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A Journal of the most remarkable transactions and Occurences at Moose Fort from? 17th September 1784 to 22d September 1785 Mr John Thomas Chief."
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Sept. 17 1784
" Friday The People employed stowing away the MR Cargoe and putting part of the EM Cargoe on Board the Beaver, received 35 Made Beaver from Moosominan, Quemefs & Cheman, Eastern Indians."

Sept. 18
" Saturday Calm fine pleasant weather sent the Longboat down to the ship with the second after package she returned again in the evening. about Noon Thomas Berwick Samuel Sibley Andrew Backie and two Indians arrived from Brunswick with 171 Made Beaver. PM dispatched Mr George Donald, David Laughton and three families of Indians with flour, Meat, Brandy and a few articles of trading Goods for Abbitibi in three large Canoes. the few men at home putting the EM Cargoe on board the Beaver, received a Pacquet from Albany containing Letters for England - the Captain of our Eastern Goose hunters came in to the hunt. Received Geese from Indians."

Sept. 19
" Sunday Wind SW fine Weather in the Morning early the Longboat went down to the Ship with 4 pafsengers Viz. Thomas Berwick, Nicol Allen, Hugh Monroe, Samuel Sibley and at 10 AM Captain Christopher took his leave of us and went down in his Yawl for the ship. Received Geese from Indians."

Sept. 20
" Monday Wind NW blow'd fresh heavy rain most part of the day. Armourer mending Indian Guns. Bricklayers and Mates rebuilding the fireplace in the West Flanker. Shipwright stocking an Anchor for the Beaver Sloop. the Longboat and Shallop came up, the Shallop having seen the ship safe out. she set sail for England about 3 PM yesterday. the others employed loading the Beaver Sloop. Received fish from Indians."

Sept. 21
" Tuesday SW a fresh breeze fine weather Armourer Bricklayer Shipwright and Mates as yesterday. 4 Employed at the new Building the rest putting the Eastmain Cargoe on board the Beaver. AM Mr George Atkinson with two Indians and their wives set off in two Canoes for Eastmain. all the Indians went to the Marsh to hunt. Received Geese from Indians."

Sept. 22
" Wednesday SW a fresh Gale. two Brewing. two at the building. shipwright and Mate layed the keel of a large flat bottomd Boat for the purpose of unloading the Sloops and Shallop and the more quick dispatch of the Ship. two drawing the Lime kiln. Armourer and one Man making Spikes. Anthony King repairing the Seine Net. one cook and tending on self. Taylor at work for Mr Bolland - one of the Indians returned from Mr Donald with his wife who is so ill She cannot proceed on the journey. in the evening gave the Beaver Sloop her dispatches for Eastmain."

Sept. 23
" Thursday Wind Northerly the Beaver Sloop dropt down to Ship hole. the Indian of Yesterday returned to Mr Donald and as I hear the Water is very Shoal I have sent William Gill William Sinclair and two additional Indian Women with another Canoe to Mr Donald's afsistance. 4 Men at the Building. 2 at the fireplace. Armourer and Mate making Spikes. one Cook. Anthony King mending the Seine Net received fish from Indians."

Sept. 24
" Friday Wind SW blow'd fresh much rain last night and this Morning. about 8 AM the Beaver Sloop set sail from Ship hole. the people employ'd as yesterday."

Sept. 25
" Saturday Wind Variable fine Weather. the People employed as before. hauled the Seine caught about a dozen Tickomeg. a family of home guard came in to the hunt."

Sept. 26
" Sunday Wind SW fine Weather performed divine service Received Geese and Fish from Indians."

Sept. 27
" Monday Wind SSW fine Weather Cooper Mcferlin and Andrew Linklater at the new building. Bricklayer and Mate building the fire place in the new flanker. Armourer and Mate making spikes for Do. one Cook. Anthony King afsisting in making goods for hannah Bay and Brunswick. one sick. two at the Goose Tent at Hannah Bay. seven in the Sloop at Albany. four on the journey to Abbitibi and seven Residents there. four resident at Brunswick and 19 at Eastmain. Salted one Hogshead 130 Geese."

Sept. 28
" Tuesday Wind Westerly forepart latter part NW blows fresh fine Weather. early in the Morning dispatched Anthony King and two Men in the Longboat for hannah bay with supplys for the hunt there. Cooper McFerlin Halcrow and Linklater at the new Flanker Armourer repairing Indian Guns. one Cook. one Sick. about 8 AM the Moose Sloop made her appearance but did not get up to the point till about 5 PM."

