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" A Journal of the most remarkable Transactions and Occurrences at Cumberland House from 1st August 1785 to 1st July 1786 by William Tomison."

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" Cumberland House America
Anno Domini 1786
Journal containing transactions
Occurrences &c commencing
August 1st 1785 and Ending
By Mr William
Tomison
For the Honble
Hudson's Bay Company"

" Journal of Transactions Occurrences &c from York Factory to Cumberland House."

August 1 1785
" Monday Wind Variable light Breezes with clear hot Weather. at half past three in the Morning embarked for Inland with 32 Men in 14 Canoes paddled and tracked till 4 PM then put up to repair Leaky Canoes."

Aug. 2
" Tuesday Wind Variable first part Cloudy latter part much Thunder and Rain at 4 AM we proceeded and tracked till noon then Put up, at which time the rain broke out and continued till 6 PM attended with heavy claps of Thunder."

Aug. 3
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze weather part Cloudy part clear. at 6 AM Embarked and tracked till 6 PM then put up 8 Miles up steel River. much more water than when we came down."

Aug. 4
"Thursday Wind Easterly a fresh Breeze with clear weather. at 6 AM we proceeded and tracked till 6 PM put up 7 miles from the entrance of Chau ke tenau River. at Noon killed a Small Deer in Crofsing the River. had much Thunder and Rain last Night."

Aug. 5
" Friday Wind NEast Weather as Yesterday. at 1/2 past 4 AM we Proceeded and at 6 entered Chau ke tenau River continued tracking till 6 PM then put up much fatigued by the strong current. saw several Deer to day but could not get nigh them."

Aug. 6
" Saturday Wind Northerly a moderate Breeze a thick fog in the Morning afterwards clear fine Day. at 1/2 past 4 AM we proceeded but had not gone far before an Accident happened James Spence Junior had his Canoe almost swamped by getting acrofs the current and for fear of those behind could not spare line to ease Her she filled with Water and had much to do to get ashore without upsetting. the Tobacco is part Damaged, the Powder is safe, as to the cloth and other Goods we Dried by the Sun, and fire Heat, their own necefsaries mostly Damaged as also part of their Provisions."

Aug. 7
" Sunday Wind Southerly a fresh Breeze with clear weather. at 4 AM we embarked and tracked till 3 PM afterwards paddled till 7 PM Put up a little below the first fall."

Aug. 8
" Monday Wind Variable fresh Gales with Heavy rain attended with Thunder. could not proceed. a rise of water in the River."

Aug. 9
" Tuesday Wind Northerly with heavy rain attended with thunder till Noon afterwards squally with flying showers. the water still continues rising."

Aug. 10
" Wednesday Wind Westerly a small Breeze with clear fine Weather. at 5 AM we proceeded and at 8 PM put up. had several carrying Places to Day."

Aug. 11
" Thursday Wind variable with clear weather. at 6 AM we proceeded and paddled handed and carried till 8 PM then put up, very much fatigued, owing to the great Quantity of water on the Falls, which makes it both tiresome and Dangerous, had several canoes broke to Day."

Aug. 12
" Friday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. at 1/2 past5 AM we proceeded and at 8 PM put up. nine canoes behind, some of them had got part of their things Wet and this being a fine Day stayed on a carrying Place to get them Dried."

Aug. 13
" Saturday Wind Southerly a fresh Breeze first part clear latter part cloudy with Thunder and Rain towards Evening. at 4 AM Embarked, paddled and handed till 3 PM then put up in the Swampy Lake. 6 canoes behind."

Aug. 14
" Sunday Wind Westerly a stiff Gale with flying clouds and Sun shine at times. at 1/2 past 4 AM we proceeded, paddled handed and carried till noon then put up. the wind blowed too hard for Paddling against the current, 8 canoes behind."

Aug. 15
" Monday Wind Variable fresh Breezes with sun shine alternately we proceeded to the entrance of min he che quan Lake to set the nets and wait for those behind. at 1 PM 3 canoes came up also at 1/2 past 4 PM the other 5 came all well except James Spence Senior, he had the misfortune to break his Canoe and cut his foot in a severe manner which will render him unfit either for carrying or handing. caught a few Pike and Tickameg which made us a fresh Meal."

Aug. 16
" Tuesday Wind S to East a strong Gale with rain towards Evening, rained very hard all last night had but little succefs from our nets to Day."

Aug. 17
" Wednesday Wind Westerly heavy squalls with rain at times still weather bound."

Aug. 18
" Thursday Wind as Yesterday blowed fresh 'till Evening then calmed and varied to the Southward dried the Packages that got wet on Monday by James Spence breaking his canoe, no luck with our nets for these two Days past."

Aug. 19
" Friday Wind variable light Breezes with clear fine weather. at 4 AM we embarked and paddled hard till 6 PM then put up 12 miles short of the trout Fall."

Aug. 20
" Saturday Wind Easterly a fresh Breeze weather cloudy with rain in the Evening. at 4 AM we proceeded, paddled handed and carried till 6 PM then put up at Noon Magnus Annel cut both his Feet in a severe manner, one of which I sewed from the heel to the toes the other is cut acrofs and sewed Likewise this Misfortune detained us some time and will in bad road render him uncapable of doing any thing but thro' necefsity."

Aug. 21
" Sunday Wind as Yesterday a stiff Breeze with clear weather till the Evening afterwards a thick Rain. at 5 AM we proceeded and at noon Put up at the deep water Lake to repair a leaky canoe."

Aug. 22
" Monday Wind NEast a fresh Breeze with cloudy weather. at noon got the canoe finished and at 2 PM we embarked and at 8 Put up about half way acrofs the Lake."

Aug. 23
" Tuesday Little wind variable weather for the most part cloudy. at 4 AM we proceeded, handed and carried till 6 PM then put up at the side Pine set three nets but had no succefs."

Aug. 24
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a fresh Gale weather cloudy with rain at intervals. at 1/2? past 4 AM we proceeded carried over the Hill and White Fall carrying places and 4 Canoes with myself proceeded 6 miles further set three nets but had very little succefs. the rest being much fatigued, and some of them very lame, did not come away."

Aug. 25
" Thursday Wind NEast small Breezes with clear weather till the Evening then blowed a fresh gale. at 5 AM we proceeded, and at noon carried into Eachememames? River, paddled down the River till 6 PM then put up at 7 part of those behind came up."

Aug. 26
" Friday Wind NEast a fresh Gale with cloudy weather. at 4 AM we Embarked, paddled and sailed 'till 1/2 past 6 PM then put up on an Island in the crofs Lake. at noon those behind came up all well."

Aug. 27
" Saturday Wind NWest a fresh Gale with clear weather. at 5 AM we proceeded and at 10 AM arrived at the Rendezvous where we found three Tents of Indians, also three canoes of those that went from York Factory before us with Goods. one of which had the misfortune to overset his Canoe at the same place where James Spence swamped his and lost a Bundle containing, Cloth red 11 1/2 Yards, Shot Bristol 28 lb, Twine sturgeon 10 skains, Gun 3 1/2 foot, 2 kettls of 1 Gallon 1 2 1/2 ? also some odd things belonging to me."

Aug. 28
" Sunday Wind and Weather as Yesterday traded from the Indians 700 lb? of different sorts of Provisions which was equally divided amongst the Canoes, indeed this is a very seasonable supply as we have nothing but Flour and Oatmeal."

Aug. 29
" Monday Wind variable till noon then blowed Fresh from the Southward. at 6 AM we proceeded and at 11 AM got to the great Lake where we put up it not being weather for paddling."

Aug. 30
" Tuesday Wind SEast a fresh Gale with clear weather. could not proceed being a great swell in the Lake. in the Evening sent five Men to fetch a small moose that one of the Indians killed to Day."

Aug. 31
" Wednesday Wind ESEast weather as yesterday still weather bound. at seven in the morning the Men returned brought 208 lb of meat which was equally divided amongst the canoes."

Sept. 1 1785
" Thursday Wind and Weather as before."

Sept. 2
" Friday Wind and Weather still the same."

Sept. 3
" Saturday Wind as before but blowed much harder. the two Indians went a Hunting and killed a Doe moose which some of our Men brought they being on the same Island. I had lent one of the Indians a four foot Gun which burst 14 Inches from the Breech and nearly had shot his partner some Distance from him."

Sept. 4
" Sunday Wind as Yesterday till Noon afterwards calmed and varied to the SWest and blowed fresh. at 1/2 past 2 PM we Embarked and paddled till twelve then the wind shifted to the NEast and blowed Fresh with much swell, which with the darknefs of the night made a very gloomy aspect. at one AM got every thing safe landed and carried up the Bank. the water being very high makes it the more Dangerous as we cannot land but in particular places."

Sept. 5
" Monday Wind SEast a stiff Gale with clear weather. a heavy surf upon the shore which induced us to move the Goods farther up the Bank."

Sept. 6
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday but blowed much harder."

Sept. 7
" Wednesday Wind WNWest Weather as before."

Sept. 8
" Thursday Wind SSWest a strong Gale with clear weather. a very heavy sea running in the Lake."

Sept. 9
" Friday Wind WNWest a stiff Gale with clear weather till the afternoon then calmed a little. at half past 3 PM we embarked and paddled hard till twelve then put up the night beimg dark and the shores rocky."

Sept. 10
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday. at 5 AM we proceeded paddled and sailed till 8 PM then put up at the great Fall."

Sept. 11
" Sunday Wind Southerly a fresh Gale with clear weather. at 6 AM we proceeded to the long carrying place and carried till 8 PM then put up about about 3 miles over?"

Sept. 12
" Monday Wind Westerly a fresh Gale first part cloudy latter part clear weather. at 4 AM we began carrying and at noon got all over but being much fatigued did not proceed."

Sept. 13
" Tuesday Wind WSWest moderate weather till 7 AM afterwards blowed a stiff gale. we proceeded to the crofs Lake and Put up. as also did nine canoes of Canadians 6 Men in every canoe."

Sept. 14
" Wednesday Wind WSWest with moderate weather till 7 AM afterwards blowed a stiff Gale. at 1/2 past 6 AM the Canadians embarked and shipped much Water suppose their canoes be above 14 Inches out of the water which made us dubious to embark as some of our canoes are not above 7 inches above water. Your Honors will please to observe that this Dilatory Pafsage is not owing to the indolence of your Servants in the Inland employ but to those at York Factory that had not the Goods Packed before our return from Inland had we been Dispatched from York Factory in eight Days in all probability we should not have been reduced to a small Allowance of Flour and Oatmeal with water as we are now at Present indeed the Provisions that was served to us at York Factory were much damaged, Bacon, Bread and cheese the Cheese being in the long boat when upset and froze in the Winter had become so rotten that a great part of it was thrown away as not being Eatable. the Bacon and Bread no better, as to strong beer; we had no more than a part of three Hodgsheads. all this causes a grumbling amongst the Inland Servants. at seven OClock AM Edward Wishart and Magnus Spence went of in a light canoe after some Geese but had the misfortune to upset the canoe but by timely afsistance of some of the other men thank God were both happily saved with the lofs of a Gun belonging to Magnus Spence."

