This is a virtually complete transcription of the Gloucester House Journal 1779-80 by Alex Nicol
" A Journal of the most remarkable Transactions and Occurrences at Gloucester House from 16th July 1779 to 31st July 1780
by John Kipling Master"
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" Journal of Occurrences at Gloucester House commencing July 16th 1779 and Ending July-the 31st-1780
By James Sutherland"
July 16 1779
" Friday Wind Westerly hot sultry Weather. the Men airing the Cloth after finishing all papers and accounts Mr Kipling set off for Albany at Noon. leaving me the charge of the House till his return in the Fall. in the Evening gave the Men something to drink. 2 Sturgeon from the Netts."
July 17
" Saturday Wind West hot Weather. the men as Yesterday. 2 Sturgeon from the Netts."
July 18
" Sunday wind Westerly with Thunder and Rain. Divine Service for the Day."
July 19
" Monday Wind Southerly hot sultry Weather. the men setting Cabbage plants in the Garden. 7 Sturgeon from the Netts."
July 20
" Tuesday Wind NW clear Weather. the Men mending Netts and doing other odd Jobbs about the House. 3 Sturgeon from the Netts."
July 21
" Wednesday Wind SW clear hot Weather the men hunting and fishing. 5 Sturgeon from them."
July 22
" Thursday Wind Southerly hot Weather. the men as before. got 5 Sturgeon."
July 23
" Friday Wind Westerly excefsive hot Weather with rain in the Evening. the men doing odd Jobbs about the house."
July 24
" Saturday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the men as before. at 5 pm arrived 8 Englishmen and 10 Indians in 9 Canoes with the remainder of the Goods greatly fatigued. and with heavy Complaints on the badnefs of the Journey. Some of the Goods having got Wet is greatly damaged, and 3 Shirts and one Skain of Twine is rotten and uselefs. At 8 PM came here Lieut. Tinnawabbino and Gang poorly gooded. gave them a little Tobacco and a good Treat of Brandy also gave the Englishmen Brandy."
July 25
" Sunday Wind northerly the Indians of yesterday drunk which prevented Divine Service 2 Sturgeon from the Netts."
July 26
" Monday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the men airing the Goods. Traded with the Indians of the 24th after which they went away. and at the same time 6 Englishmen and 5 Indians set off for Albany. William Knarston stays in the room of Adam Moad and And. Corrigal until Mr Kipling return in the Fall. Lieut. Ennaneese and Sons not gone yet. one Sturgeon from the Netts."
July 27
" Tuesday Wind Westerly Clear sunshine and very hot Weather. the Men as before. 2 small Sturgeon from the Netts."
July 28
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. two Men at the Pittsaw. one Man working a Net. the other Man doing odd Jobbs about the house."
July 29
" Thursday Wind Northerly clear Temperate Weather. the men Employed as Yesterday. at Noon Lieut. Ennaneese and Sons went away. gave him a little Brandy away with him."
July 30
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday. 3 men digging a Trench for Pallisades. the other man working a Net."
July 31
" Saturday Wind Westerly Clear hot Weather. the men employed as yesterday."
Aug. 1 1779
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday. Divine Service for the day. one Sturgeon from the Netts."
Aug. 2
" Monday Wind Easterly very hot with Thunder & rain. three men digging a Trench for Pallisades. one making a Net. one Sturgeon from the Netts."
Aug. 3
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a strong Gale with rain. the men employed as yesterday. two Sturgeon from the Netts."
Aug. 4
" Wednesday Wind Westerly cloudy Weather with Thunder and rain. 2 men at the Pittsaw, the other two making a Chest for Trading Goods. 3 Sturgeon from the Netts."
Aug. 5
" Thursday Wind Easterly hot sultry Weather with rain at intervals. the men carrying in Pallisades one Sturgeon from the Netts."
Aug. 6
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the men as before. one Sturgeon from the Netts."
Aug. 7
" Saturday Calm clear hot Weather. the men as before. two Sturgeon from the Netts."
Aug. 8
" Sunday Wind Variable hot weather. Divine Service for the Day. two Sturgeon from the Netts."
Aug. 9
" Monday Calm sultry hot Weather with Thunder Lightning and rain at intervals. the men setting up Pallisades. at 6 pm arrived here the two Indian Chiefs belonging to Mons. Maugenest and who is to be George Sutherlands future Guides."
Aug. 10
" Tuesday Wind Easterly light breezes. the men as yesterday. at 10 AM went away the two Indian Chiefs gave them a little Brandy and Tobacco to present to any Indians they might see."
Aug. 11
" Wednesday Wind Southerly very hot Weather with Thunder and rain. the men setting up Pallisades. 8 Sturgeon from the Netts. gave the men Brandy."
Aug. 12
" Thursday Wind Westerly with frequent showers of rain. the men as yesterday. got one Sturgeon from the Netts."
Aug. 13
" Friday Wind Southerly excefsive hot Weather with Thunder and Lightning & towards evening heavy showers of rain. the Men as before."
Aug. 14
" Saturday Wind Easterly with Thunder Lightning and heavy showers of rain. the men employed as yesterday. three Sturgeon from the Netts. one of which weighed 43 1/2 lb. In the evening gave the men Brandy."
Aug. 15
" Sunday Wind Easterly a cold breeze with a little rain in the Evening. Divine Service for the day. 2 Sturgeon from the Netts."
Aug. 16
" Monday Wind Southerly temperate Weather. the men employed in getting Pallisades. 3 small Sturgeon from the Netts."
Aug. 17
" Tuesday Wind Westerly and so hot that the men can hardly work out of doors pointing Pallisadoes two Sturgeon from the Netts."
Aug. 18
" Wednesday Wind Easterly the men employed setting up Pallisades. one Sturgeon from the Netts."
Aug. 19
" Thursday Wind Westerly hot Weather. the men employed as yesterday. one Sturgeon from the Netts."
Aug. 20
" Friday Wind as yesterday with a little rain in the evening. the men as before."
Aug. 21
" Saturday Wind Southerly with rain all the day. the men variously employed in doors. two small sturgeon and about 4 lb jack from the Netts."
Aug. 22
" Sunday Wind Westerly a cool breeze with rain at times. Divine Service for the day."
Aug. 23
" Monday Wind Northerly clear weather. the men digging a Trench for Pallisades. two Sturgeon from the Netts."
Aug. 24
" Tuesday Wind Easterly clear weather. two men at the pittsaw. the other two digging a Trench. 3 Sturgeon and 6 lb Jack from the Netts. at 5 AM arrived here George Sutherland and Mr Jn Coats, in Company with the Canadians on their Journey up the Country. George Sutherland took the opportunity of going with these People for convenience sake. his two Guides having but a small Canoe. they proceeded forward as fast as pofsible to the Sturgeon Lake and there to stay for George Sutherland's Arrival in order to accompany them according to agreement with the Gov'r when at Albany."
Aug. 25
" Wednesday Wind East Cloudy with rain. the men doing odd Jobbs about the house. our Travellers resting themselves and putting their things to rights."
Aug. 26
" Thursday Wind West with rain most of the day. the men fitting and setting up Gate Posts. by the help of those People who is obliged to stay and mend small Canoes? their Canoe being too large for the Journey."
Aug. 27
" Friday Wind Northerly with rain all the day which prevented the Canadians from setting off."
Aug. 28
" Saturday Wind Easterly Clear weather. at 9 AM George Sutherland and Mr Jn Coats with the Canadians went away in 5 Canoes and left their large Canoe here it not being handy in the Falls."
Aug. 29
" Sunday Wind Westerly Clear weather. at 9 AM came Capt. Jecob and Lieut. Wausakeshick and Gangs brought a few furrs gave them a little Tobacco and Brandy."
Aug. 30
" Monday Wind West a strong Gale with a little rain. two men at the pittsaw. the other two pointing Pallisades. traded with the Indians of yesterday after which they went away."