Sept. 29
" Wednesday Wind SE Cloudy Weather the People employed as yesterday except the Armourer who is making Fish darts for Brunswick and the sick man who is recover'd and afsisting at the New Building. the Sloopers getting their Chests and bedding a Shore and bringing the Sloop up to her Winter Quarters."

Sept. 30
" Thursday Wind Northerly Cloudy cool weather. the people employed as before. the Sloops Mate and crew getting them selves in readynefs for proceeding with supplys to Brunswick House. received fish from Indians."

Oct. 1 1784
" Friday Wind SW a fresh gale Cloudy weather. the Cooper and Peter McFerlin employed at the new Flanker which they have now got the roof Girders acrofs. Halcrow and the Hog keeper building the fire place. Armourer repairing Indian Guns - PM dispatched Mr William Bolland, Thomas Arrowsmith, Andrew Beckin, Richard Small, John Inkster, James Robinson, Thomas Flett and Andrew Linklater in the King George flat Boat with supplys for Brunswick House. Mr Bolland is to reside as master? of the House. Received Geese from Indians. late in the evening William Gill and Indians returned from Mr Donald by whose Letter (Vide Correspondence) I am sorry to find the Water is so very shoal that he fears he will at last be obliged to leave part of his Cargoe."

Oct. 2
" Saturday Wind WSW fine Weather. the People employed as before. Received Geese and Fish from Indians."

Oct. 3
" Sunday Wind Nly a heavy Gale cloudy cool Weather. the Indians coming in with Geese and the men being employed ? the Sloop which had shagg'd? her kedge home prevented our performing Divine service. Received Geese from Indians."

Oct. 4
" Monday Wind Westerly Cloudy Weather Mr Brand with the Shipwright and Armourer Stowing away in their proper places Flour Casks, Salt, Oatmeal &c. Cooper and McFerlin at the Building. Halcro and stockin at the Chimney. one Cook. in the afternoon unbent the Sloop and part of the Shallops sails and stowed them away and salted a puncheon 230 Geese."

Oct. 5
" Tuesday Wind W fine clear Weather the Men employed as yesterday. Pesagon, an Eastern Indian brought 36 Made Beaver Chiefly winter furrs."

Oct. 6
" Wednesday Wind SW a fresh breeze fine weather. Shipwrig. glazing Windows. Armourer mending hunting Guns the others as on Monday. Received Geese from Indians."

Oct. 7
" Thursday Wind Wly fine weather fore part latter part NE and showery. Cooper and McFerlin? employed at the new flanker. Halcrow and Hog keeper at the Chimney in Do. Armourer and Mate making spikes Gill railing in the hay stacks. Mr Bolland? and one Man drying and stowing away the Shallop and Boats Sails. one Cook. Received Fish from Indians. late in the Evening Anthony King and two Men returned from Hannah Bay having left the Longboat there according to directions Given."

Oct. 8
" Friday Wind NW a fresh gale Cloudy cold Weather Cooper McFerlin Gill Armourer and Mate and Cook as before. the others with Mr Brand and self in the Sloops boat fetching home Geese from Whaway Creeks Received Geese from Indians."

Oct. 9
" Saturday Wind W blows fresh fine weather froze in the Shade all day. Mr Brand and two Men in the Sloops boat fetching home Geese from the Indians in the East Marsh. Anthony King and two Men gone to Hannah Bay to fetch home the Longboat and Geese procured there. Cooper and McFerlin at the new building. Armourer and Mate making Spikes for Do. Halcrow finished building the Chimney in Do. Received Geese from Indians."

Oct. 10
" Sunday Wind Sly freezes in the Shade AM Captain Che cha mock came in with a few summer furrs and to take trust for the Winter. he went away again in the evening. Trading and trusting the above Indian and serving hunting Indians powder and shot prevented our performing Divine Service."

Oct. 11
" Monday Wind Southerly rainy Weather. Gill and Halcrow sawing Joists for the roof of the New flanker. Cooper & McFerlin laying Do. Armourer and one Man making spikes for ditto one Cook. Anthony King and 2 Men gone to Hannah Bay for the Longboat and Geese received there. two staying there Seving powder and shot and receiving and curing the Geese. three upon the journey to Abbitibi & Seven residing there. eight upon the journey to Brunswick and four residing there and Nineteen at Eastmain."

Oct. 12
" Tuesday Wind Nly Cloudy with showers of rain and hail. the People employed as yesterday except the Armourer and Mate whom with Mr Brand and self went up the River to look after the Cattle. Received Geese and fish from Indians."

Oct. 13
" Wednesday Wind Sly rainy weather. Armourer and Mate making Spikes for the New Flanker. the others as on Monday."

