" James Peter Whitford
Journal Gordon House
1795"
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" Gordon House Journal
Anno - Domini
1794 & 1795"

September 15 1794
" Monday wind NE part clear & part cloudy weather.
James Peter Whitford as Master. James Halcro and James Hourie with an Indian in a small canoe arrived at the Rock; Hill river."

Sept. 16
" Tuesday light Airs cloudy with rain at times. John Allen, John Houston with the above Indian embarked for York Fort.
At noon two Indians came over the Rock in a Canoe To trade, they brought a few Summer skins & some dried meat."

Sept. 17
" Wednesday Calm cloudy with rain at times. Myself Trading with the Indians immediately they went away. Men variously employed."

Sept. 18
" Thursday wind NE fresh breeze cloudy weather. Men employed laying the Ground floor of the Gaurdroom."

Sept. 19
" Friday Calm part cloudy part clear weather. Employed two Men at the pit saw, the rest finishing the gaurdroom floor."

Sept. 20
" Saturday wind NW a fresh breeze with light snow. Employed two Men sawing quartering for Cabbins."

Sept. 21
" Sunday wind SW part clear part cloudy weather."

Sept. 22
" Monday wind N light airs thick fogg small rain. Men employed putting up pettions up in the gaurdroom."

Sept. 23
" Tuesday Calm foggy weather light snow & rain. Employed men framing Cabbins in the gaurdroom. Two Canoes of homegaurd Indians arrived here from York factory."

Sept. 24
" Wednesday wind NW thick snow afterwards rain. Sent the Indians a hunting Deer. no succefs. Men employed as yesterday."

Sept. 25
" Thursday Calm fine clear weather. A frost in the Morng.
Employed making Cabbins doors.
Received 3 Porcupines & two partridges."

Sept. 26
"Friday wind WSW with Snow and rain at times. Sent the Indians a hunting Deer, in the evening they return'd having seen no Deer about here. Rec'd 1 porcupine. Men employed as yesterday."

Sept. 27
" Saturday wind SW fine clear weather a frost in the morning.
Sent the Indians away to their Wintering ground. purchased a small canoe for the use of the house. Men employed cutting firewood."

Sept. 28
" Sunday wind South fresh breeze fine clear weather."

Sept. 29
" Monday wind WNW light snow at times.
Sent two men a hunting. they had not seen any birds. One man cutting firewood. About noon Myself was taken very ill."

Sept. 30
" Tuesday light airs mild fine weather.
Men employed at various Jobs. Myself much the same as yesterday."

Oct. 1 1794
" Wednesday wind N fresh breeze clear weather
Men employed two hunting one cutting firewood.
Myself very bad to day."

Oct. 2
" Thursday wind N with snow at times. Men employed plaistering the Chimney. Myself much the same as before."

Oct. 3
" Friday wind NW fresh gale frosty weather. Mens employ as yesterday. Myself a little better."

Oct. 4
" Saturday wind S fine clear weather Men employed cutting firewood. Myself a little better."

Oct. 5
" Sunday wind N a strong Gale with rain at times. Myself very bad this day."

Oct. 6
" Monday wind SW a small breeze cloudy weather. Men employed cutting firewood. Myself very weak."

Oct. 7
" Tuesday Calm fine clear weather. Sent the Men fishing to the rock, they return'd, no succefs. Myself getting a little stronger."

Oct. 8
" Wednesday wind S fresh breeze a frost in the morn'g. Two men preparing themselves to go down to York factory. One man cutting firewood, Myself much better."

Oct. 9
" Thursday wind SW fresh breeze fine clear weather. Early this morning two Men in a small Canoe set off for York factory. At 9 AM they return'd here having broke the Canoe so bad as incapable of performing the journey."

Oct. 10
" Friday wind SSW fresh breeze fine clear weather. Men employed cutting firewood."

Oct. 11
" Saturday wind NW a strong breeze clear weather. Sent two Men to mend the Canoe & to bring her home. One Man cutting firewood."

Oct. 12
" Sunday wind WSW fresh breeze fine weather."

Oct. 13
" Monday wind WNW fresh breeze cloudy with snow at times.
Sent the Men hunting Partridges Rec'd 2 part'ge. Myself continues ill."

Oct. 14
" Tuesday wind NW light airs sharp frost clear wea. Men employed cutting firewood. The Ice in the river began to drive."

Oct. 15
" Wednesday wind N light airs clear cold weather.
Men employed cutting firewood.
At noon four of the Homegaurd Indians in two Canoes arrived here; they landed their Goods afterwards they returned to their families down the river. ice driv'g."

Oct. 16
" Thursday wind SW a strong breeze clear weather. the above Indians arrived here with their families & pitched their tent. Men employed cutting firewood. Rec'd 1 porcupine."

Oct. 17
" Friday wind NW a strong Gale with snow at times. The Indians not inclined to go away, on account of the ice driving in the river. I employed them to make snow shoes.
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 6 partridges."

Oct. 18
" Saturday wind NW strong Gale with cold sharp weather.
Men employed cutting firewood. Ice driving."

Oct. 19
" Sunday wind NW squally with light snow at times. The river driving full of ice. The Indians went hunting."

Oct. 20
" Monday wind NW sharp cold weather with snow. Men employed cutting firewood Indians making snow shoes."

Oct. 21
" Tuesday wind NW a strong Gale mild cloudy wea. Men employed as Yesterday. Indians finished the snow shoes. the Women drefsed three beaver skins for Caps & Mittins. Rec'd from Ind. 4 porcupines."

Oct. 22
" Wednesday Calm cloudy weather with snow. Sent the men to set Rabbet snares &c. Ind. drunk."

Oct. 23
" Thursday wind NW part clear part cloudy weather. Men employed cutting firewood."

Oct. 24
" Friday wind SW a strong Gale clear weather. The Indian men took part of their goods &c some distance up the river by land, afterwards they returned to their families. Rec'd 12 partriges 2 Rabbets & 1 porcupine."

Oct. 25
" Saturday wind SW a strong Gale thick weather. Early this morning the above Indians with their families pitch away for their wintering ground.
Men employed cutting firewood."

Oct. 26
" Sunday wind S clear thawing weather."

Oct. 27
" Monday wind S clear warm thawing weather. Employed two men a hunting. One man cutting firewood.
Received 4 Rabbets & 6 partridges."

