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A Journal of the most remarkable Transactions and Occurrences at Moose Fort from 2d Octo. 1783 to 16th Sept. 1784
Mr John Thomas Chief."
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" Moose Fort Journal 1783-4"
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Oct. 2 1783
" Thursday About 3 PM the Captain took his leave of us and went on board the Sloop Moose which proceeded down to the Ship. the Shallop likewise went down to lay at Ship hole till the Ship sailed incase the Ship should need afsistance."

Oct. 3
" Friday Wind variable fine weather saw the Sloop Moose and Shallop this morning going out. the people employed stowing away the Cargo, packing powder and shot for the hunt at Hannah Bay & cleaning and repairing the large upland Boat. received Geese from Indians."

Oct. 4
" Saturday Wind variable Westerly fine weather. dispatched 4 men in the long Boat for Hannah Bay with supply's for the Hunt. two repairing the old flat bottom boat, the others variously employed, stowing away the Goods and packing supplys for Brunswick House, haul'd the sean caught as many Tickomeg as servd the men one days allowance. late in the evening the Beaver and Moose Sloops came up to the point with Cargo of which the Sloop masters tell me 4 Pipes of Brandy some Coals &c are yet remaining in the Ship, which would have taken them too much time to get at, at this advanced season of the year, therefore they intend carrying them back to England."

Oct. 5
" Sunday Wind variable SEerly fine weather. all hands landing the MR part of the Cargo and shifting the other part of the Cargo into the respective Sloops in order to forward the dispatch of the Vefsels for Albany and Eastmain as fast as pofsible. the Shallop came up to Shiphole - Rec'd Geese from Indians, was informed by the Indians that the Ship sailed this forenoon."

Oct. 6
" Monday Wind SE fine weather the people employed loading the Beaver and Moose Sloops late in the evening the latter proceeded for Albany with part of their cargo. Capt. Meshitwiskee? with two Canoes came in with a few summer furrs."

Oct. 7
" Tuesday Wind SE a fresh breeze rain at times the people employed putting the EtMain cargo on board the Beaver Sloop. the Moose Sloop sailed for Albany from aback of Pilgrims Island where she brought up last night. the uplanders of yesterday went away. Rec'd Fish and Rabbets from Indians. PM the long boat returned having lost the stock of her Anchor. dispatch'd her again immediately under the charge of Anth. King instead of Wm Gill. Brew'd Small Beer."

Oct. 8
" Wednesday Wind SE fine weather the people employed putting the remains of the East Main cargo on board the Beaver Sloop; about Noon gave Mr Falconer his dispatches and he drop'd down to Ship hole. Rec'd Geese Ducks and Plover from Indians."

Oct. 9
" Thursday Wind SE a fresh gale rainey weather. the people employed packing goods for Brunswick. about 3 PM Mr Philip Turnor Wm Bolland, Samuel Sibley, John Leask, Nicol Spence, John Laughton labourer, Rob. Yorston, David Laughton, John Johnston, Thomas Knarston, Rob. Spence, Peter Kirknefs and three Indians set off for Brunswick in the upland Boat and Battaux. Mr Turnor Will. Bolland, Sibley, Leask and Spence are to reside there. the Battaux I have sent to afsist the Boat incase the water should be shoal, but if the water should be better than we expect, Knarston, Spence, & Kirknefs to return with her. Haul'd the Seine caught as many Tickomeg as serv'd the few men at home a days allowance which we have much occasion for not yet having salted a single Goose. but on the contrary am obliged to serve the men salt Geese of last year for their journey to Brunswick. the Beaver Sloop at Ship hole and Long boat at Middleborough wind bound."

Oct. 10
" Friday Wind NE fine weather. the Shipwright and Tho. Halcro breaking up the old Sloop. the Armourer and one man making wedges and bolts for the above purpose. the others with Mr Maugenest Mr Cloney and Self stowing away the Albany Bales and putting the warehouse to rights. the Sloop and Long boat still in the offing wind bound."

Oct. 11
" Saturday Wind Easterly mizling rain the men at home employed as yesterday & stowing the Brandy away in the Cellars; about noon Mr Bolland came home with the unwelcome news of the water being shoal, with a request from Mr Turnor for the afsistance of two more men. John Laughton (who has now come home with Mr Bolland) being disabled by his hand getting jam'd between a Cask and the Boats gunwale, dispatch'd Matthew Tate & Henry Burnie (in a boat with two more men) to Mr Turnors afsistance. Mr Cloney likewise willingly offer'd his service to afsist in bringing the Boat down again. the Beaver Sloop and long boat still in the offing."

Oct. 12
" Sunday light airs Northerly forepart, lat. part fresh breeze ENE at 7 AM the Sloop and long boat got underway and went out, but I suppose the wind chopping about hindered them persuing their voyage as I hear they are yet lying in lower Ship hole. Rec'd a letter from Mr George Donald by two Indians acquainting me that he had recieved 700 Geese from the Hannah Bay hunters and that the Indians were at a stand for want of Powder &c which has been on board the Longboat ever since the 4th Inst. but constant contrary winds renders it impofsible for the Boat to proceed on her voyage."

Oct. 13
" Monday Wind Northerly fine weather. the Shipwright and Halcro breaking up the old Sloop. Cooper putting up the Armourers work shop. Steward Cook & boy with Mr Maugenest and self seperating the Albany from the Moose cargo and putting the warehouse to rights. PM Mr Cloney with the two men returned from afsisting the Boat which I have the pleasure to hear is got over much of the worst of the road, and from the appearance of the water I hear they expect to make an expeditious pafsage the rest of the way. - Brew'd Small Beer."

Oct. 14
" Tuesday Wind light airs variable fine weather PM the Sloop from Albany appeared in the offing and got up to Pilgrims island about dusk in the evening where she brought up; the people employ'd as yesterday. one incapable of duty."

Oct. 15
" Wednesday Wind Southerly mizling rain at times about 6 AM the Sloop got up to the point and Mr Brand came ashore in his boat. by the letter I have now recieved from Mr Jarvis. I understand he will be much distrefsed for many articles if the Sloop does not make another trip, I have therefore given Mr Brand orders to prepare to return for Albany with another cargo to which purpose I immediately sent down the old flat bottom'd boat and old Sloops boat with loads of Albany cargo and to afsist in getting the ballast stones out of the Sloop two Canoes of Abbittiby Indians came in with a few summer furrs and to get debt for the Winter. Recieved Geese from Indians."

Oct. 16
" Thursday Wind SW cloudy weather employed loading the Sloop. the Indians of yesterday went away. Anthony King and the two men returned from Hannah Bay having left the longboat there according to orders given."

Oct. 17
" Friday Wind Westerly cloudy cool weather. by working all last night we got the Sloop ready for sailing by eight oClock this morning when she proceeded down for Ship hole in order to be ready to proceed on her voyage for Albany as soon as the wind shifts round a little to the South'd - Rec'd Rabbits and fish from Indians."

Oct. 18
" Saturday Wind Westerly fine weather the few men at home afsisting the Shipwright and Anth. King getting spare Anchor into the yard drying and unbending the Shallops sails, carrying the old Sloops materials up the Bank &c."

Oct. 19
" Sunday Wind SSW a fresh breeze the Sloop set sail from Shiphole for Albany about 8 AM."

Oct. 20
" Monday Wind SE cloudy weather with mizling rain. Shipwright and Halcro breaking up the old Sloop. Cooper putting up the Armourers work shop. Tho. Burwick at work for self. Cook as usual. Anth. King with the others gathering drift wood along shore and at the Same time bringing up and stowing away in their proper places, some old Warps and Cables and other stores belonging to the Moose Sloop brought from Albany and landed at the point below the Factory."

Oct. 21
" Tuesday Wind Variable cloudy weather Shipwright Halcro Cooper Tho. Burwick & Cook as yesterday. Sent Anth. King, Wm Wase and John Laughton jun.? in a Canoe for Hannah Bay to fetch home the Longboat & Geese &c procured there. Rec'd Geese from Indians. hauld the Seine with tolerable succefs."

Oct. 22
" Wednesday Wind Westerly cloudy weather with sleet & rain Tho. Burwick at work for self. Shipwright and Halcro with the others to afsist them breaking up the old sloop and carrying the materials up the Bank."

Oct. 23
" Thursday Northerly a heavy gale wth snow the men employed as yesterday hauld the Seine caught about a flour Cask full of Tickomeg. Brew'd Small Beer."

Oct. 24
" Friday Wind Variable Westerly fine weather the men employed as on Wednesday."

Oct. 25
" Saturday Wind SEly a fresh breeze cloudy heavy weather. the people employed as before. PM the Boat and Batteaux returned from Brunswick. by a letter from Mr Turnor (vide Correpondence book) I am happy to hear they found every thing safe there as they left it. the goose hunting Indians came in having left off hunting, the Geese being all gone - by a letter from Mr Donald I find he has salted only 7 Hogsheads of Geese which is all my store for the ensuing winter, a remarkable scarce goose season for I have been obliged to Victual the Sloops and Boats with salt victuals and frequently serve salt Geese (remains of last year) to the few people at home."

Oct. 26
" Sunday Wind Westerly Cloudy weather the Indians drunk."

Oct. 27
" Monday Wind SW fine weather eight men gathering firewood. Shipwright and Halcro breaking up the old Sloop. Armourer cleaning trading Guns. Cooper putting up bed places in the mens house. Tho. Burwick at work for the officers, three wheeling earth into the new Cookroom to raise the floor. one Cooking, one Chiefs servant, one writing, one lame. trusted the Indians & they all went away."

Oct. 28
" Tuesday Wind NE fresh breeze latter part cloudy with Snow and sleet at times. the men employed as yesterday. PM the Sloop returned from Albany and the long boat from Hannah Bay with eight Hogsheads of Geese."

Oct. 29
" Wednesday Wind Westerly fine weather. 14 men at the woods. Shipwright, Armourer, Cooper, Steward and Writer, as on Monday. Brew'd Small Beer. Sloopers fetching home two sticks for Booms to keep the Sloop from coming too nigh to the shore. one Canoe of uplanders came in for trust. rec'd fish from the old Women."

Oct. 30
" Thursday Wind Southerly fine calm weather thirty men at the South shore rafting firewood. one writing. Officers and self putting the warehouse to rights. the people return'd in the evening having bro't three rafts, half over the River."

Oct. 31
" Friday Wind Northerly a very heavy gale with much snow which hind'red our men getting the rafts home, and drove our longboat from her moorings half way over the river where the people were obliged to moor her, it blowing too hard for them to get her back again. Hauled the Seine caught as many Tickomeg as serv'd all hands two days allowance."

Nov. 1 1783
" Saturday Wind variable sharp frost. the factory men got the rafts of wood as far as the flatts opposite the Factory, where they unluckily grounded. the Sloopers getting their Chests and bedding on shore. in the evening all hands attempted in vain to get the rafts and Longboat Home. the former did not float and they were not able to get the Longboat above halfway to the Factory the tide being too far ebbed 'ere they reached the flats. and much ice driving."

Nov. 2
" Sunday Wind SW sharp frost much ice driving in the River. by carrying a line from the shore to the long boat we luckily got her home, but the rafts we had the mortification to see driving up the river. they having floated in the night and broke the rope wherwith we had them fastned to the Capston in hopes of getting them home ths morning; what renders our lofs more distrefsing is we have not now any firewood on the plantation and shall have nothing but green wood which is not yet felled, to burn. the rafts drove past the Factory again about noon but we dare not attempt to regain them on account of the thicknefs and quantity of ice driving in the river."

Nov. 3
" Monday Wind Southerly cloudy weather much ice driving in the river. the Shipwright with 13 men breaking up the old Sloop Armourer cleaning trading guns. Cooper putting up bed places in the mens flanker. Sloopers, Anth. King and Shallopers unbending Sloop and longboats sails & stowing them away, gathering Oars, spare ropes & boats moorings &c. one writing, two Cooking, one Steward and Tayloring for Mr Cloney. one tending the hogs."

Nov. 4
" Tuesday Wind Variable Westerly exceeding fine weather for the time of year. the Cooks, Cowkeeper, Steward, and Armourer as yesterday. Sent 4 hands in a Boat to set George Donald & Andrew Beckie to the Whaway Creeks and Edw'd Clouston and Thom. Arrowsmith to Butlers creek where they are to Tent and catch Partridges, Rabbits, and Fish. Shipwright, Anth. King and the rest heaving the longboat & upland Boat up the Bank, stowing away the remainder of the Ropes Sails &c - Brew'd Small Beer."

Nov. 5
" Wednesday Wind Southerly very fine warm weather rain in the evening. in the forenoon the men employed carrying the old Sloops materials up the bank. in the afternoon shooting at a mark and gathering brush for a bonfire, round which at night they with grog made merry on the happy Aniversary."

Nov. 6
" Thursday Wind SW excefsive thick fog with heavy rain in the afternoon. the Armourer, Cooper, Shipwright and 3 mates as on Monday. the others variously employed as grinding hatchets and helving them, clearing the Gardens of the remainder of our Vegetables, cleaning the yards and Houses &c sent M. Tate and Henry Burnie to the South shore to snare Rabbits and hunt Partridges &c. the River clear of Ice."

Nov. 7
" Friday Wind Northerly fine mild weather. Sent 4 men in a boat over the River to fetch home saws and hatchets left by the wooders. Armourer cleaning trading guns. Cooper putting up bed places. one preparing staves for making sleds. Steward at work for Mr Brand. Shipwright and 3 men breaking up the old Sloop. one tending on the Chief. two Cooking. the others felling firewood about 1/4 mile down the NE path."

Nov. 8
" Saturday Wind variable NWly with Snow. the men employed as yesterday except the Sloops whom with A. King and the Shallopers were fixing the Booms for keeping the Sloop off the Bank."

Nov. 9
" Sunday Wind Northerly fine mild weather Performed Divine Service. large fields of Ice driving in the river."