Aug. 31
" Tuesday Wind Northerly clear weather. the men employed as yesterday. no Luck from the Netts since the 24th inst."
Sept. 1 1779
" Wednesday wind North Cloudy Weather and a most dreadful Night of Thunder and Lightning. the men pointing Pallisades. one small Sturgeon from the Netts."
Sept. 2
" Thursday Wind Easterly cloudy raw disagreeable weather with drizzling rain all the day. the men making wooden pins for the Pallisades. about 4 lb of small fish from the Netts."
Sept. 3
" Friday Wind Northerly with Snow and Sleet all the day. the men as yesterday. in the Evening came in an Indian with a little Venison."
Sept. 4
" Saturday wind North clear weather. the men setting up Pallisades. at Noon came here Lieut. Nowachekeshickwab and Brothers brought a few furrs and a little Venison."
Sept. 5
" Sunday Wind Westerly Cloudy with rain. Traded with the Indians of yesterday. Gave them a little Brandy and Tobacco. one small Sturgeon from the Netts."
Sept. 6
" Monday Wind North Cloudy disagreeable Weather. the Men setting Pallisades."
Sept. 7
" Tuesday Wind Southerly a strong gale. the men employed as yesterday. at Noon the Indians of the 4th went away. one Sturgeon from the Netts."
Sept. 8
" Wednesday Wind South a strong breeze with some rain in the Afternoon. the men making a Gate. one small Sturgeon from the Netts."
Sept. 9
" Thursday Wind Westerly stormy Weather with rain. the men fitting and hanging the Gate. our Pallisades are now set to a few?, which we cannot set up till we break down our Garden, which will be late in the Fall. the Inclosure is 86 feet square. Pallisades 15 feet above ground with a gate of 3 Inch plank."
Sept. 10
" Friday Wind West with rain. sent two men to the upper Lake with Netts as there is no luck in this."
Sept. 11
" Saturday Wind Northerly clear weather. two men hunting & fishing got about 12 lb of fish. the other two mending Netts."
Sept. 12
" Sunday Wind North clear weather. Divine Service for the day."
Sept. 13
" Monday Wind South clear moderate Weather with a little rain. two men fishing about 12 lb of fish from them. the other two making a Net."
Sept. 14
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. sent two men to lay abroad to hunt and Fish. the other two employed as yesterday."
Sept. 15
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as before. Self and two men Crofs cutting Pallisades. at Noon came home the fishermen brought 16 lb Fish. 6 Partridges. and one Goose."
Sept. 16
" Thursday Wind Westerly clear weather. Self and the men as before."
Sept. 17
" Friday Wind South Clear pleasant Weather. the men as before. about 18 lb Jack and two Sturgeon from the Netts. At 5 AM came here an Indian and Family brought a little Victuals and a few Furrs."
Sept. 18
" Saturday Wind Southerly Clear Weather. the men as before. 12 lb Jack and two Sturgeon from the fishermen. Traded with the Indian of yesterday after which he went away."
Sept. 19
" Sunday Wind Westerly clear weather. Divine Service for the Day."
Sept. 20
" Monday Wind Southerly clear Weather. two men hunting and fishing got about 12 lb fish. the other two grubbing up stumps about the house."
Sept. 21
" Tuesday Wind Westerly stormy Weather. the men as before. in the Evening came here Lieut. Nowachekeshicnab and brought a little Victuals."
Sept. 22
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the men as before. Traded with the Indian of yesterday after which he went away. In the Evening came here Capt. Jecob and Family greatly distrefsed having upset his Canoe in the Falls and lost his Gun, Ammunition &c. but luckily being in company with some more Indians was supplied with necefsaries to carry him here."
Sept. 23
" Thursday Wind Easterly Cloudy weather. two men fishing got 16 lb Fish the other two doing odd Jobbs about the house."
Sept. 24
" Friday Wind East with rain most of the day. the men as before. about 12 lb Jack & 2 Sturgeon from them."
Sept. 25
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the men as before. Capt. Jecob not gone yet."
Sept. 26
" Sunday Wind Northerly Cloudy with rain. Divine Service for the day."
Sept. 27
" Monday Wind North Coldish Weather. the men Carrying in Pallisades. Indians not gone yet."
Sept. 28
" Tuesday Wind Southerly with rain most of the day. the men pointing Pallisades. Capt. Jecob went away to hunt Beaver."
Sept. 29
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the men falling firewood &c."
Sept. 30
" Thursday Wind West blows a strong Gale. the men as yesterday."
Oct. 1 1779
" Friday Wind Westerly Clear pleasant Weather. the men as before. Traded 10 Partridges and 20 lb Fish from two Indian Women."
Oct. 2
" Saturday Wind Easterly blows hard with rain at times. the men as before. in the evening came here two Canoes of Trading Indians well gooded. gave them some Tobacco and a hearty Treat of Brandy."
Oct. 3
" Sunday Wind Northerly Clear weather. Early in the morning Capt. Jecob came in with the flesh of 3 Beav. and one Porcupine. he Traded it and joined the other drunken Indians."
Oct. 4
" Monday Wind North Clear pleasant Weather. the men employed in doors. traded with the Indians of Saturday, after which they went away. just as they had got in their Canoes one of the mens Wives was taken with the pains of Child birth and was obliged to come ashore, and in about an hour after was safely deliver'd of a Boy."
Oct. 5
" Tuesday Wind Westerly clear pleasant Weather a hard frost the last Night. two men taking up turnips &c. the other two fishing."
Oct. 6
" Wednesday Wind Southerly Clear pleasant Weather with hard frost in the morning. 2 men hunting and fishing. about 12 lb of Fish from them. the other two mending Netts."
Oct. 7
" Thursday Wind Westerly with frost in the morning. two men hunting and fishing. got about 14 lb of fish from them. the other two falling and Crofs cutting firewood."
Oct. 8
" Friday Wind West stormy weather. the two men carrying in firewood."
Oct. 9
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the men as before. Gave the men Brandy."
Oct. 10
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday. self and one Man overhauling the Netts in the upper Lake got about 12 lb of Jack and two small Sturgeon."
Oct. 11
" Monday Wind North pleasant weather. the men fishing got 2 Sturgeon and about 6 lb of Jack."
Oct. 12
" Tuesday Wind West the men fishing got about 20 lb Fish."
Oct. 13
" Wednesday Wind Southerly fine Weather. the men employ'd in hunting and fishing. about 20 lb Fish and 6 partridges from them."
Oct. 14
" Thursday Wind East Cloudy with rain in the afternoon the men as before. no Luck."
Oct. 15
" Friday Wind Southerly Cloudy weather. the men Carrying in firewood. two Sturgeon from the Netts."
Oct. 16
" Saturday Wind Westerly raw disagreeable Weather with Snow and Sleet the men taking up the netts &c. got one Sturgeon."
Oct. 17
" Sunday Wind Variable with Snow. Divine Service for the day."
Oct. 18
" Monday Wind Northerly cold freezing Weather. took up our Greens. broke down our Garden. and dug a Trench for the Pallisades."
Oct. 19
" Tuesday Wind Westerly clear frosty weather. the men setting up Pallisades. 3 Sturgeon from the Netts."
Oct. 20
" Wednesday Wind NW clear pleasant weather. put up the last of our Pallisades. the house is now inclosed round and can open and shut our gate at any time when need requires. which is a conveniency we have been hitherto without. gave the men Brandy."
Oct. 21
" Thursday Wind Easterly with rain all the day. the men doing odd Jobbs in doors. one Sturgeon & 6 lb Jack from the Netts."
Oct. 22
" Friday Wind as yesterday with Snow and Sleet all the day. the men mending Nets one Sturgeon and about 4 lb Jack from the Netts."