Oct. 14
" Thursday Wind So. fine weather fore part latter part rainey. Cooper and McFerlin employed at the New Building. Shipwright and Halcrow at the pit saw for Do. Armourer mending hunting Guns. one Cook. one tending the Hogs."

Oct. 15
" Friday Wind NW Clear fine Weather the People employed as before - Chickahenish came in from the Marsh Lame. Received Geese from Indians."

Oct. 16
" Saturday Wind NW Clear fine Weather froze in the shade. the people employed as yesterday and salting Geese."

Oct. 17
" Sunday Wind variable light airs fine Weather. Indians coming in with Geese and wanting their Guns Mended prevented our performing Divine service. Received Geese from Indians."

Oct. 18
" Monday Wind variable fine Weather. Cooper, McFerlin, Shipwright and Halcrow employed on the roof of the new Flanker. Armourer Mending Indian Guns. one wheeling brick in to the yard. one Cook. Seven gone to Brunswick with the Boat. three upon the journey to Abbitibi. three gone to Hannah Bay two staying there at the Goose Tent. seven resident at Abbitibi five resident at Brunswick and 19 at Eastmain."

Oct. 19
" Tuesday Wind Westerly fine weather. the People employed as yesterday PM Mr Maugenest, Edward Clouston, John Laughton, John Johnson, David Laughton and the Indians arrived from Abbitibi."

Oct. 20
" Wednesday Wind light airs Westerly hail and snow in the fore noon. the People employed as on Monday and unloading the Longboat which arrived from Hannah Bay (about noon) with twelve Hogsheads Geese. Received Geese and fish from the Indians."

Oct. 21
" Thursday Wind Easterly cold Cloudy Weather. the People employd laying the Lead on the roof of the new flanker and salting Geese. Received Geese from Indians."

Oct. 22
" Friday Wind So. with heavy rain all last night and this Morning about noon the Wind Changed to the NNW with a heavy flight of snow and the Weather became very sharp. the people employed laying the lower floor of the New Flanker and Clearing Chips and other rubbish out of the Cellar."

Oct. 23
" Saturday Wind NW a very sharp frost last night entirely skind? the river over with Ice which when the flood made gave way and almost drove our boats over to Hazy's Island. the People employed getting the Boats home again. Sent two Men to the Eastward to fetch home the hunting Indians. Received Geese from Indians."

Oct. 24
" Sunday Wind SSE fine Weather the two Men returned with part of the hunting Indians from the Eastward. much Ice driving in the river."

Oct. 25
" Monday NW blows fresh with much snow in the forenoon. latter part very sharp weather. Cooper, McFerlin, Halcrow and Gill employed at the building. one Cook. the others (except Anthony King and Edward Clouston whom were putting the Cellars to rights) employed by the Sloop Master in securing the Sloop and afterwards they were employed wheeling earth into the Cellar. the Indians drunk."

Oct. 26
" Tuesday Wind SbW Clear frosty weather both North and South Channell on this side Hazys Island. trusted the Indians. the People employed as Yesterday."

Oct. 27
" Wednesday Wind SW fore part latter part Nly much Ice driving in hazys Channell PM part of the Indians got over to hazy's Island in their Canoes."

Oct. 28
" Thursday Wind SbW Cloudy Weather. the People employed at the Building and killing and Cleaning hogs - the Indians Crofsed over the Ice to the South Shore and some of the others (I understand) crofsed the North River. several others from the Marsh appeared at the same time on the opposite side but were afraid (I suppose) to come acrofs."

Oct. 29
" Friday Wind S thawing weather which has again uncovered the ground of snow and Cleared the Channel of Ice. Sent three Men acrofs the river in a boat to fetch the Indians over whom were only just returned when the Ice that has remained fast these three days gave way and went out to sea. the People employed as Yesterday and Various other duty's."

Oct. 30
" Saturday Wind NW light airs fine Weather much Ice driving. the People employed at the Building and ferrying the Indians over the river again. Sent Mr Brand with 4 hands in the boat to the East bluff for Geese left there by the Indians. Chick a henish came home with two of the Boats crew from Brunswick. the others at the North shore. the boat (they tell me) they have left at Matapooswon the Ice having so jam'd her in the 23 Instant that their utmost endeavours for geting her out proved fruitlefs and it was with much difficulty (they say) that they reached the shore themselves. About midnight (when the tide suited) Anthony King with 4 Men in one of the Batteaux set off to fetch home the rest of the Boats crew from Brunswick, and at the same time to bring down some Provisions left at Catapo higgan on the journey up."

Oct. 31
" Sunday Wind light variable extraordinary fine weather for the time of year. employed trusting and dispatching the Indians which prevented my performing Divine service. Received a Note from some Indians from Hannah Bay which informed me they had received 278 Geese more from the Indians since the Boat left there."