Nov. 10
" Monday Wind NW snowy weather very little Ice in the river. the Shipwright and 4 men breaking up the old Sloop. A. King and 12 men felling firewood about 1/4 mile down the NE path. James Flett putting up bed places in the mens house. Armourer cleaning trading Guns. Steward at work for Mr Brand. Peter McFerlin making sleds. 2 Cooking, one tending the hogs. one Chiefs servant. six away hunting."

Nov. 11
" Tuesday Wind Variable mild weather the people employed as yesterday. Brew'd Small Beer."

Nov. 12
" Wednesday Wind NWly thawing weather snow, sleet, and rain. the river clear of Ice on this side but seemingly much ice along the South shore. the people employed as before. the men finished felling the wood down the NE path."

Nov. 13
" Thursday Wind NW sleet and Rain. the men who were felling the wood yesterday afsisting in breaking up the old Sloop. the others as before."

Nov. 14
" Friday Wind North Sleet and Rain. Shipwright and four men breaking up the old Sloop. Cooper helving and grinding Hatchets. Peter McFerlin making sleds. A. King preparing Methy hooks. Armourer cleaning trading guns Steward at work for Mr Brand. 2 Cooking one tending the hogs. one chiefs servant. six away hunting. the rest collecting poplar firewood which was fallen round the plantation in the Summer."

Nov. 15
" Saturday Wind Northerly sharp clear weather the people employed as yesterday."

Nov. 16
" Sunday Wind variable sharp clear weather performed Divine Service."

Nov. 17
" Monday Wind variable fine weather. 9 men cutting a path thro' the swamp to the North'd of the Factory. sent the Cooper and 4 men to the lower end of the Island to hew timber which was fallen last winter for rebuilding the mens flanker. Gill and Halcro breaking up the old Sloop. Armourer making wedges for the Shipwright. Andrew Beken? afsisting the Steward in making clothes for the men. A. King setting Methy hooks. two Cooks. one keeping the hogs. one chiefs servant. six away hunting."

Nov. 18
" Tuesday Wind variable fine moderate weather. the people employed as yesterday. those who were cutting the path finished it and gathered some windfall trees for firewood. Received 11 Methy from our hooks. one of the hunters came over the River to inform me that partridges and Rabbits were so scarce that they had seen only one of the former and had got only six of the latter since they have been away. gave him hooks and lines for fishing and sent him away again. Brew'd Small Beer."

Nov. 19
" Wednesday Wind variable heavy Snow all day. six men afsisting the Shipwright. 4 with Self went over to the Doctors creek to catch Beaver we returned in the evening succefslefs. Armourer and mate making a fireshovel and tongs. one melting blubber. one at the Methy hooks. the others as on Monday. rec'd 6 Methy."

Nov. 20
" Thursday Wind NW sharp weather. Armourer employed as yesterday. Taylors as before. Cooks, Chiefs Servant, and hogkeeper, as usual. the others afsisting the Shipwright in getting the old Sloops materials up the bank. Rec'd 8 Methy."

Nov. 21
" Friday Wind Westerly very sharp weather. Armourer and mate making hatchets. Steward & Andrew Beken making cloaths for the men. one at the fishing holes. Cooks, Cowkeeper, and Chiefs Servant as usual. six away hunting. five hewing timber for building; the others finished breaking the old Sloop up and getting her materials up the bank and afterwards went up the River to fetch home the Cattle. they returned with only two Cows, not being able to get the others home. Rec'd 11 Methy from the hooks and three Rabbets from an old Woman."

Nov. 22
" Saturday Wind SW very sharp weather. the Shipwright caulking Doors, Gunports, and Windows. two cutting a hole in the Ice for freshening Victuals. four crofscutting wood. the rest as before. the men brought home the remainder of the Cattle - Received 16 Methy from the Fishermen at the South shore and 11 from our own hooks."

Nov. 23
" Sunday Wind variable Snowy mild weather. Sent the fishermen away to their Tent. Six preparing to go to the woods to hew Timber for building."

Nov. 24
" Monday Wind NE fine sharp weather. four men killing two Cows. 3 men killing 3 hogs, two cutting a door way to the back stairs in the Chiefs Flanker. Armourer and one man making up spikes out of the old iron hoops ready for building. Cooper and 5 men returned to their Tents to finish hewing Timber down the NE path. three cutting fishing holes. Steward and Andrew Baken making Cloaths for the men. Cooks and Chiefs servant as usual. six away hunting. Rec'd 10 Methy from the Hooks."

Nov. 25
" Tuesday Wind Westerly clear sharp weather. Shipwright cutting up the Cattle and hogs. Halcro making a Door for the SW shed. Anth. King yoked 4 of the Cattle and hauld home firewood. one at the fishing holes. 4 Crofscutting firewood. Armourer, Taylor, Cooks, and Cattlekeeper & Chiefs servant as usual. six hewing timber and six away hunting. Rec'd 8 Methy from the hooks."

Nov. 26
" Wednesday Wind light airs Northerly sharp weather. Shipwright and one man grinding his tools in order to prepare timber for building two Batteaux. Halcro making a door to the back stairs. Armourer and one man making spikes. two at the fishing holes. two brewing. Steward and And. Baken making cloaths for the men. two Cooking. one Chiefs Servant. one tending the Cattle and hogs. 4 Crofscutting firewood. six hewing timber and six away hunting. Received 6 Methy and 4 Rabbets."

Nov. 27
" Thursday Windvariable Shipwright preparing timbers for Batteaux. Halcro, Armourer, Steward, Backen?, Fishermen, Cooks, Chiefs servant and Cattlekeeper as before. six hewing timber and six away hunting. the rest beating a path for the Cattle to haul - Rec'd 6 Rabbits from our snares and 10 Methy from the hooks."

Nov. 28
" Friday Wind Variable cloudy mild weather. the people employed as before and yoked the Cattle & haul'd home firewood. our hunters came home from the North'd brought 30 Rabbits 100 Trout & 10 Partridges. Rec'd 10 Rabbits from an old woman and 6 Methy from our hooks."

Nov. 29
" Saturday Wind variable sharp clear weather. the people employed as before the men finished hewing 40 pieces of Timber all that which was fell down the NE path and made paths for hauling them home. our Hunters returned to their tents. one man came home again from the North'd brought 100 Trout and from 2 men from the South shore 8 Rabbits and 11 Methy."

Nov. 30
" Sunday Wind Westerly sharp clear weather performed Divine service - Rec'd 13 Rabbits from an old woman."

Dec. 1 1783
" Monday Wind NE clear fine weather Wm Gill preparing timber for two Batteaux. A. King and one man fishing. sent seven men to butlers creek to hew Timber which was fallen last year. Halcro and one man sawing Timber (out of the old Sloops materials) for Batteaux; David Kirknefs and one man making spikes for the intended new building. And. Becken and the Steward making cloaths for the men. 4 men with the Cattle hauling home the old Sloops timber. five away hunting. two Cooks. one Cattlekeeper. one Chiefs servant. Three crofscutting and splitting firewood. Rec'd 70 Trout & 9 Methy from the men at Maidmans Creek."

Dec. 2
" Tuesday Wind variable fine mild weather. four men with the Cattle hauling the hew'd Timber from the bottom of the Island. the others as yesterday. a family of home guard Indians came in paid their debts in [blank] Rabbits and brought only 5 Marten skins. Brew'd Small Beer."

Dec. 3
" Wednesday Wind variable fine mild weather. Gill preparing timber for the Batteaux. two at the saw for Do. two fishing. Kirknefs and mate repairing Steel traps. Steward and Becken making cloaths for the men. seven men with the Cattle getting out to the bank edge and hauling home timber for building. Cooks, Cattle keeper, and Chiefs servant as usual. five away hunting. seven at Butlers creek hewing Timber. Rec'd 6 Methy from the hooks and from Mr Cloney one white partridge."

Dec. 4
" Thursday Wind variable snowy mild weather. A King setting steel traps for Foxes. the rest as yesterday. the Indians of Tuesday went away. Received 8 Methy from the hooks & 2 white Partridges."

Dec. 5
" Friday Wind NW mild weather with snow at times. the men employed as before Rec'd 4 Methy."

Dec. 6
" Saturday Wind SW thick snowy weather the people employed as on Wednesday except two of those who were with the Cattle, who were taking victuals out of the hole and putting more in to freshen. the hunters came home brought 40 Trout 30 Methy & 40 Rabbits."

Dec. 7
" Sunday Wind Westerly fine mild weather performed Divine service."

Dec. 8
" Monday Wind NW mild snowy weather. seven men gone to Butlers creek to hew Timber. six with the Cattle hauling home Timber. Shipwright and 2 Men Sawing and prepairing Timber for 2 Batteaux. sent two men to the Eastward to hunt partridges. two at the NW'd fishing. one at the Methy hooks near home. one round the Guns and Traps. two preparing to carry a pacquet to Albany. two cooks. one tending the Cattle and hogs. Steward and Bekin making cloaths for the men. one chiefs servant. Armourer and mate making spikes. Rec'd 5 Methy from our hooks and 5 Rabbets from our snares."

Dec. 9
" Tuesday Wind Easterly fine mild weather. dispatched Anth.King and Wm Wase with a pacquet from Albany. the others employed as yesterday. Rec'd 20 Methy and 9 Rabbits."

Dec. 10
" Wednesday Wind SE warm thawing weather with rain. the people employed as on Monday. Brew'd small beer. two Indian men and a Boy came in paid part of their Debts."

Dec. 11
" Thursday Wind Southerly till towards evening when it shifted to the NW much rain which frose as it fell. the Shipwright and one man to afsist him preparing Timber for Batteaux. Steward and Bekin making cloaths for the men. Armourer and one man making spikes. one at the Methy hooks. one Chiefs servant. two Cooks. one tending the Cattle and hogs. 5 away hunting and fishing seven at the woods hewing timber. two gone with a pacquet to Albany. one fitting a door to the backstairs. the others cleaning the sheds and grinding oatmeal. the Indians of yesterday went away. Rec'd 10 Methy."

Dec. 12
" Friday Wind Westerly fine weather. two crofscutting firewood. four yoked the Cattle and haul'd home ditto. the tradesmen at their different employs as yesterday. Received 8 Methy."

Dec. 13
" Saturday Wind Easterly fine mild weather. the people employed as before. the hunters came home from the North'd brought 100 Trout 20 Methy and 12 Rabbits. rec'd 10 Methy from our home hooks."

Dec. 14
" Sunday Wind SW fine mild weather performed Divine service."

Dec. 15
" Monday Wind NW excefsive thick snowy weather at times. eight men at Butlers creek hewing Timber. five away hunting. Shipwright preparing timbers for Batteaux. Armourer and mate making spikes (of old Iron hoops) for Building. Steward and Becken tayloring. 4 with the Cattle hauling home firewood. two crofscutting ditto. two Cooks. one Chiefs servant. one Cattle keeper. two gone with a pacquet to Albany. one at the Methy hooks brought 8 Methy."

Dec. 16
" Tuesday Wind SW fine moderate weather. the people employed as yesterday a family of home Indians came in brought 40 Rabbits 200 Rabbits skins one Martin and one Jackash. Received 10 Methy from our homehooks."

Dec. 17
" Wednesday Wind SW fine mild weather. the people employed as before. the Cattle finished hauling home all the firewood we had fallen. Received 6 Methy - Brew'd small Beer."

Dec. 18
" Thursday Wind SW warm thawing weather. those who were with the Cattle & crofscutting firewood are gathering more firewood for the Cattle to haul home. the others as on Monday. Received only one Methy from our hooks. three old women brought 6 Martins & some Rabbits."

Dec. 19
" Friday Wind Easterly fine mild weather. the men employed as before. Received from our fishermen 60 trout, 18 Methy & 5 Rabbits - and from our own hooks 2 Methy."

Dec. 20
" Saturday Wind Easterly cloudy mild weather. Tradesmen at their several employs the others hauling home firewood and Crofscutting it. the men came home from the woods, our hunters came home from the Eastward and Whayway creek brought 60 Partridges and Pheasants and 6 Rabbits. Rec'd 4 Methy from our hooks."

Dec. 21
" Sunday Wind NW sharp weather with Snow performed Divine Service."

Dec. 22
" Monday Wind Westerly very sharp weather with drift. Shipwright preparing timber for Batteaux. two men helving hatchets. two tayloring for the men. three with the Cattle hauling home firewood. one making sleds. Armourer stocking a hunting gun. two fitting Windows &c to the Cookrooms. one Chiefs servant. two Cooks. one Cattle and hog keeper. four out hunting and fishing two gone with a pacquet for Albany. the others crofscutting firewood for Christmas. an Eastward Indian came in brought only 16 Made Beaver which did not pay his debt. and one family of home guards brought 46 Made Beaver. Rec'd three Methy from our hooks."

Dec. 23
" Tuesday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday. the people employed as before and brewing their Christmas small beer. the Eastward Indian who came in yesterday is so much froze in his thighs and legs that he is incapable of returning to his family; PM another family of home guards came in paid the most of their debt VIZ 60 Made Beaver. Rec'd 2 Rabbits and one Pheasant from the men whom were out hunting this day and some Rabbits from three old Women."

Dec. 24
" Wednesday Wind Westerly sharp clear weather. the people employed cleaning the Sheds and houses, Crofscutting firewood &c Rec'd Rabbits from the old women."

Dec. 25
" Thursday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday. Performed Divine service for the Day."

Dec. 26
" Friday Wind SW fine clear (but sharp) weather. the men diverting themselves at foot Ball and other exercises - - two familys of Indians went away."

Dec. 27
" Saturday Wind SW fine pleasant weather. the men employed hunting and cutting firewood. one family of Indians came in paid only half their debts."

Dec. 28
" Sunday Wind Variable mild weather perform'd Divine Service. one family of Indians came in paid only half of their debts."

Dec. 29
" Monday Wind Northerly mild weather. four out hunting. the others keeping holiday. Received 2 Rabbits."