Oct. 23
" Saturday Wind Westerly Cold stormy weather. the men employed as yesterday."
Oct. 24
" Sunday Wind West clear weather. Divine Service for the day."
Oct. 25
" Monday Wind West pleasant weather. the men falling firewood. in the eveing gave the men Brandy to drink the Kings Health."
Oct. 26
" Tuesday Calm and Clear the Lake almost froze over last night. with much difficulty got up the Netts."
Oct. 27
" Wednesday Wind Southerly Cloudy Weather. three men hunting got 2 partridges. it blow'd hard in the evening which broke up the Lake again."
Oct. 28
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the men employed as before got 7 partridges."
Oct. 29
" Friday Wind Westerly Clear weather. the men as before got two Partridges. No Luck from the Netts."
Oct. 30
" Saturday Wind Northerly cloudy Weather. Self and two men hunting got 6 partridges the other two Crofs cutting Wood pr Fire."
Oct. 31
" Sunday Wind Variable with Snow all the day. Divine Service for the day."
Nov. 1 1779
" Monday wind Northerly Cold freezing weather. two men carrying in firewood. At 7 PM arrived here David Sanderson, Magnus Kirknefs, Thomas Flatt, Will. Irvin, and 4 Indians in 4 Canoes with Trading Goods from Albany. with much ado they got to the house, the Lake being nearly froze over, they Inform me that Mr Kipling had broke his Canoe in the Falls, and they was obliged to leave him 10 miles off."
Nov. 2
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the Lake froze over the last Night Early in the morning the Englishmen set off for Albany. but as the Ice could not bear them nor could they get into open Water with the Canoes therefore was obliged to return. In the morning came in an Indian and Wife that was hired to afsist up with the Goods. after much Trouble Mr Kipling arrived at 3 pm he was obliged to leave Canoe and Goods and two men with a Tent 10 miles off. In the evening deliver'd up your Honors Effects to Mr Jn Kipling."
" By Mr Jn Kipling"
Nov. 3
" Wednesday Wind Northerly cold weather. yesterday at 3 pm after a fatigueing Journey of 18 days I arrived at Gloucester House found all well. the men that brought up the Goods getting themselves ready to Travel to Henley as they cannot take Canoes. the men at Gloucester House setting Netts under the Ice. self not well."
Nov. 4
" Thursday Wind Southerly warm weather. the men employed as yesterday. got 3 partridges. Self not well."
Nov. 5
" Friday Wind SW warm weather. Early in the morning dispatched David Sanderson, Magnus Kirknefs, Will. Irvin, Thomas Flatt and And. Corrigal with two Indian Women in Canoes, as the weather is favorable. Likewise sent David Moore, Will. Knarston, and And. Sutherland to fetch up the goods that was left. Self not well."
Nov. 6
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday. in the Evening the men return'd with part of the Goods. also Wm Irvin (the two men being gone that I left the 1st Inst.) there being no Canoe to take him. the other two Canoes having three persons each."
Nov. 7
" Sunday Wind Westerly clear warm Weather. sent Will. Irvin and an Indian in a Canoe for Henley, also sent three Men to fetch the remainder of the Goods, who return'd in the Evening."
Nov. 8
" Monday Wind SW blows hard. Self and James Sutherland overhauling Trading Goods, Provisions &c. the other three men setting Netts."
Nov. 9
" Tuesday Wind NW blows hard sharp weather. 3 men hunting and fishing no Luck. Self and James Sutherland as yesterday."
Nov. 10
" Wednesday Wind West cloudy weather with Snow. Self and one man hunting got 8 partridges, the other 3 overhauling Netts and hooks, no Luck."
Nov. 11
" Thursday Wind South Cloudy mild weather. the men employed in setting Netts. Crofs cutting firewood &c."
Nov. 12
" Friday Wind West clear warm Weather, three men hunting got 6 Rabbits and 4 Partridges. James Sutherland at work pr Self."
Nov. 13
" Saturday Wind SW clear warm weather. the Taylor as yesterday. the other three men setting and overhauling Netts no Luck."
Nov. 14
" Sunday Wind NW with snow. the men Looking after the Netts, which prevented Divine Service."
Nov. 15
" Monday Wind NNW Cloudy warm weather. Self and two men hunting got 7 partridges and 4 Rabbets. the other two cutting firewood."
Nov. 16
" Tuesday Wind Northerly with Snow. 3 men hunting and overhauling Netts. no Luck. the Taylor at work pr men."
Nov. 17
" Wednesday Wind West clear sharp weather. one man hunting got 4 partridges & 4 Rabbets. two at the pittsaw. the Taylor as yesterday."
Nov. 18
" Thursday Wind South cloudy warm weather. Self and one Man hunting, got 3 rabbets. the Taylor as before. the other two overhauling Netts & hooks, and Crofs cutting wood pr fire."
Nov. 19
" Friday Wind Westerly with Snow all the day. the men variously employed."
Nov. 20
" Saturday Wind NW warm weather with Snow at times. the men employed in Crofs cutting Wood pr fire. and overhauling nets and Hooks no luck."
Nov. 21
" Sunday Wind Westerly Cloudy warm weather with Snow most of the day. Perform'd Divine Service."
Nov. 22
" Monday Wind North with Snow. the men hunting got 3 rabbets and 3 Partridges. the other two at the pitsaw."
Nov. 23
" Tuesday Wind NW cloudy cold weather. sent And. Sutherland and William Knarston to lay abroad to hunt and Fish. one man hunting, the other doing odd Jobbs."
Nov. 24
" Wednesday Wind West cold weather. 2 men laying abroad. the other two hunting no luck."
Nov. 25
" Thursday Wind SW Cloudy sharp weather. two men laying abroad. self and one man hunting got two Rabbets, the other man taking care of the house. in the evening came an Indian Family brought a few furrs and a little Victuals. gave him a little Tobacco, Traded the flesh of 3 Beaver and one Porcupine."
Nov. 26
" Friday Wind Westerly Clear weather. two men Crofs-cutting Wood pr fire. the Indians of yesterday drunk."
Nov. 27
" Saturday Wind West cold weather. one man hunting no luck. The Taylor making an Indian Coat. in the even'g came home the 2 hunters brought 6 rabbets. Traded a furrs with the Indians of the 25 in the evening gave the men Brandy."
Nov. 28
" Sunday Wind East cloudy weather. the Indians of the 25th not gone yet. in the evening Sutherland & Knarston went to their Tent."
Nov. 29
" Monday Wind NW clear sharp weather. 2 men at the Tent. the other two hunting no luck. the Indians of the 25th went away."
Nov. 30
" Tuesday Wind Westerly cloudy weather. the men employ'd as yesterday no luck."
Dec. 1 1779
" Wednesday Wind and weather as yesterday. 2 men out Tenting. the other two Crofs cutting wood pr fire, overhauling Netts and hooks &c. got 2 small Jack."
Dec. 2
" Thursday Wind NE cloudy weather. the men hunting no Luck."
Dec. 3
" Friday Wind NW cold hazy weather. the men employed as yesterday got one Rabbet."
Dec. 4
" Saturday Wind West clear sharp Weather. the two men at homeCrofs cutting wood pr fire. in the evening came home the two hunters, brought 6 lb Jack, 4 rabbets and 6 partridges. in the evening gave the men Brandy."
Dec. 5
" Sunday Wind South Cloudy cold weather with some Snow. Divine Service for the day."
Dec. 6
" Monday Wind Westerly with Snow in the evening. 2 men hunting no Luck. the other 2 Crofs cutting Wood pr fire."
Dec. 7
" Tuesday Wind North clear sharp weather. one man hunting the Taylor at work pr men the other two Crofs-cutting Wood and overhauling Netts and Hooks got one small Jack."
Dec. 8
" Wednesday Wind SW excefsive cold weather. the Taylor as yesterday. the other 3 hunting and fishing. got one Rabbet and one Fish."
