrived the Indians mentioned Yesterday they brought 40 green Beaver skinned and unskinned with what the People brought Yesterday included, they paid their debts of the furrs lodged in the house. I made them a small present of Brandy for their good behaviour, they traded more and got drunk."

Mar. 20
" Friday Wind Westerly a gentle Breeze Weather clear and warm. the People employed, two Sleded some fire Wood into the House, one at his traps at night returnd with four Martins, the rest attending the Gate in their turns, the Indians being still drunk and trading Brandy for their Provisions. Hugh Beaky on duty this day."

Mar. 21
" Satuarday Wind SW a light Breeze Weather clear and middling warm. the People employed variously. myself trading with the Indians they brought 145 made Beaver in Martins Foxes and Beaver which they traded for Cloth Guns and some small articles, part of their Provisions they have lodged in the House again the arrival of other Indians for to ask them to drink with them. I weighed the green Beaver that the brought which is near 900 lbs and 150 lb half dried Meat."

Mar. 22
" Sunday Wind SW a middling Breeze clear fine Weather. the Pitch hunters at noon return'd and brought a middling quantity of Pitch."

Mar. 23
" Monday wind SE a stiff Gale clear and Cloudy Alternately. the people employed about various duties. I sent both Indian Men to take a Beaver House that I had found some time ago. myself employed turning over the Pitch brought Yesterday into 7 Gallon Kegs which filled 8. at night both the Indians returnd with 2 Beaver."

Mar. 24
" Tuesday Wind Southerly a gentle Breeze Weather warm thawed the Snow middling sharply. the People employed, four at the Nets at noon returnd with 3 Sturgeon and 3 Nets home to repair, and two from use good for nothing, set 1 new net. the others employed about various duties."

Mar. 25
" Wednesday Wind variable all round the Compafs clear fine warm Weather. the People employed, two making gate Posts ready for putting down, two repairing the Nets brought home Yesterday and put a new one to the lines. two at their traps at noon return'd with 4 Martins, the other two cut a little fire Wood."

Mar. 26
" Thursday Wind SE a smart Breeze clear and Cloudy alternately thawed the Snow middling smart. the People employed, two hewed gunnels for a Canoe the others cut some fire Wood."

Mar. 27
" Friday Wind in the NW quarter a heavy Gale Cloudy Weather attended with Snow and drift."

Mar. 28
" Satuarday Wind Southerly gentle Breezes clear fine Weather. the People employed, three with myself at at our Traps at noon return'd with 8 Martins the others Shoveling Snow from the Works. both the Indian Men a Beaver hunting at night return'd with 4 old Beaver and 3 small Beaver."

Mar. 29
" Sunday Wind SE a fresh Gale clear sharp Weather. both the Indian Men Pitched for taking Birch rind for building their Canoes, also to kill some Beaver and Martins. they left their Women and Children on the Plantation only two."

Mar. 30
" Monday Wind SE a stiff Breeze Cloudy Weather attended with thick snow all day."

Mar. 31
" Tuesday Wind SE a stiff Gale Weather clear and sharp. the people employed, John Irvin, John Ballenden and James Flett splitting Wood work for Canoes, the others to the Nets at noon returnd with little or no succefs, they also brought home the last of the old Nets and set down a new one in its place the one they brought home is uselefs and not worth repairing. at night arrived five Indians from the Westward and 3 Men and 2 Women they brought a trifle of Provisions and their debts they traded part of their Provisions for Brandy and got drunk."

Apr. 1 1789
" Wednesday Wind SW a middling Breeze Weather clear and Cloudy alternately with Snow at times. the People employed attending the gates in their turns the Indians still trading Brandy for their Provisions and drinking. John Irvin and his partner at their old Jobb."