Dec. 30
" Tuesday Wind variable mild weather the men at foot ball...."

Dec. 31
" Wednesday Wind and weather as yesterday. some of the men with the Indians hunting Beaver at the Doctors creek the others cutting firewood."

Jan. 1 1784
" Thursday Wind Southerly fine mild weather. the men keeping holiday. one family of Indians came in nearly paid their Debts."

Jan. 2
" Friday Wind light airs variable. four out hunting the others brew'd small beer and cut firewood. Rec'd 2 Rabbits."

Jan. 3
" Saturday Wind Southerly cloudy mild weather. one fishing two hunting the others cutting firewood."

Jan. 4
" Sunday Wind SE cloudy mild weather employed trusting and dispatching three familys of Indians which hindered divine service."

Jan. 5
" Monday Wind Westerly sharp clear weather. Shipwright sharping crofscut saws. T Halcro sharping pit saws. Armourer repairing hunting Guns. Steward and And. Bicken making cloaths for Mr G Donald. one making sleds. one out Hunting. one fishing. one Chiefs servant. two Cooks. one Cattle keeper. two crofs cutting firewood. Anth. King and George Donald packing Blankets for Albany. the others putting up the saw house, which blew down in summer. PM a family of home guards came in paid only 25 Made Beaver out of 65 their debts. they complain of Martins being very scarce. Rec'd Rabbits from the above Indians."

Jan. 6
" Tuesday Wind NE very cold weather with much snow. Shipwright with seven men felling timber for Batteaux. two at the Pit saw for Ditto. three preparing to go to the Eastward Partridge hunting. five getting ready to go to Butlers creek to hew timber. three making sleds two sick two crofscutting firewood. Armourer Steward and Bicken as yesterday. one fishing one out hunting one Chiefs servant two cooks one Cattle keeper."

Jan. 7
" Wednesday Wind NW very cold weather. Cooper and four men gone to Butlers creek to hew timber. three gone to the Eastward partridge hunting. five getting timber (that was fell yesterday) ready for hauling home. two preparing to go to Albany with Blankets and other trading goods. Shipwright A. King and Tho. Arrowsmith making sleds and traces for the dogs. the others as before. the Indians of the 5th Inst. went away - Rec'd 4 Methy from our hooks."

Jan. 8
" Thursday Wind NW sharp clear weather. dispatch'd two men with six dogs in sleds loaded with Blankets and other goods for Albany. those whom were collecting timber yesterday are (with the Cattle) hauling home part of it to day. Anth. King and T. Arrowsmith making sleds. two preparing to go with Mr G Donald to Mesackamee Lake. they are to build Martin traps on their road there and set hooks in the Lake for Jack fish. two brewd Small Beer the others as before. Rec'd 4 Methy from our hooks."

Jan. 9
" Friday Wind and weather as yesterday. Mr George Donald with two men and an Indian set off for Mesackamee Lake to Trap & Fish. Shipwright at his own work the others as before. Rec'd 4 Methy from our hooks."

Jan. 10
" Saturday Wind variable mild weather with snow. tradesmen at their respective employs.the labourers taking victuals out of water putting more in to freshen, hauling firewood home with the Cattle and Crofscutting wood and splitting it. received 1 Methy from our hooks."

Jan. 11
" Sunday Wind SW very sharp clear weather performed divine service."

Jan. 12
" Monday Wind Eastly fine moderate weather. Shipwright framing Batteaux. Cooper and 4 men gone to Butlers creek to hew Timber for building the west. two at the pit saw for Batteaux. Armourer and mate making spikes for rebuilding. two making cloaths for the men. two preparng to go with a pacquet to Brunswick House. two gone to Albany. Three at the Eastward Partridge hunting. three gone Trapping & fishing. two at Maidmans creek fishing. one at the Methy hooks near home. one at the Guns and Traps. one Cooking. one Chiefs servant. one tending the Cattle & hogs &c. two with the Cattle hauling home Timber and two crofscutting firewood. one Sick. Rec'd one Methy & ? Partridges."

Jan. 13
" Tuesday Wind NW sharp clear weather. two set off for Brunswick house with letters. the others as yesterday. Rec'd one Methy."

Jan. 14
" Wednesday Wind SW very sharp clear weather. the people employed as before. a family of home Indians came in nearly paid their debt. Rec'd 6 Methy."

Jan. 15
" Thursday Wind and weather as yesterday. the people employed as before. AM the lieutenant and another of our home Indians came in brought about 60 Made Beaver which nearly paid their debts. Rec'd 2 Methy and 2 Partridges."

Jan. 16
" Friday Wind SW cloudy mild weather. the people employed as on Monday Brewed Small beer. the Indians drunk. rec'd 2 Methy and 2 Partridges."

Jan. 17
" Saturday Wind Southerly fore part mild weather latter part NW blowd fresh and very sharp much Snow all day. Tradesmen at their several employs. the others fetching home (with the Cattle) firewood crofs cutting ditto and taking provisions out of the water hole and putting in more to freshen. PM the hunters and fishermen came home. Rec'd 70 Partridges 10 Rabbets 2 Methy & 12 Trout and from an old man Rabbets and Fish. from home hunters and fishermen 10 Partridges 2 Rabbets & 3 Methy."

Jan. 18
" Sunday Wind NW very sharp clear weather performed Divine Service. Received Rabbets from Indians."

Jan. 19
" Monday Wind Southerly very sharp clear weather. Shipwright prepairing two Batteaux. Mr Cloney Edw'd Clouston and two men gone to the Eastw'd Partridge huntng and two to the Whayway creeks. five gone to Butlers creek to hew timber for rebuilding the West flanker. two at the pit saw for Batteaux Armourer and mate making floor Nails for rebuilding. T. Burwick and Mate making cloaths for the men. one at the Methy hooks. one chiefs serv't. one Cooking. one tending the Cattle hogs &c. four (with the Cattle) keeps the fires with firewood. Mr G. Donald and two men away trapping and fishing. two gone to Brunswick with a pacquet and two to Albany with six dogs loaded with Blankets and other trading goods. Rec'd 2 Methy from our hooks and 20 Rabbets from 2 old women."

Jan. 20
" Tuesday Wind NW very sharp with Snow and drift the people employed as yesterday. one of the men return'd from the Eastward (by Mr Cloneys advice) having been taken ill yesterday on his journey which has rendered him incapable of being of service - Rec'd 2 Methy."

Jan. 21
" Wednesday Wind Westerly fine clear weather. the people employed as before. Rec'd 2 Methy one man sick."

Jan. 22
" Thursday Wind NE fine mild weather. the people employed as before. Rec'd 8 Methy."

Jan. 23
" Friday Wind NE Snowy weather the men employed as before and two brew'd Small Beer. Rec'd 8 Methy and 4 Rabbets one Sick."

Jan. 24
" Saturday Wind SW a fresh breeze clear weather. sent the 4 men whom supplys the fires with fuel with the great sled to Butlers creek to afsist the men whom are tenting there (hewing timber) to bring home the tenting mens bedding &c they having finished squaring all the large timber that was fell there last winter amounting to 110 pieces. two men taking victuals out of water and putting more in to freshen. tradesmen at their separate employs. Hunters, Trappers, fishermen and pacqueteers as before. PM the men came home from Butlers creek and the two men and dogs returned from Albany. Rec'd 7 Partridges 4 Methy and one Rabbit and from an old Indian man Rabbets & Methy - one man Sick."

Jan. 25
" Sunday Wind WSW fresh gale with drift sharp weather performed Divine Service."

Jan. 26
" Monday Wind variable fine weather. Shipwright framing two Batteaux's Cooper and 4 men gone to Poplar Island to hew more timber for the intended new building. two at the pitsaw for Batteauxs. Armourer and Mate making six Inch nails for nailing the floors and Roof of the intended new building. three at the Eastward and two at the Northw'd Partridge hunting. T Burwick and mate making cloaths for the men. one at the Methy hooks. one chiefs servant. one Cook. one tending the Cattle and hogs. four (with the Cattle) supplys the fires with fuel, which they have to fell, sprig and Crofscut & gather & haul home having none near hand ready fallen. two gone to Brunswick two splitting and taking the rough off a Birch for hatchet helves - Mr Donald & two men returned from trapping and fishing. they brought 5 martins only, a Fox having tore their traps and ate almost all the martins that were caught and the Indian whom went with them as a guide has not yet carried them to the Lake where they expected to have caught fish but on the contrary has frequently lost his road, Rec'd Rabbets from Indians and 6 Methy from our hooks. one Sick."

Jan. 27
" Tuesday Wind Variable fine clear pleasant weather. those who were splitting &c birch for hatchet helves are with those whom supply the fires with fuel. the rest as yesterday. Rec'd 8 Methy from our hooks and 3 Rabbets from the Snares."

Jan. 28
" Wednesday Wind NW blow'd fresh with drift the people employed as before. Mr Donald and two men went away trapping Rec'd 3 Rabbits & 4 Methy one Sick."

Jan. 29
" Thursday Wind SW sharp clear weather. the people employed as before. Rec'd one Rabbet."

Jan. 30
" Friday Wind SSW blows fresh with drift and snow. the people employed as before. Mr Cloney came home from the Eastward there being few or no partridges to be seen there - A Family of home Indians came in brought 40 Made Beaver in martins. Rec'd one white Fox the first I have got this year at the home Guns. Rec'd 4 Methy from the hooks. one Sick."

Jan. 31
" Saturday Wind Westerly fine weather the hunters came home from the Northw'd and Eastw'd. Tradesmen at their several employs. the others Brewing taking victuals out of water and putting more in to freshen, Crofs cutting wood &c. Rec'd 50 Par. 4 Rabbets and 8 Methy - one Sick."

Feb. 1 1784
" Sunday Wind variable fine mild weather performed divine Service."

Feb. 2
" Monday Wind Southerly fore part mild weather. latter part Northerly very cold with much Snow and drift. Shipwright framing two Batteauxs. two men at the Saw for ditto. Cooper and 4 men hewing timber (at poplar Island) for rebuilding the West flanker. Armourer and one man making nails (out of old Iron and hoops) for ditto. Steward & Bicken making cloaths for the men. two at the Northw'd partridge hunting one at the methy hooks near home. one Chiefs servant. one Cook. one Cattle and hog keeper. four crofs cutting and two (with the Cattle) hauling home firewood. three away trapping and two gone with a pacquet to Brunswick. one Writing. two sick. Received 7 Rabbets from our Snares and four fish from the Hooks. two Indian men came in for Medicine for one of their Companions who was very ill."

Feb. 3
" Tuesday Wind Northerly blows fresh with snow and drift. the people employed as before except the two who were with the Cattle whom are with those that are cutting firewood. the Indians of the 30th Ult. took debt and went away with the two men whom came in yesterday. Rec'd 4 Rabbets from an old woman and 8 Methy from our hooks."

Feb. 4
" Wednesday Wind NW very sharp clear weather those whom were crofscutting wood yesterday are felling &c more ready for hauling home. the rest as on Monday received 4 fish and 2 Rabbets."

Feb. 5
" Thursday Wind West sharp clear weather the people employed as before. Rec'd 2 Rabbets & 6 Methy from our snares and hooks and 46 Methy from an old Indian man."

Feb. 6
" Friday Wind NE sharp weather the people employed as before. Received 3 Rabbets and 4 Methy."

Feb. 7
" Saturday Wind South mild weather Tradesmen at their several employs. three out hunting. the others with the Cattle fetching home crofscutting and splitting firewood brew'd small Beer & taking provisions out of water and putting more in to freshen - Rec'd 10 partridges and four Methy."

Feb. 8
" Sunday Wind NW mild weather performed Divine Service."

Feb. 9
"Monday Wind South sharp weather Shipwright preparing wedges &c for putting up the new Batteaux Cooper and 4 men at poplar Island squaring Timber for Rebuilding the west Flanker. Armourer and mate making Nails for ditto. two at the pitsaw for Buoys. Steward and Andrew Beckin making cloaths for the men. two at the Northw'd partridge hunting. three gone to the Eastward for the same purpose. three away trapping. five with the Cattle supplys the fires with fuel. one Cook. one Chiefs servant. one fishing. one Cattle and hog keeper. two gone with a pacquet to Brunswick. one sick. rec'd 6 Methy and 2 Rabbets."

Feb. 10
" Tuesday Wind Variable sharp clear weather. people employed as before. Rec'd 4 Methy and 2 Rabbets."

Feb. 11
" Wednesday Wind SW mild weather people employed as before. Mr Brand Wm Gill my Servant and self Partridge hunting received 15 Partridges."

Feb. 12
" Thursday Wind NW fine weather people employed as on Monday. Rec'd 8 Rabbets from our Snares and 4 Methy from our Hooks."

Feb. 13
" Friday Wind West sharp clear weather. People employed as on Monday. AM the trappers came home brought only 4 Martins and a Red Fox. the foxes having ate almost all that were caught. and PM Anthony King and Jn Leask return'd from Brunswick with the pacquet. received 8 Partridges and 4 Methy a home Indian came in brought 16 Beaver in Martins."

Feb. 14
" Saturday Wind NE clear pleasant weather the tradesmen at their several employs the others with the Cattle hauling firewood opening the water hole &c. AM the trappers and Indian of yesterday went away. PM the hunters came home brought 60 Partridges. Rec'd 1 Red Fox."

Feb. 15
" Sunday Wind NW sharp clear weather performed Divine Service."

Feb. 16
" Monday Wind NW cloudy mild weather Shipwright making ?. Cooper and 4 men at Poplar Island hewing timber. Smith and Mate making Nails. two at the pitsaw three Taylors at work for the men. three away trapping. two at the Eastward & 2 at the North'd Partridge hunting. A King with 4 men making a track for the Cattle hauling home timber from poplar Island. one Chiefs servant. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. 4 Sick. Rec'd 1 Red Fox and 3 Partridges."