Sept. 15
" Thursday Wind variable from NWest to SEast fresh Breezes with Rain at times. at three in the morning we proceeded and at noon came to one tent of Indians from which I traded 40 lb of Provisions, 30 made Beaver in Furs, and 12 moose skins for shoe leather. at two in the Afternoon I proceeded a head for Cumberland House as fast as pofsible having left George Hudson and Malchom Rofs in care of the Canoes. I paddled and sailed till 1/2 past 8 PM then the Wind blowed fresh from the SEast with a great swell, which obliged me to put ashore as fast as Pofsible."

Sept. 16
" Friday Wind SEast a strong Gale weather part cloudy part clear. could not proceed being in an open part of the Lake."

Sept. 17
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday till 10 AM afterwards varied to WNWest and blowed a heavy gale with rain towards Evening. at 10 PM proceeded and paddled till two. then obliged to put ashore the wind and Rain became very severe."

Sept. 18
" Sunday Wind NW a strong Gale weather part cloudy part clear. at 8 AM I proceeded and at noon entered the South Branch of Saskachewan River and continued paddling till 1 AM then had a small sleep."

Sept. 19
" Monday Wind NEast a small Breeze with cloudy weather till noon afterwards a thick rain till 9 PM at 5 AM we proceeded and continued paddling till 6 PM then put up about 10 miles short of A? Basqueau?."

Sept. 20
" Tuesday Wind variable light Breezes with sunshine Alternate. at 5 AM we proceeded and continued paddling till twelve at night, then had a small sleep in the Canoe. at nine pafsed by the Canadians."

Sept. 21
" Wednesday Wind in the East quarter a small Breeze with cloudy weather. at 4 AM I proceeded and paddled till 1/2 past 6 PM then arrived safe at Cumberland House all well thank God. William Walker has got more provisions than could be expected being no Brandy during the Summer. gave the Indians a treat of Brandy and Tobacco for their good behaviour in taking care of the Goods they were entrusted with on the pafsage. also those here for being industrious in hunting during the Summer."

" From Cumberland House to Hudson House"

Sept. 29
" Thursday Wind WSWest a small Breeze with clear weather. at noon embarked with 5 Canoes for Hudson House, having left George Hudson in Charge of Cumberland House with James Saunderson, William Coupland, and James Spence Senior, being short of Men induced me to engage an Indian to afsist as a third Man in one of the Canoes. we paddled till six in the Evening then put up."

Sept. 30
" Friday Wind Variable from SWest to North and blowed a stiff Gale with clear weather. at six we proceeded and paddled till 1/2 past 6 PM then put up a little short of the sturgeon River."

Oct. 1 1785
" Saturday Wind Northerly weather as yesterday. at 6 AM we proceeded and paddled 'till 6 PM then put up a little short of the first tracking Ground."

Oct. 2
" Sunday Wind Southerly a stiff Gale with clear weather. at 1/2 past 5 AM we embarked and at noon came up with our men that went a head as also the three Canoes of Indians that accompanied them, here we put up not being able to Paddle against the wind & current."

Oct. 3
" Monday Wind Westerly a fresh Breeze with clear weather. at 6 AM we proceeded and continued Paddling and setting with Poles till 6 PM then put up."

Oct. 4
" Tuesday Wind Northerly a small Breeze weather part cloudy part clear with Hail and Rain at intervals. at 1/2 past 6 AM we proceeded and at noon the Indians killed two Moose which we Divided amongst the Canoes and put of again tracked till 1/2 past 4 PM then put up to pitch the Canoes, most of them being Leaky."

Oct. 5
" Wednesday Wind Westerly a fresh Gale weather part cloudy part clear. at 6 AM we embarked and tracked till 1/2 past 5 PM then put up. gave the Indians 2 Gall. of Brandy for the Flesh I had from them yesterday and they got Drunk."

Oct. 6
" Thursday Wind SWest squally weather with Hail and Rain at times. at half past 6 AM we proceeded and tracked 'till 1/2 past 5 PM then put up. John Irvin and James Banks lame with breaking out of Boils."

Oct. 7
" Friday Wind Northerly a small Breeze with clear weather a strong frost in the night. at 7 AM we proceeded and tracked 'till 5 PM then put up; this Morning the Hunter left us, and says he is going a Beaver Hunting."

Oct. 8
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday, froze hard last night. at 1/2 past 6 AM we proceeded and tracked 'till 6 PM then put up. at noon killed a Buck Moose at the River side."

Oct. 9
" Sunday Wind NWest a fresh Gale weather cloudy with snow at times, froze very hard last night. at 6 AM we proceeded and at 10 Pafsed by the South Branch. I did intend to have gone up this River to build a House, but the water being shoal and no Provisions nor an Indian to hunt for us ? us to Drop the Expedition. we tracked 'till 6 PM then put up."

Oct. 10
" Monday Wind variable from SEast to WNWest with cold freezing weather. at 6 AM we proceeded and tracked 'till 2 PM afterwards paddled 'till 1/2 past 5 PM put up a little short of the French House."

Oct. 11
" Tuesday Wind NWest a fresh Gale with cold freezing weather. at 1/2 past 5 AM we proceeded and paddled 'till 5 PM put up. the Ice froze this Day above half Inch thick on the side of the Canoes."

Oct. 12
" Wednesday Wind NWest a fresh Gale weather cloudy with snow at times, snowed most part of the night. at 6 AM we proceeded and at two in the afternoon arived at Hudson House. 5 tents of Indians on the Plantation but little or no Provisions in the House. this is s shocking affair as the Canadians is now gone so far inland that every Indian will be stopt from coming here. gave the Indians some Liquor and they got Drunk. I find by an inspection of the Warehouse there has been Expended Trading Goods to the amount of 634 3/4 Beaver which has been given to Indians as Encouragement to bring Birch rind, and for Provisions, and at present not ten Days in the House, exclusive of what belongs to the Indians not paid for, what Birch Rind is brought also not yet paid for."

Oct. 13
" Thursday Wind Westerly a small Breeze with cold freezing weather. William Walker and myself opening some of the Packages that got wet a few Days ago. also trading some Dried Provisions for Liquor. much Ice along shore."

Oct. 14
" Friday Wind Northerly a fresh Gale weather cloudy with snow most part of the Day, froze hard last night and much ice driving in the River. at noon brought two Afsinnee Poet Indians from the other side these have brought a little dried Provisions and 8 Wolves. the Indians still drunk and trading Provisions for Liquor."

Oct. 15
" Saturday Wind as Yesterday cloudy weather with cold freezing weather. Gilbert Laughton repairing a trading Gun, the Taylor making cloathing for the Men, two Men taking care of the Horses, the rest cut Firewood."

Oct. 16
" Sunday Wind WSWest a fresh Breeze with cold freezing weather. sent four Men away on horseback to see if there is any Buffaloe nigh hand, the River is full of Ice there has not been an opportunity to put the Afsinnee poet Indians acrofs since they arrived."

Oct. 17
" Monday Wind and weather as yesterday till noon, afterwards clear and much colder then before. four Men lame with boils and bruises, the taylor at work for the Men, the rest collecting Firewood and doing odd Jobbs within Doors."

Oct. 18
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a fresh Gale first part cloudy with snow latter part clear sharp weather. the Men employed about various Jobbs paid 5 Indians for 36 Rolls of Birch rind, 97 Beaver in Trading Goods, and trusted others a little iron work and ammunition; two tents pitched away to their winters Quarters."

Oct. 19
" Wednesday Wind WNWest a small Breeze with clear sharp weather. the Carpenter hewing side pieces for a saw pit. the Taylor at work for the men the lame as before, the rest employed getting Grafs and digging trenches to bury the canoes. one tent of Indians pitched away, with which I have sent James Bank and James Grey to be supported during the winter."

Oct. 20
" Thursday Wind SWest a fresh Gale weather part cloudy part clear. the Men employed as yesterday. at noon the ice drove in large fields, which gave us an Opportunity to put those acrofs that arrived on the 14th Instant."

Oct. 21
" Friday Wind WSWest a small Breeze with clear mild weather. the Carpenter and two Men fell some large poplar for boards the Taylor making cloathing for the Hunters. the rest employed collecting Firewood. late in the Evening James Tate, Mitchell Omen, Magnus Annel, and Andrew Corrigal returned with 470 lb of Buffaloe flesh which James Tate killed yesterday."

Oct. 22
" Saturday Wind variable weather cloudy with sleet and rain at times. fitted out the Indian Hunters and sent William Walker and three men away with them to hunt for the House, also gave James Omen and William Saunders a supply ready for going away tomorrow with one tent of Indians to be supported during the winter. the Carpenter putting the pit saw in order the rest cut firewood and repairing the Mens chimney. in the Evening the Indian arrived that parted from us on the pafsage up, brought 16 Beaver which traded for Brandy."

Oct. 23
" Sunday Wind WSWest a fresh Breeze with clear sharp weather. fitted out Isaac Batt, James Johnston and Nicholas Allen and they went away to the Barren ground, also James Omen and William Saunders went away with the Indian that came yesterday. In the Evening one Indian Man and his Wife arrived brought only two Beaver skins."

Oct. 24
" Monday Wind SWest a fresh Gale with clear sharp weather. gave supplies to nine Men and they went away in search of Buffaloe as Provisions is scarce. the rest employed about various Duty gave the Indians that came here last Evening a little credit and he went away."

Oct. 25
" Tuesday Wind as Yesterday with clear mild weather. the Men employed mudding the House and repairing the Chimneys."

Oct. 26
" Wednesday Wind variable light Breezes with clear mild weather.the Carpenter and one Man sawing boards, the taylor making cloathing for the Men, the rest employed falling and carrying stuff for building a log tent for a Cook room, in the Evening four Indians arrived brought the flesh of 4 Beaver and 7 Beaver skins."

Oct. 27
" Thursday Wind Northerly a fresh Gale with snow and sleet most part of the Day, the Men employed building the log tent."

Oct. 28
" Friday Wind NWest a fresh Gale with clear freezing weather. the Carpenter and one man sawing boards the Taylor making cloathing for Trade. sent Robert Davey and James Spence Jun. away to the Barren ground to be supported during the winter. the rest employed mudding the log tent, late in the evening three Men came home with flesh from the Hunters tent."

Oct. 29
" Saturday Wind Northerly a small Breeze with clear weather. sent six Men to fetch Meat from the Hunters tent. the Carpenter and one Man sawing Boards the rest finished the tent and cut Firewood. in the Evening James Gray and four Indians arrived brought 480 lb of green Buffaloe flesh these have been two Days on their Journey here."

Oct. 30
" Sunday Wind variable in the east quarter weather part cloudy part clear. paid the Indians for the Meat and they went away. late in the Evening the Men returned that went for meat yesterday brought the most part of two red Deer."