Nov. 1 1784
" Monday Wind SSW fair Clear mild weather. Cooper Halcrow and McFerlin at the Building. Shipwright and 4 Men began building a shed for containing Sloop and Crafts stores. Cook as usual. Armourer mending Indian Guns. late in the evening the Batteaux returned with the Men and the Goods left on the journey to Brunswick."

Nov. 2
" Tuesday Wind SSW mild weather latter part rainy. the River except a little on the South Shores clear of ice. Cooper McFerlin Cooper McFerlin and Halcrow finished fitting doors and Windows to the new Flanker. Shipwright and 4 Men employed at the sloops shed. Anthony King with 12 Men hauling the Seine (but with little succefs) Cook as usual. one writing. two at Hannah Bay. five residents at Abbitibi four at Brunswick and 19 at Eastmain."

Nov. 3
" Wednesday Wind NW Cloudy small rain latter part. Cooper McFerlin and Halcrow employed on the new Flanker. Armourer making Hinges and other Iron work for Do. four Men preparing to go to the South Bluff and Maidmans Creek fishing and hunting. Shipwright and one Man building the Sloops Shed. one Cook. the others Variously employed as carrying Logs for the Shipwright, hauling the Seine Net, &c."

Nov. 4
" Thursday Wind NW fore part frosty latter part Mild. the People employed as before and looking after the Cattle . Sent two Men to the South Bluff and two to Maidmans Creek fishing and hunting."

Nov. 5
" Friday Wind SE fore part latter part Nly thick snow in the fore noon the Armourer as yesterday. the rest were employed hauling the Seine stowing the Geese Casks and other provisions in the Cellar latter part making a Bonfire and rejoicing on the happy anniversary"

Nov. 6
" Saturday Wind NW Cloudy Moderate Weather Armourer as before Carpenters at the building Gill and one Man killing 4 hogs. one Cook. the others hauling the Seine and fetchng home 16 of the Cattle. all they found."

Nov. 7
" Sunday Wind SE fine Mild Weather performed Divine service."

Nov. 8
" Monday Wind NE Cloudy mild weather. Anthony King and two Men went in pursuit of the Cattle found 4 of them but could not get them home. Shipwright and one Man building the Sloopers shed. Cooper, McFerlin and Halcrow fitting up a Cabbin for the Armourer and temporary bed places for the Men. Andrew Linklater preparing staves for Making Sleds. Armourer making Hinges &c for the Doors and hatches of the new flanker. four Men Cutting a path for the Cattle to hawl home fire wood. one Cook. one washing and Cleaning the Cow sheds and Hog sties. one writing. two at Hannah Bay hunting fishing &c."

Nov. 9
" Tuesday Wind E fine mild Weather the People employed as Yesterday. A King brought home 4 more of the Cattle."

Nov. 10
" Wednesday Wind Ely thick fog with small rain. Anthony King Edward Clouston the Cow keeper and two other Men got home the remainder of the Cattle. Cooper, McFerlin and Halcrow fitting up temporary bed places and other Conveniences for the Men in the New Flanker. Andrew Linklater preparing staves for sleds. Armourer making hinges &c for the doors and hatches of the New Flanker. Andrew Beckin making small Flags for the Indian Leaders and two Flags for the Boat and Batteaux. one Cook. Shipwright and one Man laying a floor for one of the Sheds for receiving part of the Cattle. six away hunting and the rest grinding Oatmeal."

Nov. 11
" Thursday Nly fore part frosty and Clear latter part thick fog and thawed. People employed as before except Anthony King, the two Men whom were getting home the Cattle, and those whom were Grinding Oatmeal whom are to day with Anthony King getting two Sticks home for sheers? for taking the Longboats mast out and doing other necefsary duty. two Indian Women came in for Victuals."

Nov. 12
" Friday Wind Northerly thick fog thawing weather the people employed as before and getting the Boats hove up the bank. an Indian and his wife came in for a few necefsarys they Stood in need of."

Nov. 13
" Saturday Wind E fore part Clear frosty latter part Cloudy thawing. Carpenter, Armourer, Bickin, shipwright and mate as on wednesday. the others with Anthony King stowing the boats rigging and other Cordage away, collecting stragling pieces of fire wood together and various other necefsary Jobbs PM hauled the Seine caught about half a flour Cask of Tickomeg."

Nov. 14
" Sunday Wind NE Cloudy mild Weather performed Divine Service."