Feb. 17
" Tuesday Wind Southerly fine pleasant weather. Anth. King and 3 Men with the Cattle hauling the squared timber from Poplar Island. 2 Brewing small Beer. Timber hewers, Smiths, Sawyers, Taylor, Trappers, and Hunters as yesterday. Chiefs Servant, Cook and Cowkeeper as usual. three incapable of duty. rec'd three Partridges. the Cooper came from Poplar Island in the evening and informed me they had compleated hewing a sufficient number of timber pieces for the new Building."

Feb. 18
" Wednesday Wind Variable fine weather. one of the men whom brewd Small Beer yesterday is to day with the Cattle hauling Timber. the other at the methy hooks and the rest (except the Timber squarers, whom are felling more timber for Plank) are employed as before. Shipwright and three others sick. received 10 Partridges. late in the Evening an Albany Indian with his Wife and Child came here in a starv'd condition indeed."

Feb. 19
" Thursday Wind fore part SW very fine pleasant weather, latter part NE with a very thick fogg the people employed as before. three Sick."

Feb. 20
" Friday Wind Variable pleasant weather. the people employed as before. Rec'd 5 Methy and about a dozen trout. And from an old Indian Man 32 lbs Methy & 5 Rabbets."

Feb. 21
" Saturday Wind Variable cloudy mild weather. those whom were with the Cattle hauling home timber are hauling home, crofscutting, and splitting firewood. the others as before. Rec'd 3 Methy & 5 Rabbets."

Feb. 22
" Sunday Wind Variable pleasant weather Performed Divine Service. Rec'd Rabbets & Fish from Indians."

Feb. 23
" Monday Wind Variable very pleasant weather for the time of year. ten men at Poplar Island collecting timber pieces in order to saw them into plank for the roof and floors &c of the intended new Flanker. Cooper preparing two new pitsaws. Armourer and Mate making doggs &c pr Sawyers. one Taylor at work for the men and the other for Trade. two crofscutting firewood. sent Anth. King and one man up the River to catch methy. one at the Methy hooks near home. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. one Chiefs Servant. two at the Northward and two at the Eastward Partridge hunting and three up the River trapping. two setting Guns for Foxes. one Sick who picks Oakum - Rec'd 5 Methy."

Feb. 24
" Tuesday Wind Variable Southerly cloudy mild weather with a little snow. Shipwright at work on Stem and Stern pieces for Batteaux's. Armourer and mate making floor and roof Nails (of old Hoops) for the intended new Flanker. four (and one Cook for them) at poplar Island sawing plank for the intended new Building. two Taylors at work for the men and one making trading Coats. two at the pit saw (at home) for various uses . three with the Cattle hauling home the squared Timber from Poplar island. two up the River & two at home fishing. 4 away partridge hunting three away trapping. Cook, Cattle keeper, and Chiefs Servanr as usual. one at the Guns and Traps. one Ruptured and incapable of any thing but picking Oakum. Received 4 Methy."

Feb. 25
" Wednesday Wind Variable mild weather. the people employ'd as yesterday. Rec'd 6 Methy."

Feb. 26
" Thursday Wind Westerly sharp clear Weather. the people employed as before. Armourer finished making 3000 Nails which is supposed will be sufficient for the floors and roof of the intended new Flanker. Rec'd 6 Methy and 4 Partridges Brew'd Small Beer."

Feb. 27
" Friday Wind NW very sharp clear weather. the people employed as before. Rec'd 8 Methy.'

Feb. 28
" Saturday Wind NW excefsive sharp indeed. Tradesmen at their several employs. the others opening the victual hole. Crofscutting firewood &c. the hunters came home from the Eastw'd and Northw'd brought 70 Partridges and Pheasants and one of the fishermen from the Tent up the river brought 32 lb Fish Rec'd 1 Rabbet from our Snares."

Feb. 29
" Sunday Wind Variable sharp clear weather. performed divine Service. the Albany Indians whom came in starved the 18th Instant went away."

Mar. 1 1784
" Monday Wind North blow'd fresh with drift excefsive sharp. Shipwright making setting poles. Cooper and 4 men at poplar Island sawing plank for the roof and floors of the intended new flanker. two at home sawing boards for the inside work of do. Armourer repairing Musquets. Steward making cloaths for the men. Lisk at work for Trade. 5 with the Cattle fetching home and crofs cutting firewood. one at the Methy hooks near home. two out hunting one Chiefs servant. one cook. one Cattle and hogkeeper. two up the River at the Fishing Tent. three away trapping. five sick. Rec'd 4 Methy."

Mar. 2
" Tuesday Wind Westerly fine mild weather. the men employed as yesterday. Rec'd 5 Methy."

Mar. 3
" Wednesday Wind NE sharp clear weather. Shipwright Sawyers Armourer Steward and Lisk as on Monday. Sloops mate and three Sailors making Sinnet. 4 men felling firewood and collecting it ready for the Cattle hauling home. three fishing. three away trapping. one Writing. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. Chiefs servant and three others Sick and incapable of any other duty than picking oakum. about Noon Wm Robinson and Jn King? arrived with a pacquet from East main. Rec'd 5 Methy."

Mar. 4
" Thursday Wind Variable fine pleasant weather the People employed as before. Received four Methy."

Mar. 5
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday the people employed as before & (with the Cattle) hauling home firewood Rec'd 20 Rabbits and 28 lb Methy from Indians and 3 Methy from our hooks."

Mar. 6
" Saturday Wind and Weather as before. tradesmen at their several employs. the others crofscutting firewood, taking Victuals out of Water and putting more in to freshen. PM the Trappers and one of the fishermen came home. Rec'd 8 Martins and 1 Fox from the former and 72 lb Fish from the latter. Brew'd small Beer."

Mar. 7
" Sunday Wind SW fine warm pleasant Weather performed Divine Service."

Mar. 8
" Monday Wind South warm thawing weather which hindered my dispatching the Trappers and East Main pacquet (as I intended) Shipwright and Mate putting up one of the Batteauxs. Cooper and 4 men at poplar Island sawing plank for the roof and floors of the intended new flanker. two at home sawing Boards for the inside work of ditto. Armourer repairing Musquets. Steward at work for Self. Taylor at work Trade. Sloops Mate and three Sailors making sinnet &c. Seven clearing the Snow off the Sheds. one round the Guns and traps and hunting. two up the river fishing. one round the home Methy hooks. one Chiefs servant. one Cook. one Cattle and hog keeper. one Sick. Rec'd 4 Methy."

Mar. 9
" Tuesday Wind SW thawing weather the East main pacquet proceeded on their return and Mr Donald and one man went away trapping the other man also (who has been with him some time past) went to fetch his Blankets &c from the Tent - the rest of the people employed as yesterday one Sick. Rec'd 4 Methy."

Mar. 10
" Wednesday Wind SW weather as yesterday. the People employed as before. the one that was ill went to work with those whom are cleaning the Snow off the Sheds and out of the inner yard. Received 4 Methy."

Mar. 11
" Thursday Wind South fine warm weather. the ground along the bank edge uncovered from Snow. the men employed as before. Received 4 Methy."

Mar. 12
" Friday Wind NE freezes in the shade. the people employed as before."

Mar. 13
" Saturday Wind NW freezes hard in the shade. Tradesmen at their several employs two taking Victuals out of water and putting more in to freshen. three with the Cattle hauling home Timber. two Crofscutting firewood. Chiefs Servant Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. the Man whom went to fetch his things home from the Trapping tent return'd and one of the fishermen from up the river came home with 90 pounds of fish."

Mar. 14
" Sunday Wind Northly cold weather performed Divine service."

Mar. 15
" Monday Wind Westerly cold weather Shipwright and mate putting up one of the Batteaux. Cooper and three others (and one to cook for them) at Poplar Island sawing plank for the intended new Flanker and Boards for Boats and Batteaux. two at the pit saw at home for ditto. four with the Cattle hauling home timber. Armourer repairing hunting Guns. Sloops mate and two Sailors employ'd by the Sloop Master. Steward at work for Mr Brand. Leask at work for the men. one writing. one Chiefs Servant. one Cook. one Cattle & hog keeper. two brewing. two up the river fishing. two away trapping. Sent two men away for Brunswick to fetch Mr Turnor down and one to stay there."

Mar. 16
" Tuesday Wind Variable cold weather the people employed as yesterday except the Brewers whom crofscut firewood."

Mar. 17
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the people employed as before."

Mar. 18
" Thursday Wind NW cold weather the people employed as before."

Mar. 19
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday. Sawyers Armourer Taylors Writer Chiefs servant Cook Cattle fisherman Trappers and Pacqueters as on Monday. two round the Guns and Traps. Shipwright and eight men at Poplar Island fetching home Boards for the Batteauxs."

Mar. 20
" Saturday Wind SW cold weather Shipwright and mate Sawyers Armourer Sloops mate and 4 Sailors Taylors Writer Chief Servant Cook Cattle keeper fishermen Trappers and Pacqueteers as on Monday. two taking victuals out of water and putting more in to freshen. two with the Cattle hauling home firewood and two round the Guns and traps. Rec'd 84 Pounds of fish by one of the fishermen from up the River. about 2 PM three men arrived from Albany for Blankets and other Articles requested there."

Mar. 21
" Sunday Wind Variable fine but sharp weather the warm season advancing fast and Mr Jarvis requesting his Dogs to haul to Henley obliges us to employ ourselves to day in packing Blankets and other articles for Albany in order to dispatch the men on their return as soon as pofsible. which of course hindered our performing Divine Service. Rec'd 40 Rabbets and 28 lb of Fish from Indians."

Mar. 22
" Monday Wind NW cold weather. want of sufficient sleds frustrated my sending the men away with the supplys for Albany as I had intended, therefore set three to making sleds. Sloop mate and three men (after cutting firewood till breakfast time) employed by the Sloop master. two at the pit saw for the intended new flanker. Steward at work for Mr Maugenest. Leask for Trade Armourer mending fowling pieces. Writer. Chiefs Servant Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. two Brewing 5 Invalids picking Oakum. two away Trapping two up the river fishing three gone to Brunswick. one at the methy hooks. one preparing to go to Albany."

Mar. 23
" Tuesday Wind Westly fine (tho' sharp) weather. early this morning dispatch'd the Albany men (with 2 of my men and 2 of our dogs to afsist them) with 90 Blankets and several other articles. the others employed as yesterday except the Shipwright and Sawyers (whom were making sleds yesterday) whom went to their respective employs. a family of home Indians came in, in a very starved condition brought only 18 Made Beaver."

Mar. 24
" Wednesday Wind Variable mild weather with Snow. Shipwright and mate at work on a Batteaux. two (and one to cook for them) sawing plank at poplar Island and two at home Sawing boards for the inside work of the intended new Flanker. Sloop mate and 4 Sailors (after crofscutting firewood till Breakfast time) employed by the Sloop master in making plaits for their Cable. T. Burwick at work for Mr Maugenest. Leask at work for trade. Armourer repairing fowling pieces. three with the Cattle fetching home firewood. Chiefs servant. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. two ailing picking oakum. two away Trapping. two up the river fishing. three gone to Brunswick. two gone to Albany another family of home Indians came in only just paid their debt of 30 Beaver trusted last fall."

Mar. 25
" Thursday Wind West fine weather the people employed as before except the Sloop mate who was round the Guns and brought 1 Red Fox."

Mar. 26
" Friday Wind NE fine weather People employed as before."

Mar. 27
" Saturday Wind SW fine weather Sloopers drying Sails. Tradesmen at their several employs Trappers Fishermen and Pacqueteers as before. Cook, Chiefs Servant and Cattle keeper as usual. the others with the Cattle fetching home and crofscutting firewood taking victuals out of water and putting more in to freshen &c. a family of home Indians came in paid their debts and traded as much more as amounted to 60 odd made Beaver. they complain much of the scarcity of provisions of all kinds which drove them in to the Factory thus early in the spring. Rec'd 64 lbs Methy from one of the fishermen up the River."

Mar. 28
" Sunday Wind NE cold weather Snow at times. performed Divine Service."

Mar. 29
" Monday Wind NNE mild cloudy weather. Shipwright and eight men sledging out the plank sawn at Poplar Island ready for bring home as soon as the River breaks. Cooper McFerlin Knarston and Jn Laughton sen. sawing plank and other boards at Poplar Island. one Cook for them. two at the pit saw at home. two picking Oakum. Armourer repairing Indian Guns. three round the Guns and traps. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. two gone with Blankets to Albany. two gone to Brunswick (and one to stay there) to fetch Mr Turnor down. two away trapping. two up the River fishing. the Indians of the 24th and 27th went away. Mr Cloney at the same time went to the Eastward to see if there were any Partridges about there. Brew'd small beer."

Mar. 30
" Tuesday Wind NE clear weather freezes hard in the Shade. Shipwright and mate (after working at new crofstrees for the flag staff till noon) at work on one of the new Batteaux. Cooper and three others and one to cook for them. sawing plank and other Boards at poplar Island. two at the pit saw at home for various uses. two picking oakum. Arm'r mending Indian guns. two out hunting. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. Pacqueteerers, Fishermen, Trappers, and hunters as yesterday. Sloops mate making a fishing net 4 Sailors employed by the Sloop master. all the Indians went away except Some old Women and Children."

Mar. 31
" Wednesday Wind Variable warm in the Sun but freezes hard in the shade. Shipwright and all the other Tradesmen at their several employs. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. Sloops mate employed as yesterday. six felling (and getting ready for hauling home) firewood and Timber. Pacqueters, Fishermen, Trappers and Hunters as before. one at the Methy hooks. two out hunting. Rec'd 2 Methy and 28 lbs of fish from an Indian."

Apr. 1 1784
" Thursday Wind NE fine weather. People employed as before except those whom were felling &c firewood. two of whom are Brewing and the others with the Cattle hauling home firewood. Rec'd 2 Methy."