Oct. 31
" Monday Wind NEast a fresh Breeze cloudy weather with drizzling snow. the Carpenter and one man sawing Boards, the rest cleaning the yard, and cut Firewood."

Nov. 1 1785
" Tuesday Wind and weather as yesterday. the carpenter and one Man at the saw, the Taylor making cloathing for the Men, the rest collecting Firewood."

Nov. 2
" Wednesday Wind SWest a small Breeze with cloudy weather. the Men employed as yesterday."

Nov. 3
" Thursday Wind Westerly a fresh Breeze with clear weather. the Men employed as before. late in the Evening William Saunders and two Indians arrived brought 300 lb of green Buffaloe meat."

Nov. 4
" Friday Wind Easterly a fresh Breeze weather cloudy and inclinable to snow. Gilbert Laughton repairing a Gun for one of the Indians that came last night, the rest employed as before, the Indians traded their meat and went away at noon."

Nov. 5
" Saturday Wind ESEast a fresh Breeze with thick Cloudy weather snowed a little last night. the Carpenter and one Man sawing boards the rest employed about various Duty."

Nov. 6
" Sunday Wind variable between South and West small Breezes first part cloudy latter part clear mild weather."

Nov. 7
" Monday Wind SWest a small Breeze with clear weather. the Carpenter and one man getting some pieces for boards, the Taylor making a coat for one of the Hunters, the rest employed collecting Firewood."

Nov. 8
" Tuesday Little wind variable with clear weather. the Men employed about various Duty. late in the Evening James Merwick and John Kirknefs came home with meat from the Hunters tent."

Nov. 9
" Wednesday Wind SWest a small Breeze weather as yesterday. the Carpenter and one man sawing Boards the Taylor making cloathing for the Men. Magnus Twatt repairing old sleds the rest employed collecting Firewood. late in the Evening Mitchell Omen, James Merwick, Robert Garrock, John Sebaston and James Davey arrived with Buffaloe flesh, they say that they have been two Days on their Journey."

Nov. 10
" Thursday Little wind variable with clear sharp air. the men employed as yesterday. the Men that arrived last night and those before returned to there tents."

Nov. 11
" Friday Wind SWest a stiff Breeze with cloudy weather. the Carpenter and one man sawing boards. Magnus Twatt repairing sleds the rest cut Firewood. this Day I measured the Gartering and found it Deficient 93 yards of what is charged as pr Invoice from York Factory."

Nov. 12
" Saturday Wind Southerly a small Breeze with Cloudy warm weather. Magnus Twatt and one man looking for stuff for sleds, the rest employed as yesterday except Gilbert Laughton who was making a few fire steels out of worn out Files."

Nov. 13
" Sunday Wind as yesterday with clear weather."

Nov. 14
" Monday Wind variable from South to NWest a fresh Breeze with clear weather. the carpenter and one Man sawing boards, Gilbert Laughton making Nails, the Taylor making Indian Cloathing two Men getting stuff for sleds Heads, the rest carrying in and cut up Firewood."

Nov. 15
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a small Breeze weather as before. the Carpenter and one Man sawing boards, six men hauling home stuff for sleds the rest employed about various Duty."

Nov. 16
" Wednesday Wind variable from East to South a fresh Breeze with clear sharp weather. Magnus Twatt hewing stuff for sled Heads. Gilbert Laughton making some nails out of bad Ice Chizsels, the Taylor making Indian cloathing the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 17
" Thursday Wind Southerly a small Breeze weather part cloudy part clear. the Men employed as Yesterday. George Rofs lame by falling on the ice a few Days agoe."

Nov. 18
" Friday Wind SWest weather as yesterday the men employed as before."

Nov. 19
" Saturday Wind variable with cloudy mild weather. Men employed about various Duty, snowed a little last night."

Nov. 20
" Sunday Wind as yesterday with clear fine weather."

Nov. 21
" Monday Wind Westerly a fresh Breeze with cloudy weather. two Men sawing stuff for sleds, the Carpenter and five Men fell a few pieces and put them on the pit to be cut in Boards. Gilbert Laughton making nails the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 22
" Tuesday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze with cloudy weather. the Carpenter sharpning the pit saw, the Taylor making cloathing for the Men two Men sawing stuff for sleds, the rest carrying in and cut up firewood. at Noon William Walker one Man and one of the Hunters came home with five Horse loads of green and Dried Provisions."

Nov. 23
" Wednesday Wind and weather much the same as yesterday. the Carpenter and one Man sawing Boards, the taylor as before, and the rest cut firewood. William Walker and those with him returned to their Tent."

Nov. 24
" Thursday Wind variable in the South quarter a fresh Breeze with cold freezing weather. the River set in fast last night. Magnus Twatt making sled Heads the rest employed as yesterday."

Nov. 25
" Friday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze with cloudy weather. the Carpenter and one Man sawing boards the rest clearing away the snow that fell in the night."

Nov. 26
" Saturday Little wind variable with clear sharp weather. two Men sawing Boards two Men turning sled Heads, Gilbert Laughton making nails and the rest cut Firewood."

Nov. 27
" Sunday Wind variable with clear fine weather."

Nov. 28
" Monday Wind Northerly a small Breeze with cloudy mild weather. the Men employed as on Saturday."

Nov. 29
" Tuesday Wind NWest a small Breeze with cloudy mild weather. the Men employed as before."

Nov. 30
" Wednesday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze with cold cloudy weather. the carpenter and one man sawing boards. two Men sawing stuff for sleds the Taylor making cloathing for the Men the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 1 1785
" Thursday Wind variable between East and West weather as yesterday the Men employed as before."

Dec. 2
" Friday Wind NEast a small Breeze thick weather with a Drizsling snow most part of the Day. the Men employed as yesterday. late in the Evening James Merwick and two Indian lads came home from the Hunting tent for Men to fetch meat."

Dec. 3
" Saturday Little wind variable in the East quarter with cloudy weather. sent nine Men to fetch meat. two Men sawing Boards. the rest cut Firewood and put the snow out of the yard. the two Indian lads I have detained and sent them to hunt red Deer as we are distrefsed for want of skins for shoes, sleds and snow shoes."

Dec. 4
" Sunday Wind variable all round, weather as yesterday. late in the Evening the two Indian lads returned from Hunting having killed one red Deer and wounded two more."

Dec. 5
" Monday Little wind Easterly weather cloudy with a drizsling snow at times. sent two Men for the red Deer that was killed yesterday which returned late in the Evening with 40 lb of meat and the skin. the carpenter looking for crooked stuff for timbers. the rest sewing sleds."

Dec. 6
" Tuesday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze with cold Weather & cloudy. the Men employed sewing sleds and doing odd Jobbs within Doors. at noon those returned that went for flesh on Saturday brought near 600 lb."

Dec. 7
" Wednesday Little wind variable with clear mild weather. sent seven Men away to fetch Meat from the Hunters tent the rest clearing the snow out of the Yard that fell in the night. the two Indian lads also returned to their tents there being no Deer about Here."

Dec. 8
" Thursday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the Taylor making Cloathing for the Men the rest hauling home Boards from the saw pit."

Dec. 9
" Friday Wind NEast a small Breeze weather part cloudy part clear. the Taylor employed as before, the rest cut Firewood. late in the Evening those returned that went for meat on the 7th Instant brought 479 lb. William Walker also accompanied them."

Dec. 10 " Saturday Wind NWest a fresh Breeze weather cloudy with a drizzling snow. the Men employed cutting Firewood. in the Evening five Indians came for tobacco, three of which are fall and the other two Afsinnee poet Indians, they have been three Days on their Journey here."

Dec. 11
" Sunday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze weather cloudy with drizzling snow in the forenoon. Early this Morning the Indians went away. to these I gave 4 1/2 fathoms of Tobacco and to Prevent fraud have sent George Rofs and James Merwick away with them."

Dec. 12
" Monday Wind Easterly a small Breeze with cloudy sharp weather. the Carpenter looking for crooked stuff for timbers, two Men getting stuff for snow shoe frames, sent seven Men to fetch meat from the Hunters tent. the rest cutting up firewood."

Dec. 13
" Tuesday Wind NEast a fresh Gale with snow and Drift all Day. the Men employed making sleds."

Dec. 14
" Wednesday Wind NWest a fresh Breeze with clear sharp weather. the Men cut Firewood. at noon those came home that went for meat on Monday brought 600 lb."

Dec. 15
" Thursday Wind and weather as yesterday. sent six Men away to fetch Meat. the Carpenter looking for crooked stuff for timbers. two Men sawing stuff for sleds the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 16
" Friday Wind NEast a small Breeze with clear sharp weather. the Men employed cutting Firewood."

Dec. 17
" Saturday Wind Easterly a small Breeze first part cloudy with a little snow latter part clear sharp weather. two Men sawing stuff for sleds the Carpenter and two Men bringing home some crooked stuff for timbers, the rest cut Firewood. late in the Evening the Men that went for meat returned. also George Rofs and James Merwick returned not being able to keep up with the Indians they tracked them for two Days but the great fall of snow prevented their going any further as there was no track to be seen."

Dec. 18
" Sunday Wind as Yesterday with clear sharp weather."

Dec. 19
" Monday Wind variable with very sharp weather. sent seven Men to fetch meat. the Carpenter and two Men bringing home crooked stuff for timbers two Men sawing stuff for sleds the rest cut Firewood."

Dec. 20
" Tuesday Wind ENEast a fresh Breeze weather as before. the Men employed as yesterday. in the Evening those that went for flesh returned also one of the Hunters came home along with them to hunt Red Deer from the House to get skins for snow shoes."

Dec. 21
" Wednesday Wind NWest a fresh Gale weather clear and very sharp. two Men making sleds, the carpenter employed in his way and the rest cut Firewood Except those that came home last Evening."

Dec. 22
" Thursday Wind variable from South to WNWest a fresh Gale with severe sharp weather. sent six men to bring some dried Provisions from the Hunters tent the rest cut Firewood also sent the Hunter to look for Red Deer but returned without succefs late in the Evening one of the Indians mentioned the 11th Instant came for Tobacco."

Dec. 23
" Friday Wind Southerly a fresh Breeze with clear sharp weather. one Man making sleds the Carpenter employed in his way. the rest cut Firewood. in the Evening those returned that went away yesterday brought some caul fat, and Beat meat, gave the Indian that came last Evening one fathom and a half of Tobacco and he went away. and two arrived in the Evening from the same gang for more tobacco but gave them none Except a pipe for themselves."

Dec. 24
" Saturday Wind variable from NEast to NWest a fresh Gale with thick snowy weather most part of the Day. the Men employed getting tent poles and clearing the snow out of the yard. at noon ten tents of Afsinnee poet Indians arrived which are those mentioned on the 11th Instant."

Dec. 25
" Sunday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze with very sharp weather. traded with the most part of the fall Indians and gave them some Articles. indeed they were? very hard to deal with for Provisions."