Nov. 15
" Monday Wind NW Snowy thick Weather A King and five Men laying Logs for the Shallop to rest on in order to prevent her freezing to the Ground. Gill and Mate employed on the Sloops Shed. Cooper Halcro and McFerlin laying the Joists in the upper floor of the new Flanker. Andrew Linklater fitting up a Shed for the hawling Cattle. Armourer and Mate pointing old spikes for the Sloops Shed. Andrew Beckin making Colours for the Boats and Batteaux's. one Cook. one Cattle and hog keeper. two at Hannah Bay hunting two at Maidmans Creek and two at the South Bluff fishing."

Nov. 16
" Tuesday Wind NW very thick Snowy weather Anthony King sewing Sleds and the six Men whom were with him at the shallop Yesterday are today getting firewood. the others as before."

Nov. 17
" Wednesday Wind NW Cloudy mild weather the People employ'd as before except the Shipwright and Mate whom ground and helved hatchets."

Nov. 18
" Thursday Wind SSW Cloudy mild Weather Andrew Linklater planeing staves for sleds. William Gill and two Men to afsist him killed an ox and a Cow. Anthony King sewing sleds. three at the new flanker Armourer and Mate making spikes for the Sloops Shed. five preparing the NE path for the Cattle hauling. one Cook and one Cowkeeper. six away hunting and fishing."

Nov. 19
" Friday Wind Variable NE Cloudy mild weather. the People employed as Yesterday except Gill and his two Mates whom went to work on the Sloops Shed again. Brewed small Beer."

Nov. 20
" Saturday Wind Nly Cloudy with sleet fore part latter part clear and frosty.the people employed as before and breaking in four of our Young Cattle to haul."

Nov. 21
" Sunday Wind NE Cloudy weather much ice in the River. Performed Divine Service."

Nov. 22
" Monday Wind NE thick snow mild weather. Anthony King with 9 Men gathering firewood down the NE path. Cooper, Shipwright, Halcro, and McFerlin at the new Flanker. Armourer Mending a lock and making a key for it. one Cook. one Cattle keeper Edward Clouston out setting Rabbit Snares. Received 5 Rabbits."

Nov. 23
" Tuesday Wind Nly mild Weather Snow at times ten Men at the woods two at the pit saw for joists and plank for finishing the upper floor of the new flanker. Cooper sharping Saws and helving axes. Armourer mending Door locks. two killing Hogs. Cook as usual. Edward Clouston out hunting. Received 2 Rabbits from the snares. Six Men away hunting."

Nov. 24
" Wednesday Wind Nly mild snowy Weather. the river is fast on this side Hazy's Island but open on the other side. Mr Brand with 9 Men at the woods. Anthony King sewing Sleds. two at the pit saw. Cooper and Armourer as before. two killing Hogs. Edward Clouston out Hunting. Received 2 Rabbets from our Snares."

Nov. 25
" Thursday Wind Variable Cloudy fore and latter part Clear about noon moderate weather. Anthony King sewing Sleds. Cooper planeing staves for Do. two at the pit saw Armourer and Mate making Nails for finishing the floors of the New Flanker. William Gill and Mate at work at work at the Sloops Shed. one Cook and one Cattle keeper. Edward Clouston athis snares. the others with Mr Brand gathering firewood. Rec'd 2 Rabbets from our snares."

Nov. 26
" Friday Wind SE Cloudy mild weather Armourer Mending a Steel trap. his mate went to the woods with those whom were gathering fireood the rest as before."

Mov. 27
" Saturday Wind SSE fine Weather the people employed as before. Received 2 Rabbets from our snares."

Nov. 28
" Sunday Wind SW heavy snow all day. Performed divine service."

Nov. 29
" Monday Wind Northerly Cloudy sharp Weather Anthony King with 9 Men gathering firewood in the NE path Shipwright splitting birch for hatchet helves. Cooper planeing Staves for sleds. Armourer mending a steel trap and making nails. two at the pit saw for the floor of the new Flanker. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual Edward Clouston out hunting. Six away hunting and fishing."

Nov. 30
" Tuesday Wind SW Clear weather fore part latter part Cloudy with snow much Ice in the river. Cooper, Armourer, Sawyers, Cook and Cattle keeper as before. Gill and Mate employed at the sloops shed. Anthony King with the others at the woods. they compleated gathering as much wood as will nearly serve the winter. Edward Clouston preparing staves for kegs for inland service."

Dec. 1 1784
" Wednesday Wind West SW fine mild weather. the people employed as before and crofs cutting firewood."