Apr. 2
" Friday Wind Variable fore part clear & warm latter part cloudy. the people employed as before. PM two Indians arrived from Albany with the Northern Letters vide Correspondence."

Apr. 3
" Saturday Wind Northerly cold weather Tradesmen at their respective employs. the others (as usual. cutting wood for the fires. taking provisions out of water and putting more into freshen) cleaning the Sheds and houses &c. Mr Turnor arrived from Brunswick. Mr Donald came home from Trapping with 10 Martins and Mr Cloney came home from the Eastward with 20 Partridges. received Fish from Indians."

Apr. 4
" Sunday Wind NE freezes hard in the shade Performed Divine Service. in the evening prepared a pacquet for East main."

Apr. 5
" Monday Wind Southerly much snow last night and this forenoon which melted and run off the sheds and houses almost as fast as it fell. the warmnefs of the weather hindered my dispatching a pacquet for East Main (as I had intended) to acquaint them with the demand made by the Council at York factory for a Sloop returning the goods brought from Severn, which the ruinous condition of the Moose Sloop renders highly Necefsary to be immediately communicated to them, as should circumstances prove So unfortunate that the Moose could not be got ready in time the Beaver of consequence must go - Shipwright at his own work. Armourer mending hunting guns. two at the pit saw. two making and repairing sleds. Steward at work for Mr Turnor. Leask for Trade. A. King sewing sleds &c. Tho. Arrowsmith making netts for Abbittiby. one keeping himself in readinefs for proceeding for Eastmain as soon as the weather changes something more favorable. Chiefs Servant, Cook, and Cattle keeper as usual. one ruptured and incapable of laborious work there fore employed picking Oakum. two tenting up the River fishing. two at Albany. one at the Methy hooks the others grinding Oatmeal and Crofscutting firewood. Rec'd 4 Methy."

Apr. 6
" Tuesday Wind NW blows and drifts sharp weather. Mr Donald and Matt. Tate went to the Eastward to seek for a Canoe left there last fall, at the same time one Englishman proceeded for Eastmain & Mr Donald is to dispatch an Indian with him from the Eastward tent where they are trapping. the people employed as before except those whom were making sleds and they are employed felling timber. Rec'd 28 lbs of Fish from an Indian."

Apr. 7
" Wednesday Wind NE fine weather. Shipwright and eight men at Poplar Island hauling out plank and other boards to the bank edge and at the same time removing the Sawyers tent to the back of the Island where the Cooper and 4 others are felling timber. A King sewing Canvas bags for inland service. T. Arrowsmith making Netts for ditto. Armourer mending hunting Guns. two at the pit saw. Steward at work for Mr Turnor. Leask for Hugh Monroe. Chiefs Servant Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. two at Albany one gone to Eastmain. two up the river fishing. one picking oakum. Brew'd small Beer."

Apr. 8
" Thursday Wind East fine weather. People employed as before. Rec'd 56 lb Fish. the two Indians whom brought the pacquet from the Northward returned for Albany."

Apr. 9
" Good Friday Wind Variable sharp weather performed Divine Service for the Day. Mr Donald and Matt. Tate returned from the Eastward but had not found the Canoe they went in search of."

Apr. 10
" Saturday Wind NW sharp weather much Snow and Drift. Rec'd 6 Methy."

Apr. 11
" Sunday Wind variable cloudy mild weather performed Divine Service. three familys of home guard came in brought 118 Made Beaver."

Apr. 12
" Monday Wind light airs westerly warm weather 20 men employed by the Sloop Master in cutting the Sloop out. Steward at work for Mr Donald. Anth. King and Henry Burnie making nets for Abbittibbi. one up the River fishing. two at Albany. one gone with a pacquet from Eastmain. Chiefs servant Cook and Cowkeeper as usual. a family of home guard came in nearly paid their debts."

Apr. 13
" Tuesday Wind NE Snow most of the day which thaw'd as it fell. Mr Donald and ten men conveyed Casks. Powder, Shot, Salt &c to the whayway creeks for the Goose hunt. four men (and one to cook for them) at the back of the Island sawing plank and other boards for the intended new flanker. Anth. King T Arrowsmith and the Steward packing flour for Abbittibbi. two Brewing; Henry Burnie making nets for Abbittibbi. Shipwright at work on the Batteaux. Armourer repairing Musquets. two up the River fishing. two at Albany one gone to Eastmain. Chiefs servant Cook and Cattle keeper as usual."

Apr. 14
" Wednesday Wind NW freezes hard in the shade. Anth. King making bags for packing provisions for Abbitibbi. T Arrowsmith making nets for ditto. Shipwright and mate employed on the Batteaux. Steward at work for Mr Donald. two at the pitsaw at home. eight men clearing the Snow out of the inner yard. PM the two men returned from Albany. the others employed as yesterday. four familys of home guard came in in a very distrefs'd condition. one of them was so ill that I was obliged to send two men to haul him to the Fort."

Apr. 15
" Thursday Wind Northly freezes in the shade the people employed as before. gave the Indians their hunting Brandy - I have now 80 Indians (young and old) to feed daily."

Apr. 16
" Friday Wind variable fine weather. Anth.King T Arrowsmith. Shipwright Sawyer Armourer and Steward as before. Leask making Coats for the Indian leaders. Chiefs Servant Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. Edward Clouston prepairing Rundlets for Brandy for Abbitibby. two fetching home Steel traps. the others with the Cattle hauling timber (that came from poplar Island) up the bank and afterwards filling the water tubs, cutting firewood, grinding oatmeal and packing and getting things in readinefs for the Goose hunt at the Eastward - gave the Indians their accustomed feast."

Apr. 17
" Saturday Wind NE fine weather. Anth. King and two men securing the Timber at Butlers creek in case there should be a great rise of water when the river breaks. T Arrowsmith fishing. Shipwright and mate, Sawyers, Armourer, Steward and Leask as before. Edw'd Clouston with 4 English and part of the Indians conveyed Powder, Shot, Salt &c to the East Bluff for the Goose hunt. two crofscutting firewood. Chiefs Servant, Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. two up the river fishing. one gone to Eastmain with the Northw'd letters. one ailing. all the Indians went away to the marshes to wait the flying of the geese except one young fellow who is dangerously ill and some Old Women and Orphan children - Rec'd 5 Methy from home hooks and 9 lbs from the fishermen up the river."

Apr. 18
" Sunday Wind NE warm in the Sun but freezes hard in the shade. Performed Divine service."

Apr. 19
" Monday Wind Variable warm weather. Shipwright and mate employed on the Batteaux. Cooper and three others (and one to Cook for them) sawing plank and other boards at the back of this Island. Anth King and 2 Sailors securing the timber at the poplar Island two at the pit saw at home. Edward Clouston prepairing Kegs for Brandy for Abbitibbi. Tho. Burwick at work for Mr Turnor. Leask making Captains coats. Tho. Arrowsmith making nets for Abbitibi. Armourer repairing musquets. 5 felling (and getting ready for hauling home) firewood. Chiefs Servant. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. one Partridge hunting. one picking oakum. two up the river fishing. one gone to Eastmain with the Northw'd Pacquet."

Apr. 20
" Tuesday Wind Northly freezes in the shade. Self and Officers packing Trading goods for Abbitiby. Anth. King, Sloops mate and Sailors sewing canvas wrappers round the Bundles. two Brewing. three with the Cattle hauling home firewood the others as yesterday."

Apr. 21
" Wednesday Wind SW a fresh breeze very warm weather which has made much water on the plantation and River. the people employed as before. Pufso (Captain of the Eastw'd Goose hunters) came in brought 30 Made Beaver. two Indian came from the marsh for Victuals for the Goose hunters."

Apr. 22
" Thursday Wind Northerly very cold weather with much Snow Tradesmen at their several employs except T Halcro who has hurt his hand and is incapable of sawing. the others making Tents of Raven Duck canvas for Abbitibby and various preparations for the above expedition. PM the pacquet returned from Eastmain."

Apr. 23
" Friday Wind Variable freezes hard in the shade. the men employed as yesterday till Breakfast time (the fishermen returned from their Tent up the river and the Sawyers from their Tent at the back of the Island) afterwards (as is customary) Shooting at a Mark and the best Shot gains a Deer skin. Rec'd 9 Methy."

Apr. 24
" Saturday Wind SW warm weather. Tradesmen at their different employs. the others crofscutting firewood and various other duties as sewing canvas bags and Tents for Abbitibi making nets &c one Sick. one lame. Received 40 Rabbets and one Duck from an old man and his wife."

Apr. 25
" Sunday Wind NW Snow and drift very cold performed Divine Service."

Apr. 26
" Monday Wind NW freezes hard in the shade Shipwright and mate at work on the Batteaux. sent Anth. King in consequence of Indian information to the goose bluff to inspect the situation of the rafts of firewood which we lost last fall and have been drove ashore there. James Flatt Peter McFerlin Tho. Knarston Rob. Yorston sawing in the woods with Arch. Beaton cooking &c for them. Tho. Halcro and mate sawing at home Tho. Burwick at work for Mr Turnor. David Kirknefs making Iron work for Abbittibby. six filling water casks. one employed in the warehouse. Taylor at work for G Donald. Sailors refitting the flag staff and making sinnet. Cook and Cowkeeper as usual."

Apr. 27
" Tuesday Wind NW with Snow and drift. the people employed as yesterday except the labourers whom were cleaning the Snow off the sheds and grinding Oatmeal. one of the Hunters came out of the marsh with a few Beaver skins and Some Beavers flesh."

Apr. 28
" Wednesday Wind Southerly warm weather Shipwright and Mate caulking the Batteaux A. King making a Tent for Abbitiby. James Flatt and three others (with one to cook for them) at the back of the Island Sawing boards for the inside work of the intended new flanker. two at the pitsaw at home for ditto. Armourer making hinges for Abbitibi. Tho. Arrowsmith & Henry Burney mending and lengthening the Seine Nett. T Burwick and Jn Leask at work for the officers. Sent three men to the East bluff to build a log tent for receiving and curing the Geese kill'd in the East Marsh. one writing. one Chiefs Servant. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. Sailors making sinnets for slinging Kegs and Bundles for Abbitibby. labourers filling water tubs on the Sheds and Grinding Oatmeal & brewing. Rec'd one Goose from the marsh several flocks of Whayways and Grey Geese flew past."

Apr. 29
" Thursday Wind Southerly very warm weather. the people employed as before except A King who was with the Sloop master and six men swifting the Sloop and securing her against the River breaking. Mr Donald and Mr Tate & Rob. Yorston whom I sent to the marsh to hunt Geese. Received 2 Geese. Mr Brand informed me some mischevious persons Indians we Suppose have broken open his Cabbin &c."

Apr. 30
" Friday Wind Southerly till towards evening when it came about to the Northw'd cloudy weather with rain. the people employed as on Wednesday. except 4 Sailors employed by the Sloop master. Rec'd 3 Geese and 1 Duck."

May 1 1784
" Saturday Wind Northly Snow and very sharp weather. People employed as before. one of the Englishmen came from the North marsh with 22 Geese."

May 2
" Sunday Wind NE cold weather freezes very hard in the shade. Rec'd 22 1/2 Geese from the North marsh and 36 from the Eastward. the Indians wanting their Guns mended and dispatching the men that brought home the Geese and three other Englishmen to hunt hindered our performing Divine Service."

May 3
" Monday Wind Variable from SE to NE rain forepart, latter part clear and frosty. Anth. King and three Sailors making tents for Abbitiby. Shipwright and mate caulking &c the Batteaux. Ja Flatt and Mcferlin preparing Casks for buoys. two at the pit saw. Armourer and mate making iron work for Batteaux H Burney mending and lengthening the sean Nett. Steward and Leask at work for self and Edw'd Clouston two men cleaning the Platforms shed &c. Chiefs servant Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. 11 men in the marsh hunting & serving the Indians Powder and Shot and receiving the Geese."

May 4
" Tuesday Wind NE fine weather the people employed as yesterday. Rec'd 1 Goose. received 40 Geese from the Eastward."

May 5
" Wednesday Wind variable SEly fine clear warm weather. the people employed as before. Rec'd 30 Geese from the North marsh. much water along shore. Brew'd Small Beer."

May 6
" Thursday Wind S to SW very fine warm weather till towards evening when it came to the NW with Rain. people employed as before. Shipwright finished one Batteaux in the afternoon 6 hands with the Sloop Master at the Sloop. Rec'd 36 Geese from the East marsh."

May 7
" Friday Wind NE clear warm weather the water rises very fast and the Ice appears to be broke up about 2 mile above the head of hazy's Island all hands attending the Sloop & Shallop."

May 8
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday the water continues rising and the broken Ice has got down as far as hazy's Island and over the Brushey Islands as far as our fishing hauls. all hands as yesterday. the Shallop did not float till the afternoon having stuck fast to the Ice."

May 9
" Sunday Wind variable clear warm weather about 11 oClock last night the Ice gave way opposite the factory and (tho' it did not come over the Bank) at the head of the plantation was hove up more than 12 feet above the level of the Ground all hands attending the Sloop and Shallop which were both hove close against the bank. the Ice chock'd again in about half an hour between Puppys and the Factory Island and still remains fast as also in the South Channel but has got vent at the back of the Island and the ice is driving down the North river at a very great rate."

May 10
" Monday Wind fore part light airs variable very warm weather latter part a cold bleak wind from NE the Ice still remains chock before the Factory but the North River is clear excepting ice laying on the shores and Islands and Some driving pieces - Shipwright and mate putting up the other Batteaux. Cooper and eight men began pulling down the West flanker. three Sailors employed by the Sloop master making spunyarn and repairing sails. Anth. King making a covering for the large flatt bottom Boat. Armourer shifting his bench, tools &c into one of the Sheds. Leask at work for one of the men whom I intend Sending to Abbitibi. Chiefs servant, Cook & Cattle keeper as usual. twelve men in the marsh hunting and Serving the Indians Powder and Shot & receiving & curing Geese."