Oct. 28
" Tuesday wind ESE a fresh breeze cold clear weather. Men employed cutting firewood. Rec'd 2 Rab. 3 phea't."

Oct. 29
" Wednesday wind E a fresh breeze clear cold weather. Sent two men a hunting. One man cutting firewood.
Rec'd 2 Rabbets, 3 partridges."

Oct. 30
" Thursday wind ESE fresh breeze clear sharp freezing weather.
Men employed cutting firewood."

Oct. 31
" Friday wind ENE fresh breeze cloudy snow at times. Two Men employed hunting . One cutting firewood.
Rec'd 2 Rabbets & 6 partridges."

Nov. 1 1794
" Saturday wind N squally with hail & snow. Men employed cutting firewood. Rec'd 3 Rabbets."

Nov. 2
" Sunday Calm with snow & Cloudy weather. Received 4 Rabbets."

Nov. 3
" Monday wind ESE light breeze part clear & part Cloudy. Two Men employed hunting. one cutting firewood. Received 3 Rabbs. and 4 Partridges."

Nov. 4
" Tuesday wind ESE light Airs cloudy weath. Men employed turning heads for sleds. Rec'd 1 Rabbet."

Nov. 5
" Wednesday Calm cloudy weather. Men employed as yesterday. Received 2 Rabbets."

Nov. 6
" Thursday wind ENE fresh breeze, heavy flight of snow.
Men variously employed."

Nov. 7
" Friday wind NE a small breeze continual snow. Men employed hunting but no succefs."

Nov. 8
" Saturday win NW fresh breeze drifting weather. Two men employed hunting. one cutting firewood. Received 3 partridges."

Nov. 9
" Sunday wind variable with Snow at times. Received 2 Rabbets."

Nov. 10
" Monday wind NW fresh breeze with snow & drift. Men employed cutting firewood. Rec'd 4 Rabbets."

Nov. 11
" Tuesday wind NW fresh Gales clear drifting weather. Mens employ hunting. Rec'd 1 porcupine 5 Rabbets."

Nov. 12
" Wednesday Calm fine clear sharp weather. Men employed cutting firewood. Rec'd 7 Rabbets."

Nov. 13
" Thursday wind NW light airs cloudy with snow. Men employed cutting firewood. Rec'd 4 Rabbets."

Nov. 14
" Friday Calm thick fogg latter part sharp clear. wea. Men employed hunting. Rec'd 4 Rabbets."

Nov. 15
" Saturday Calm thick rhyme cloudy weather. Men employed cutting firewood. Received 4 Rabbets & 3 Partridges."

Nov. 16
" Sunday wind ESE light airs thick snow all day."

Nov. 17
" Monday wind W light airs sharp clear weather. Men employed hunting Rabbet. No 7. Received today."

Nov. 18
" Tuesday wind NW light breeze sharp clear weather. Men employed cutting firewood. Rec'd 5 Rabbets."

Nov. 19
" Wednesday wind SW light breezes sharp clear weather.
The River entirely set fast with Ice abreast the house.
Men employed cutting firewood. Rec'd 5 Rabbets."

Nov. 20
" Thursday wind SW fresh breeze very sharp clear Drifting weather.
Men employed hunting. no succefs."

Nov. 21
" Friday wind SW fresh breeze light snow very sharp Drifting weather.
Men employed hunting. no succefs, neither partridges nor rabbets."

Nov. 22
" Saturday wind ESE light snow sharp weather. Men employed cutting firewood."

Nov. 23
" Sunday Calm fine clear sharp weather."

Nov. 24
" Monday wind NW light airs very sharp weather. Men employed hunting. no succefs."

Nov. 25
" Tuesday wind NW light airs very sharp weather. Men employed hunting. Rec'd 4 Rabbets & 2 pat'gs."

Nov. 26
" Wednesday wind SW light airs very sharp weather. Men employed hunting. Received 1 small porcupine."

Nov. 27
" Thursday wind SW a strong breeze Cloudy weather. Men employed cutting firewood."

Nov. 28
" Friday wind NW strong Gale with snow at times. Men employed hunting. no succefs."

Nov. 29
" Saturday light airs variable fine mild weather. Men employed cutting firewood. Myself taken ill."

Nov. 30
" Sunday Calm sharp clear fine weather."

Dec. 1 1794
" Monday Calm fine clear mild weather. Men employed hunting. Rec'd 2 Rabbets."

Dec. 2
" Tuesday Calm fine mild weather.
Men employed hunting. Received 8 Partridges."

Dec. 3
" Wednesday Calm mild cloudy weather
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 6 Partridges"

Dec. 4
" Thursday light airs variable with snow at times.
Men employed cutting firewood."

Dec. 5
" Friday wind NE light airs cloudy weather.
Men employed cutting firewood."

Dec. 6
" Saturday calm fine clear mild weather.
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 3 Partridges."

Dec. 7
" Sunday wind SE thick snow all day."

Dec. 8
" Monday Calm cloudy warm weather
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 4 Rabbets."

Dec. 9
" Tuesday wind SW part clear part Cloudy weather.
Men employed cutting firewood."

Dec. 10
" Wednesday wind ESE strong breeze thick snow.
Men employed cutting firewood."

Dec. 11
" Thursday wind NW light breezes snow at times.
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 2 Rabbets."

Dec. 12
" Friday Calm fine clear mild weather.
Men employed cutting firewood. Rec'd 2 Rabbets, In the Evening two young men came here with about ten skins and a few beaver tails to trade for liquor."

Dec. 13
" Saturday wind WNW light breeze foggy weather.
Myself employed trading with the above Indians, afterwards they went away. Two Men employed getting ready to go to York factory. Rec'd 1 Rabbet."

Dec. 14
" Sunday wind SW a strong Gale drifting weather."

Dec. 15
" Monday wind SW blowing fresh clear weather.
Early this Morning sent James Hourie and James Halcro with a packet for York factory for small trading Goods and a supply of provifsions. One man cutting firewood."

" A Copy of a Letter sent to Mr George Sutherland Resident at York Factory
Gordon House Hill River Dec. 1794
Dear Sir,
I take this opportunity of writing to you to inform you my situation has been somewhat disagreeable this fall: Owing to my ill state of health, and the disappointment of the Batteaux that was to have been sent soon after I left York. But before the Winter came on I had sent men in a small Canoe to the factory for those necefsaries that were wanting, those Men meeting with a misfortune of breaking their Canoe about a mile below the house and of course was obliged to returned.