Apr. 2
" Thursday Wind SE a middling Breeze Weather Cloudy with Snow till noon then the Wind varied round to NW a smart Gale fine clear Weather thawed middling sharply. the People employed indoors about needful duties. myself trading the Provisions from the Indians, also a few furrs that they had over their debts which they traded for a Gun and Cloth, for their Provisions they traded Tobacco Brandy and Ammunition they brought 120 made Beaver in furrs their debts included, their Provisions which they brought are as follows, half dried Moose flesh 200 lb, Do. Beaver's flesh 60 lb, fat 20 lb. I made them a small present as encouragement to kill Beaver in the Spring. John Irvin & his partner at their old Jobb."

Apr. 3
" Friday Wind Wly a stiff Gale clear Weather thawed very little. the People employed fetching home Paddles from the Woods. the Indians went off soon in the morning. myself at my traps caught 1 Quiquehatch."

Apr. 4
" Satuarday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the People employed fetching Wood work for Canoes from John Irvin and his Partner at noon return'd with 5 Sled Loads."

Apr. 5
" Sunday Wind SE a light Breeze Weather clear but thawed very little."

Apr. 6
" Monday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the People employed, one man Working Cloathing for Trade, the others to the nets returned with 1 Sturgeon and 1 Trout. John Irvin and his party at their old Jobb."

Apr. 7
" Tuesday Wind SE a strong Gale clear and middling sharp Weather. the People employ'd, John Irvin and his Partner at their old Jobb, one making Cloathing for Trade the others carrying the Snow out of the Yards, myself at my Traps but no succefs, Swans seen this day where the People was getting Wood work for Canoes."

Apr. 8
" Wednesday Wind SE a light Breeze Cloudy Weather with Snow all day. sent the People to fetch home Wood work for the Canoes at noon return'd with all that was split and some paddles 6 Sleds in all, it will serve 2 Canoes what they have brought."

Apr. 9
" Thursday Wind SE a light Breeze thick rimy Weather first part latter part clear and warm. the People employed plaining and making paddles. at noon arrived one of our hunters with word to fetch a Doe Moose and some Beaver flesh that is at their Tent. sent four Men with 5 Dogs and Sleds to fetch it, the others fetching Paddles from the Woods."

Apr. 10
" Friday Wind SW a light Breeze clear hot Weather thawed middling briskly. the People that went away Yesterday return'd with 200 lbs Moose and 200 lb Beaver flesh, the others carrying the Snow out of the Yard."

Apr. 11
" Satuarday Wind SE a strong Breeze clear and Cloudy alternately. the People employed variously. at noon one of the Hunters arrived and brought some half dried Beaver flesh and some Beaver Skins that the People could not bring Yesterday. the other is gone to take birch rind for building their Canoes, they traded part of what they brought home for Brandy and got drunk. received 3 Sturgeon from the Nets."

Apr. 12
" Sunday Wind SW a light Breeze clear fine Weather. saw 7 Swans pafsing by to the Westward."

Apr. 13
" Monday Wind SW a middling Breeze clear cold Weather. the People employed, two fetching Timbers of Juniper for the ends of Canoes as it turn better than Pine, the others putting Snow off the Canoes that we buried in the ground last fall to prevent Water getting on them, the other hunter arriv'd with as much birch rind as be two Indian Canoes, he also had a drink of Brandy for part of the Provisions the People fetched home on Friday."

Apr. 14
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a light Breeze clear fine warm Weather. sent three Men to the Nets returned with 1 small Sturgeon, the others emptying the Cellars of water and cleaning away the rubbage."

Apr. 15
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the People employed some fetching Paddles out of the Woods others making and drefsing Paddles."

Apr. 16
" Thursday Wind Southerly a light Breeze clear hot Weather. the People employed, two plaining Wood work for Canoes they are to build, the others cut some dry fire Wood that is left of the Winter firing and putting it by for pitching Canoes. received 3 unskinned Beaver from one of the hunters."

Apr. 17
" Friday Wind Southerly a middling Breeze Cloudy Cold Weather. the People employed as Yesterday. in the evening a small shower of rain."

Apr. 18
" Satuarday Wind NE stiff Breeze first part Cloudy cold Weather latter part Wind varied round to North a heavy Gale attended with Snow and Sleet. the Men employed as Yesterday. received 6 Sturgeon from the Nets."