May 11
" Tuesday Wind NE cloudy cold weather heavy rain last night with Thunder & Lightning the Ice Still remains Chock before the Fort the People employed as yesterday. Except the Armourer who is repairing Musquets."

May 12
" Wednesday Wind NE freezes in the shade the people employed as before. the Ice in motion in the South Channel but still remains chock on this side hazy's Island. the water falls off fast."

May 13
" Thursday Wind SE cloudy weather rain in the evening. the people employed as before excepting A King who with H Burney is repairing the Sean Net and the Sailors whom are with the others pulling down the Flanker. three Canoes of uplanders came down to trade. Brewd Small Beer."

May 14
" Friday Wind Northly cloudy cool weather with mizling rain at times the people employ'd as before except A King and two Sailors whom (together with Mefs Brand & Cloney) went to the East marsh for Geese and to bring home part of the men. Rec'd 79 Geese. the uplanders of yesterday drunk. pack'd the Supplys for Brunswick."

May 15
" Saturday Wind NE freezes in the shade the people employed as before except A King who (with 4 hands in the jolly boat) went to the East Marsh to inspect the Situation of the Rafts (mentioned the 26th Ult) and at the Same time to See if the North shore is clear of ice so that we might Send down to the Whayway Creeks Goose Tent & Edw'd Clouston and two men from the marsh. the former writing and the latter two with the others pulling down the flanker."

May 16
" Sunday Wind ENE cold weather the Uplanders wanting their Guns mending and want of Geese to Victual the Boats crew for Brunswick House obliged me to send to the North marsh and frustrated our performing Divine Service. Rec'd 107 Geese from the North marsh. the uplanders of the 13th traded 200 Made Beaver."

May 17
" Monday Wind NE fine weather A King and H Burney finished lengthening the Sean net. Shipwright and mate employed caulking and paying the upland Boat. Cooper and 12 men pulling down the flanker. Armourer mending and cleaning Musquets and Pistols. two Sailors making Boats covering and Sails and quarter cloths for the Sloop. one writing. one Chiefs servants. one Cook. one Cattle and hog keeper & afsisting in pulling down the House. one Steward. two Invalids. two at the Northw'd Goose tent and two at the Eastward."

May 18
" Tuesday Wind NE clear weather Mr Brand with 4 hands in the Batteaux went down to the Whayway Creeks for Geese. the others as before and digging the Cellar and foundation for the new house. Cowetonna and Natowecappo three Canoes of Uplanders came in. Rec'd 317 Geese."

May 19
" Wednesday Wind NNE cold wea. A King and 4 men in the Batteaux went down to the Eastw'd with a Grapnal and ropes in order to secure the rafts and at the same time to bring home the Geese from the Goose tent. Eight men with the Sloop master getting out an Anchor for moving the Sloop off in the river getting in her Cables &c. three went to the back of the Island to fetch home Saws hatchets &c the others employed in the Gardens and digging the Cellar for the new house. Rec'd 362 Geese from the East marsh. the rafts were So far in the marsh and the Ice lay So far out that the men could not get the Grapnel they carried down."

May 20
" Thursday Wind light airs variable the people employed in digging the Cellars and foundation for the new house preparing the logs for laying, making Boats sails &c in the afternoon 10 men prepairing to go with the Boat to Brunswick the uplanders of the 18th Traded 250 Made Beaver. brew'd Small Beer."

May 21
" Friday Wind SW clear warm weather. Shipwright and mate putting up the other Batteaux. PM Mr Brand, Anth. King, Jn Laughton labourer, Jn Laughton Sailor, Wm Wase, Hugh Stockings, Jn Johnston, Jn Inkster, Wm Cambell, And. Bickin, Drummond Mowat and Rich. Small Set off in the upland Boat for Brunswick House with supplys. Armourer repairing Musquets. the others afsisting in Loading the Boat and digging the Cellar for the new Flanker. Chickahenish, Capt. of our home guard came in, three Canoes, and two Canoes of Abbitiby Indians - Rec'd 150 Geese."

May 22
" Saturday Wind SW a fresh Gale clear warm weather. Shipwright and Armourer at their separate employs. the others employ'd Swelling the foundation for the Flanker Gardening &c."

May 23
" Sunday Wind NE clear weather Sent two men and two Indian boys with two Boats to the East marsh to fetch home the Geese and Goose hunters there being little or nothing to be got. Rec'd 55 Geese. Traded Chickahenish and gang and the uplanders of the 21st - the former brought 200 Made Beaver and the latter 88 Made Beaver. all the uplanders went away."

May 24
" Monday Wind Variable clear weather AM a Canoe came from the upland Boat to acquaint me that they had unfortunately run her aground on Shoal ripple a little below Hancocks Creek on Saturday Evening and tho' they endeaviored all day yesterday have not been able to get her off. immediately dispatched Mr Turnor with 2 men and two Indian lads in the Small new Batteaux to their afsistance. Shipwright and mate putting up the other Batteaux, Cooper and 4 men preparing the foundation Logs for the new flanker. Armourer mending and cleaning Musquets and Pistols. Leask making Trading coats. three with 2 Boats fetch'd home the Geese and Goose hunters from the Northw'd. one Chiefs servant, one Cook. one Ruptured and one Lame. the others in the Garden and occasionly afsisting at the new Building. Rec'd 60 Geese."

May 25
" Tuesday Wind variable fine warm weather. Cooper and 4 men preparing for laying the foundation of the new flanker. tradesmen as before. the others stowing away the old materials of the Flanker and digging the Gardens - one Canoe of Abbitibbi? Indians brought 80 Made Beaver which they traded and went away immediately."

May 26
" Wednesday Wind light airs variable warm weather people employed as before. Lay'd the foundation for the new house PM Mr Turnor ret'd having set the Boat as far as Chemahoggan about 19 mile off but is of opinion they will still need the afsistance of the Batteaux further as the water falls off fast."

May 27
" Thursday Wind NE a fresh breeze rain at times. dispatch'd Tho. Arrowsmith Jn Leask Matt. Tate. Rob. Yorston (with the old Batteaux) to the Boats afsistance. Armourer Shipwright and mate as on Monday. Cook and Chiefs servant as usual. two Invalids. the others with the Cooper afsisting at the building and digging the Gardens. by an Indian (who is come here to build a Canoe) received a letter from Albany."

May 28
" Friday Wind NW cool weather the people employed as before and fetching home part of the timber from poplar Island for the New Flanker. Brew'd Small Beer."

May 29
" Saturday Wind Variable cloudy weather rain in the afternoon the people Employed as before. PM two Canoes of uplanders came in."

May 30
" Sunday Wind Northerly cool weather traded the uplanderrs of yesterday whom brought 116 Made Beaver they went away in the Evening."

May 31
" Monday Wind NE fine clear weather. Shipwright and Mate at work on the Batteaux. Armourer mending and cleaning Musquets and pistols. Mr Turnor with two men and two Indian lads went down to secure the rafts we lost last fall two invalids cleaning bricks. the others employed at the new building."

June 1 1784
" Tuesday Wind and weather as Yesterday the People employed as before except the two whom were with Mr Turnor yesterday securing the rafts whom are afsisting at Building. AM Capt. Chachamook with two Canoes came in."

June 2
" Wednesday Wind variable rain at times. sixteen away with the Boat and Batteaux the others employed as before."

June 3
" Thursday Wind SW a fresh breeze showery weather. the people employed as before traded the Indians of the 1st instant whom went away PM six canoes of Eastward Indians came in to trade and two from up the River."

June 4
" Friday Wind NE a fresh breeze cool weather people employed as before. Traded the Eastward Indians whom brought 341 Made Beaver. the Shipwright finished the Batteaux and we launch'd her."

June 5
" Saturday Wind NE a fresh gale and much rain which hindered the Eastward Indians from setting off and detained my pacquet for the Northward the uplanders of the 3d inst. traded 94 made Beaver and went away. the tradesmen at their several employs within doors. Viz. making rudders for the Batteaux. Boxes for containing papers &c for inland service repairing Guns and making cloths for Trade. the others cleaning the house and yard. Rec'd 56 lb of Jack fish and caught about a Bushel Small Tickomeg with the Sean. Brewd Small Beer."

June 6
" Sunday Wind NE cool cloudy weather mizling rain the Albany Indian who brought a letter from thence the 27th Ult. returned. by him Sent a pacquet for the Northward. Capt. Chickahenish at the Same time set off for Albany on a visit to his friends there. Mr Turnor with 4 hands in the Sloops Boat went down the river to See if the rafts mention'd Several times before had floated and to shorten the rope they were moor'd with, but after all the trouble we have had with them they are all separated and the wood drove up into the marsh, only part of one ground tier remaining together."

June 7
" Monday Wind variable clear weather. 4 men at the pitsaw for joists for the new flanker. Shipwright making a rudder for and painting the Batteaux. Armourer making locks and hinges for Boxes for Inland service. Steward tayloring for Mr Cloney three shifting the water tubs and leveling the rubbish round the foundation of the new flanker. two invalids straitning old Nails. sixteen away with the Boat and Batteaux for Brunswick. Cook and Chiefs Servant as usual."

June 8
" Tuesday Wind NE a fresh breeze cloudy cool weather. the people employed as before PM Sent the Cooper and 4 others to Butlers Creek to raft home more timber."

June 9
" Wednesday Wind NE a fresh breeze cloudy with Thunder lightning and rain at times. Cooper and 4 men at Butlers creek cutting timber ready for bringing home. Shipwright making masts for the Batteaux. Armourer making locks and hinges for Inland. Invalids Cook and Chiefs servant as before. the others levelling the rubbish round the new flanker and hauling the Sean twice this day. caught about a bushel of small fish PM the Boat and Batteaux weturned from Brunswick with 743 MBeaver and one large canoe for inland service. its rumoured inland (I hear) that war is broke out again but with what Powers is not known."

June 10
" Thursday Wind Northly cloudy cool weather rain at times. sent six hands in the old Batteaux to Butlers creek to afsist in getting timber rafted and brought home. Shipwright and Armourer as before. Cook and Chiefs Servants as usual the others packing provisions for the Abbitibi journey."

June 11
" Friday Wind Northly fine weather the Shipwright and mate preparing the Long boat for putting in the water. the others as before. the men returnd with 20 pieces of Timber. two Cannoes of Eastward Indians came in."

June 12
" Saturday Wind Variable frine weather the people getting the timber up the bank except the Tradesmen whom were employed as before. the Indians of yesterday went away. rec'd 114 made Beaver from them. PM Captain Pequatisahow came in to Trade."

June 13
" Sunday Wind Variable fine weather Several of the men employed in preparations for the Abbittiby which hindered our performing Divine Service. Capt Pequatisahow Traded 84 made Beaver."

June 14
" Monday Wind NE a fresh gale fine weather AM dispatch'd Mr Turnor, Germain Maugenest, George Donald, Edw'd Clouston, Jn Leask Taylor, Jn Laughton labourer, Tho. Knarston Labourer, Rob. Yorston labourer, Matt. Tate lab'r, Jn Johnston lab'r, Arch. Beaton Lab'r and Nicol Allen my serv't with 7 Indian men and 6 Women in two Batteaux and 4 large Canoes and 4 Small do. for Abbitiby to establish a settlement there. Leask, Knarston, Beaton & Allen are to return after they have afsisted up with the goods - the Shipwright and mate caulking and paying the Long boat. the others afsisting in Loading the Batteaux and Canoes till the afternoon when the Sailors were employed by the Sloop master and the others at the Building. the Indians of the 12th instant went away."

June 15
" Tuesday Wind SW very warm weather. Shipwright and mate finished the Longboat. six employed by the Sloop and Shallop masters in preparing new rigging for the Sloop and slinging Buoys and Buoy stones. the others with the Cooper at the new building. early this morning dispatch'd an Indian with letters for East Main. vide Correspondence."

June 16
" Wednesday Wind SW blows fresh very warm weather. the people in the forenoon launching the Long Boat (except the Shipwright who was preparing for beginning the Sloop) afterwards employed as yesterday. an uplander came in with a few summer Beaver skins. the former went away immediately."

June 17
" Thursday Wind SW a heavy gale cloudy warm weather sprinkling rain. Shipwright, Halcro and Peter Kirknefs at work on the Sloop. Anth. King with six men fetching home timber from Poplar Island. 4 employed by the Sloop master. Cooper with the others employed on the Building except the Cook (as usual) and three invalids whom were weeding the Gardens PM Edw'd Clouston and 2 Indians return'd with 32 Skains of Twine and 75 lbs Gunpowder which had among other things unfortunately got wet by the sinking of one of the Batteaux."

June 18
" Friday Wind Northly rain at times cool weather. Shipwright and two mates at work on the Sloops bottom. A King and 9 men brought home the remainder of the Timber from Poplar Island. 2 brewing. Cooper and the others employed at the new building. 4 incapable of labourious duty and therefore employed in weeding the Garden dispatched Edw'd Clouston early this morning with Twine and Powder instead of that brought back damaged. PM two Cannoes of Abbittibby Indians came in to Trade."

June 19
" Saturday Wind Southly cloudy weather. Shipwright and mates as yesterday. 4 Sailors employed in preparing new rigging for the Sloop. one Cooking. three ailing weeding the Gardens. Anth. King with the others getting the timber up the Bank. the uplanders of yesterday brought only 33 made Beaver. they went away in the evening. haul'd the Sean but caught only a few small Tickomeg."

June 20
" Sunday Wind Southly Showers of rain at times. performed Divine Service."

June 21
" Monday Wind NW a heavy gale with Snow and Sleet & rain. Anth. King with all hands (except the Shipwright who was at work on the main pieces for a new rudder for the Sloop) getting girders and other Timber into the yard ready at hand for the Builders."