Soon after my arrival here one Canoe of Bungee's Indians came down to trade a few summer skins & a little provifsions which I traded & gave them a sm'l Debt. I am sorry to inform you that out of 6 Roll of Brazile Tobacco which I had opened the very day the Indians came here, was not fit for use. this artcle they wanted much & was Oblige to go without.

On the 15th of Oct. four of the Homegaurds with their families arrived here in Canoes from the factory: they remained here ten days, owing to the inclemency of the weather and the Ice driving in the river, afterwards proceeded to their Winters quarters by carrying Goods overland, during their stay here they made me snow shoes &c.

I have had the oCaision to open these Bundles No. 124 : GR2, GR1: for sake of small articles such as files, Steels &c but there were none. these articles were much wanting here on this purpose induced me to send you this for your information.

The Men have procured me here in the about 70 Rabbets which have been of great service, for theres neither fish, nor Partridges to be got here, we are constantly hunt'g but we cannot meet with succefs; there now remains at the House about 80 lb of Dried meat &c. and the prospect of getting any more is very feint as the promises of the Natives are not to be depended upon. I have not seen any of them since the setting in of the winter. I hope you'll take it into considerations and send me a small supply of provifsions as soon as you think proper, otherwise I shall be much distrefsed before six weeks expires.

You'll be so kind as to prepare a small Box containing such small Trading Articles as those that are in the packages for Inland by the return of the pacquet.
I remain,
Dear Sir
Your most Obedient and
Humble Servant
James Peter Whitford
PS Sir
I am much in of a Man who is capable of sawing boards for the roof of the house and for the preservation of the Companys property. Pray give my Compliments to Mr Longmoor & the rest of the Gentlemen at your table. wishing you and them a plentiful winter."

Dec. 16
" Tuesday wind N light aris Cloudy weather
One employed cutting firewood. Myself very ill."

Dec. 17
" Wednesday wind ENE with snow at times.
One Man cutting firewood. Myself very bad."

Dec. 18
" Thursday wind ENE fresh breeze drifting wea.
One man employed cutting firewood. Myself continues the same as yesterday."

Dec. 19
" Friday wind WNW blowing strong drifting clear.
One man employed cutting firewood. Myself very ill."

Dec. 20
" Saturday wind WNW more moderate with snow.
One Man employed Cutting firewood. Myself very ill."

Dec. 21
" Sunday Calm Cloudy with thick weather.
Myself getting a little better."

Dec. 22
" Monday wind NW fine clear weather.
One Man employed cutting firewood. Myself a little better."

Dec. 23
" Tuesday wind WNW light airs Cloudy weather
One man cutting firewood. Myself a little better."

Dec. 24
" Wednesday wind SW fine Clear weather.
One Man employed cutting firewood. Myself a little better."

Dec. 25
" Thursday winds variable light airs snow at times."

Dec. 26
" Friday wind N light airs sharp clear weather.
One man employed cutting firewood."

Dec. 27
"Saturday Calm thick rhymy weather
One Man employed cutting firewood."

Dec. 28
" Sunday light airs variable clear sharp weather."

Dec. 29
" Monday light airs variable very sharp weather
One man employed cutting firewood."

Dec. 30
" Tuesday wind N light breeze clear rhymy weather.
One man employed cutting firewood."

Dec. 31
" Wednesday Calm sharp clear rhymy weather
Employed at various Jobs."

Jan. 1 1795
" Thursday Calm sharp rhymy clear weather.
Employed at various Jobs."

Jan. 2
" Friday Calm very sharp rhymy weather
Employed cutting firewood."

Jan. 3
" Saturday Calm very sharp rhymy weather
Employed cutting firewood."

Jan. 4
" Sunday wind NW light airs sharp rhymye wea."

Jan. 5
" Monday wind NW light airs very sharp weather.
Employed cutting firewood."

Jan. 6
" Tuesday wind NW light airs clear rhymy weather
One man employed cutting firewood."

Jan. 7
" Wednesday Light variable clear sharp weather
Employed repairing the chimney."

Jan. 8
" Thursday Calm very sharp clear weather
Employed repairing the Chymney."

Jan. 9
" Friday Calm exceeding sharp weather
Employed cutting firewood."

Jan. 10
" Saturday wind NW light airs exceeding sharp weather.
Employed cutting firewood."

Jan. 11
" Sunday wind NW blowing strong drifting weather."

Jan. 12
" Monday wind NW fresh breeze exceedingly sharp
Employed cutting wood & Boiling soap."

Jan. 13
" Tuesday wind WNW strong breeze drifting very sharp weather
Employed boiling soap."

Jan. 14
" Wednesday wind WNW a strong Gale drifting very sharp weather
Employed cutting firewood."

Jan. 15
" Thursday wind NW fresh breeze sharp clear weather
Employed cutting firewood."

Jan. 16
" Friday wind WNW fresh breeze sharp clear weather
Employed cutting firewood."

Jan. 17
" Saturday wind WNW light airs sharp clear.
One Man employed cutting firewood.
At Noon James Hourie, James Halcro, John Simpson and two Indians with dogs and Sleds, arrived here with provifsions from York Factory."

" A Copy of a Letter from Mr George Sutherland, Resident at York Factory
January 6th 1795
Dear Sir,
Yours of the 12th Dec. arrived here on the 20th Ult. and am sorry to hear of your ill state of health, yet hope the medicines now sent by Mr Wright our Surgeon will soon restore you to your former state.

As the Ship did not Sail for England before the 25th Sept. it was not in our power to send you a Batteax at that late season as the weather proved so very bad that we could not get a few Rafts of firewood from acrofs the river.

One Englishman two Ind. and three dogs are sent with your Men, carrying a supply of provifisons to you as pr List inclosed - The greatest frugality on your part in the expenditure of what is now sent will be absolutely necefsary - as you cannot expect another supply from here before next June. Therefore should you judge that the provifsions now sent, added to what you, and what supply you may have reason to expect from the Natives be sufficient to last you during winter; you may send down one of your men by return of the Packet.

You are on no account whatever to consider Gordon House as a Trading Settlement, as it would defeat the intention of it. - as it was meant for nothing more than a store House, where Goods was to be deposited for the use of the Inland Settlements.

The Indians who may visit you are heavy debtors at this place & cannot be in want of any necefsaries whatever being well supplied from here last Summer - and you need be under no apprehension that they will Trade with the Canadians, as there as no Canadian Settlements near you.