Apr. 19
" Sunday Wind Northerly a light Breeze clear Weather but not warm."

Apr. 20
" Monday Wind Southerly a strong Gale clear Weather and Cold. the People employed two plaining Wood work for Canoes, the others hewed Wedges for the prefs and emptied the Water out of the Cellars, one of the hunters killed 2 young Moose, not out a year old one they are to have themselves, the other I will send some of our People for tomorrow please God."

Apr. 21
" Tuesday Wind Southerly a middling Breeze clear thawing Weather. the People employed, two fetched the small Moose mentioned Yesterday which weighed 120 lbs, three People at the Nets brought 4 Sturgeon, the others getting Wood work for Canoes. at night three Indians arrived from the Northward, an old Woman a Boy and a Girl, they brought a few furrs and paid part of their debts, traded a little Brandy and got drunk. also those tenting on the Plantation traded some Brandy for Provisions the had rested in the House."

Apr. 22
" Wednesday Wind variable all round the Compafs light Breezes clear Weather thawed a little. the People employed, two Lining a Sturgeon net, the others plaining Paddles and Wood Work for Canoes, myself traded the few furrs the Indians brought that arrived Yesterday for Brandy, Cloth and Ammunition, they brought 30 made Beaver in furrs."

Apr. 23
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the People employed variously out and indoors about needful duties. myself traded the few furrs the Indians brought that arrived on Tuesday for Cloth & Knives. I presented them a little Ammunition and Tobacco as encouragement to kill Beaver about the up breaking of Lakes and Rivers."

Apr. 24
" Friday Wind SE a strong Gale clear Weather but thawed very little. the People employed, three to the Nets, two fetch some Beaver from one of the hunters that he killed Yesterday, the others plaining Wood work for Canoes. received 9 Sturgeon from the Nets, them that was with the hunters return'd with 3 old and 4 young Beaver which he traded for Ammunition and Tobacco. received 2 Geese from John Ballenden."

Apr. 25
" Satuarday Wind SW a light Breeze Cloudy Weather with Showers of rain till Noon afterwards clear and hot. the People employed, two with myself turning over the furrs and covering them with Tents to prevent rain coming at them, the others employed variously, I went a hunting in the Evening caught 6 Ducks, received 2 Geese and 2 Ducks from John Ballenden."

Apr. 26
" Sunday Wind Southerly a light Breeze clear hot Weather thawed smartly. I found it necefsary to have the Nets home so two with myself went and brought als? 4 Sturgeon."

Apr. 27
" Monday Wind SE a strong Gale clear warm Weather. the employed two sawing gunnels for Canoes, the others emptying the Water out of Cellars and doing other necefsary duties. at night an Indian Man and his Wife arrived, down the Sashkachewan River, followed the Ice all the way, they brought a small quantity of furrs, paid their debts and had some over, they also brought 9 unskinned Beaver, which they traded for Brandy and got drunk."

Apr. 28
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the People taking down the old gate Posts and putting up new ones. the Indians still drinking and trading Brandy."

Apr. 29
" Wednesday Wind variable from SE to WNW a heavy Gale first part clear and warm latter part Cloudy with a Shower of rain and Thunder. the People employ'd three turning Timbers for Canoes the others employed variously out and indoors, the Indians that arrived on Monday traded the remainder of their furrs for Cloth, Brandy, Tobacco and Ammunition. they also took a little up in debt. I made them a small Present of Ammunition. Knives, Tobacco and Brandy to encourage them the better to kill Beaver as now is a good time and so they set off for their familys. they brought 80 made Beaver in furrs."

Apr. 30
" Thursday Wind Wly a strong Gale clear and Cloudy alternately inclinable to rain. the People employed three turning Timbers for Canoes, the others employ'd variously."

May 1 1789
" Friday Wind SW a middling Breeze clear Weather. the People employed two sawing gunnels for Canoes, the others repairing Sturgeon Nets and an old Canoe to hunt Geese with."