Dec. 26
" Monday Wind ENEast a fresh Gale weather cloudy with snow most part of the Day. finished Trading with the Indians and one tent went away. indeed they are very poorly gooded for the Number of Men having brought no more than 180 Wolves, 19 small Foxes, 4 Beaver, and 1560 lb of Provisions. the Furs are but trifling for 40 Men Old and young these have traded 8 Guns and 4 Pistols, they inform me they was at war last summer against the snake Indians but gained little by it, as they have now got Guns as well as they and clothed with European Goods."

Dec. 27
" Tuesday Wind NEast 'till noon afterwards variable a small Breeze with clear sharp weather. at noon the Indians went away."

Dec. 28
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. being informed of several tents of fall Indians, where those came from, and have got both Furs and Provisions. I have therefore sent William Walker and Magnus Annel away with some Tobacco and a few other Articles to bring them in should the french Men not be gone with them before they get there, as they are carrying Rum to every Indian they hear of."

Dec. 29
" Thursday Wind ENEast a fresh Breeze with a continuance of cold weather. the Men employed clearing the snow out of the Yard. at noon James Grey, William Saunders and James Omen came home having left the Indians they were with 10 Days ago as they say for want of Provisions. James Banks has staid where they came from. In the Evening two young Indians came for Tobacco from the other River."

Dec. 30
" Friday Little Wind variable weather as before. one Man making sleds, sent George Rofs, James Merwick and William Folster away with the two Indian lads that arrived last night to prevent fraud. the rest bringing home boards from the sawpit. late in the Evening James Flatt came home from the Hunters tent."

Dec. 31
" Saturday Wind SWest a fresh Breeze weather clear & very sharp. one Man making a sled the rest cut Firewood & carried it in. the Hunter returned to his tent having no luck in Hunting here, and have stopt the young Lad that came home with James Flatt to hunt in his Room, being much destrefsed? for want of snowshoes, indeed had those that was here all summer taken care to Provide skins for that purpose some Expences would have been saved but I am sorry to say it, the Goods has been wantonly thrown away to no Purpose."

Jan. 1 1786
" Sunday Wind SWest a fresh Breeze with clear sharp weather. sent the young Indian a hunting which returned in the Evening having killed one red Deer."

Jan. 2
" Monday Wind Southerly a small Breeze with clear severe sharp weather. sent four Men to fetch Meat also sent three Men to bring home the Horses? from the Hunting tent the snow being so deep renders them unservicable their. the Carpenter looking for some crooked stuff for timbers. Magnus Twatt making sleds, and the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 3
" Tuesday Wind and weather as yesterday. the Men employed about various Duty. In the Evening James Flatt, Taylor, and James Gray, returned with two sled loads of meat, also James Saundison and William Flatt Sen. arrived with a Packet from Cumberland House, which gave me great pleasure to hear of the safe Arrival of your Honour's Ship as also all being well at Cumberland House. they have been very hard put to it in getting here by the bad journeying on the River, occasioned by depth of snow, open water, and rough ice. they inform me they were obliged to leave the things they had on their sleds with one Mr McKiey? from Canada a new Adventurer who is froze in about 100 miles from Cumberland House, and in a very bad condition for want of food, he and another Man almost starved taking care of his Goods having sent the rest of his Men away in search of Indians and has not yet returned."

" Copy of a Letter received from Mr Humphrey Martin
York Factory 31st Aug. 1785
Mr Tomison
Sir,
The Ship arriving in good time and Charles Isham happily recovering from his disorder I proposed his returning Inland, but as this could not be done by Himself I was forced to engage William Flatt Sen. for two Years but not before he had asked pardon for past bad behaviour and promised a dutiful obedience to his superior Officers, and the utmost attention to, and care of the Company's Effects delivered to his custody.
You know Sir Taften? solicited you to leave with me a written account of those things you wished to be indented for from England, as well as what Articles you would have sent up to you this fall, this you know you did not do; I own my surprise was very great when Charles Isham informed Mr Ballenden and Myself you had left Orders and instructions with him in regard to some Articles of which we were totally Ignorant; surely, surely Sir; this has a strange Apprearance doth not shew much respect to either myself or Afsistant. - But what shall I say Sir; to your cruel and false, base and ungenerous charge in your Journal of the 17th October, can you prove the least none? attention in me to Inland trade, surely Sir, you always having had the picking the best of the Goods to carry Inland, my breaking thro' the pofsitive orders of my Masters to get the Men to return inland might have silenced you from making so heavy a charge against me, tho' gratitude for a continued friendship from your first arrival in this Country, and many acts of great benevolence to you on Sundry occasions might have lost weight with you: Suppose the Charge to be true why not make it to my face, surely it would have been more generous, and had I remained incorrigible it was your Duty to have complained directly to my Masters, and not have suffered a man in whom they had put such confidence to betray his trust, such a Wretch ought to be dismifsed with the greatest infamy. Now Sir to Conclude. I insist that you either support the Charge you have made against me by proof pofsitive, or ask my pardon, the former I know you cannot do, the latter I will force you to do or proclaim you a dark cowardly afsafsin to you employers and to every one I see that knows you; have sent you Sundry Trading Goods as pr List and am the greatly injured
Humphrey Martin"

" Copy of a Letter received from George Hudson
Cumberland House Dec. 15th 1785
Sir,
Charles Isham and three other Englishmen Viz. William Flatt, Malchom Groat and John Irvin, arrived here October 14th with the Packet from York Factory by land from the mouth of the River below, the Trading Goods we fetched to the House upon the Lake with sleds which I opened Contents as pr Inclosed Account I now send Invoice I received none suppose it to be in the Letters inclosed for you, the Letters was ordered to be forwarded to you with the utmost Expedition which order I now gladly obey, together with the Letters for the Men the time the Packet arrived here I could not, the Lake being in part froze up and daily Appearances of very early winter. Sir you will receive by the Bearers 12 yards Red corded Cloth and 100 Bayonets of the sort you wanted before which Goods I hope you will receive safe. I could not send any more at this time having only two Men that I could send. Charles Isham is not fit for the Journey. I think him rather worse than when you left him at York Factory. You will be so kind Sir as to send down by the Bearers, or any others you may please to send half a dozen Trading Files if you can conveniently spare them as I have not one left and the Indians wanting some. As yet no Indians have arrived but spotty's Son and the Old Measure Man's Son from below they brought about 100 lb half dried Meat but no Furs except 8 Beaver in whole & half Parchment. The old Man and his Family you met in the Cedar Lake arrived here the Evening you went away, they brought nothing with them. I trusted them Debt and gave them every Encouragement I pofsibly could. the went away in Company with the Cloudy Day. I expect them in very shortly. I shall exert myself Sir to the utmost with the few Natives here about to get them to bring what Furs and Provisions pofsibly they can. shall conclude wishing every succefs to their Honours Affairs. Health and Happinefs to you and all under your command, and believe me to be Dear Sir
Your Obedient
Humble Servant
George Hudson
PS. We had good supplies of green Meat in the Fall but very few sturgeon by far the scarcest I ever knew having caught only 74 from 11th November."

Jan. 4
" Wednesday Wind NWest a fresh Breeze with a continuance of sharp weather. two men making sleds the rest cut Firewood, in the Evening the other two returned that went for flesh on Monday. also William Walker and Mag. Annell came home brought 24 Wolves being all they could raise out of 80 tents the most part of which were fall Indians, but the Canadians had been amongst them and got all from them."

Jan. 5
" Thursday Wind NEast a small Breeze with thick cloudy weather. the Men employed as yesterday. at noon the Men returned that went for the Horses also William Folster and George Rofs came home brought 80 Wolves from two stayed Indians and have left James Merwick to take care of a few skins they traded from those not intending to come here."

Jan. 6
" Friday Wind NNEast a small Breeze with cloudy rimy weather. sent Magnus Twatt and William Saunders to bring 100 Bayonets and 12 yds Red corded Cloth left at Mr McHiey's? House by James Saunderson and William Flatt on their Journey here. the Carpenter employed making wooden tongs for a branch of? his Businefs. the rest cut firewood."

Jan. 7
" Saturday Wind Southerly a small Breeze with clear sharp weather. sent two Men to fetch the few skins left with James Merwick and to Afsist the Indians in with some Provisions. the rest employed about various duty. in the Evening Magnus spence came home for Men to fetch meat."

Jan. 8
" Sunday Wind SSWest a small Breeze with cloudy weather."

Jan. 9
" Monday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze with cloudy weather. sent five Men to fetch meat from the Hunting tent, the Carpenter looking for crooked stuff for Timbers the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 10
" Tuesday Wind variable from SWest to NWest and blowed fresh towards Evening the Men employed as yesterday."

Jan. 11
" Wednesday Little wind Southerly with clear fine weather. the taylor making cloathing for trade, the rest cut Firewood. in the Evening those returned that went for meat on Monday."

Jan. 12
" Thursday Wind as yesterday with cloudy weather & a little snow towards Evening. sent five Men to fetch Meat, the taylor as before, the rest cut Firewood. James Saunderson returned for Cumberland House, William Flatt being a bad Journeyer have keept him here and sent Andrew Corrigal in his room."

" Copy of a Letter sent to George Hudson
Hudson House 11th January 1786
Kind Sir,
By the Arrival of James Saunderson and William Flatt on 3d Inst. I received your agreeable letter which gave me great pleasure to hear of the safe arrival of their Honours ship as also all being well with you.
On the 12th of October we arrived at Hudson House, and to my great surprise not above ten Days Provisions in the House notwithstanding the principal part of the remains of trading Goods gone, this was far from being agreeable for the Number of Men to maintain, my first care was to procure three Indians to hunt for the House which was very Expensive.
Sir I am very sorry to inform you that there is no trade here. and no likelyhood of any this Year, as the canadians went up as high as the Fighting River last summer and built a House, which has cut of every Indian from coming here. our late arrival and the shortnefs of Provisions rendered me unable to convey Goods inland to answer my purpose. indeed it is dangerous to attempt any thing of the Kind at this season of the year for the many inconveniences that attend when there is no place fixed on for Building.
Sir you did right in opening the Trading Goods received by the Arrival of Charles Isham as it might have been otherwise liable to damage if not opened. the Invoice was inclosed in my Letter and have sent it by the Bearers and agrees with your Account received except one yard of Cloth which Difference may be in the measurement. you will also receive 6 trading Files according to your desire. The Goods you sent I have not yet received as the Men were obliged to lay them up about 100 miles from Cumberland House on account of bad Journeying on the River but have sent two Men to fetch them. I am sorry to hear you have been so unsuccefsful in regard to Fish which must reduce your dried stock very low if Indians do not bring you supplies of green Meat. On my arrival at Hudson House I found 6 tents of Indians on the Plantation which were all that had been during the summer. I treated them with two large Kegs of Brandy and some tobacco for nothing and when they went away gave them supplies of every thing necefsary and sent four Men away with them, three of which returned in the latter end of December, who informed me that part of them had been in at the Canadians with what furs they had caught, such is the Villianous intentions of those indians when there is so many Houses to go to. there is in this River near 200 Canadians which is more then there is of Southern Indians, and are going amongst the Natives with Rum taking by force what they cannot obtain with Goods. there has been some disputes between Mr Holmes and Mr Longmoore last Summer but how it begun, or how it ended I know not, it being kept a secret from me, but certain it is. Mr Longmoore did not do as he aught to have done and that by leaving the House and went a Buffaloe Hunting for 17 or 18 Days which I think he was very imprudent for so doing. shall Conclude wishing you and all under your direction Health and Happinefs with a better succefs in Trade than I am likely to have, and Remain
Sir
Your Friend
and well wisher
William Tomison
PS. William Flatt that you sent up not being able to return has staid here and have sent Andrew Corrigal in his room. William Flatt never was a traveller and giving Encouragement to such Men are only wasting the Company's Goods."