You are therefore not to Trade for any thing of consequence with the Natives but Provifsions and by no means give them debt.

Am sorry to hear that all the Inland Brazile Tobacco is spoil'd, should be glad to know how this happened. - as I am informed it was in good condition when it went from here last Summer.

I am sorry that we cannot spare you a Sawyer as we have a great deal to do in that line here - besides you have not provifsions to support him.

Partridges, Fish, & Rabbets, has been very scarce hitherto - yet by the indefatigable of English and Indian Hunters, have been enabled to serve out two days fresh provifsions pr week.

Wishing you better health and plenty of provifions
I remain
Dear Sir
Your humble Serv't
George Sutherland
PS. My Mefsmates join me in compliments to you."

Jan. 18
" Sunday wind W light airs mild Cloudy weather.
The overflowing from the Creek behind the House flowed in the gaurdroom about two Inches deep. men employed cutting drains to drain off the water."

Jan. 19
" Monday Calm mild clear weather
Men employed variously."

Jan. 20
" Tuesday wind SW fresh breeze mild weather
Men variously employed."

Jan. 21
" Wednesday wind S light airs fine mild clear weather
Men employed cutting firewood."

Jan. 22
" Thursday wind ENE warm Cloudy weather light snow at times.
Men employed cutting firewood.
John Simpson & two Indians with dogs & Sleds went away for York factory with a packet."

" A Copy of a Letter sent to Mr George Sutherland Resident at York Factory
Gordon House Hill River Jan. 22 '95
Dear Sir,
Yours of the 6 Jan. arrived here the 17th and am very much Obliged to you for the supply of Provifsions you have sent, with what I have by me, and what I may expect from Indians in the Spring. I hope it will be sufficient to enable me and the Men with to subsist till the arrival of the Batteaux.

I understood that this establishment was erected for the purpose of supplying the homegaurd Indians in the winter, and to save them the trouble of coming down to the factory & not to hinder their hunt. Those Indians who have visited me, wanted twine & hatchets, these articles I have supplied them with. I have not seen any of them since,

The two Bungee Indians who came soon after my arrival here, had heard of this place, which induce them to come down to trade their provifsions, and one of them was at Swan River all last winter, which has Induced me to give them a small debt. I have sent according to your request a list of their Debts.

You, I understand wish to know how the tobacco come damaged. I am sorry that it is not in my power to answer your demand. for it was spoiled before I came here. it was only the Day after that I had it opened.

When the warm weather comes, I shall be under the necefsity of building a log Tent to preserve the Goods from the water occasioned by the overflowings from the Creek. You would scarce beleive when I tell you that the Gaurdroom floor and fireplace was under water on the 18th Inst. two Inches deep. we immediately went to work to cut drains to draw the water of and by night had a dried house. I remain wishing you a plentiful spring.
I am
Dear Sir
Yours sincerely &c
James Peter Whitford
PS. Pray give my Compliments to Mr Longmoor and the rest of the Gentlemen."

Jan. 23
" Friday Calm warm cloudy weather with light snow
Men variously employed."

Jan. 24
" Saturday wind SE light airs thick weather
Men employed cutting firewood. Rec'd 2 part'gs"

Jan. 25
" Sunday Calm thick warm weather."

Jan. 26
" Monday wind WSW fine mild clear weather
Men employed hunting. Received 6 Partridges."

Jan. 27
" Tuesday wind WSW a strong breeze drift and snow
Men employed cutting firewood. Rec'd 3 Part'gs"

Jan. 28
" Wednesday wind WSW a strong breeze drifting weather
Men employed cutting firewood. Rec'd 4 Partridges."

Jan. 29
" Thursday wind WNW moderate breeze clear wea.
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 2 Rabbets & 2 part'gs"

Jan. 30
" Friday wind WNW strong Gale drifting wea.
Men variously employed."

Jan. 31
" Saturday winds Variable rhymy weather
Men employed cutting firewood."

Feb. 1 1795
" Sunday wind N light airs mild clear weather."

Feb. 2
" Monday wind N light airs mild weather
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 2 Rabs & 4 part'gs"

Feb. 3
" Tuesday Calm rhymy thick weather.
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 2 Rab. 6 Part'gs"

Feb. 4
" Wednesday Calm thick rhymy weather
Men employed cutting firewood. Rec'd 2 Rabbets."

Feb. 5
"Thursday Calm mild thick rhymy weather
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 2 Rab. & 3 part'gs."

Feb. 6
" Friday Calm thick rhyme cloudy weaher.
Men employed cutting firewood. Rec'd 2 Rabbets."

Feb. 7
" Saturday light airs variable cloudy weather
Men employed cutting firewood."

Feb. 8
" Sunday Calm fine mild clear weather
Received 2 Rabbets."

Feb. 9
" Monday Calm rhyme Cloudy weather
Men employed a hunting. no succefs."

Feb. 10
" Tuesday Calm rhyme. mild Cloudy weather
Men variously employed."

Feb. 11
" Wednesday wind ENE light airs cloudy weather.
Men employed hunting. no succefs."

Feb. 12
" Thursday wind NW a small breeze cloudy weather
Men employed cutting firewood."

Feb. 13
" Friday wind NW light airs sharp clear wea.
Men employed hunting. no succefs."

Feb. 14
" Saturday wind NNW drifting clear weather.
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 9 Partridges."

Feb. 15
" Sunday wind WNW light airs sharp clear weather."

Feb. 16
" Monday wind NW light airs rhymy weather.
Men employed hunting. no succefs a great scarcity of every thing."

Feb. 17
" Tuesday wind NNW light airs thick rhyme sharp clear weather.
Men employed cutting firewood."

Feb. 18
" Wednesday wind WSW strong breeze sharp weather.
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 3 Partridges."

Feb. 19
" Thursday wind W strong squalls drifting weather.
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 2 partridges."

Feb. 20
" Friday wind W more moderate sharp weather
Men employed cutting firewood."

Feb. 21
" Saturday light Airs variable sharp clear wea.
Men employed hunting No succefs."

Feb. 22
" Sunday wind WNW fresh breeze sharp clear weather."

Feb. 23
" Monday wind SW blowing strong drifting wea.
Men employed cutting firewood."

Feb. 24
" Tuesay wind N strong breeze sharp drifting weather
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 3 Partridges."