June 22
" Tuesday Wind SW a fresh gale very warm weather. Shipwright and two mates employed on the Sloops bottom. 4 Sailors employed by the Sloop master in preparing new rigging for the Sloop. 2 employed by the Shallop Master in preparing Buoy ropes. Cooper and 4 men at the new building. one ruptured and incapable of labourious work therefore employed in making a net. two sickly weeding the Gardens Armourer mending and cleaning old Musquets and other firearms. Steward and Cook as usual PM Sent Anth. King with 4 hands in the jolly Boat to the South bluff for two main Girders and other Timber for the new flanker."

June 23
" Wednesday Wind Westerly showery weather Sloop Master and six hands in the large flat bottom'd boat fetching home plank from poplar Island. Shipwright and one mate as yesterday. A King and 4 men at South bluff. Armourer repairing Musquets. the Ruptured and sickly as yesterday. Cooper with the others at the new Building. Rec'd 112 lb of Sturgeon and large Jack from Indians."

June 24
" Thursday Wind variable rainey weather. Shipwright and Mates. Armourer and Invalids as before. Cooper and McFerlin at the new building. five men fetching home Plank and other boards from aback this Island. the others with the Steward transplanting Cabbages. PM A King returned from South Bluff having fell'd and got ready the Timber we wanted. the five men that fetch'd home the plank were at the Sloop afsisting to heave her over for the Shipwrights Caulking &c & her other side."

June 25
" Friday Wind Variable fine Weather. four Sailors employed by the Sloop Master in preparing new rigging for the Long boat. Cooper and three men at the new Building. Shipwright and two mates at work on the Sloops Bottom. Armourer mending and cleaning old Musquets. two filling Buoys with water to tighten them. one making a Net. one Cook. the others packing Beaver."

June 26
" Saturday Wind light airs Variable fine weather the people employed as yesterday except the two whom were employed filling the Buoys whom are afsisting in packing Beaver. Rec'd 60 lbs Fish and 14 Rabbits - Brew'd Small Beer."

June 27
" Sunday Wind Variable Showry weather. the latenefs of the Sloops sailing for Severn and the badnefs of the Sloops bottom obliges us to work this day at her repairs and in getting the Long boat ready for going to Albany to lay the Buoys there as the Shallop wants more repair than the time will admit of. her keel being separated from the plank and her stern post very much rent."

June 28
" Monday Wind Variable heavy rain towards evening. Shipwright and 2 mates employed on the Sloop. 4 Sailors employed by the Sloop Master on board the Sloop. Anth. King & and two Sailors slinging Buoy stones and preparing the Long boat for Sea. Armourer cleaning cutlafses. one net making. one sick. one Cook. the others with the Cooper at the Building."

June 29
" Tuesday Wind SW blows fresh very warm weather in order to get the Sloop ready for Sea as soon as pofsible. I have taken the Cooper and Peter McFerlin from the Building and added them to the Shipwrights afsistance as they are obliged to bore every treenail out of her bottom the plank being started from the Timbers and the treenails very leakey - tho' in the mean time the Factory is in a very defencelefs state. the New Flanker being rais'd no higher than the ground floor - the Sailors rigging the Sloop and getting Buoy and Buoy Stones on board the Long Boat the others getting Beacons (except the Cook, Net maker & one Sick)"

June 30
" Wednesday Wind SW a fresh gale very warm weather. 4 oClock AM Anth. King with 4 hands in the Longboat to lay some necefsary buoys for the Beaver Sloops coming in and the Moose Sloops going out. Mr Brand accompanied him in order to acquaint himself with the Channel. Shipwright and 4 to afsist him employed on the Sloops Bottom. 4 Sailors rigging the Sloop. Armourer and mate making rudder Irons for the Sloop. one Net making. one Cook. one Sick. Steward and hog keeper in the Garden."

July 1 1784
" Thursday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday People employed as before."

July 2
" Friday Wind variable Showery weather. Shipwright and two Mates burning and pitching the Sloops bottom which they finished Treenailing and Caulking this morning & the Cooper and McFerlin with the hog keeper to afsist them at the new Building. Sailors, Armourer and others as before. PM the Long boat return'd having Laid the Buoys and set some Beacons."

July 3
" Saturday Wind variable fine weather Shipwright and two mates employed in repairing the Sloops upper works. 7 men employed by the Sloop Master in digging the sand away from the off side of the Sloop and at high water they attempted (but in vain) to get her afloat. A King painting the Long boat. one cutting grafs for the Cattle which we intend Sending to the Northward. Armourer and mate making spikes for the new Building. one Steward one Cook one net making one sick. Cooper, McFerlin, and hogkeeper at the Building. about 11 AM the Beaver Sloop made her appearance in the offing made the signal and came up to the point & about 3 PM Mr Falconer came on shore. by the letter I have now rec'd from Mr Atkinson I am sorry to find the Indians whom I dispatch'd with letters from East main the 15th Ult had not reach'd East Main when the Sloop departed from thence and Mr Atkinson I understand has unluckily kept the Shipwright to afsist in building his house So that the Shallop is likely to lay under the Bank this year for it is now one Month since I wrote to Mr Jarvis to spare his Shipwright and after Gill has finished the repairs of the Sloop he must go in her to Severn which I am told is necefsary in case She gets damage among the ice."

July 4
" Sunday Wind Northly a brisk gale. the Sloopers got the Moose Sloop afloat. the Shipwright and mates making Yards for the Sloop the others Loading the Long Boat which proceeded for Albany in order to lay Buoys for the Sloop which will Shortly sail with the remainder of the Albany Cargo and the Severn goods. just as the Long boat was getting underway received a pacquet from Albany. Vide Correspondence."

July 5
" Monday Wind variable fine weather Shipwright Halcro Flatt & Peter McFerlin (with Peter Kirknefs to warm the pitch pot) at work for the Sloop. Moose Sloopers rigging the Sloop and getting her down to the point. the Beaver crew getting the Albany Cargo on board. 2 brewing one making a net. one Cook. one Steward who at times was with Mr Cloney and Self in the Warehouse packing Martins."

July 6
" Tuesday Wind SW shourry weather very warm with thunder Mr Cloney with 12 men went to the South bluff to get home Girders and other timber. the Beaver crew getting the AR Cargo on board. Shipwright & Halcro at work on the Sloops new rudder. one Cook one lame one Steward and attends on the Chief."

July 7
" Wednesday Wind Variable South. very warm weather till towards evening when it came about to the North and blew hard with cool weather. the people employed as yesterday PM gave the Beaver her dispatches but the Wind coming about prevented Mr Falconer's proceeding on his voyage. in the evening the Sloopers return'd from the woods and informed me from Mr Cloney that he expected to get home with the Timber to night having got it all in the water."

July 8
" Thursday Wind variable fine weather fore part latter part rainey about 11 oClock last night the people return'd with the Timber having (Mr Cloney tell me) being employ'd from 4 oClock in the morning therefor did not Set them to work till after breakfast time. Shipwright & Halcro employed on the Sloops upper works which they find in a very decaid state. Cooper McFerlin and three others employed at the Building. Sailors employed on board the Sloop. one incapable of laborious duty therefore employ'd net making. one Cook. one Steward - the Beaver Sloop proceeded for Albany Rec'd 136 lb Fish."

July 9
" Friday Wind NE Cloudy weather. people employed as before. Pack'd part of the Goods for Severn. Rec'd 36 lb Fish."

July 10
" Saturday Wind WSW cloudy weather people employed as before - finished packing the Goods for Severn."

July 11
" Sunday Wind variable fine weather the people employed putting the Severn Cargo on board the Sloop."

July 12
" Monday Wind Southly cloudy warm weather Mr Cloney with six men fetch'd home the main Boom for the Severn Sloop. Cooper and McFerlin employed at the new Building. Sloopers employed getting the remainder of the Albany Cargo on board the Sloop, getting birch wood for Severn and fuel for the Sloops Voyage to Albany. Brew'd Small Beer."

July 13
" Tuesday Wind Easterly fine weather about Noon gave the Sloop her dispatches for Albany and Severn but there being little wind and that contrary prevented her getting under way. the people employed at the Building PM Received a Letter from Mr Turnor by Arch. Beaton and an Indian. vide correspondence. Rec'd 10 Rabbits."

July 14
" Wednesday Wind Southly exceeding warm weather till the afternoon when it came about to the West with a heavy storm of Thunder Lightning and Rain. the people employed at the Building except two Sick and one Cooking. 12 1/2 PM saw the Sloop going out from a little below Pilgrims Island where I suppose She had droped down to last Night."

July 15
" Thursday Wind Northerly clear fine weather. the people employed at the Building AM dispatched Tho. Burwick with two Indians in a Canoe for Brunswick House to relive Mr Wm Bolland. two Sick & one Cook. Rec'd 30 Rabbits and 42 lbs Fish from Indians."

July 16
" Friday Wind NE clear pleasant weather the people employed as before."

July 17
" Saturday Wind Northly pleasant clear weather. the few people at home employed at the Building. this morning Mr Cloney had the misfortune to get both bones of his right leg broke by a sway giving way and falling on it. with which Mr Cloney Self and three of the Labourers were endeavouring to turn a large piece of timber intended for a main Girder for the new flanker. with his afsistance and direction I placed the Splinters and bound it in the best manner I could, but as I fear I may not have done it efectually. I have with much ado persuaded him to have Mr Goodwins afsistance from Albany whom I immediately dispatch'd two Indians for. PM the Indian whom I dispatch'd for Eastmain the 15th Ult. return'd with Wm Carr Shipwright. Rec'd 6 Rabbits from Indians."

July 18
" Sunday Wind SW warm cloudy Weather Mr Cloney very weak and feverish (he says) to Day."

July 19
" Monday Wind SW fore part latter part NW very calm weather. Cooper and four men at the Building two Brewing Small Beer. Shipwright repairing our Jolly Boat the only Small boat we have. Burney net making and tending on Mr Cloney who is but very indifferent. one Cook - in the afternoon the Shipwright finished the repairs of the Jolly Boat and 4 men went with him to heave the Shallop up and get her on Chocks."

July 20
" Tuesday Wind NE clear fine weather. fore part. the men were employed at the Shallop and new flanker. latter part. Cooper McFerlin and Halcro were employed at the new building. Shipwright at the Shallop. five began Cutting Grafs and Henry Burney (who is ruptured) is Cook."

July 21
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. People employed as before."

July 22
" Thursday Wind Northly very warm weather. People Employed as before."

July 23
" Friday Wind Variable clear weather. three employed at the new building. five cutting Grafs and making hay. one ill. in the Evening our Long Boat hove in sight and about dusk brought up opposite the East bluff. sent three hands down in the Jolly Boat to fetch Mr Goodwin whom I supposed was on board the Boat."

July 24
" Saturday Wind SW fore part latter part Easterly. early this morning the Jolly boat return'd with Mr Godwin and Soon after the Longboat got up to the Factory with Thomas Matthews Shipwright, John Rich, David Robertson, Alex Cragie and Tho. Halcro Labourers. the people employed as before."

July 25
" Sunday Wind Easterly cloudy cool weather. went with five hands in the Jolly boat to inspect the situation of the Timber at Butlers creek. Rec'd 52 lb Fish."

July 26
" Monday Wind NE cloudy weather. Anth. King and 10 men gone to Butlers creek for timber. Armourer at work for the Shallop. two Shipwrights employed at the Shallop. Cooper and Mcferlin at the New Flanker. one Cook. one Ruptured employed in the Gardens."

July 27
" Tuesday Wind variable cloudy weather with rain at times. People employed as yesterday PM Mr Will. Bolland arrived from Brunswick house with 126 Made Beaver and two large Canoes for inland service."

July 28
" Wednesay Wind Variable clear weather fore part latter part cloudy people employed as before. Brew'd Small Beer."

July 29
" Thursday Wind Variable clear warm weather. People employed as before. an Indian came in from the marsh with a few ducks and brought a Canoe home which we lost last fall."

July 30
" Friday Wind variable cloudy weather. the people employed as before. PM A King and the men came home from Butlers creek having brought 91 pieces of Timber (all that were squared) to the head of the Island."

July 31
" Saturday Wind Southly very warm cloudy weather. the Armourer Shipwrights Cook & Burney as before. the others getting timber up the Bank till the tide suited for fetching that they left yesterday at the head of the Island which they got home in the afternoon."

Aug. 1 1784
" Sunday Wind SW very warm clear weather. Cooper and three of the men prepairing to go to Poplar Island for two more timber pieces for the roof of the new flanker."

Aug. 2
" Monday Wind Southly fore part with very warm weather latter part Northly with heavy rain Thunder and Lightning Cooper McFerlin and two others gone to Poplar Island for two more pieces of timber. Halcro and Arch Beaton at the pit saw for the New flanker. Anth King and three men slinging Buoy stones. two Shipwrights at work on the Long boat which received Some damaged on her return from Albany. the Armourer at the forge. four cutting Grafs. Henry Burney making a net. one Cook."

Aug. 3
" Tuesday Wind NE cloudy at times fine weather Shipwrights at work on the Shallop Armourer at the forge for ditto. Anth. King & three men preparing Buoy and Buoy stones & getting the longboat in readinefs for going to lay them. the others as yesterday."

Aug. 4
" Wednesday Wind variable cloudy cool weather with a little rain. the people employed nearly as before got home the two pieces of timber from the poplar island received 72 lb of Fish from an Indian."

Aug. 5
" Thursday Wind NE weather as yesterday. A King & four men in the longboat went down to lay the Buoys and Set the beacons. two Shipwright's and one mate at work on the Shallop. two at the pit saw for the new flanker. Armourer and mate making bolts and other Iron work for the Shallop. two brewing Small beer. Coopers with the others at the new building. Burney making Nets."

Aug. 6
" Friday Wind SW clear warm weather Shipwright Sawyers and Armourer as yesterday. Cooper and one man at the new building. one Cook. Burney tying quills the others cutting Grafs and making hay. Rec'd 42 pound of Fish."

Aug. 7
" Saturday Wind Southly rainey weather. people employed as before. Rec'd 74 lbs of fish from Indians."