May 2
" Satuarday Wind NW a fresh Gale Weather clear and Cloudy alternately and cold. the People employ'd, two hunting, one plaining Gunnels for Canoes, the others cleaning the Yard of rubbish, received 3 Ducks from the hunters, at night an Indian and his two Women arrived from those that went from here on Wednesday, they brought a few furrs 1 unskinned Beaver and 7 Skins unstretched, that he had killed coming down the River, they traded a little Brandy and got drunk."

May 3
" Sunday Wind Nly a fresh Breeze clear and Cloudy alternately attended with Showers of Rain. those that arrived last night traded the remainder of their furrs for Brandy, Cloth and ammunition, and went off, they brought 40 made Beaver in furrs. the Lake clear of Ice in many places."

May 4
" Monday Wind and Weather as Yesterday but something colder attended with Thunder at times. the People employ'd sent two away to kill Geese, two turning Timbers for Canoes, the others with myself employed in the Ware House cleaning it up and tying up a few furrs."

May 5
" Tuesday Wind and Weather still the same. the People employ'd, one man plaining gunnels for Canoes the others carried and cut a little fire Wood. the Indians put a Canoe on the Stocks Yesterday, and with much trouble they got it off this day the Weather being so very cold."

May 6
" Wednesday Wind Nly a heavy Gale Cold Cloudy Weather. the People employed as Yesterday, the two Men that away on Monday arrived in the evening brought 19 Geese. all the Westermost part of the Lake is clear from Ice, the great deluge that has been in the Saskachewan River is the cause of that part of the Lake being so soon clear. Snowed at night."

May 7
" Thursday Wind Nly a fresh Breeze Cloudy Weather the first, latter part clear little Wind. the People employed two putting the prefs in order the others falling and cutting fire Wood for next Winter."

May 8
" Friday Wind variable all round the Compafs clear Weather till evening then Cloudy and Cold. sent two Men away to kill Geese, the others employed as Yesterday, myself a duck hunting caught 3 and 1 Goose. the Indians timbering their two Canoes that they have built in readinefs for hunting. at night 2 Canoes of Indians arrived from the Westward from those that went away on Sunday they brought some furrs, also 3 unskinned Beaver, they traded some Brandy & got drunk."

May 9
" Satuarday Wind Nly a fresh Gale clear cold freezing Weather. the People employed, two putting their gunnels in order for the two Canoes that they are to build. the Taylor at Work for Trade. the others falling and cutting fire Wood. myself attending the Indians who are still drinking and trading Brandy."

May 10
" Sunday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. two Indian Men in one Canoe arrived from the Southward and brought a few furrs, some green Beaver flesh 11 Geese and 1 Swan, they traded some Liquor and got drunk. I made them a small present of Brandy for their good behaviour, these being the Indians that I went to in the Winter."

May 11
" Monday Wind variable all round the Compafs light Beezes clear calm Weather. the People employed variously, myself trading with the Indians that arriv'd on friday, brought 100 made Beaver in furrs and 60 lb green Beaver flesh, they traded Brandy and a little ammunition, those that arrived Yesterday brought 44 made Beaver in furrs 200 lb green Beaver flesh 11 Geese and 1 Swan, they traded Cloth and Brandy and they all embarked after I mall? them a small present of Ammunition, Tobacco, Knives and some other small articles for their better encouragement, they went away well satisfied. I fitted out those tenting on the Plantation with Ammunition and Tobacco and sent them a hunting, the two Men that went to kill Geese on Friday arrived brought 18 Geese."

May 12
" Tuesday Wind NE a fresh Breeze cold freezing Weather clear and Cloudy alternately. the People employed, carryed and cut fire Wood cleaned the Yard and part of the Plantation."

May 13
" Wednesday Wind in the NW quarter fine Wea. John Irvin and John Ballenden put a Canoe on the Stocks. myself with the People afsisting them."