Feb. 25
" Wednesday wind NW strong squalls drifting wea.
Men employed hunting. Received 5 Partridges."

Feb. 26
" Thursday wind ENE with snow drifting weather
Men employed plaistering the Chimney."

Feb. 27
" Friday wind ENE fresh breeze thick dark weather snow at times.
Men employed cutting firewood."

Feb. 28
" Saturday wind W strong squalls rhyme cloudy weather
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 3 & 2 partridges."

Mar. 1 1795
" Sunday wind WSW fresh breeze fine mild weather
Much snow fell in the evening."

Mar. 2
" Monday wind variable cloudy with light snow.
Men employed hunting Rec'd 1 Part'gs."

Mar. 3
" Tuesday wind N light airs fine clear weather thawing in the middle of the day.
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 4 Partridges."

Mar. 4
" Wednesday wind N light airs cloudy with snow at times
Men employed cutting firewood."

Mar. 5
" Thursday light airs variable clear fine weather.
Early this morning five Indian Men came here with Sleds loaded with skins and some meat to trade for Liquor &c. Men variously employed."

Mar. 6
" Friday NNE wind light breeze fine clear sharp weather
Myself employed trading with the Indians. Sent a few presents to Old Natives. at noon the above Men went away. Traded from the Indians Furs 110 MB, Half Dried meat 100 lb. Dried meat 150 lb, Pimicon 30 lb and 5 Moofe Nofses."

Mar. 7
" Saturday wind ENE strong Gale drift & snow.
Men employed hunting. No kind of Game about."

Mar. 8
" Sunday wind ENE fresh Gales drifting weather."

Mar. 9
" Monday wind ENE strong Gales thick snow & drift.
Men variously employed."

Mar. 10
" Tuesday wind ENE strong Gales thick drifting weather.
Men variously employed."

Mar. 11
" Wednesday wind ENE more moderate weather
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 2 Partridges."

Mar. 12
" Thursday wind WNW light airs cloudy weather snow at times.
Men employed hunting. James Hourie return home very ill.
Late this Evening five young Men arrived here with sleds loaded with provifsions and a few skins to trade."

Mar. 13
" Friday wind ENE strong Gale snow & drifting weather.
Men employed at various Jobs. Myself employed Trading with the Young Men. Traded from them Furs 33 MB, half dried meat 100 lb, Dried Meat 150 lb, Moofe Nofses No. 9."

Mar. 14
" Saturday wind ENE fresh breezes clear cold weather
Early this morning the Indians went away. sent a few presents to Old Leading Indians.
Men employed cutting firewood."

Mar. 15
" Sunday wind N light airs clear fine weather."

Mar. 16
" Monday wind WNW light airs clear fine wea.
Sent two Men with one dog & sleds to the Hill (whence this river takes its name) to cut Birch to make snow shoe frames of. One Man employed cutting firewood."

Mar. 17
" Tuesday wind NW fresh breeze clear drifting weather
One Man employed cutting firewood."

Mar. 18
" Wednesday wind NNW strong Gale drift and snow
Variously employed."

Mar. 19
" Thursday wind NW light airs clear sharp weather.
Two Men came home from the Hill with a few peices of birch for snow shoe frames. they informed me they had not seen any partridges since they left the house."

Mar. 20
" Friday wind NE strong breeze drifting weather
Men variously employed."

Mar. 21
" Saturday wind WNW light airs fine weather
Men employed cutting firewood."

Mar. 22
" Sunday wind NE light airs fine clear weather."

Mar. 23
" Monday wind N strong Gales variable weather.
Sent three Men to a small Lake to cut birch. they returned not finding any fitt for use. Wm Sinclair very ill."

Mar. 24
" Tuesday wind NW fine clear weather
Men variously employed."

Mar. 25
" Wednesday wind SW light airs cold clear weather
Men employed cutting firewood. Wm Sinclair ill."

Mar. 26
" Thursday wind SW strong breeze fine clear weather
Men employed cutting firewood."

Mar. 27
" Friday wind S strong Gales cloudy thawing weather.
Men employed sewing peices of Canvas together to make a covering for the Goods."

Mar. 28
" Saturday wind ESE light airs warm thawing weather with snow at times.
Men employed cutting firewood."

Mar. 29
" Sunday wind NW strong breeze fine clear weath."

Mar. 30
" Monday wind N strong breeze fine clear weather
Men employed taking the Snow from off the house and clearing it away."

Mar. 31
" Tuesday wind WSW strong breeze sharp clear weather
Men employed sewing peices of Canvas together."

Apr. 1 1795
" Wednesday wind S light airs clear cold weather
Men employed Cutting firewood. at Eve'g some snow."

Apr. 2
" Thursday wind N strong breeze clear weather
Men employed falling Logs for building a small House for Stowing Goods and provifsions."

Apr. 3
" Friday wind NW strong breeze fine clear weather.
Men employed squaring two Jambs pr door."

Apr. 4
" Saturday wind SW strong Gales cold clear weather
Men employed cutting firewood."

Apr. 5
" Sunday wind WNW heavy Gales cloudy mild weather."

Apr. 6
" Monday wind Variable fine clear weather
Men employed laying the foundation."

Apr. 7
" Tuesday wind ENE strong Gales snow & drift.
Men employed laying logs for the House."

Apr. 8
" Wednesday wind WNW strong squalls fine clear weather.
Men employed falling Logs."

Apr. 9
" Thursday wind SW fresh breeze fine clear weather.
Men employed Laying the logs of the house."

Apr. 10
" Friday wind S strong squalls warm cloudy thawing weather
Men employed at the building."

Apr. 11
" Saturday wind NE light airs cloudy warm thaw'g weather
Men employed plaistering the Chimney & cutting firewood."

Apr. 12
" Sunday wind ENE strong Gales with snow Cloudy warm weather."

Apr. 13
" Monday wind ENE fresh breezes fine clear wea.
Men employed building up logs."

Apr. 14
" Tuesday wind NE light airs cloudy weather
Early this morning one Old Man and his Son came here, they brought some fish on a sled.
Men employed at the Building."

Apr. 15
" Wednesday wind NE from breeze cloudy weather.
Gave the Old Man a supply of Ammunition, he went away but soon returned with three other Indians, with sled load, with dried meat and a few skins to trade. Men employed cleaning a ridge pole."