Dec. 9
" Thursday Wind West cold hazy Weather. the men employed as yesterday no Luck."
Dec. 10
" Friday Wind SW Clear sharp weather. the men employed much the same as yesterday."
Dec. 11
" Saturday Wind West Cold weather. two men hunting got 2 partridges. the Taylor as before the other man fishing. In the evening gave the men Brandy."
Dec. 12
" Sunday Wind Variable from SE to NE with Snow. Divine Service for the day."
Dec. 13
" Monday Wind SW Clear sharp weather. sent David Moore and Wm Knarston, to fetch two Bundles of Cloth that was left at Martins Fall in October last. one man hunting got 3 Partridges the other Man looking after fish hooks got 4 Jack from them."
Dec. 14
" Tuesday Wind East blows and drifts hard. the men employed as yesterday."
Dec. 15
" Wednesday Wind Westerly blows hard excefsive cold weather. 2 men down the river, one man hunting no luck. the other doing odd Jobbs."
Dec. 16
" Thursday Wind South clear sharp weather. the men Crofs-cutting firewood."
Dec. 17
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the two men employed as before. At 11 AM came home Moore and Knarston with the Cloth. gave them a little Brandy."
Dec. 18
" Saturday Wind NW sharp weather. two men hunting got 2 rabbets. the other two Crofs cutting Wood pr Fire. in the Evening Gave the men Brandy."
Dec. 19
" Sunday Wind West Cold weather with Snow. Divine Service for the day."
Dec. 20
" Monday Wind NW clear sharp weather. two men hunting got one Rabbet. the other two Crofs cutting wood pr fire."
Dec. 21
" Tuesday Wind NW clear warm weather for the season. the men Crofs-cutting wood pr Fire."
Dec. 22
" Wednesday Wind SW warm weather with Snow. one man hunting no luck. the other 3 employed as yesterday."
Dec. 23
" Thursday Wind NW cloudy warm weather. the men employed as yesterday."
Dec. 24
" Friday Wind North cloudy weather. 3 men hunting got 2 rabbets. and 2 partridges. the other man doing odd Jobbs. in the evening gave the men Brandy."
Dec. 25
" Saturday Wind NE warm weather. Divine Service for the day."
Dec. 26
" Sunday Wind Westerly clear warm weather. Divine Service for the day."
Dec. 27
" Monday Wind Southerly warm weather for the Season. the men diverting themselves."
Dec. 28
" Tuesday Wind North cloudy weather. the men as yesterday."
Dec. 29
" Wednesday Wind North clear weather. the men as before."
Dec. 30
" Thursday Wind West clear sharp weather. 2 men hunting no luck. the other two doing odd Jobbs."
Dec. 31
" Friday Wind SW Clear cold weather. the men variously employed."
Jan. 1 1780
" Saturday Wind West warm weather with Snow. the men diverting themselves."
Jan. 2
" Sunday Wind Westerly clear sharp weather. Divine Service for the day."
Jan. 3
" Monday Wind East clear and excefsive cold weather. 3 men hunting got 3 Partridges. the other man doing odd Jobbs."
Jan. 4
" Tuesday Wind NE blows exceeding hard with Snow. the men crofs-cutting wood pr Fire."
Jan. 5
" Wednesday Wind North clear sharp weather. the men employed as yesterday. At 11 AM came here Capt. Jecob and Family well gooded gave him a treat of Brandy and Tobacco."
Jan. 6
" Thursday Wind and weather as yesterday. the men as before. Traded a few Furrs. the flesh of 20 Beaver. one Deer and 12 lb Fatt with the Indians of yesterday."
Jan. 7
" Friday Wind North clear pleasant weather for the Season. the men employed as yesterday. Jecob not gone yet."
Jan. 8
" Saturday Wind West warm weather with Snow. two men hunting no Luck. the other two angling got 4 Jack. In the evening Gave the men Brandy."
Jan. 9
" Sunday Wind Northerly Cloudy warm weather. Capt. Jecob and Gang not gone yet which prevented Divine Service."
Jan. 10
" Monday Wind NE hazy weather. 3 men Angling got 8 lb Jack. the Indians not gone yet."
Jan. 11
" Tuesday Wind North clear sharp weather. the men Crofs cutting wood pr Fire."
Jan. 12
" Wednesday Wind NW blows and drifts hard. 3 men angling got 3 small Jack. the other man doing odd Jobbs. at Noon Capt. Jecob and Gang went away. gave him a little Powder, Shot and Brandy to induce him to kill Deer for us."
Jan. 13
" Thursday Wind NW cloudy warm weather. the men Crofs cutting wood pr fire."
Jan. 14
" Friday Wind NW warm weather with Snow. the men angling got 8 lb of Fish."
Jan. 15
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the men as before got about 6 lb Fish in the evening gave the men Brandy."
Jan. 16
" Sunday Wind SW warm weather with a little Snow. Divine Service for the day."
Jan. 17
" Monday Wind West clear sharp Weather. 3 men hunting no luck. the other men doing odd Jobbs."
Jan. 18
" Tuesday Wind NW cold weather. one man hunting got two Partridges. the other 3 Crofs cutting wood pr Fire."
Jan. 19
" Wednesday Wind West excefsive cold weather. the men employed as yesterday. gave them a dram."
Jan. 20
" Thursday Wind SW blows hard with Snow. the men employed as before."
Jan. 21
" Friday Wind NW exceeding cold stormy Weather. the men employed as yesterday."
Jan. 22
" Saturday Wind Westerly cloudy moderate weather. three men fishing got about 3 lb of Jack. the other two doing odd Jobbs. in the evening gave the men Brandy."
Jan. 23
" Sunday Wind NW blows hard sharp weather Self not well which prevented Divine Service."
Jan. 24
" Monday Wind West moderate weather. the men angling got 10 lb of fish. Self not well."
Jan. 25
" Tuesday Wind West clear warm weather. the 3 men hunting no luck. the other man doing odd Jobbs. William Knarston cut his Leg badly."
Jan. 26
" Wednesday Wind NW blows hard exceeding cold weather. one man Lame the other 3 crofs cutting wood pr Fire."
Jan. 27
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday the men as before."
Jan. 28
" Friday Wind West clear weather. the men employed as yesterday."
Jan. 29
" Saturday Wind in the western quarter blows and drifts hard. cold weather. two men hunting no luck. one man Lame. Taylor at work pr men. In the evening gave the men Brandy."
Jan. 30
" Sunday Wind and weather much the same as yesterday. Divine Service for the day."
Jan. 31
" Monday Wind NW cold weather. the Lame man making a Net. the Taylor at work pr men. the other two Crofs cutting wood pr fire. in the evening came an Indian and Family 6 in Number. gave him a little Brandy and Tobacco."
Feb. 1 1780
" Tuesday Wind and weather as yesterday. the men employed as before. Traded 50 beaver with the Indian of yesterday. gave him a few trifles of Trading Goods."
Feb. 2
" Wednesday Wind West blows hard excefsive cold weather. one man hunting. the lame man making a Net. the other two variously employed."
Feb. 3
" Thursday Wind NW cold weather. two men Crofs cutting Wood pr Fire. and cleaning Snow from about the house. the Taylor making an Indian Coat. the Lame Man as yesterday."
Feb. 4
" Friday Wind North clear sharp weather. the men employed much the same as yesterday."
Feb. 5
" Saturday Wind NW clear moderate Weather. the men employed as before. dispatched the Indian of the 31st of Jan. to hunt Deer for us. gave him a little Powder, Shot &c."
Feb. 6
" Sunday Wind SW light airs clear warm weather. Divine Service for the day."
Feb. 7
" Monday Wind West warm weather. the men Angling got 12 lb Jack."