Jan. 13
" Friday Wind Easterly with cloudy weather. the carpenter and one Man hewing & bringing home stuff for timbers. one Man getting stuff for snowshoe frames. the rest clearing the snow out of the yard. in the Evening those returned that went for meat yesterday."

Jan. 14
" Saturday Wind NEast a fresh Breeze weather cloudy and snowed a little in the morning sent two Men with Powder to the Hunters and to bring two sled loads of flesh left yesterday. the Carpenter & taylor employed within Doors and the rest cut Firewood."

Jan. 15
" Sunday Little wind variable with clear sharp weather. early this morning the two Men returned that went away yesterday brought two sled loads of meat and informs me of more being killed."

Jan. 16
" Monday Wind ENEast a small Breeze with thick cloudy weather and snowed much in the night sent six Men away to fetch meat the Taylor making cloathing for the Men the rest clearing the snow out of the Yard. in the Evening two Afsinnee poet indians came for tobacco."

Jan. 17
" Tuesday Wind SEast a small Breeze with thick rimy weather. William Walker hunting Red Deer. the Carpenter lining crooked timbers ready for sawing and the rest cut firewood. at noon the Indians arrived that sent for tobacco last Evening. four Men and three women but have brought very little with them."

Jan. 18
" Wednesday Wind and weather as yesterday sent three Men to fetch the Red Deer William Walker killed yesterday. the Carpenter doing odd Jobbs within Doors. traded with the Indians and gave them all the Encouragement I pofsibly could. they have brought 60 made Beaver in whole and half Parchment. in the Evening the Men returned that went for meat on Monday, also George Rofs and four Men that went to afsist the Indians in they were accompanied by four Men and six Women. the two Old Men I have rigged & gave each of them a large Keg of Brandy and they got Drunk. George Rofs have brought 80 Wolves and six foxes which he traded from those that went to the Canadians."

Jan. 19
" Thursday Wind and weather much the same. the Men not employed doing any thing as they are to go for meat again tomorrow. traded with the Indians and gave them every Encouragement that is my power to give they have brought 132 Wolves, 28 foxes and 490 lb of Different sorts of Provisions."

Jan. 20
" Friday Wind and weather much the same. sent six Men to fetch meat, the Carpenter and William Folster sawing timbers, the rest cut Firewood. at noon the Indians went away and two Afsinnee Poiet Indians arrived from the Swampy Ground have been ten Days on their Journey here."

Jan. 21
" Saturday Wind NEast a fresh Breeze with cloudy weather. the Men employed as yesterday. traded with those that came last Evening and they went away. these have brought 59 made Beaver in whole and half Parchment 32 of which they traded for Brandy."

Jan. 22
" Sunday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze thick weather with snow all Day. at noon the Men returned that went for flesh on Friday. also Magnus Twatt and William Saunders arrived in the Evening with the 12 yards of cloth and 100 Bayonets all safe and in good order."

Jan. 23
" Monday Wind Southerly a fresh Breeze with cloudy weather. sent William Walker and two men to the Buffaloe Pond? with some trading goods to Endeavour to get part of what Furs may pafs that way to the french House. the Carpenter and one man looking for some stuff for Oars and timbers but did not find any to answer the purpose. the Taylor making cloathing for Trade. the rest carrying snow out of the yard. late in the Evening five young Indians came for Tobacco from the Southward."

Jan. 24
" Tuesday Wind SEast a small Breeze with cloudy weather. the Carpenter and one Man looking for some stuff for oars but did not find any. the Taylor making cloathing for Trade, the rest employed carrying Firewood. gave the Indians Tobacco and they went and at 1 PM they arrived nine in Number one of which I have cloathed and gave them a large Keg of Brandy for nothing. indeed their demands are now very great there being too many Houses to go to."

Jan. 25
" Wednesday Wind ENEast a small Breeze weather as yesterday. the Men employed carrying firewood and attending the gate at noon three Indian Men and two women arrived with a trifle of Furs to Trade. the Indians still Drunk."

Jan. 26
" Thursday Wind Northerly a small Breeze with cloudy mild weather. the Carpenter doing odd Jobbs within Doors the rest carrying Firewood traded with the indians and gave them every encouragement I pofsibly could. they have brought 140 wolves 20 foxes 3 Cats, 3 Beaver and 300 lb of Provisions."

Jan. 27
" Friday Wind Southerly a small Breeze with clear mild weather. the Carpenter making wooden tongs for holding boards, the rest carrying in Firewood. At noon the Indians went away that arrived on the 24th Instant, also did those that came on the 25th. with the latter I have sent three Men with some trading Goods to present to Indians and endeavour to bring them here if Pofsible."

Jan. 28
" Saturday Little wind variable with cloudy warm weather. the taylor making cloathing for trade. Carpenter and one Man looking out for stuff for oars which they found and returned at noon the rest cut firewood except Magnus Twatt who has been out of order since 22d Inst."

Jan. 29
" Sunday Wind NWest a fresh Breeze with clear sharp weather."

Jan. 30
" Monday Wind variable with clear sharp weather. the Carpenter and six Men fell some pieces and put them on the saw pit, about two miles from here. the taylor making Indian cloathing the rest employed about various Jobbs. in the Evening Edward Wishart came home from the Hunting tent for Men to fetch meat."

Jan. 31
" Tuesday Wind NWest a small Breeze weather as yesterday. the Carpenter and one Man at the pitsaw. sent seven Men to fetch meat Gilbert Laughton splitting stuff for small kegs, the taylor as before."

Feb. 1 1786
" Wednesday Wind NEast a fresh Breeze with drizzling snow most part of the Day, also much fell in the night. the Men employed as follows Gilbert Laughton and Magnus Twatt making trufs hoops out of an old pick and the carpenter doing odd Jobbs in his way. late in the Evening those returned that went for flesh yesterday bro't one Red deer and part of one Buffaloe."

Feb. 2
" Thursday Wind Westerly a small Breeze first part cloudy latter part clear. the Carpenter and one Man sawing stuff for oars the rest cleaing the snow out of the yard and cut Firewood."

Feb. 3
" Friday Wind Southerly a fresh Breeze with clear sharp air. the Men employed about various duty."

Feb. 4
" Saturday Wind Variable with Cloudy mild weather. the Carpenter and one Man at the pit saw, the taylor making indian cloathing, sent two Men to fetch meat. the rest cut Firewood and cleaned the yard."

Feb. 5
" Sunday Wind variable between East and North weather cloudy and blowed fresh towards Evening the two Hunters came home hauling one of their women on a sled very much out of order which is very unfortunate for us. in the afternoon James Banks and two Indian lads arrived with little or nothing also those that went for meat yesterday."

Feb. 6
" Monday Wind Southerly a fresh breeze with cloudy weather. the Carpenter and one Man sawing stuff for oars the taylor making cloathing for the Men Gilbert Laughton repairing a blown Gun that James Banks brought home belonging to one of his tent mates, which he had last Autumn and is split for about Inches in the double fortifying. the rest carrying in and cut firewood. traded 6 Beaver in Furs and 6 unskin'd which is all they brought that came with James Banks. this is a miserable three months Hunt. in the Evening five fall Indians came for tobacco."

Feb. 7
" Tuesday Wind variable from SWest to NWest fresh Gales with cloudy warm weather. the Carpenter and one Man at the pit saw, the taylor making cloathing the rest hauling home stuff from the saw pitt. gave James Banks a little supply and he went away, as also did the Fall Indians from those I stopt a pistol in case of fraud."

Feb. 8
" Wednesday Wind NEast a small Breeze with cloudy rimy weather. the Carpenter and Taylor employed as yesterday two Men looking for stray Horses which they brought in the Evening. the rest cut Firewood."

Feb. 9
" Thursday Wind variable with cloudy mild weather. one Man putting the stray Horses to the others the rest employed as yesterday. one of the Hunters returned to his tent, and sent the other a Hunting from here, but returned without succefs."

Feb. 10
" Friday Wind in the West quarter with clear mild weather. the Men employed as yesterday. the other Hunter being desirous to return to his tent as his Wife was on the recovery I agreed to his proposals and he went away."

Feb. 11
" Saturday Wind Southerly a fresh Gale with clear sharp weather. Gilbert Laughton making small Kegs, the rest employed hauling home stuff from the saw pit for the Carpenters Use."

Feb. 12
" Sunday Wind variable from North to South a stiff gale weather part cloudy part clear."

Feb. 13
" Monday Monday Wind NWest a stiff gale weather clear and thawed much under the Lee. the Carpenter and one man sawing timbers Gilbert Laughton making small Kegs the rest carrying in and cut up Firewood."

Feb. 14
" Tuesday Wind Northerly a fresh gale with clear sharp weather. the Carpenter and one man looking for some wood wanted in his way. Magnus Twatt cleaning the Trading Guns the rest employed as yesterday. in the Evening one Indian lad came home from the Hunting tent for Men to fetch meat."

Feb. 15
" Wednesday Wind NWest weather as yesterday. sent seven Men for Meat the rest employed about Various Duty."

Feb. 16
" Thursday Wind variable from South to ENE a fresh Breeze with very sharp weather. the men cut Firewood in the Evening those returned that went for meat yesterday also two Indians arrived from the Barren ground but did not bring any thing with them."

Feb. 17
" Friday Wind NEast a small Breeze with severe sharp weather. the Men cut Firewood, packed up a few goods to send to the barren Ground. in the Afternoon a young indian Man arrived from the Westward for Tobacco and Brandy for nothing. this is every indians demand when there is so many Houses to go to."

Feb. 18
" Saturday Wind NWest a stiff Gale with a continuance of clear sharp weather. the Indian that came yesterday went away in the night and those that came from the Barren ground went away early this morning with these I have sent Magnus Twatt and five men more with some goods to trade what they can as there is but little prospect of any getting past the Canadians as they are out on all quarters, the Men at home employed variously."

Feb. 19
" Sunday Wind SSWest a fresh gale weather as yesterday."

Feb. 20
" Monday Wind WNWest a stiff Gale with Drifting weather. sent four Men to fetch meat from the Hunters tent the taylor making Indian cloathing sent the carpenter and two Men to look for wood for Gunnels for canoes but returned without finding any fit for that purpose. at noon Magnus Annel, Hugh Lisk and John Kirknefs returned brought 70 Wolves and 10 foxes some of which are very indifferent furs also three Afsinnepoiet Indians accompanied them but poorly gooded owing to the Canadians being constantly amongst them with Rum."