Apr. 16
" Thursday wind WSW fresh breeze clear fine weather, the fall at the Rock opened.
Myself employed trading with the Indians. Men cutting firewood. Afternoon the above Indians went away."

Apr. 17
" Friday wind SSW light airs fine warm thaw'g weather
Men employed letting in Beams & breast Logs."

Apr. 18
" Saturday wind W light breeze fine clear weather
Men employed putting on the the ridge pole."

Apr. 19
" Sunday wind SSE fine warm thawing wea."

Apr. 20
" Monday wind S fresh breezes fine clear thaw'g weather. much water in the river.
Men Employed fixing up the breast of the house. the Gaurdroom floor under water."

Apr. 21
" Tuesday wind WNW fine hot thawing weather.
Men employed digging drains to drain the Water from the house."

Apr. 22
" Wednesday wind WSW fresh breeze hot weather
Men employed cutting stick for the roof of the house."

Apr. 23
" Thursday wind SW fresh breeze hot weather
Men employed putting the roof on the house."

Apr. 24
" Friday wind ENE part clear & part cloudy with rain towards eveing.
Men employed putting on the Roof.
About noon the Ice under the fall broke up and began to drive in several places."

Apr. 25
" Saturday wind W fresh breeze cloudy cold weather
Men employed making a Door a finishing the roof . a great quantity of water on the Fall. this evening saw the first Ducks."

Apr. 26
" Sunday wind SSW clear fine warm weather."

Apr. 27
" Monday wind WSW fresh breeze clear weather
Men employed falling sticks for laying the floor. the first Goose was seen here this season."

Apr. 28
" Tuesday wind NE light airs hot and cloudy at times.
Men employed laying the floor of the house. shot 1 Duck."

Apr. 29
" Wednesday wind SE light airs clear weather
Men employed putting parchment windows in. a great quantity of Ice choaked up about the bay of the Fall."

Apr. 30
" Thursday wind ESE strong breeze clear weather
Men employed cauking the roof with Mofs.
In the evening the Ice in the River gave way and drove about a quarter of a mile below the house then choaked."

May 1 1795
" Friday wind SE strong breeze hot clear weather
Men employed putting Mould on the house. at Noon a great quantity of Ice came down the River over the fall in so much that it choaked for the space of an hour, then it proceeded again down the river & at four AM we had a clear river."

May 2
" Saturday wind SSE strong breeze mild cloudy weather
Men employed finishing the Roof of the house."

May 3
" Sunday wind W a heavy Gale fine clear wea.
The water in the river fell of amazingly, it is considerably lower than it was in the fall of the Year."

May 4
" Monday wind NNE light breeze fine hot wea.
Men employed plaistering the house with clay."

May 5
" Tuesday wind N light breeze hail rain & snow
Men employed cutting firewood. Rec'd 1 Goose."

May 6
" Wednesday wind N light airs thick Snow all day. towards evening clear
Men variously employed. Received 1 Goose."

May 7
" Thursday wind WSW light breeze part cloudy with Snow part clear & fine.
Men employed clearing the snow from the house."

May 8
" Friday wind N fresh breeze cloudy weather
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 1 Goose & 4 Ducks."

May 9
" Saturday wind ESE light breeze fine weather
Men employed cutting firewood."

May 10
" Sunday wind SSE fine breeze clear weather."

May 11
" Monday wind E fresh breeze cloudy weather
Men employed finishing plaistering the house. Rec'd 1 Goose."

May 12
" Tuesday wind NW a strong Gale cloudy with snow.
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 1 Goose."

May 13
" Wednesday wind NW blowing strong squalls thick snow
Men employed at various Jobs."

May 14
" Thursday wind WNW more moderate cloudy with snow
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 1 Goose."

May 15
" Friday wind WNW fresh breeze clear cold weather.
Men employed hunting. Rec'd 2 ducks."

May 16
" Saturday wind WNW a strong Gale fine wea.
Men employed hunting & setting the net caught a few suckers."

May 17
" Sunday wind NW fresh breeze fine weather."

May 18
" Monday wind SSW fresh breeze fine warm wea.
Men employed collecting Pitch. Caught suckers."

May 19
" Tuesday wind N fresh breeze showers of rain
Men employed pitching a Canoe."

May 20
" Wednesday wind WNW fresh breeze fine clear wea.
One Man employed cutting up stumps. Sent James Halcro and James Hourie in a small Canoe for York Factory in order to afsist in getting up the boats."

" A Copy if a Letter sent to Mr George Sutherland Resident at York Factory
Gordon House Hill River May 20th
Dear Sir.
On the 5th of March the Indians began to visit me here, they brought me some meat & a few skins which I traded from them, and have not seen any of them since the 15th Ult. soon afterwards the thaw came on and continued till the 26th, when the river ice gave way.

I have not been able to get weather-boards saw'd to cover the house as you proposed, on account of their not being capable of sawing for the purpose. - I had an House built on a higher peice of Ground 18 feet long by 15 feet wide, and is made commodious for stowing Goods or provisions, particularly for the Goods to keep them free from the smoake otherwise it was impofsible owing to a bad house.
I have sent James Halcro & James Hourie according to your request tho' much inconvenience to me here, in case any Indians pafses here, as I am not able to go as far as the Bank of the river or can do any businefs?. I am very sorry I must resign this place if I do not get better soon. - I can afsure your there is but little water in the River and am much in doubt whether your Batteauxs will get up at all the river being so very shoal.
I remain
Dear Sir
Your most Obedient
Humble Servant
James Peter Whitford
PS. I had very indifferent Winter and Spring. there is very little or nothing to be got here with the Gun owing to thick Woods and no Plains. these Men will inform you much better than I am able to write. this place is in want of every kind of stores.
Please to give compliments to Mr Longmoor and the rest of the Gentlemen."

May 21
" Thursday wind N blowing strong squalls cold weather
One Man employed cutting up stumps."

May 22
" Friday wind N fresh breeze cloudy weather
One Man employed cutting up stumps."

May 23
" Saturday wind WNW light breeze part clear & part cloudy weather.
Employed fishing. Caught a few Trout."

May 24
" Sunday wind E fresh breeze cloudy weather."

May 25
" Monday wind N fresh breeze cloudy weather
Employed variously. Caught a few Trout."

May 26
" Tuesday wind W strong Gale clear fine weather
Employed at various Jobs."