Feb. 8
" Tuesday Wind and Weather the same as yesterday. the men employed as before got 16 lb Jack. At 1 pm came here two of Lieut. Nowachekeshickwa's young men. they inform me that the Lieut. has been sick all the winter and not able to hunt so that his Family has been allmost starved. in the evening Traded 30 Beaver with them and gave them a little Tobacco and Brandy."
Feb. 9
" Wednesday Wind NW warm weather with Snow. the men crofs cutting wood pr fire &c. the Indians of yesterday went away. sent to the Lieut. a little Brandy and Tobacco."
Feb. 10
" Thursday Wind West blows hard clear cold weather. 2 men hunting got 3 Partridges the other 2 crofs cutting wood pr fire."
Feb. 11
" Friday Wind NW clear sharp weather. the men employed much the same as yesterday."
Feb. 12
" Saturday Wind East blows hard with Snow. one man hunting got one Rabbet. the other 3 crofs cutting wood pr fire. In the evening gave the men Brandy."
Feb. 13
" Sunday Wind NW warm weather for the Season. Divine Service for the day."
Feb. 14
" Monday Wind Westerly Cloudy moderate weather. the men Angling got about 16 lb of Fish."
Feb. 15
" Tuesday Wind East blows hard clear sharp weather. two men hunting got 2 partridges. the other 2 angling no Luck."
Feb. 16
" Wednesday Wind South clear warm weather. the men angling got about 10 lb fish. at 5 pm came here two Indian men. brought a few furrs and a little Venison. gave them a little Brandy and Tobacco."
Feb. 17
" Thursday Wind NW with Snow. the men Crof cutting Wood pr fire. Traded 40 Beaver and the flesh of 2 Deer with the Indians of yesterday. they informed me that one of the Indian Chiefs that George Sutherland went with was killed by his Canoe mate in a quarrel when drunk after they arrived in their own Country."
Feb. 18
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the men as before. the Indians of the 16th went away. sent by them a little Brandy and Tobacco to Lieut. Showescome"
Feb. 19
" Saturday Wind East clear pleasant weather. 3 men hunting no luck. the other man looking after Fish hooks. in the evening gave the men Brandy."
Feb. 20
" Sunday Wind NE clear warm weather. Divine Service for the day."
Feb. 21
" Monday Wind NW clear weather. 3 men Angling no luck. the Taylor at work pr men."
Feb. 22
" Tuesday Wind NE blows hard cold weather. the men employed in Crofs cutting wood pr Fire."
Feb. 23
" Wednesday Wind North cloudy cold weather. the men hunting and fishing no Luck. the Taylor at work pr men."
Feb. 24
" Thursday Wind NW cloudy sharp weather. 2 men hunting got 2 partridges. the other 2 crofs-cutting wood pr Fire."
Feb. 25
" Friday Wind NE clear warm weather. men fishing no luck."
Feb. 26
" Saturday Wind North warm weather. the men employed as yesterday got about 8 lb Jack. in the evening gave the men Brandy."
Feb. 27
" Sunday Wind West clear warm weather. Divine Service for the day."
Feb. 28
" Monday Wind South cloudy warm weather. the men fishing got 4 lb Jack."
Feb. 29
" Tuesday Wind North blows hard with Snow exceeding stormy weather. the men cutting firewood."
Mar. 1 1780
" Wednesday Wind Westerly clear weather. 3 men hunting got one Rabbet. the other men doing odd Jobbs."
Mar. 2
" Thursday Wind SW Cloudy warm weather. one man hunting got two Partridges the other 3 fishing no Luck."
Mar. 3
" Friday Wind SE warm weather. the men employ'd in setting Netts under the Ice and cutting Wood."
Mar. 4
" Saturday Wind South exceeding hot weather for the time of year. the men fishing got about 12 lb fish. in the evening gave the men Brandy."
Mar. 5
" Sunday Wind West blows exceeding hard with some Showers of snow. Divine Service for the day."
Mar. 6
" Monday Wind North clear sharp weather. the men hunting and fishing no luck."
Mar. 7
" Tuesday Wind East blows hard with Snow. the men Crofs cutting wood pr Fire."
Mar. 8
" Wednesday Wind SW clear warm weather. Jas. Sutherland sick the other 3 men setting Netts & cutting wood pr Fire."
Mar. 9
" Thursday Wind East one man sick the other 3 hunting no Luck."
Mar. 10
" Friday Wind SW warm weather. the men employed as yesterday got two Partridges."
Mar. 11
" Saturday Wind South cloudy pleasant weather. one man sick the other 3 crofs cutting wood pr fire. in the evening gave the men Brandy."
Mar. 12
" Sunday Wind East clear warm weather. At 11 AM came here David Sanderson and Jn Spence with Letters from Albany. all Friends well at both places."
Mar. 13
" Monday Wind North clear sharp weather. two men hunting no luck. the other 2 crofs cutting wood pr Fire."
Mar. 14
" Tuesday Wind and weather as yesterday. men as before."
Mar. 15
" Wednesday Wind East clear weather. at 6 AM dispatchd Sanderson and Spence with Letters for Henley and Albany. the men hunting and fishing no Luck. At 11 AM came here an Indian and Family brought a few furrs and a little Venison. gave him a little Brandy and Tobacco."
Mar. 16
" Thursday Wind West clear pleasant weather. Traded the Flesh of one Deer and two Beaver with the Indian of yesterday. the men employed as before no Luck."
Mar. 17
" Friday Wind NW cold weather with Snow in the evening. the Taylor at work pr Self. the other 3 crofs cutting wood pr Fire. the Indian of the 15th not gone yet."
Mar. 18
" Saturday Wind SW clear warm weather. the men hunting and fishing no Luck. the Taylor as before."
Mar. 19
" Sunday Wind South cloudy weather. at 10 AM came here Capt. Jecob and Gang 15 in Number. gave them a treat of Brandy and Tobacco."
Mar. 20
" Monday Wind NW with Snow. the Indians of yesterday drunk. the men crofs cutting Wood pr Fire."
Mar. 21
" Tuesday Wind Westerly clear sharp weather. the men employed as yesterday."
Mar. 22
" Wednesday Wind Southerly clear pleasant Weather. the men overhauling Netts and hooks, no luck from them. Traded 50 Beaver with Jecob and Gang. gave them a few odd trifles of Trading Goods."
Mar. 23
" Thursday Wind West clear sharp weather. the men employed as before. the Capt. and Gang not gone yet."
Mar. 24
" Friday Wind NW clear warm weather. the men setting Fish hooks under the Ice. the Taylor at work pr Self. Early in the morning went away Capt. Jecob and Gang. gave him a little Tobacco when he went away to present to Indians that he may see."
Mar. 25
" Saturday Wind West clear mild weather. one man hunting got one Partridge. the other two Crofs cutting wood the Taylor as before. about 10 lb Fish from the hooks. in the evening gave the men Brandy."
Mar. 26
" Sunday Wind NW blows hard Clear sharp weather Divine Service for the day."
Mar. 27
" Monday Wind North blows hard the men falling Timber."
Mar. 28
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday the men as before."
Mar. 29
" Wednesday Wind West clear sharp weather. 3 men setting Fish hooks. the Taylor at work pr Men."
Mar. 30
" Thursday Wind West excefsive cold weather with Snow in the evening. the men employed as yesterday. got 10 lb Jack from the hooks. gave the men a dram."
Mar. 31
" Friday Wind Northerly clear sharp weather. the men employed as before. no Luck."
Apr. 1 1780
" Saturday Wind Westerly warm weather. one man hunting got one Partridge. the other two Crofs cutting Wood the Taylor as before. in the evening gave the men Brandy."
Apr. 2
" Sunday Wind Southerly warm weather Divine Service for the day."
Apr. 3
" Monday Wind East warm weather. the Taylor at work pr Self. the other hunting got about 6 lb Jack."