May 14
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. we all employed as Yesterday got one Canoe off the Stocks and put another on."

May 15
" Friday Wind in the NE quarter light Breezes clear fine Wea. employed as Yesterday, got the other Canoe off the Stocks."

May 16
" Satuarday Wind NW a fresh Gale clear fine Weather in the fore noon afterwards Cloudy inclinable to Snow. two People employed putting Stems in the Canoes taken off the Stocks Thursday and Friday, the others falled and cut fire Wood. at night arrived two Indian Men in a Canoe down the Sashkachewan River brought 25 made Beaver in furrs for which they traded a little Brandy and embarked again."

May 17
" Sunday Wind NNW a heavy Gale cold freezing Weather with intermifsion of snowy Showers, the Ice set off from the North side of the Lake in the night and blocked this side close up."

May 18
" Monday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the People employed falling and cutting fire Wood, at noon arrived an Indian man, two Boys and one woman from those mentioned on Satuarday they brought 28 made Beaver in furrs, also three unskinned Beaver. they could not get here with their Canoe on account of the Ice having blocked up the pafsage they were obliged to come most part of the way by land. they are tenting at the side of the Saskachewan River waiting for the Canadians to come down the River as they have been hunting for them all the Winter, the few furrs they have brought they have caught from the last of April that they left the Canadians. they traded Brandy and Cloth, I made them a small present of Ammunition and Tobacco and they set off for their Tent. they tell me they are to Summer here."

May 19
" Tuesday Wind Notherly a fresh Breeze first part Cloudy latter part clear warm Weather little Wind. People employed falling and cutting fire Wood and timbering one of the new Canoes. the Lake still full of Ice."

May 20
" Wednesday Wind SE a fresh Gale clear Weather. the People employd cleaning the Plantation. at night 8 Canoes of Indians arrived from the Westward brought a few furrs and paid their debts, had some over traded Brandy and got drunk. they also brought 10 unskinned Beaver."

May 21
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the People employed variously out and indoors. the Indians still trading Brandy and drinking. at noon arrived four Englishmen in two Canoes loaded with furrs from where Mr Tomison wintered. they brought the account of him coming away short after them. the Lake clear of Ice."

May 22
" Friday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the People employed emptying the Cellars of Water and timbering one of the new Canoes. at noon arrived both the Indian Canoes that went a hunting the 11 Inst. brought 12 unskinned Beaver and the most of a buck Moose also some furrs, they traded some Brandy and got drunk."

May 23
" Satuarday Wind SE a heavy Gale clear and Cloudy alternately. the People employed doing necefsary duties out doors, fitted out four Canoes of Indians with ammunition to go a hunting and kill Provisions against the arrival of Mr Wm Tomison Chief. at night arrived one Indian canoe from the Westward brought 8 unskinned Beaver and a few furrs they traded Brandy and got drunk."

May 24
" Sunday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. fitted out 2 Canoes to go a hunting with ammunition & Tobacco."

May 25
" Monday Wind easterly a heavy Gale Cloudy Weather attended with Rain."

May 26
" Tuesday Wind varied backwards and forwards between W and NW a heavy Gale clear Weather till noon when it fell Calm. Mr William Tomison and 26 Englishmen in 13 Canoes loaded with furrs and Provisions for their pafsage to York Fort. also David Thompson your honors apprentice who has had a unlucky misfortune of breaking his leg."

May 27
" Wednesday Wind Ely a fresh breeze with Cloudy rainy Weather no doing any thing without doors, towards noon two Canoes of Indian hunters arrived brought 12 Beaver large & small, and part of a young Moose which they traded for Liquor."

May 28
" Thursday Wind Wind NE a strong Gale with rain most part of the day, traded near 100 made Beaver from the Men that they have killed since they embarked from Manchester House."

May 29
" Friday Wind NNE a stiff Gale with cold Weather. no Weather for repairing Canoes, the men employed at the prefs packed 24 bundles of furrs to day. late in the evening one Indian hunter arriv'd brought the flesh of 1 small Moose & some Beaver."