Dec. 2
" Thursday Wind N sharp weather. Anthony King sewing Sleds. William Gill and Mate employed at the Sloops shed. James Flatt Peter McFerlin and Andrew Linklater preparing stuff for Buoys and making staves for eight Gallon kegs for inland service. Thomas Halcro and William Wase at the pit saw for the floors of the new Flanker. Armourer and Mate at the Forge making nails for ditto and ? &c for the Coopers. Andrew Beckin making Cloaths for Edward Clouston Cook and Cattle keeper and usual. E. Clouston acts as steward and at times is employed in making rundlets for inland Service. four Men with Mr Brand filling the hollows in the SW Path and preparing it for the Cattle hauling firewood. Six away hunting and fishing PM an Indian Woman came in for Victuals for her husband being Ill and one of our Men came home from the South Bluff. brought only eight Martins and has neither fish, Rabbits, or any kind of provisions every thing (he says) being very scarce."

Dec. 3
" Friday Wind Nly Sharp with snow and sleet. the people employed as before. the Woman of yesterday went away. She brought only one prime and one Common Martin and 2 Beaver Skins in part of 40 odd Beaver debt. Sent the Man Mentioned Yesterday away again to his tent with orders for him and his partner to bring all their things home tomorrow."

Dec. 4
" Saturday Wind NW much snow Sharp weather. the people employed as before and crofs cutting firewood and putting Provisions in to water to freshen. the Men came home from the South Bluff and the two Men from Maidmans Creek brought 12 Rabbets and 14 lb fish."

Dec. 5
" Sunday Wind Westerly blows sharp Clear weather performed Divine Service a family of home Indians brought 30 Made Beaver in Martins."

Dec. 6
" Monday Wind SW Cloudy Sharp Weather some snow. Anthony King sewing Sleds and making traces for the Dogs. Gill at work on a great Sled. Cooper McFerlin and Andrew Linklater making sleds for Inland service. Halcro and Wase at the pit saw. two preparing to go to the Eastward to fetch home the remainder of the Geese from the Goose Tent at Hannah Bay and one to go to the Eastward Partridge tent with Mr Brand and Edward Clouston, Armourer Cleaning Fowling Pieces and Musquets. the two Men returned to the Fishing Tent at Maidmans Creek. Andrew Bickin making Cloaths for Edward Clouston. three Men with Mr Brand cutting out the Sloops ropes and taking them in. one cook and one Cattle and Hog keeper. two crofs cutting firewood and two at Hannah Bay hunting."

Dec. 7
" Tuesday Wind W Sharp Weather. Mr Brand Edward Clouston and John Johnson gone to the Eastward to hunt partridges. two Men and 4 Dogs gone to hannah Bay for the Geese feathers &c remaining there. Shipwright, Cooper, and Sawyers as yesterday. Armourer and Mate at the Forge for the great Sled. Andrew Bickin making Cloaths for Anthony King. two crofs cutting firewood. two Brewing Small Beer. Cook and Cattlekeeper as usual. Anthony King sewing Sleds. two at Maid Mans Creek fishing and two at Hannah Bay hunting. the Indians went away."

Dec. 8
" Wednesday Wind Variable sharp weather some snow. Anth. King with four Men whom were crofs cutting wood Yesterday felling firewood and preparing a path for hawling it home the others as yesterday."

Dec. 9
" Thursday Wind NW thick snow modirate weather. the people employed as before and the Cattle hauling firewood home."

Dec. 10
" Friday wind Variable moderate weather some snow the people employed as before."

Dec. 11
" Saturday wind Westerly sharp clear weather Shipwright finished the new great sled Armourer and Mate making nails for finishing the flooring of the new Flanker. Cooper making kegs for Inland Service. Sawyers cutting planks for compleating the flooring of the new Flanker. Anthony King with 4 Men and the Cattle hauling home firewood till breakfast time afterwards the 4 Men were employed cutting firewood and getting the provisions out of the water and Anthony King was employed setting a gun at the fishing point for foxes. Cook and cattle keeper as usual. the fishermen came home brought only 18 lb Methy and three Rabbets."

Dec. 12
" Sunday Wind NW very sharp Clear weather performed Divine Service."

Dec. 13
" Monday Wind SW very sharp clear weather. Andrew Linklater James Flatt and Peter Mcferlin making kegs and Rundlets for Inland service. Thomas Halcro and William Wase at the pit saw for plank for the floors of the new flanker. Armourer and Mate making nails for ditto. Andrew Bickin Tayloring for the Chief. William Gill and the Cattle keeper killing and cleaning 2 hogs. Anthony King Robert Spence Arch'y Beaton and James Robinson with the cattle hauling home firewood. Richard Small fishing. The Fisher Men returned to their Tent at Maidmans Creek. 2 at Hannah Bay hunting and 2 gone there for Geese &c and three at the Eastward partridge hunting."