Apr. 4
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the men as before got 4 lb Jack. at 4 pm came here 3 of Lieut. Wausakeshicks young men for a supply of Powder and Shot &c. they told me they had been greatly distrefs'd for food all the winter owing to the littlenefs of Snow, and all the Indians they had seen was in the same Condition. but they say it is a Plentiful year for furrs. gave them a little Brandy & Tobacco."
Apr. 5
" Wednesday Wind East clear warm weather. 2 men hunting and fishing got 3 partridges. the other two clearing Snow from about the House. Traded 50 Beaver with the Indians of yesterday after which they went away. sent by them a present of Brandy and Tobacco to Lieut. Wausakeshick."
Apr. 6
" Thursday Wind Northerly clear warm weather. one man hunting got 3 Partridges. the rest sprigging and Crofs-cutting Timber."
Apr. 7
" Friday Wind SW clear and excefsive hot for the Season. the men employed as yesterday. at 2 pm came here Lieut. Nowachekeshicwab and family. brought a few furrs and some Venison. gave him a Treat of Brandy and Tobacco."
Apr. 8
" Saturday Wind East warm thawing weather. the men employed much the same as yesterday Traded 40 Beaver with the Indians of yesterday and the Flesh of 3 Deer and 3 Beaver. gave them a few Trifling things after which they went away."
Apr. 9
" Sunday Wind Westerly cloudy warm weather with Snow in the evening. at 10 AM came here an Indian and Family in a starving Condition having lost his Ammunition in the Fall. Traded nigh 50 beaver with him. gave him a little Brandy Tobacco Powder Shot &c."
Apr. 10
" Monday Wind Northerly clear sharp weather. the men hunting and fishing. no luck. Early in the morning the Indian of yesterday went away. sent by him to Lieut. Earchikeshick a little Tobacco."
Apr. 11
" Tuesday Wind SW blows hard. Cloudy warm weather with rain in the evening. the men pointing Pallisades."
Apr. 12
" Wednesday Wind Northerly cold weather. the men employed as yesterday."
Apr. 13
" Thursday Wind NE blows hard with Snow most of the day. the men variously employed."
Apr. 14
" Friday Wind East clear sharp weather. the men fetching the Canoes that was left at the bottom of the Lake in the Fall."
Apr. 15
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday. one man hunting no luck. the other 3 crofs cutting firewood. in the Evening gave the men Brandy."
Apr. 16
" Sunday Wind East clear warm weather. Divine Service for the day."
Apr. 17
" Monday Wind East excefsive hot weather. the men employed in gathering Firewood."
Apr. 18
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the men repairing Canoes and setting Netts."
Apr. 19
" Wednesday Wind Easterly warm weather the men variously employed."
Apr. 20
" Thursday Wind Variable warm weather. the men getting Wood to build a Log Tent."
Apr. 21
" Friday Wind Southerly cloudy warm weather. the men employed as yesterday. at 8 AM came here a starved Indian and his Family gave him a little Tobacco."
Apr. 22
" Saturday Wind North cloudy cold weather. the men employed as before. Traded 8 beaver with the Indian of yesterday after which he went away to take a Beaver house."
Apr. 23
" Sunday Wind North cold freezing weather. Divine Service for the day. in the evening the Indian of yesterday return'd but without succefs."
Apr. 24
" Monday Wind East clear cold weather. the men building a Log Tent gave them something to drink. The Indian of yesterday went away to build Canoes."
Apr. 25
" Tuesday Wind East clear warm weather. the men employed as yesterday. at 9 AM came here Capt. Jecob and one of his young men. Traded a few furrs after which he went away. gave him a little Brandy and Tobacco."
Apr. 26
" Wednesday Wind Easterly cloudy warm weather. the men at work at the Log Tent. in the evening came here an Indian and Family. gave him a little Tobacco."
Apr. 27
" Thursday Wind North clear hot weather. the men employed in making a Launch. the Indian of yesterday went away to hunt Beaver."
Apr. 28
" Friday Wind East clear hot weather. the men employed much the same as yesterday."
Apr. 29
" Saturday Wind East clear weather. the men clearing ground for a Garden. in the evening gave the men Brandy."
Apr. 30
" Sunday Wind East blows hard cold weather. Divine Service. in the morning came an Indian and Family brought a little Victuals. he Traded and went away. gave him a little Tobacco &c."
May 1 1780
" Monday Wind East warm weather. 2 men at the pittsaw. the other two doing odd Jobbs. at 10 AM came here Capt. Jecob. brought a few Geese. Traded them and went away. gave him a little Tobacco &c. part of the Lake being open set a Sturgeon Net in the evening."
May 2
" Tuesday Wind East excefsive hot weather. 2 men at the pittsaw. the other 2 at work in the Garden."
May 3
" Wednesday Wind Northerly clear warm weather. the men setting Pallisades round part of the Garden."
May 4
" Thursday Wind South cloudy hot weather. the men employed as yesterday. got one Sturgeon from the Netts."
May 5
" Friday Wind Southerly blows hard cloudy with rain in the evening. the men at work in the garden."
May 6
" Saturday Wind NW blows hard cloudy with rain at times the men as yesterday. in the evening gave the men Brandy. 2 Sturgeon from the Netts."
May 7
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday. got 4 Sturgeon from the Netts. the men Boiling and pickling them which prevented Divine Service."
May 8
" Monday Wind West blows hard clear hot weather. the men at work in the Garden. in the evening died an Indian Boy that had been sick at the house all winter. 2 Sturgeon from the Netts."
May 9
" Tuesday Wind NW blows a strong Gale. the men doing odd Jobbs. the Lake is now open to the rivers mouth."
May 10
" Wednesday Wind Northerly cold weather. the men making 2 gates for the Garden, and doing other odd Jobbs. 2 Sturgeon from the Netts."
May 11
" Thursday Wind NE clear warm weather. got 8 Sturgeon from the Netts. 2 men boiling and pickling them. the other 2 doing odd Jobbs."
May 12
" Friday Wind East clear and excefsive hot weather. 2 men covering the house with birch rind. got 5 Sturgeon from the Netts. the other 2 men boiling and pickling them. at 5 PM came here an Indian and Family brought a few furrs. gave him a little Tobacco."
May 13
" Saturday Wind SW blows exceeding hard warm weather. the men packing Beaver. traded a few furrs with the Indians of yesterday after which they went away. got 2 Sturgeon from the Netts. in the evening gave the men Brandy."
May 14
" Sunday Wind NW clear warm weather. got 36 Sturgeon from the Netts which weighed 460. the men taking care of the Fish which prevented Divine Service. gave the men a little Bumbo."
May 15
" Monday Wind SE blows hard warm weather. the men Salting Sturgeon. the other 2 overhauling Netts and doing other odd Jobbs. at 5 pm came here Lieut. Nowacheheshickwab and 6 Canoes of Trading Indians but poorly gooded. neverthelefs gave them a good treat of Brandy."
May 16
" Tuesday Wind Variable warm weather with some showers of rain. the Indians of yesterday drunk. the men variously employed. in the evening came here Capt. Jecob and 3 Canoes of Indians gave him some Brandy &c and they joined the other Indians."
May 17
" Wednesday Wind South cloudy and excefsive hot weather. Traded 100 Beaver and 200 lb Sturgeon with the Indians of the 15 gave them a few trifles of Trading Goods. the men taking care of the house."
May 18
" Thursday Wind Northerly clear warm weather. the men as yesterday. at 9 AM came here Lieut. Shea wa quon nap with 3 canoes of Trading Indians on their way to Albany exceeding well gooded. gave them a hearty welcome. the above Lieut. was Son to the late No,nose,cash who formerly was a Leader belonging to Albany, but none of his gang has been down this 12 years past. they inform me that the French Trading house above us was destroyed by the Natives in the Winter. they also told me that they see George Sutherland and the report of Capt. Mocata Peshue being killed was false."