Feb. 21
" Tuesday Wind NWest a fresh Breeze with clear sharp weather. the Men employed within Doors. traded with the Indians and made them presents as usual. they have brought 112 Wolves 2 foxes 4 Beaver and Provisions of sorts 250 lb. in the Evening those returned that went for flesh Yesterday."

Feb. 22
" Wednesday Wind variable all round with a continuance of sharp weather. sent five Men to fetch Meat from the Hunters tent the rest employed within Doors."

Feb. 23
" Thursday Wind Southerly a fresh Breeze with clear sharp weather. the Men cut Firewood and did odd Jobbs within Doors. in the Evening those returned that went for meat yesterday which informs me that James Grey is still lame having been wounded in his hip some time ago by a wounded buffaloe. the Afsinneepoiet Indians early this morning went away."

Feb. 24
" Friday Wind and weather as yesterday, sent five men away to fetch meat. the Carpenter employed in his way, the rest cut Firewood. last Evening two Canadians came here with some skins to trade a Gun but they being bad I refused to trade with them."

Feb. 25
" Saturday Wind NWest a fresh Gale with clear weather. two Men with myself looking for wood for canoe work but found very little for that purpose the rest employed about various Jobbs without Doors. in the Evening those returned that went for flesh yesterday."

Feb. 26
" Sunday Wind Variable from South to North fresh Breezes with clear weather."

Feb. 27
" Monday Wind ENEast a small Breeze first part cloudy with snow latter part clear mild weather. sent four Men to fetch meat from the Hunting tent. the Carpenter employed in his way and the rest pounding Beat meat. in the Evening returned George Rofs and three Indans with a few Wolves skins belonging to three Indians not yet arrived."

Feb. 28
" Tuesday Wind Easterly a fresh Breeze with snow all Day. the Men employed as yesterday. in the Evening those returned that went for meat yesterday also Mr McKiey? and three Men put up here on his Journey up to Holmes to clear up some Disputes and to get his Men that they have secluded? away from doing him any service."

Mar. 1 1786
" Wednesday Wind variable weather cloudy with snow at Intervals. the Men employed clearing the snow out of the yard and doing odd Jobbs within doors. the Indians went away that came here with George Rofs by these I have sent 4 Gall. of Brandy, 6? lb Tobacco and some Ammunition as presents to induce their tent mates to come here to Trade."

Mar. 2
" Thursday Wind Southerly a small Breeze with clear weather. sent four Men away to fetch meat. the Taylor making cloathing for the Men Carpenter and five Men fell some pieces to be cut into gunnels for canoes. Mr McKeiy? [I think this is McKay] and his Men went away."

Mar. 3
" Friday Wind SEast a fresh Gale with thick snowy weather. the Men employed within Doors. in the Evening those that went for meat yesterday returned. sent George Rofs and Magnus Annel to the other River to look for a place to build a House on, also to go to the Pound to bring William Walker and Will. Flatt home, as there is nothing to be got their."

Mar. 4
" Saturday Wind NEast a fresh breeze with thick snowy weather the Men employed within Doors."

Mar. 5
" Sunday Wind and weather as yesterday."

Mar. 6
" Monday Wind Northerly a small Breeze with cloudy mild weather. sent four men to fetch meat two men at the pit saw, Gilbert Laughton making a small Keg, the other three clearing the snow out of the Yard."

Mar. 7
" Tuesday Wind ENEast a small Breeze with cloudy weather. the carpenter and one Man sawing Gunnels for canoes the rest cut Firewood except Gilbert Laughton employed as yesterday. at noon those returned that went for meat yesterday also the Indian that arrived here 17th February brought 25 Beaver in whole and half Parchment, late in the Evening William Walker and those with him came home, brought 50 Wolves and 8 foxes being all he could collect amongst them at the Pond."

Mar. 8
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze with clear sharp weather. the carpenter and one Man at the Pit saw. the rest employed within Doors, in the Evening six Indians arrived with Provisions from the Buffaloe pound."

Mar. 9
" Thursday Wind Southerly a fresh Breeze with clear sharp weather. sent four Men to fetch meat, the rest employed about various Jobbs. at noon seven tents of fall Indians arrived brought little or nothing."

Mar. 10
" Friday Wind and Weather much the same as Yesterday. the Men employed about trifling duty within doors. traded with the southerd Indians and they went away. at noon the Men returned that went for Meat yesterday."

Mar. 11
" Saturday Wind NNEast a fresh Breeze with very sharp weather. six Men bringing home stuff from the sawpit for Gunnels gilbert Laughton as before, the taylor at work for the Men, one Man lame of a sore hand the rest employed about trifling Jobbs within Doors."

Mar. 12
" Sunday Wind Southerly a small breeze with sharp weather. the fall Indians traded what they brought and went away, a miserable gang indeed 22 able Men and have brought no more than 5 Foxes 1 Wolf and about 320 lb of Provisions."

Mar. 13
" Monday Wind NEast a fresh Breeze with clear sharp weather. the carpenter and one Man sawing stuff for timbers. Gilbert Laughton making a small Keg, the Taylor making cloathing for the Men, one Man lame the rest cut Firewood."

Mar. 14
" Tuesday Wind ESEast a fresh Breeze weather as yesterday. the Men employed about various Duty. at noon two Indians arrived brought nothing but a little half dried Meat. also two Canadians arrived with skins to trade four Guns, but their intentions being to intercept some Indians that wanted to come here I therefore declined trading with them."

Mar. 15
" Wednesday Wind South a small Breeze with clear weather and thawed much towards noon. the Taylor at work for the Men Gilbert Laughton making a small Keg the rest clearing the snow of the House, in the Evening Andrew Davey came home from the Hunting tent for Men to fetch meat."

Mar. 16
" Thursday Wind and weather as yesterday. sent seven Men to fetch meat, the rest employed about various Duty. the Indians traded their meat for Liquor and went away, the Canadians also went Away as they came."

Mar. 17
" Friday Wind NWest a small Breeze with clear warm weather and thawed very much. early in the morning those returned that went for flesh yesterday having walked all night six Men getting ready to go acrofs to the other River to fall some Wood for Building. at noon an Indian Man and his Wife arrived from the westward brought a few skins which he traded for Liquor."

Mar. 18
" Saturday Wind SWest a moderate fine Breeze clear weather. In the Morning Mr Tomison and six Men went away. The Men employed about sundry Duties also at noon arrived three Men from our Hunting tent with the news the Indians their tentmates will arrive tomorrow. the Indians that arrived yesterday went away."

Mar. 19
" Sunday Wind Southerly a moderate Breeze clear weather. at noon arrived our Indian Hunters that the three Men came from yesterday."

Mar. 20
" Monday Wind variable a moderate Breeze clear fine weather with a great thaw. the Men employed cutting Firewood."

Mar. 21
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the carpenter employed in his way. sent Magnus Annel to look for wood for Canoe work. the rest cut firewood and cleaned the snow of the canoes. at 4 AM I set of from the other River and arrived here at 1 PM I have fixed on a place for Building a House, there is one inconvenience that attends it being too far from the River, as to water there is a creek where Beaver has been formerly within 100 yards of where the House is to be erected, have left the other six Men to fall more timber."

Mar. 22
" Wednesday Little wind variable with clear thawing weather. the Carpenter at work on the boat Gunnels, the taylor at work for the men, the rest employed about various Duty."

Mar. 23
" Thursday Wind NWest a fresh Breeze with clear thawing weather. Gilbert Laughton and one Man beating out old Hatchets to make nails. the carpenter and taylor as before. the rest employed about various Jobbs. at noon Magnus Annel returned but has not found any wood fit for canoe work. two tents of Indians arrived from the westward traded some Liquor and got Drunk."

Mar. 24
" Friday Wind Northerly a stiff Breeze weather part cloudy part clear with a little thaw. the Men employed about various Duty the Indians Trading a few skins for Liquor and got drunk. William Flatt Sen. came home from the other River to inform me of the Canadians having come there to cut down wood for Building a House. in the Evening Magnus Twatt, William Flatt Jun. and William Saunders returned from the Barren Ground, brought back part of the Goods they carried away not finding use for them. they left the other three Men 10 Days Journey from here with 8 tents of Indians to take care of 200 Beaver they have traded. it being now bad Journeying either for Dogs or Horses in many places much snow in other places none in the barren Ground. In the Evening Mr McKeiy went past on his Journey back from Holmes's accompanied by seven Men three are Irish, one a German, and three canadians."

Mar. 25
" Saturday Wind as yesterday weather cloudy with snow most part of the Day. no working without Doors. in the Evening traded with some indians poorly gooded."

Mar. 26
" Wind Southerly a fresh Breeze with clear weather. at noon James Banks came home having left his tent mates at the woody Hill one of which is almost decayed away and has been hauled on a sled since James Banks went from here last."

Mar. 27
" Monday Wind Northerly a fresh gale with cold freezing weather. the carpenter and taylor employed in their way. William Flatt Sen., Edward Wishart and George short ailing. Gilbert Laughton and one Man making nails the rest cut a little Firewood. traded with the Indians and some of them went away. late in the Evening two Indian lads arrived from the Southward brought 10 Wolves to trade Liquor."

Mar. 28
" Tuesday Wind NWest a small Breeze with clear sharp weather. the Men employed about various Duty, two families of Indians pitched away also those that came last Evening."

Mar. 29
" Wednesday Wind between North and West fresh gales with clear sharp weather. sent six Men to fetch Meat which returned in the Evening the rest employed about various Jobbs. at noon Will. Folster and the other four Men returned from the other River having fell 180 Pieces more, in all 230, which will be enough to build a house 50 foot long and above 20 broad."

Mar. 30
" Thursday Wind SWest a fresh Breeze weather as before. the Carpenter and one Man put the keel, stem, and stern post together and set it on the stocks. Gilbert Laughton and one man making nails out of ice chizsels the Taylor making indian cloathing. Magnus Twatt and one man looking for wood for canoes the rest cut Firewood and made 1105 lb of Pimmacon for the Journey down. in the Evening an Indian man and two women arrived from the Northward with a few furs to trade. these I left at Cumberland House last Autumn. also two more with their women arrived from the Southward bro't 30 Wolves, 1 Beaver and 4 foxes."

Mar. 31
" Friday Wind variable wth cloudy weather. sent four Men away to gather pitch, also two more to fetch Meat the rest employed about various Jobbs. traded with the Indians and they went away as also did those here before."

Apr. 1 1786
" Saturday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze with thick snowy weather, most part of the Day. the men cut Firewood and made 715 lb Pimmacon. in the evening the Men returned that went for meat yesterday."