May 27
" Wednesday wind WNW a heavy Gale clear fine weather
Employed fishing. caught no fish. In the Evening four Canoes of homegaurd Indans arrived here going to York factory. they pitch'd their Tents. Rec'd 6 Geese from Indians."

May 28
" Thursday wind W strong Gale clear fine weather. Employed at various Jobs. Indians remains here."

May 29
" Friday wind NW light airs clear hot weather
Early this morning four Canoes set down the River for York factory well Gooded with furs. gave them a small supply of Ammunition for the purpose of killing Deer for York factory. Employed fishing. no fish."

May 30
" Saturday wind NW light airs cloudy weather
Employed at various Jobs."

May 31
" Sunday wind ENE part clear & part cloudy with rain at times."

June 1 1795
" Monday wind ENE fresh breeze clear hot wea.
Employed laying out a peice of ground for a Garden
Caught a few Jack fish."

June 2
" Tuesday wind ENE strong Gale drizzling rain thick foggy weather.
One Man employed digging the Garden."

June 3
" Wednesday wind W a heavy Gale with showers of rain.
One Man employed digging the garden. this Evening two Canoes of Play Green Indians arrived here poorly fured having traded most of their Furs at one of our settlement at the northward."

June 4
" Thursday wind W a heavy Gale with showers of rain at times.
At Noon seven Canoes of Indians arrived here going down to York factory. pretty well gooded. Indians drunk."

June 5
" Friday wind ENE fresh breeze cloudy weather.
Towards evening twelve Canoes arrived here going to York factory. Ind. remains Intoxicated."

June 6
" Saturday winds variable clear fine weather
At noon fourteen Canoes of Indians set of for York Factory loaded with furs."

June 7
" Sunday wind ENE fresh breeze with rain
Indians remains drunk and troublesome."

June 8
" Monday wind ENE fresh Gale with heavy rain
Indians remains here on account of the rain. the houses in a Bad condition."

June 9
" Tuesday wind WSW fresh breeze cloudy part & clear part
Early this Morning two Old Men and their familes set of in Canoes for York factory. also six Young Men in two Canoes to their different Leader went away up in the Knee Lake. these Men left eight bundles of furs here till they come again. gave them a little Liquor & some ammunition to be presented to their Leaders. At Noon two Canoes of play green Indians went away, the water in the river rose about a foot perpendicular. Employed drying Goods & furs."

June 10
" Wednesday wind ENE fresh breeze clear hot weather
Employed drying Goods and skins. tyed up four Bundles."

June 11
" Thursday wind WSW fresh breeze cloudy with rain at times
Employed digging a Garden."

June 12
" Friday wind variable light airs cloudy with rain
Employed fishing. caught no fish."

June 13
" Saturday wind ENE cloudy with rain
Employed fishing no succefs. the water in the river rose considerable."

June 14
" Sunday wind ENE heavy rains all day
My houses having a Bad Roof the Goods & furs got all wet. together with the provifsions are tottally spoiled notwithstanding the greatest care was taken on my part, owing to incefsant rains."

June 15
" Monday calm part cloudy & part clear hot weather.
Employed drying the Goods and Furs, the water very high and thick no fish to be got all."

June 16
" Tuesday wind NW light airs clear hot weather.
Employed drying the Goods and Furs."

June 17
" Wednesday wind Variable light airs hot sultry weather with rain at times.
Early this Morning five Canoes of Indians from York Factory. they brought me word the Boat had left the Factory four days. Gave them a keg of Liquor among ten Men, with a promise to bring provifsions as soon as pofsible. about noon they all went away.
Endeavoured to set the Net but was prevented by the current being to strong. Rec'd 2 lb Deers Meat."

June 18
" Thursday wind W light airs cloudy sultry weather with rain at times.
Employed fishing. no fish in the river at present."

June 19
" Friday wind WNW light breeze cloudy hot wea.
Employed at various Jobs. Late in the Evening eight Canoes of homegaurd Indians arrived here going to the factory. they were entirely starving, having no provifsion, gave them some of the provifsions that was spoil'd by the heavy rains."

June 20
" Saturday wind ENE light airs part clear and part cloudy weather.
At noon eight Canoes set of for the Factory well gooded with furs. Towards afternoon thunder lightening and heavy rains."

June 21
" Sunday wind ESE fresh breeze clear fine weath.
About 2 oClock AM Mr Robt. Longmoor, Mr Tho. Swain and sixteen men with two Batteauxs laden with goods for the Inland settlement arrived here. Wm Houston and Tho. Anderson to stay here."

June 22
" Monday wind N fresh breeze clear hot weather.
Men employed sharpening saws &c for sawing weather boards."

June 23
" Tuesday wind N fresh breeze fine hot weather.
Mr Longmoor find the dwelling in a bad condition gave orders to pull it down. Men employed digging and sinking logs for the four datition?. the Sawyers set the Woods on fire by accident and has burnt all the Tools belonging to this house and it was with great difficulty it could be kept from the store house. towards evening it was entirely out no fire to be seen."

June 24
" Wednesday wind N fine hot weather
Men pulling down the dwelling house."

June 25
" Thursday wind SSW fresh fine clear hot weather
Men employed putting up the Logs of the house on a higher peice of ground."

June 26
" Friday wind SW a strong Gale clear hot weather
Men employed putting up the Logs of the Dwelling house. At noon Mr Isham with three large canoes & one Canoe of Indians loaded with furs arrived here. Mr Bird, Mr Oman, and Mr Thomas Surgeon with Nineteen large Canoes loaded with furs. Mr Oman the Guide, shot down the main spout of the Fall at the Rock with his Canoe and came safe being the first Person in the Companys service who undertook so dangerous a performance being very steep."

June 27
" Saturday wind W stormy weather with thunder lightening and heavy rains
Employed sorting out Goods and Canoes to return to Cumberland House."

" A Copy of a Letter from Mr Geo. Sutherland Resident at York Factory
June 11th 1795
Dear Sir
Have sent you a supply of Provifsions by the Boats as prlist enclosed. - have also appointed Wm Houston & Thomas Anderson to stay at Gordon House in lieu of James Hourie & James Halcro who are very fit Men for Inland duty.
When any of those Indians to whom you gave Debts comes down and does not pay it to you. write me an account of the amount of such debts, and I will endeavour to stop it here.

You must be carefull in the expenditure of your Provifsions now sent - as you can have no more before ship time. - Be very careful in taking exact account of the Goods that wll be taken from Gordon House a copy of which you are to send down by Mr Longmoor as well as the expences & remains together with what furs you may have traded.