May 19
" Friday Wind Westerly clear and excefsive hot weather. the Indians of yesterday set off for Albany. gave them a little Powder and Shot for their Journey down. Traded 100 Beaver with Capt. Jecob and Gang. gave them several odd things of Trading Goods."
May 20
" Saturday Wind East clear warm weather. at noon Capt. Jecob and Lieut. Nowachekiskwab and Gang went away to pursue theur Summer hunt. the men packing Beaver gave them Brandy."
May 21
" Sunday Wind East clear hot weather. at 8 AM came here Lieut. Wausakeshick and Brother in two Canoes. Traded 126 Beaver with them gave them some Brandy Tobacco &c after which they went away."
May 22
" Monday Wind East clear hot weather. the men variously employed got one Sturgeon from the Netts."
May 23
" Tuesday Wind SE excefsive hot weather. 2 men drying and repairing the Netts. the other two employed as yesterday. got one Sturgeon."
May 24
" Wednesday Wind SE light Airs warm weather. the men getting stones to build a Chimney. 2 Sturgeon from the Netts."
May 25
" Thursday Wind Variable with Thunder Lightning and heavy Showers of Hail and rain. the men employed as yesterday. got one Sturgeon."
May 26
" Friday Wind West cloudy with rain. the men employed as yesterday. got 3 Sturgeon from the Netts. At 3 pm came here 3 Canoes of strange Indians exceeding well gooded. one of them was formerly a leader belonging to Albany, but has not been down there this 12 years past and another of them a leader belonging to the Pedlars. gave them a hearty welcome. it being the 1st time of their coming here."
May 27
" Saturday Wind NW cloudy weather. the Taylor and one man making Indian Coats. Self and the other two Busy with the Indians. Traded 420 Beaver with them. gave them several Trifling things. in the evening gave the men Brandy."
May 28
" Sunday Wind South blows hard cloudy weather. the Indians of the 26th went away. sent by them a present of Brandy and Tobacco to their young men that they left in their own Country to induce them to come here and Trade."
May 29
" Monday Wind West blows hard cloudy with rain. the Taylor at work pr men. the other 3 grubbing Stumps of Trees. got 3 Sturgeon."
May 30
" Tuesday Wind Variable cloudy cold weather with a little Snow in the morning. Taylor as yesterday. the other 3 at work in the garden."
May 31
" Wednesday Wind Variable warm weather. the men packing Beaver. at 11 AM came here George Sutherland with 3 Indians in a poor Condition having created a bad disorder in his Limbs in the winter when starving. gave the Indians a little Brandy."
June 1 1780
" Thursday Wind West excefsive hot weather. the men variously employed. traded 100 Beaver with the Indians of yesterday. gave them a little Brandy Tobacco and a few other trifles after which they went away. George Sutherland told me that the pedlars trades nothing with the Indians but Cloth Guns and Hatchets. every other species of Trading Goods is given them. if that be the case no wonder that the Indians do not come down as usual. George further informed me that he see the Indians that Traded here on the 27th May and they was displeased because I traded Powder Shot and Tobacco with them they being 3 of the many Articles that the Pedlars never Trade in this part of the country. I gave some of them all three of the above Articles, and many other things to encourage them to come down and Trade with us which I fear your Honours will think too much, but as far as I can learn without there is large presents of Trifling things given there will be no Trade. the Pedlars are so numerous and gives the Indians so much. but for more particulars will refer to George Sutherland's Journal."
June 2
" Friday Wind Northerly with Thunder and rain. 2 men at the pittsaw. the other 2 doing odd Jobbs. 2 Sturgeon from the Netts. George Sutherland not well."
June 3
" Saturday Wind NW clear hot weather. the men employed as yesterday. At 5 PM came here Lieut. Met,wa,ash with 2 Canoes well Gooded. gave them a little Brandy and Tobacco. in the evening gave the men Brandy."
June 4
" Sunday Wind West blows hard warm weather. Traded 200 Beaver with the Indians of yesterday. but they was greatly displeased there not being goods at the house that they wanted. this is the second time that this man has been disappointed for the want of Trading Goods at the Companys Settlement. which obliged me to give them a great many odd things more than otherwise I would have done. If I had had plenty of goods to traded with them. in the evening arrived here Lieut. Tinnawabinno and Gang 6 Canoes well gooded but I have not half the goods enough to Trade them which greatly displeased them. and I cannot persuade them to go to Albany nor Henley. the water is so low and they say that they have no provisions to bring them back. Neverthelefs I gave them a hearty welcome. in the evening gave them men Brandy to drink his Majesty's health."
June 5
" Monday Wind South in the forenoon excefsive hot weather in the afternoon Wind North cold weather with rain and Snow in the evening. the Indians of yesterday drunk. at 6 pm dispatched Lieut. Mettwaash and Gang. gave him a present of Brandy and Tobacco."
June 6
" Tuesday Wind South cloudy warm weather. the Indians of the 4th not gone yet. at 12 OClock came here an Indian and Family brought a few furrs gave him a little Tobacco. George Sutherland not well."
June 7
" Wednesday Wind Westerly clear hot weather. Traded nigh 300 Beaver with Tinnawabbino and Gang which was all the goods I had at the House. which was a great disappointment to the Indians for I had not Goods to Trade half their Furrs, and it was with great persuation and a large Treat of Brandy that I got them prevented from carrying their Furrs back again to Trade with the Pedlars: for they would not go lower on any account?"
June 8
" Thursday Wind East clear hot weather. the Indians of the 4th went away to hunt till goods comes up to Trade the remainder of their Furrs. but they was greatly displeas'd that they could not get goods that they wanted to carry to their Families as their Country is a long way off. was obliged to give them a little Brandy away with them to put them in a good humour. At 8 pm came here Lieut. Shewasquan,nep brought Letters from Albany and Henley. all Friends well at both places. he was greatly pleased with the Treament he got at Albany, and he said he would bring all his young men down next year. The men packing Beaver. the Trade here now is 2000 odd made Beaver. gave the men something to drink."
June 9
" Friday Wind SE cloudy warm weather. 2 men fishing got 1 Sturgeon the other 2 doing odd Jobbs. Geo. Sutherland sick."
June 10
" Saturday Wind East blows hard with rain all the day. the men employed in doors. at 3 pm came here Lieut. Nowachekeshickwab. brought a few furrs gave him a little Tobacco."
June 11
" Sunday Wind East with rain. Divine Service for the day."
June 12
" Monday Wind North cloudy cold weather. the Taylor making an Indian Coat. one man at work in the garden the other 2 setting Netts got 3 Sturgeon Geo. Sutherland not well."
June 13
" Tuesday Wind Variable from SE to NW clear warm weather. 2 men at the pittsaw. the other 2 doing odd Jobbs. Geo. Sutherland being so very ill was obliged to hire 2 Indians to carry him to Albany. got 3 Sturgeon from the Netts."
June 14
" Wednesday Wind West excefsive hot weather. 2 men at the pittsaw. the other 2 looking after the Netts. got 5 Sturg."
June 15
" Thursday Wind SW blows hard excefsive hot weather. the men employed much the same as yesterday. 4 Sturgeon."
June 16
" Friday Wind variable excefsive hot weather with Thunder and rain. 2 men drying and repairing Netts. the other 2 variously employed. got 6 Sturgeon from the Netts."
June 17
" Saturday Wind NE blows hard cold weather with Snow and sleet most of the day. the men variously employ'd. 4 Sturgeon from the Netts."
June 18
" Sunday Wind Westerly cloudy cold weather with some showers of rain. Divine Service for the day."
June 19
" Monday Wind SW with rain most of the day. the men variously employed. got 2 Sturgeon from the Netts. in the evening came here an Indian and Wife."