Dec. 14
" Tuesday Wind Sly mild weather with snow. Shipwright preparing to go to work on the large Flat bottom'd Boat which is on the stocks. the others as yesterday. PM three familys of Indians came in, paid half their debts. the Men and Dogs returned from Hannah Bay with 115 Geese. Partridges they tell me are very scarce. the hunters that are there having only caught two since the Winter Sat in. foxes are more plentiful, they having caught three and by their tracks are in hopes of catching many more. Received fish from Indians."

Dec. 15
" Wednesday wind Westerly Cloudy mild weather. the people employed as before except the Men whom came from Hannah Bay and Anthony King, one of the two former is preparing to go to Hannah Bay again (James Robinson is likewise preparing to go with him) and Anthony King was Setting Methy hooks, after breakfast the other Man whom came from Hannah Bay was with two others felling more firewood - the Indians of yesterday went away."

Dec. 16
" Thursday Wind NW fine mild weather two Men and 4 dogs set off for Hannah Bay. the Men are to stay there and John Kay and John Leask are to return with the Feathers, Quills &c remaining there. two grinding Oatmeal two Brewing Small Beer. Anthony King at the Methy hooks. Cook and cattle keeper as usual. Tradesmen at their several Employs as before. an Indian came in with only 12 Beaver in part of 42 his debt. he went away again immediately."

Dec. 17
" Friday Wind Variable Cloudy mild weather. Anthony King and one Man at the Methy hooks. Shipwright and Andrew Linklater employed on the large flat bottom'd Boat. four Men gathering fire wood. two coopers, Sawyers, Armourer and Mate as before. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. hunters and fishermen as before - two familys of Indians came in - brought 12 Made Beaver in furrs and 220 Rabbets."

Dec. 18
" Saturday Wind Westerly Cloudy Moderate Weather. the People employed as before and crofs cutting firewood, putting Geese in water to freshen, and with the Cattle hauling home firewood. the fishermen from Maidmans Creek brought 34 lb Methy and Received 4 ditto from our own hooks."

Dec. 19
" Sunday Wind S snowey weather dispatching all the Indians away and the Arrival of three Men with Letters from Albany prevented our performing Divine service."

Dec. 20
" Monday Wind SW clear sharp Weather. Flatt McFerlin and Linklater making kegs and Runlets for Inland service. Halcrow and Wase at the Pit saw for plank for the flooring of the new Flanker. Armourer and mate making nails for Ditto. one fishing. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. Anthony King with five Men (and the Cattle) gathering and hauling home firewood. two at Hannah Bay hunting. two gone thither. Mr Brand Edward Clouston and John Johnson at the Eastward tenting. Shipwright and Hugh Stockin? sick - a family of Indians came in with a few Martins."

Dec. 21
" Tuesday Wind NW very sharp clear Weather. the People employed as yesterday - two familys of Indians brought a few Martens."

Dec. 22
" Wednesday Wind SW Weather as yesterday the People employed as before. Shipwright and Stocking? much better and went to their different employs. the Albany Pacquet set off on their return."

Dec. 23
" Thursday Wind SSW Cloudy cold weather. the People employed as before. Mr Brand Edward Clouston and John Johnson came home from the Eastward brought 12 Pheasants and 4 white partridges (all of the latter) they have seen since they have been away."

Dec. 24
" Friday Wind SW Clear Sharp Weather all hands employed cutting firewood, Cleaning Sheds and houses and preparing for Christmafs - the two Men John Kay and John Leask came home from Hannah Bay having according to direction given left David Laughton and James Robinson in charge of the powder and Shot &c left there. they brought 16 White Partridges. gave the Indians their first accustomed treat of brandy &c."

Dec. 25
" Saturday Wind SW Cloudy sharp weather performed Divine Service proper for the day."

Dec. 26
" Sunday Wind SW Cloudy Moderate Weather. Performed Divine Service - an Indian woman came in with 4 Beaver skins and 5 Martins in part of her husbands Debt of 40 Made Beaver (the Man I suppose is ashamed to come in) gave her Victuals and sent her away again."

Dec. 27
" Monday Wind SW Cloudy sharp weather the Men keeping the Holy days."

Dec. 28
" Tuesday Wind S Clear sharp weather with a little snow. gave the Indians their second accustomed treat of Brandy &c."

Dec. 29
" Wednesday Wind S sharp Clear Weather the Men as before."

Dec. 30
" Thursday Wind S clear sharp weather part of the Indians took Debt and went away the Men recreating themselves."

Dec. 31
" Friday Wind N excefsive sharp Weather the Men as before. two families of Indians took debt and went away."

Jan. 1 1785
" Saturday Wind SW Clear sharp Weather the Men as before two families of Indians took Debt and went away."