May 30
" Satuarday Wind NE a fresh Breeze with clear Weather. the People variously employed, packed 11 bundles of furrs to day. would have finished packing but the Prefs broke which stopped us most part of the day. at noon one Indian hunter arrived brought 7 Beaver 4 Geese 1 Swan and part of a young Moose. sent 2 Canoes away in hunting."

May 31
" Sunday Wind Easterly a fresh Breeze clear Weather. in the evening 8 Canoes arrived from the South Branch manned with 17 Englishmen and two Indians loaded with 88 bundles of furrs and Provisions for the Journey down. also rec'd the flesh of 1? Moose from an Indian hunter there is within these few? days? a wound broke out on David Thompsons Leg which I am afraid will prove bad."

June 1 1789
" Monday little Wind Northerly clear hot Weather.the Men employed pitching and repairing Canoes, also packed a few bundles of furrs. in the evening tied up a few skins belonging to the Men that came from the South Branch which they traded for their Blankets and other necefsaries to prevent their going to the Canadians. these furrs are to be paid for at York factory, if got down."

June 2
" Tuesday Wind variable light Breezes clear hot Weather. the Men employed repairing Canoes till the evening then the Men with myself went to the point above and collected 150 Pieces hew'd Timber in three heaps to preserve it from splitting with the Sun. two families of Indians arrived who had a large debt last fall and has not been seen since till now and has paid above two parts of their debts. they have been intersepted by the Canadians down the North River track."

June 3
" Wednesday Wind variable Weather Cloudy with rain at intervals. the Men employed pitching and repairing Canoes. some getting ready to embark tomorrow please God Wind and Weather permits."

June 4
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. at 6 AM embarked 16 Men in 8 Canoes for York factory loaded with 96 bundles of furrs and Provisions for the Journey. the Canoes that was built at the South Branch are so ill constructed that I had some difficulty to get the Men to take them. the rest employed pitching and getting ready against tomorrow."

June 5
" Friday Wind NE a fresh Gale with Cloudy Weather. the Men employed repairing Canoes, could not embark any to day there being too much surff on the Shore. in the evening two Indian hunters arrived brought the flesh of 2 Moose and a few Beaver Skins which they traded and got drunk."

June 6
" Satuarday Wind variable in the East quarter light Breezes clear hot Weather. at 6 AM embarked 17 Men in 8 Canoes loaded with 98 bundles of furrs and Provisions before these I have sent under the care of Magnus Annell and Edward Wishart, the rest repairing Canoes and pitching those that are repaired."

June 7
" Sunday Wind ESE a stiff Gale Weather part Cloudy part clear. in the evening 8 Canoes of Indians arrived, these had large Credits last fall from me before I went from here and have not been here since in the Winter they went to the South branch and traded part of their furrs, and Mr Walker in the room of sending Men to secure the debts they had, he sent a Man to trade what furrs they had which was a childish action when he had not goods to Trade what furrs was brought by those belonging to the Place, and has been the cause of their cheating this place, having paid no more than 96 Beaver out of near 200, and what they have paid very bad being killed within this three Weeks past, and what makes me think more of this is that he sent out Liquor and Tobacco to these People for nothing where he had not goods to trade what was coming from the other quarter. Condemned and burnt with what was condemned at the upper Settlement 654 lb Tobacco your Honors will please to observe that the Tobacco is not the only lofs that the Company sustains for the Indians was paid above 200 Beaver in trading goods for bringing up Tobacco last year not including any other expences but that real payment."
[In the margin next to the remark about Walker "nothing is meant by this more than your Honors will be pleased to give a gentle reproof for such proceedings as it is Detrimental"]

June 8
" Monday Wind variable from S to WSW a fresh Gale weather Cloudy with rain in the fore noon afterwards clear. paid 5 Canoes of Indians to carry furrs down to York factory and gave them some Brandy and they got drunk. packed 6 bundles of furrs to day and took a survey of Stores and Trading Goods.
William Tomison"


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