Keep your men employ'd cutting down Timber for Building in case it should be thought necefsary to build a Wharehouse for depositing Trading Goods in - Your present house being a very bad one - Mr Longmoor will endeavour to get it made Water tight while our Men remain with you
I am
Dear Sir
Yours &c
George Sutherland."

June 28
" Sunday wind W fresh breeze cloudy with rain
Early this Morning one Canoe of Indians went away. Also seventeen Canoes & two Batteauxs loaded with Furs set of for York Factory, leaving Mr Oman with five Canoes to return to Cumberland House with Goods and to bring down furs."

June 29
" Monday wind W fresh breeze fine warm weather
Mr Oman's men employed preparing themselves to set of the next day."

June 30
" Tuesday wind ENE fresh breeze cloudy with rain
Early this Morning Mr Oman with five Canoes in Company embarked for Cumberland House."

July 1 1795
" Wednesday wind ENE fresh breeze part clear part cloudy with rain.
Myself and one Man employed taking Pine Bark for Covering the house."

July 2
" Thursday wind SSW stormy with heavy rain thunder & lightening
Employed putting sticks on the roof of the dwelling house."

July 3
" Friday wind W fresh breeze cloudy with heavy rain.
Men employed the same as yesterday."

July 4
" Saturday wind WSW fresh breeze part clear and part cloudy with rain.
Myself and the Men employed taking pine bark."

July 5
" Sunday wind ENE fresh breeze first part cloudy with latter part fine and clear."

July 6
" Monday wind NW fresh breeze part cloudy with rain part fine and clear hot weather.
Myself & the Men employed taking bark."

July 7
" Tuesday wind SW fresh Gales fine hot weather. Towards evening heavy rain.
Myself and two men employed barking the Store House and compleatly finished it and is proved water tight."

July 8
" Wednesday wind W fresh breeze cloudy weather
Men employed cutting Logs for sleepers to the dwelling house floor."

July 9
" Thursday wind W fresh breeze clear hot weather.
Men employed laying sleepers for flooring."

July 10
" Friday wind W strong breeze fine hot weather
Men employed laying the flooring."

July 11
" Saturday wind NW fresh breeze fine hot weather
Men employed laying the ground floor."

July 12
" Sunday wind N fresh breeze part cloudy with rain, part clear, very hot weather."

July 13
" Monday wind W heavy Gale fine hot weather.
Men employed plaistering the dwelling house."

July 14
" Tuesday wind W fresh Gales clear hot weather
Men employed plaistering the Dwellig house. In the evening heavy rain thunder and lightening."

July 15
" Wednesday wind N light breeze fine clear weather.
Men employed cutting sticks to lay on the Beams of the store house, till plank be sawn."

July 16
" Thursday Wind WNW Thunder storm the whole day
Men employed the same as yesterday."

July 17
" Friday wind NW fresh breeze fine hot weather
Men employed employed plaistering the Dwelling House."

July 18
" Saturday wind W fresh breeze fine clear hot weather
Men employed plaistering the Dwelling House."

July 19
" Sunday wind SSW fresh breeze cloudy with rain at times."

July 20
" Monday wind ESE light breeze clear very hot weather.
Men employed Cutting Grafs for the roof of the house."

July 21
" Tuesday wind ESE fresh Gales part clear part cloudy weather.
Men employed cutting Grafs for the roof of the house."

July 22
" Wednesday wind SW heavy Gales first part heavy rains, later part fine and clear
Men employed carrying stones for building chimneys."

July 23
" Thursday wind W fresh Gales with heavy rains at times.
Men employed carrying stones for building a chimney."

July 24
" Friday wind N fresh breeze with rain
Men employed laying a foundation for building a chimney."

July 25
" Saturday wind N fresh breeze drizzling rain the whole day
Men variously employed."

July 26
" Sunday wind N fresh breeze fine clear weather.
Six Large canoes of Englishmen from York factory going to their wintering Ground. Two Men sick in Company."

July 27
" Monday wind N light airs fine weather.
Early this Morning four Canoes sett of for Inland. Two Canoes remains to wait on the others, on account of John Halcro having a Bad hand. the Canoe Men and myself employed fishing. no fish at all."

July 28
" Tuesday wind N light airs fine hot weather
At noon four Canoes of Homegaurds going to the factory. Traded about 20 lb of Dried meat. they set of immediately. Mr Bird with five large Canoes arrived here for Inland, one Canoe of Indians arrived here from York factory with Provifsions."

" A Copy of a Letter from Mr Geo. Sutherland Resident at York Factory
July 23rd 1795
Dear Sir
Have sent three Indians in a Canoe with Provifsions &c as pr list inclosed - in lieu of what Mr Oman and others had from you when they returned to Cumberland.
Send down all the furs at your House as well as Your accounts in order that we may get our books settled.
You are also to send down a list of what articles you may want for the Winter that it may be sent up in the Fall.
Send down a particular account of all the the Goods either taken from or left at the Rock House - by the Officers and Men belonging to Inland.
I remain,
Yours &c
Geo. Sutherland"

July 29
"Wednesday wind WSW fresh breeze part fine and part cloudy with rain.
Mr Bird with seven Canoes embarked for Inland. Indians remained here. Men employed as before."

July 30
" Thursday wind SW fresh breeze fine weather
Early this Morning the Indians set of for York factory loaded with furs. Men employed building a chimney."

" A Copy of a Letter sent to Mr Geo. Sutherland Resident at York Factory
Gordon House July 30th.
Dear Sir,
Your Indians here the 28th Inst. in Company with the Englishemen. I return you many thanks for your supplies, particularly as I have not seen any Natives since the spring.
According to your request I have sent down an account of my expences Trade and remains, together with the accounts of the Debts and Good taken from here Inland which I hope to hear it meet with your apprabation.
I have the satisfaction to inform you that my Store House is made tight by putting on pine bark and has been proved to keep out the heavy rains which has been frequent this Month.
House stores and Carpenters stores are very much wanted here as pr List inclosed. I hope You'll not fail to send them up in the Fall till then.
Dear Sir
I remain
Your most Obedient Hum.
Servant.
James Peter Whitford."

July 31
" Friday wind W light airs hot sultry weather
Men employed building a Chimney."

"Errors Excepted
James Peter Whitford."



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