Aug. 8
" Sunday Wind Northly cloudy cool weather six preparing to go to Middleborough to mow grafs. PM the long boat return'd having lay'd the Buoys and set all the Beacons except the lower sheers which they had not an opportunity to set. it blowing too much. rec'd 30 Rabbits and 28 lb fish."

Aug. 9
" Monday Wind NE clear pleasant weather. about 7 AM the Beaver Sloop appeared in the offing and got up to the point about eleven and in the afternoon Capt. Falconer came on shore with the pacquet. Six men gone to Middleborough to mow Grafs. two at the pitsaw two at the Building Armourer repairing the Shallops fire place. Shipwright and mate at work on the Shallop. one Cook. one ruptured tying quills."

Aug. 10
" Tuesday Wind SW clear weather. AM the men returned from Middleborough with a boat load of Grafs. Armourer, Shipwright and mate as before. one tying quills. two at the building. Anth. King with the others getting the Beaver Sloop Cargo on shore &c. PM Captain Uttummo and gang came in 5 Canoes."

Aug. 11
" Wednesday Wind Southly clear weather Sent 6 men down to Middleborough to mow Grafs. Anth. King and the Beavers crew making fenders for the Ship. Shipwright and mate as before. Armourer and one man making spikes for the Building four at work on the building. three tying quills. one Cook. traded the Indians of yesterday 252 Made Beaver. brew'd Small beer."

Aug. 12
" Thursday Wind Northly with mizling rain. AM the Indians of the 9th instant went away. the Beaver Sloop drop't down to Middleborough in order to lay for the Ship. the men returned from Middleborough with a Boat load of grafs. the others as before and getting the Grafs up the bank. received 28 lbs fish from Indians."

Aug. 13
" Friday Wind NE blows fresh fine weather. 4 men at the Building 2 hay making. Armourer and mate making spikes for the Building. 1 Cook. Anth. King with the rest afsisting the Shipwrights in Launching the Shallop."

Aug. 14
" Saturday Wind Easterly forepart fine latter part rainey weather. A King with the Shipwrights and mate endeavouring to launch the Shallop. 4 at the building. one Cook. one ruptur'd weeding the Gardens. the Armourer and mate repairing the Shallops fireplace. the others mowing and making hay received 28 lb Fish and 10 Rabbets from the Indians."

Aug. 15
" Sunday Wind variable fine weather. the people launching the Shallop which prevented us from performing divine Service. a home Indian came in to the duck hunt."

Aug. 16
" Monday Wind Northly cold cloudy weather rain in the forenoon Shipwrights and one man employed at the Shallop Armourer and mate repairing the Shallops fireplace. 4 at the building. 2 breaking lime stones. Anth. King and one man prepairing the Shallops rigging. the others cutting grafs AM Mr Donald with the Batteaux's and Canoes arriv'd from Abbitiby. received a few ducks from an Indian."

Aug. 17
" Tuesday Wind Southly cloudy weather with rain in the forenoon.the men employed as before except the two breaking lime stones who were brewing. rec'd Rabbets and Fish from Indians."

Aug. 18
" Wednesday Wind SW fine weather. Shipwrights at work on the Shallop. Armourer and one man making spikes. Anth. King and McFerlin rigging the Shallop. 4 at the building. 6 fetching home a boat load of Limestones.the others variously employed mowing grafs making Hay &c. late in the evening Mr George Atkinson arrived from Eastmain. the Beaver boat came up with one of her men who had lamed his hand."

Aug. 19
" Thursday Wind Southly cloudy with Showers of rain. the Boat return'd to the Sloop. Shallop master and Peter McFerlin riggin the Shallop. East Main Shipwright at work on the Shallop. Armourer making fish darts for Abbitiby 3 at the Building. 4 Setting the Lime kiln. one Cook. one Lame. the others cutting and fetching grafs from Mancy's Island. PM dispatched an Indian with the Albany Shipwright for that place. the Shallops repairs being nearly compleated. the Indians went to the Marsh to hunt. an upland Indian came in with a few Summer Furrs."

Aug. 20
" Friday Wind Variable fore part clear latter part cloudy weather. Shallop Master and McFerlin painting the Shallop. Shipwright finished her repairs. Armourer and one man making spikes. 4 at the building Leask at work for Nicol Allen. Cook and Chiefs Servant as usual. one Lame. the rest making hay. in the afternoon stack'd all we had made. the Indians of yesterday went away received Ducks & Fish from Indians."

Aug. 21
" Saturday Wind Variable weather. Shipwright repairing one of the Batteaux's the rest as yesterday. received Ducks and Plover from Indians."

Aug. 22
" Sunday Wind Easterly fine weather all hands coking? hay (the weather being very precarious) which prevented our performing divine Service. received Ducks Fish and Rabbets from Indians."

Aug. 23
" Monday Wind Easterly fine weather. Shallop Master and Peter McFerlin employed on board the Shallop. 4 at the building. Armourer and mate making spikes, Taylor making a waistcoat for Mr Maugenest. Shipwright making and fitting a rudder to the jolly boat. 2 breaking lime stones. 7 mowing and getting home a Boat load of Grafs. Cook and Chiefs serv't as usual. one lame. received Ducks Plover and Rabbets from Indians."

Aug. 24
" Tuesday Wind Southerly a fresh breeze fine weather. McFerlin 4 Carpenters and Taylor employed as yesterday. Armourer making Fish darts and Snow Shoe needles for Abbittibby. Shipwright making a new thwart for the upland boat & breaking Lime stones. 2 brewing Small Beer. Cook and Chiefs servant as usual. the rest mowing and stacking of hay. received fish from Indians."

Aug. 25
" Wednesday Wind Southerly blows fresh cloudy weather. 4 at the building. Shipwright fitting a thwart and repairing the flat bottom'd Boat. 1 breaking lime stones. Anthony King with six men fetch'd home a boat load of lime stones. Armourer and one man making Spikes. Taylor at work for Trade. one Lame. one Cook and Chiefs servant as usual. the others variously employed."

Aug. 26
" Thursday Wind variable fine weather. 4 at the building. Shipwright repairing the Shallops Boat. Armourer and mate making spikes. six gone to Pilgrims Island to mow grafs. one breaking lime stones. Cook and Chiefs Servant as usual. 2 Sick. Mcferlin trimming Casks for the Goose hunt. Anth. King afsisting Mr Donald in packing Goods for the Hunt. Taylor at work for Mr Bolland."

Aug. 27
" Friday Wind Westerly fine weather a little rain in the evening. Anth. King and 11 men fetching home Grafs with the Long and flat bottom'd Boat from Pilgrims Island. 4 at the building. Shipwright repairing the Shallops boat. Armourer and mate making spikes. Taylor at work for Mr Bolland. Cook and Chiefs servant as usual. rec'd 28 lb fish from Indians."

Aug. 28
" Saturday Wind variable fine weather. 5 at the building. 5 mowing grafs upon puppy Island. Armourer and mate making spikes. three making hay. Cook and Chiefs servant as usual. the others variously employed. in the Evening received Letters from Albany informing us of the return of the Sloop Moose. received Fish & Geese from Indians."

Aug. 29
" Sunday Wind NE blows hard rainey weather. about 10 AM our Sloop arrived from Severn. the people employed ballasting the Shallop. rec'd Ducks Plover and Rabbets from Indians."

Aug. 30
" Monday Wind NW cloudy weather. Anth. King got the Shallop down to the point. 3 at the building. 3 drawing the lime kiln. 2 Brewing. one Cook and Chiefs Servant. six gone with Supplys to Hannah Bay for the hunt. two of whom are to stay there. Armourer and one man making spikes. the rest with the Sloopers getting the Lime stones from on board the Moose Sloop. received Ducks and Rabbets from Indians. Gave the Indians their hunting Brandy."

Aug. 31
" Tuesday Wind Westerly fine weather. 3 at the building. 4 afsisting the Sloopers in unloading the Sloop Moose of Lime stone. 4 stowing the lime kiln. Anth. King and McFerlin beaconing the Channel. Armourer and Mate making spikes. the others making hay &c. one Lame. rec'd Ducks from Indians."

Sept. 1 1784
" Wednesday Wind variable fine weather 4 at the Building. Bricklayer and one man preparing for building the fireplace in the new Flanker. Armourer and two men at the Forge making a Stock to a hedge Anchor for the Moose Sloop. 3 men with the Sloopers ballasting the Moose Sloop. Anth. King mending the Colours. Cook and Chiefs servant as usual. one lame the other making hay in the evening finished stacking the Hay. Serv'd the Indians powder and Shot."

Sept. 2
" Thursday Wind NE fine weather. 3 at the building. Armourer and mate making spikes. Shipwright repairing the large upland Boat. Bricklayers as before. one Lame. Cook and Chiefs Servant as usual 7 men gone for poplar for dunnage for the Ship. Anth. King and Henry Burnie repairing the Colours and clearing the North flanker. PM the longboat returned from Hannah Bay all the Indians went to the marsh."

Sept. 3
" Friday Wind NE fine weather the people employed as yesterday. the men that was getting poplar return'd with 30 pieces. AM the Sloops made the Signal for seeing a Ship in the roads. at 3 PM Capt. Christopher came up in his boat with the Hon'ble Company's pacquet. received Geese from Indians. the Sloops and Shallop went down for the Ship."

Sept. 4
" Saturday Wind variable pleasant weather a little rain in the Evening. two building the fireplace in the new Flanker. Cook and Chiefs Servant as usual. the others putting up the launch clearing the Sheds & Flankers for receiving the Cargo. early this morning dispatch'd two Indians with your honours pacquet for Albany."

Sept. 5
" Sunday Wind SW blow'd fresh pleasant weather. the people after Breakfast employed putting putting up the launch. PM they was employed unloading the Beaver Sloop which arrived about 3 PM at the point. rec'd fish from Indians Namescawow and Coopoonap came in with few summer furrs. discharged Wm Thomas for misbehaviour."

Sept. 6
" Monday Wind Southerly much wind & rain in the morning afterwards fine weather. the people employed unloading the Beaver Sloop. PM the Captain & Mr Robt. Goodwin went on board the Beaver which proceeded for the Ship. the Indians of Yesterday took debt. rec'd Ducks from Indians. late in the evening the Shallop arrived at the point with Cargo from the Ship."

Sept. 7
" Tuesday Wind variable westerly blows fresh cloudy weather with Showers of rain AM the people employed unloading the Shallop PM they were ballasting Her and unloading the long boat which arrived with Cargo from the Ship. rec'd Ducks Plover and fish from Indians. late in the evening the Shallop proceeded for the Ship."

Sept. 8
" Wednesday Wind Westerly cloudy weather rain in the evening. the people variously employed stowing away the Cargo, Grinding Oatmeal and pucking? Goods for Abbittiby cleaning the yard Brewing Small Beer &c. the Long boat proceeded for the Ship. rec'd Ducks and Geese from Indians. Sent Thomas Knarston, Arch. Beaton and two Indians to Brunswick to relieve And. Beckie, Thomas Burwick and Sam. Sibley who are to return hither."

Sept. 9
" Thursday Wind Northly cloudy weather. early this morning the Ship came up into Ship hole. Shipwright and Cooper preparing for laying the keel of the large flat bottom'd Boat. Bricklayer with three men afsisting him building the fireplace in the new Flanker. 2 grinding Oatmeal for the Abbitiby journey. Cook and Chiefs Servant as usual. the others variously employed cutting dunnage wood for the Ship. rec'd Ducks and Fish from Indians."

Sept. 10
" Friday Wind Westerly fine weather the Shallop and Long boat arrived with cargo from the Ship. the people employed unloading the Craft. dispatch'd our Long boat for more cargo. Received And. Linklater, Carpenter, and Will. Sinclear, Taylor, on shore. rec'd Ducks Geese & Rabbets from Indians."

Sept. 11
" Saturday Wind Northerly blows hard cloudy cold weather with showers of rain. the Shallop proceeded for the Ship. our long boat arrived with Cargo the people employed unloading the Longboats stowing away the cargo &c. late in the Evening the two long Boats drop'd down to the point. rec'd Geese Ducks Plover Fish and Rabbets from Indians."

Sept. 12
" Sunday Wind Westerly fine weather. early this morning Sent the long boats down to the Ship which returned with Cargo as also the Sloop Moose. all hands employed unloading the Boats and Sloop and stowing away the Cargo. rec'd Letters from Albany - received Ducks for Indians."

Sept. 13
" Monday Wind and Weather as yesterday all hands employed landing and stowing away the Cargo. the Shallop came up to the point with the remainder of the Cargo for this place except a few trifles - Mr Williamson came on shore. Sent the homeward bound Cargo on board the Moose Sloop and Shallop."

Sept. 14
" Tuesday Wind variable Westerly Shipwright Cooper and Joiner employed on the new boat. Bricklayer and two men at work on the fireplace in the new Flanker. the others employed ballasting the Shallop & Sloop which proceeded for the Ship. Mr Williamson went on board."

Sept. 15
" Wednesday Wind variable westerly very rainey weather. the people variously employed when the weather would permit. Sent the Indians to the Marsh to hunt. rec'd Mr Rob. Watson Sloop Master, John Dillison, Joseph Harragold, James Robinson, Tho. Flatt, Magnefs Flatt, Alex. Bues discharged Mr Alex Falconer, Andrew Folster, Hugh Monroe, Hen. Burnie, Nicol Allen, Wm Cambel, John Laughton jun., Wm Hunter, Peter Kirknefs."

Sept. 16
" Thursday Wind variable fine weather. the people variously employed putting the East Main cargo on board the Beaver Sloop and various other duties. put the after package on board the Shallop."

Sept. 17
" Friday Wind Westerly fine weather the Shallop proceeded down for the Ship - 9 oClock AM. being about closing your Hon. Packet I shall Conclude with Wishing all your Hon. Ships a Safe Arrival in Old England and am Hon'ble Gentlemen
Your Obedient Servant
J. Thomas."


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