Apr. 2
" Sunday Wind Southerly a strong Gale with clear weather. in the Evening five Indians arrived from between the Rivers one of which bro't a gun he traded the other Day, to be repaired, the springs being too weak which is the case with many of them. the others brought 4 Beaver and 2 Wolves. the Indians do not labour now as they did formerly when there was not so many Houses . their chief Labour is to go from House to House get and defraud what they can, and if denied to come in, have the impudence to come over the Works."

Apr. 3
" Monday Wind as yesterday weather part cloudy part clear and a little thaw. sent three Men to fetch birch rind from an Indian between the Rivers. the Carpenter and one Man building the Boat. Gilbert Laughton making nails, the rest cut Firewood. late in the Evening those returned that went for Birchrind, brought five Rolls which will be enough for one canoe."

Apr. 4
" Tuesday Wind variable fresh Gales weather as yesterday with a great thaw. sent Magnus Twatt and three Men to split wood for canoe work. also sent two more away with an Indian that I have engaged to build a canoe. the rest employed about various Jobbs. at noon the Pitch Hunters returned brought a good Quantity."

Apr. 5
" Wednesday Wind SSW a fresh Breeze first part clear latter part cloudy. sent two Men to look for some stray Horses five of which they found the rest employed about various Duty. swans seen to Day."

Apr. 6
" Thursday Wind Northerly a fresh Gale weather cloudy with a drizsling snow most part of the Day. the carpenter could not work at the boat the rest fell Firewood and did odd Jobbs within Doors. in the Evening Magnus twat and those with him came home, the weather being unfit for that work."

Apr. 7
" Friday Wind ENEast a stiff Gale with thick cloudy weather and inclinable to snow. the Men fell Firewood and did trifling Duty within Doors. in the Evening an Indian Man and three Women arrived brought a few wolves skins on their backs."

Apr. 8
" Saturday Wind NEast a small Breeze weather as yesterday, snowed very much last night. Magnus Twatt and one Man sawing stuff for canoe gunnels. Gilbert Laughton making reeves and nails for the boat. the Carpenter plaining boards and the rest clearing the snow out of the yard, that fell last night."

Apr. 9
" Sunday Wind SEast a fresh Breeze with clear weather. the Indians that arrived on Friday set of again without trading the few skins he brought because I would not give him his unreasonable demands of Liquor for nothing, tho' at the same time this Indian has had from me 7 Gallons within these two Months past for nothing further then encouragement to get Birch rind and to prevent the canadians from getting hold of him he always used to be one of the best indians I had and never brought lefs than 170 skins in the course of the year and this year has not brought 70."

Apr. 10
" Monday Wind Southerly a fresh Breeze weather as yesterday. sent Magnus Twatt and three men to split wood for canoes also three Men bringing home what was split before. the Carpenter and one Man employed at the boat. Gilbert Laughton making nails for Do. the rest fell firewood. In the Evening James Omen and four young Indians arrived from the barren Ground for tobacco and have brought the agreeable news of James Gaddy being well and left him this morning where they came from with some indians from that Quarter, also an Indian came last night from the woody Hill for tobacco which he got and went away this morning. one tent of Indians arrived from between the Rivers brought a little Fat and 20 Wolves."

Apr. 11
" Tuesday Wind variable fresh Breezes weather for the most part cloudy. the Men employed as yesterday, except two that were looking for the Horses which they brought. at noon two Indians arrived from the Northward brought 40 parchment in whole & half Beaver."

Apr. 12
" Wednesday Wind Easterly a small Breeze with clear fine weather. the Men employed as before. the two Indians that came last night went away. also the Indians that arrived on the 8th Inst. he intended to have gone away last Sunday when he demanded his skins out of the Warehouse but afterwards thought he could not go to a better market he came in this morning and desired I would trade his skins which I agreed to providing he would be agreeable to the Proposals I should make to him and behave in the promised? manner which is as follows. to go a Beaver hunting 'till 1st June, then to get Birch rind and bring it in. this he has agreed to, on that account I have lent him a Gun and given him credit for Iron work to Kill Beaver & have parted good Friends."

Apr. 13
" Thursday Wind ENEast a fresh Gale weather cloudy with much snow in the after part of the Day. the taylor making cloathing for trade, Gilbert Laughton repairing the Prefs, the Carpenter employed in his way. the rest fell firewood and cleared the path for the Indians to get thro' with their Horse sleds, in the Evening Isaac Batt, James Gaddy, James Johnston, Nicholas Allen, James Flatt, James Omen, and Magnus Spence came home from the Barren ground brought 8 Horses loaded with Furs. the Indians put up short by reason of bad weather. James Gaddy informs me where he has been is a very Plentiful country of all sorts of Animals common in the country Beaver & wolves especially. he says that to his Knowledge 14 old Beaver has been taken out of one House. he also says that the Pee,hen,now Indian tribe is much the largest of any he has seen being 250 tents in number. these with the Blood & Blackfoot tribes go constantly to War against the snake indian tribe and many is killed on both sides. at times the former take numbers of Horses & mules from the latter which is the reason of their going to war. he says they travelled about 150 miles along the Rocky Mountain but saw no end to it. there is two Pee,hen,now and two Blood Indians came along with James Gaddy that never was seen any European Settlement before. Holmes sent four Men away last fall with Rum and tobacco to debauch the Man that James Gaddy was with, but could not obtain his Ends, the Indian being a steady Man & has used James Gaddy as his own Son."

Apr. 14
" Friday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze with clear weather. the Men employed about various Duty. at noon the Indians arrived five of which I have cloathed and gave each man a Keg of Liquor. the Furs bro't by Magnus Twatt and those sent with him amount to 300 made Beaver in Beaver & Wolves."

Apr. 15
" Saturday Wind Southerly a small Breeze with clear weather. the Men employed as yesterday the Indians still drunk. several geese seen to Day."

Apr. 16
" Sunday Wind Southerly a small Breeze with clear warm weather. the Indians that arrived on the 10th instant went away, & traded with part of those that came on the 14th and having given to the Indian that James Gaddy was with a 4 foot Gun & to the amount of 40 Beaver more in different articles of trading Goods as encouragement for being so kind to him having used him as his own Son."

Apr. 17
" Monday Wind SSWest a gentle Breeze with warm thawing weather. the Men employed about various Duty. finished trading with the Indians and made them presents as usual."

Apr. 18
" Tuesday Wind and weather as yesterday. the Carpenter and one Man working at the boat. Gilbert Laughton making nails for Do. Magnus Twatt plaining canoe timbers the rest employed about various Jobbs. at noon the Indians went away, fitted out Isaac Batt to go along with the blood Indians according to his own Desire."

Apr. 19
" Wednesday Wind variable with thick rimy weather till the Evening. afterwards blowed fresh from the westward. the Men employed within Doors. Isaac Batt got acrofs the Eiver but part of his things are here, the River being weak and Dangerous."

Apr. 20
" Thursday Wind ESEast a small breeze weather for the most part cloudy. sent 10 Men to fetch timbers & Splinters from between the Rivers which returned in the Evening brought 100 of the former and 70 of the latter. got Isaac Batts things acrofs early this morning having froze pretty hard last night. the taylor at work for the Men, the Carpenter and Magnus Twatt employed in their way, the rest employed about various Duty. paid of the Hunters and they went away."

Apr. 21
" Friday Wind NWest a small Breeze first part cloudy latter part clear weather. early this Morning the River broke up and went down. sent one Man with a Horse to bring the Indian to the House that hunted for the House last Year and in the Evening returned. he has lost the faculty of his limbs and is worn away to nothing. the carpenter taylor and smith employed at their respective Duties, four Men crofsing Indians from the other side which are those that were getting canoe work between the Rivers they have 80 skins laying here since the 27th of February brought in by George Rofs the rest taking the canoes out of the ground and doing other odd Jobbs required. In the Evening two tents of Indians arrived from within but poorly gooded according to the Number of Men these I gave credit to last fall on my arrival."

Apr. 22
" Saturday Wind variable light Breezes weather as yesterday. the Men employed about various Jobbs. early this morning put James Gaddy with the remainder of his things and two Horses acrofs the River. he has learnt a little of the Language & he thinks another year will make him little inferior to the Canadians. I have promised to make his Wages up to 20 Pounds for last Year and this should your Honours not be agreeable to the proposal I have done this for the Company's Interest and not for my own."

Apr. 23
" Sunday Wind Southerly a fresh Breeze with clear warm weather. traded with part of the Indians and they went of to war. in the Evening James Gaddy returned having lost both his horses supposed to be stolen. also one indian arrived from within for two Horse to afsist him with his things."

Apr. 24
" Monday Wind and weather as yesterday. sent three Men away with James Gaddy to bring his things, also sent one Man away with two Horses with the Indian that arrived last night. the Taylor making cloathing for trade. Magnus Twatt drefsing splinters for canoes. the carpenter and one Man timbering the boat, the rest employed about various Jobbs. finished trading with the indians and made two of them large Presents as encouragement to bring birch rind in the Summer."

Apr. 25
" Tuesday Wind ESEast a small breeze with clear hot weather. the carpenter Taylor and Magnus Twatt as before the rest employed digging roots for sewing canoes. in the evening Gaddy and those with him returned bro't all safe, also the Indians mentioned yesterday arrived brought no more than 14 made Beaver and had the ambition to come for two Horses."

Apr. 26
" Wednesday Wind Easterly a stiff Gale with clear weather. the Men employed about sundry Duties, one tent of indians pitched away, also two more went a Beaver hunting."

Apr. 27
" Thursday Wind and weather as yesterday. the carpenter and one man put gunnels into the boat. Magnus Twatt and two men bending timbers. the Taylor making cloathing for the Men, two Men repairing a canoe one Man at work in the Garden the rest employed at the Prefs. packed 24 Bundles of Furs, the rest of the Indians pitched away except two Men I have engaged to build canoes."

Apr. 28
" Friday Wind and weather as before. the Men employed as yesterday except two sent to take care of the Horses. Packed 26 Bundles of Furs to Day."

Apr. 29
" Saturday Wind ENEast a fresh Gale weather part cloudy part clear. the Carpenter and one man working at the boat. Magnus Twatt planing gunnels for canoes. the Taylor making cloathing for the Men Gilbert Laughton making nails the rest employed at the Prefs packed 30 Bundles of Furs."

Apr. 30
" Sunday Wind as yesterday weather cloudy with sleet most part of the Day. in the Evening James Tate, Mitchell Omen, John Sebaston, Malchom Rofs, Robert Davey, James Spence Jun., John Irvin and Robert Garrock came home from their winters quarters and have not been three Days Journey from here since last fall."

May 1 1786
" Monday Wind NEast a small Breeze weather cloudy with rain at times. sent James Tate and two Men in search of Buffaloe. also sent Malcholm Rofs and two Men to fetch 2 Buffaloe he killed on Saturday. the carpenter and Mag. Twatt employed as on Saturday the rest crofsing 6 tents of Fall and Afsinnepoiet Indians and doing odd Jobbs within Doors."