June 20
" Tuesday Wind Variable from SE to NW clear warm weather. 2 men at the pittsaw. the other 2 doing odd Jobbs. got 4 Sturgeon from the Netts. the Indian of yesterday went away."
June 21
" Wednesday Wind NW clear hot weather. the men employed as yesterday. got 2 Sturgeon. at 7 AM arrived here Lieut. Ennaneese brought a Letter and some Vermillion from Henley. at 9 AM came here Capt. Caupematifsue Winnehee and Wife. the latter very ill. gave him a little Brandy."
June 22
" Thursday Wind Southerly excefsive hot weather the Indians Wife of yesterday being very ill., and I not having any goods to Trade with him, was obliged to send And. Sutherland to afsist him down to Henley with his goods. the other 3 men doing odd Jobbs."
June 23
" Friday Wind West cloudy hot weather. the Taylor at work pr Self. the other 2 looking after the Netts &c."
June 24
" Saturday Wind SW cloudy with rain. the men employed as yesterday. got 4 Sturgeon."
June 25
" Sunday Wind Variable excefsive hot with Thunder and rain. overhaul'd our Netts got 4 Sturgeon."
June 26
" Monday Wind Northerly clear warm weather. 2 men drying and repairing the Netts. one man gone to Henley. the rest doing odd Jobbs. got 3 Sturgeon from our Netts. at 11 AM came here two Indians in a Canoe well gooded. but to their great disappointment and my regret had hardly any thing to Trade with them Neverthelefs gave them a hearty welcome."
June 27
" Tuesday Wind NW excefsive hot weather. 2 men fishing got one Sturgeon. the other man employed as before. Traded 20 Beaver with the Indians of yesterday in odd things and the remainder they traded with Lieut. Ennaneese in Cloth and Shot &c."
June 28
" Wednesday Wind East excefsive hot. the men employed as yesterday. got 4 Sturgeon. the Indians of the 26th went away."
June 29
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the men as before. got 5 Sturgeon from the Netts."
June 30
" Friday Wind South excefsive hot Weather. the men employed as yesterday. got 4 Sturgeon."
July 1 1780
" Saturday Wind SW blows hard cloudy weather. the men as yesterday. got 3 Sturgeon. at 9 AM arrived here And. Sutherland and Capt. Caupematifsue Winnekee. they inform me that 7 Canoes is on the way with Trading Goods and Provisions. they tell me there is very little water in the river. and in Some places not enough to float a Loaded Canoe."
July 2
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday. at 8 AM dispatched Capt. Caupematifsue winnekee and Wife. and at 11 AM came an Indian and Family brought a few furrs and a little Venison. Traded 2 deer in dried Meat and the flesh of one Beaver with him."
July 3
" Monday Wind South excefsive hot weather. 2 men looking after the Netts got 3 Sturgeon the other 2 variously employed."
July 4
" Tuesday Wind West blows hard. Cloudy with rain. the men employed as yesterday. got 2 Sturgeon from the Netts."
July 5
" Wednesday Wind Westerly Cloudy weather. 2 men fishing got 4 Sturgeon the other 3 doing odd Jobbs. at 1 pm came here part of Lieut. Tinnawabbino's Gang in 4 Canoes to Trade the Furrs that they left here on the 8th June last."
July 6
" Thursday Wind NW cloudy with rain. the men employed as yesterday got 4 Sturgeon; not lefs than 28 Indians at the house now waiting the Arrival of the Englishmen with Trading Goods."
July 7
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the men fishing and other odd Jobbs got 3 fish."
July 8
" Saturday Wind West clear weather blows hard. the men the same as yesterday. at 4 O'Clock in the evening. Mr Phillip Turner and 7 Canoes arrived with Trading Goods &c. greatly fatigued on account of the Shoalnefs of the water and most of the Canoes broke which will put me to the necefsity of getting more Canoes to keep up the Compliment."
July 9
" Sunday Wind Easterly cloudy with rain. the men that came with the Goods resting themselves. Traded about 200 made Beaver with the Indians who came in the 5th Inst."
July 10
" Monday Wind Easterly Cloudy with rain. Dispatched David Sanderson with 6 Canoes to Henley House for Trading Goods. sent James Sutherland and David Moore down, and detain'd David Spence and Will. Rich in their Rooms, also sent down part of the Trade."
July 11
" Tuesday Wind East clear weather. 2 men at the Netts. David Spence making Wedges for the Beaver prefs the other man variously employed. Lieut. Wausakeshick and Brothers came in and Traded 20 Beaver gave him a little Grog and Tobacco. 2 fish from the Netts."
July 12
" Wednesday Wind Southerly cloudy and very hot weather. 2 men looking at the Netts. got 6 fish. the rest variously employed. Lieut. Nowachekeshickwab and Lieut. Shewabbinwescome and their Gangs 10 Canoes came in brought a few furrs and some Venison."
July 13
" Thursday Wind Westerly clear warm weather. the men employed as yesterday got 3 Fish. Traded a few furrs with the Indians of yesterday. Engaged 3 of them to go to Henley for goods and in the evening they set off."
July 14
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the men as before. the 3 Indians that I engaged to go to Henley for Goods returned having lamed themselves the last Night when drunk."
July 15
" Saturday Wind West cloudy with rain. the Indians of yesterday went away. 2 men fishing got 2 fish. the other 2 variously employed."
July 16
" Sunday Wind westerly clear hot weather. at 11 pm came here an Indian and Family to Trade furrs he left here the 8th June last. Traded 50 Beaver with him after which he went away."
July 17
" Monday Wind Northerly with rain at times. the men variously employed."
July 18
" Tuesday Wind NW cold weather with rain. the men employed in falling Timber to enlarge the house."
July 19
" Wednesday Wind North cold weather with rain. the men employed as yesterday. Lieut. Nowachekeshickwab and Brothers came in one of them being dangerously wounded in the thigh which he got the last drinking bout."
July 20
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the men carrying Timber to the Sawpitt."
July 21
" Friday Wind West excefsive hot weather. 2 men at the pittsaw. the other 2 looking after the Netts. 3 fish."
July 22
" Saturday Wind Weather and people as yesterday. in the evening an Indian brought a large Canoe which he built for Mr Turner. 6 Fish from the Netts. gave the men Brandy."
July 23
" Sunday Wind SW clear hot weather. dispatch'd the Indian of yesterday. in the evening overhaul'd the Netts got 4 Sturgeon."
July 24
" Monday Wind SW blows a strong Gale cloudy and clear. 2 men at the Netts no Luck. the other 2 at the pittsaw."
July 25
" Tuesday Wind West cloudy hot weather. the men employed as yesterday got 3 fish."
July 26
" Wednesday Wind NW hot warm weather with rain. 2 men at the pittsaw. the other 2 at the Netts got 4 fish. at 4 pm came here Capt. Jecob and Gang brought some Venison &c."
July 27
" Thursday Wind Southerly clear hot weather. the men as before. got 1 fish. Traded 100 lb of dried Deers Meat and part of a green Deer with the Indians of yesterday."
July 28
" Friday Wind Westerly cloudy and clear hot weather. the men employed as yesterday. got 2 Sturgeon. Capt. and Gang not gone yet."
July 29
" Saturday Wind SW clear warm weather. 2 men fishing. the other 2 at the pittsaw. got 1 Sturgeon."
July 30
" Sunday Wind West cloudy and clear blows hard with heavy rain and Thunder at times. the Indians at the house waiting for Goods coming up which prevented Divine Service."
July 31
" Monday Wind West clear weather in the morning but Cloudy with rain in the evening. 2 men at the pittsaw. the other 2 fishing. got 1 Sturgeon. in the evening the men came here with Goods greatly damaged. one Bundle intirely spoilt. I now will conclude with wishing succefs to Trade and beg leave to subscribe myself your Honours most Obedient and humble Servant to Command.
John Kipling."
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