May 2
" Tuesday Wind variable weather cloudy with rain at times. the Men employed at their respective Duties. traded with the Indians and made the two Leaders presents as usual. these have bro't 325 Wolves, 1 Beav. and 25 foxes, also 300 lb of Provisions."

May 3
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a small Breeze weather cloudy with Rain 'till noon. the Men employed putting the Indians acrofs and doing other odd Jobbs. in the Evening James Tate and those with him returned bro't some Green meat which made one Day for all Hands."

May 4
" Thursday Wind as yesterday weather part cloudy part clear. the Carpenter and one Man working at the boat. Magnus Twatt and one man making gunnels & planing splinters for canoes the rest employed at the Prefs. packed 30 bundles of Furs."

May 5
" Friday Wind Southerly a small Breeze with a thick fog in the morning afterwards clear hot weather. the carpenter Caulking the Boat. Mag. Twatt making gunnels for canoes. sent James Tate and two Men a hunting the rest employed about various Jobbs. packed 17 Bundles of Furs and made 280 lb Pimmacon. at noon four of Peter Pangman's men pafsed by in two canoes of skin in their pafsage from the Fighting River. these have traded 11 packs of Furs but was there three months before they got a skin owing to Holmes confining every Indian that came and at last they rose and threatend to Kill if they were not set at Liberty which he was obliged to grant by this behaviour one southern Indian has been killed and another wounded by the Pee,hen,now tribe which is likely to turn out to a civil War."

May 6
" Saturday Wind variable fresh Breezes weather part cloudy part clear. the Men employed digging roots for sewing Canoes and repairing Do. at noon five swampy ground Afsinneepoiet Indians arrived with a few furs to Trade."

May. 7
" Sunday Wind NEast a small Breeze first part clear latter part cloudy with thunder & rain. traded with the indians that came yesterday and they went away and four tents arrived from the french House but have bro't nothing except one Man that has 55 Beaver & one cased? cats?"

May 8
" Monday Wind Northerly a fresh Gale with cold raw weather. the carpenter & one man making oars for the boat, the rest making paddles as the weather is too cold for repairing canoes. in the afternoon Mr Longmoore and those with him came home from the woody Hill with some wood work for canoes."

May 9
" Tuesday Wind as yesterday a small Breeze with clear weather but cold air. the Carpenter as before, those that are capable working at canoe work and repairing Do. packed 13 Bundles of Furs in the Evening John Sebaston & James Omen came home bro't four Horse load of Buffaloe meat, James Tate having stayed to take care of some more he has killed."

May 10
" Wednesday Wind variable from SWest to NWest a fresh Breeze weather cloudy and inclinable to snow. the Carpenter employed in his way Mag. Twatt and Mr Longmoor put a canoe on the stocks but the weather being cold could do nothing in regard to sewing. I sent three Men with 6 Horses to fetch Meat the rest repairing canoes and doing odd Jobbs. traded two tents from the Indians for covering for canoes and they went away. one of these has promised to bring Birch rind in the summer."

May 11
" Thursday Wind Northerly a small Breeze weather part cloudy part clear. the carpenter at the Boat, the rest employed clearing away 7 Inches snow that fell in the night and repairing canoes. sewed part of the canoe put on the stocks yesterday, in the Evening those that went for meat returned, also James Tate came home with them bro't six Horse loads."

May 12
" Friday Wind as yesterday as fresh Breeze with clear weather a strong frost last night. the Carpenter as before Gilbert Laughton making nails for the Boat the rest employed about various Duty. got a canoe of the stocks but the weather being very cold could not put another on."

May 13
" Saturday Wind Southerly a small Breeze with clear fine weather. the carpenter finished the boat and had her launched in the Evening. she is 20 foot keel and 6 1/2 on the main shaft? and am of Opinion will answer the Purpose intended when there is water in the River. the rest employed pitching and timbering canoes a strong frost last night."

May 14
" Sunday Wind Southerly a strong Gale with clear weather. brought four Indians from the other side the River but have brought little or nothing with them. in the Evening pitched and wartered? five canoes ready for going when weather permits."

May 15
" Monday Wind Northerly a fresh Gale with Heavy rain most part of the Day. no working without Doors. the Indians that went a Beaver Hunting the 26d April came home bro't 45 made Beaver in whole and half parch. & part of which they Traded & got Drunk."

May 16
" Tuesday Wind NWest a fresh Breeze weather part cloudy part clear and so cold that nothing can be done in the canoe way. embarked Eleven Men in five canoes with 54 Bundles of Furs for Cumberland House."

May 17
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a fresh Breeze hail and sleet with Sunshine Alternate sent Mr Longmoor and two Men to the woody hill for Birch rind. Magnus Twatt with the rest employed Building and repairing Canoes. one tent of Indians pitched away."

May 18
" Thursday Wind and weather as yesterday but more colder and has been a strong frost for seven nights past which prevents me from getting things done as I could wish. in the evening embarked four men in two canoes for Cumberland House with 20 Bundles of Furs, the rest employed as yesterday. took a survey of the Stores and trading Goods and have appointed the following Persons to stay up all summer Viz. William Walker in charge. John Flatt, Nicholas Allen, Magnus Spence, William Saunders, John Kirknefs and Thomas Robertson."

May 19
" Friday Wind NEast a fresh Breeze with clear fine weather. at 6 AM embarked and three Men more in two Canoes with 18 Bundles of Furs. at noon came up with those that went away yesterday paddled till 8 PM then put up."

May 20
" Saturday Wind and Weather as Yesterday at 5 AM we proceeded & paddled till 8 PM then put up."

May 21
" Sunday Wind Southerly a fresh Breeze with clear sultry hot weather. at 4 AM we proceeded & paddled till 8 PM then put up. great Quantities of Ice on both sides the River."

May 22
" Monday Wind Easterly fresh Breezes at times weather as yesterday. at 1/2 past 3 AM we embarked and paddled till 1 AM on Tuesday then arrived safe at Cumberland House where thank God I found all well, from 10 PM to 1 AM the Northern lights remarkable Bright."

" From Cumberland House to York factory."

June 4 1786
" Sunday Wind SE fresh breezes with heavy rain towards evening. between twelve and one Embarked for York factory with 18 men in 9 canoes loaded with 82 bundles of furs, also three canoes of Indians with twelve bundles. have left Mr Hudson in charge of Cumberland House with Malcholm Grott and John Irvin Jun. we paddled till eight PM then Put up a little short of the fishing Weir?"

June 5
" Monday Wind as yesterday with heavy rain at times. at three AM we Proceeded and Paddled till noon then Put ashore it raining very hard. at four PM Put off again and Paddled till eight then Put up at UBasquea."

June 6
" Tuesday Wind Easterly a fresh gale with rain all day which continued from eight last night."

June 7
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday till noon afterwards blow'd fresh from ENE. at one PM we Proceeded and Paddled till eight then Put up."

June 8
" Thursday Wind as yesterday a fresh breeze with cloudy weather. at half past three AM Embarked and Paddled till six PM then Put up on an Island in the Cedar Lake."

June 9
" Friday Wind Easterly weather cloudy and blowed fresh at times. at half Past three AM we Proceeded and Paddled till half Past eight PM then Put up on the great fall carrying Place."

June 10
" Saturday Wind and weather as yesterday. Carried over the Carrying Place and went down the fall then Put up to repair a canoe that was damaged Coming down the fall. here we found the Englishmen and Indians that went ahead all well having been weather bownd for some time in the Cedar Lake."

June 11
" Sunday Wind variable with rain all day not weather to Proceed."

June 12
" Monday Wind as yesterday fresh breezes with Clear weather. at five AM we Proceeded and Paddled till nine, then the wind Shifting more to the Eastward and blowed fresh with a great swell in the lake which obliged us to Put ashore. at noon calmed and we Put of again and Paddled all night."

June 13
" Tuesday Wind SE a small breeze will eight AM then blowed fresh with much swell in the Lake which Obliged us to Put up. Malcholm Rofs lame."

June 14
" Wednesday Wind SE a fresh gale till noon afterwards variable with calm weather. at one PM we Proceeded and Paddled all night."

June 15
" Thursday Wind as yesterday weather cloudy with rain. at nine AM we Put up at the Rendezvous Lake. rain'd very hard the remaining Part of the day."

June 16
" Friday Wind variable Part cloudy Part Clear. at nine AM we Proceeded and Paddled till ten PM then Put up two Parts? down the Sea River."

June 17
" Saturday Wind NE a strong gale with heavy rain which continued for the last 24 hours."

June 18
" Sunday Wind Northerly a stiff gale weather Part cloudy Part clear. at four AM Embarked and Paddled till nine PM then Put up on Eachewemames Carrying Place. The Indians did not come up."

June 19
" Monday Wind Easterly a fresh breeze with Clear weather. at half past three AM we Proceeded and Paddled till eight PM then Put up much fatigued having Carryed over the White fall and hill carrying Places. a frost last night."

June 20
" Tuesday Wind SE a stiff breeze with clear weather. at four AM we Embarked and Paddled Sail'd till nine PM then Put up on an Island in Pethe, Paw, wenepee or Deep Water lake, saw one tent of Indians who had lately arriv'd from York factory."

June 21
" Wednesday Wind ESE a fresh breeze weather cloudy with rain towards noon. at half Past two AM we Proceeded and Paddled till eight then Put up at nine a heavy rain Broek out which Continued the remaining Part of the day."

June 22
" Thursday Wind Easterly weather cloudy with rain at times. at four AM we Proceeded Paddled handed and Carried till eight then Put ashore a heavy rain breaking out at two PM Put off again and Paddled all night."

June 23
" Friday Wind NE a stiff gale weather as yesterday. at one PM Put up having Paddled from two Oclock yesterday, at three Broek out a heavy rain."

June 24
" Saturday Wind NE a strong gale with a continual rain and Sleet at times."

June 25
" Sunday Wind Northerly a fresh gale with snow & sleet till noon afterwards Cloudy with sunshine alternately. we Proceeded to the swampy Lake then Put up to wait for the Indians. a strong frost last night."

June 26
" Monday Wind variable from N to NE a stiff gale with clear weather. could not Proceed the wind blowing too hard for going down the falls. in the evening one Indian canoe came up but have not seen any of the others."

June 27
" Tuesday Wind N a fresh breeze with cold raw cloudy weather. at four AM we Embarked and Paddled, handed, and carried till noon, then Put up the wind blowing too hard for going down the falls, had two Canoes broek to day."

June 28
" Wednesday Wind and weather much the same as yesterday still weather bownd."

June 29
" Thursday Wind Southerly a moderat breeze with clear weather. at five AM we Proceed and Paddl'd handed and carryed till a half Past eight PM then Put up below the falls."

June 30
" Friday Wind variable with clear hot weather. at a half Past three AM we Proceeded and Paddled till eight then Put up three miles below Penneycutaway River, killed two deer to day."

July 1 1786
" Saturday wind variable in the North quarter fresh breezes weather Part Cloudy Part Clear. at two Am we Embarked and between five and six arriv'd safe at York factory thank God."

" William Tomison"


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