Jan. 2
" Sunday Wind E Clear Sharp Weather Performed Divine Service."

Jan. 3
" Monday Wind N Cloudy Weather with much snow. Shipwright making Cleets? pr Boats &c. Andrew Linklater making Rundlets for Inland. Anthony King sewing Sleds. Edward Clouston Writing. John Leask and Andrew Bickin at work for Mr Brand. John Johnson and John Laughton opening fishing holes. James Flett, Peter McFerlin and Thomas Halcro drefsing boards for the new Flanker. Armourer and his mate at work in the forge for Nails for Ditto. John Kay Ailing. five Men crofs cutting fire wood. two Men at Hannah Bay. cook and his Mate and Cowkeeper as usual."

Jan. 4
" Tuesday Wind W first part and blowing very much snow, latter part Moderate. the people employed as before. brewing and with the Cattle Sleding home firewood."

Jan. 5
" Wednesday Wind NW Clear moderate weather. People employed as before. an Indian Woman came in for Medicine for her husband who is very Ill."

Jan. 6
" Thursday Wind SW Cloudy moderate weather Edward Clouston and John Johnson gone to the Eastward to overhaul the Guns and traps there. Shipwright and Linklater employed on the large flat bottom'd Boat. Anthony King with three Men (and the Cattle) hauling home firewood. Lisk and Bickin at wotk for Mr Brand. Cooper McFerlin and Thomas Halcro planeing boards for the inside work of the new Flanker. Armourer and Mate mending Steel Trap. two Men at the fishing holes. Mr Brand setting Guns and Traps for foxes. two Cooking. one Tending the Cattle and Hogs. two at Hannah Bay John Kay and Richard Small ill. Mr Cloney went up the River to see the Indian mentioned yesterday and returned again with the Indians wife."

Jan. 7
" Friday Wind S fine moderate Weather. the People employed as yesterday. sent Provisions and Medicines to the sick Indian afore mentioned."

Jan. 8
" Saturday Wind West fore part Cloudy latter part clear and sharp with drift. the people employed as before and taking out of water and putting in provisions to freshen, cutting firewood &c. PM Edward Clouston and Johnson returned from the Eastward with 1 Martin and five wood partridges."

Jan. 9
" Sunday Wind SW clear and sharp fore part latter part Cloudy moderate Performed Divine Service."

Jan. 10
" Monday Wind N and NE snowing mild weather. Anthony King John Johnson and John Leask preparing to go away Trapping. William Gill and Andrew Linklater employed on the Large flat bottom'd Boat. James Flett Peter McFerlin and Thomas Halcro planeing boards for the inside work of the new flanker. Armourer Mending steel Traps. John Laughton at the fishing hooks. Andrew Bickin Tayloring for John Kay. Richard Small and Thomas Flett gone to the South Bluff to Tent and catch fish. Magnus Flatt and John Inkster and Archy Beaton (with the Cattle) hauling home firewood William Wase and Robert Spence Brewing. one Cattle and Hog keeper. the Cook Ill. John Kay round the Guns. two at Hannah Bay . Edward Clouston Acts as Steward and occasionally writing. two families of home Indians came in nearly paid their debts."

Jan. 11
" Tuesday Wind NE Cloudy weather with a little snow. Anthony King John Johnson and Leask and an Indian set off Trapping. Mr Maugenest and Arch'y Beaton gone to Maidmans creek fishing. Wase and Spence John Inkster and Magnus Flatt (with the Cattle) hauling home firewood. the others as yesterday. Mr Brand out hunting."

Jan. 12
" Wednesday Wind NW Sharp Clear weather and Cloudy at times. the people employed as before. PM a family of Indians came in with 110 Rabbets."

Jan. 13
" Thursday Wind S Clear sharp weather John Kay and William Wase gone to hannah Bay to hunt Partridges &c. Andrew Bickin cutting out Trading coats. the others as before."

Jan. 14
" Friday Wind Sly fore part latter part NW with snow. the People employed as before."

Jan. 15
" Saturday NW Clear sharp fore part latter part modrate. Tradesmen at their Several employs. the others opening the water hole cutting firewood &c. one of the fishermen came home from the South bluff with not even one fish having caught only one small Trout since Monday that they went away."

Jan. 16
" Sunday Wind W sharp clear Weather Performed Divine Service."

Jan. 17
" Monday Wind SE Sharp weather with a little snow. Shipwright Andrew Linklater and Magnus Flatt getting crooks for finishing the large Boat. Cooper McFerlin and Halcro planeing boards for the inside work of the new Flanker. Armourer cleaning Trading Guns. Andrew Beckin making Trading coats. John Laughton taking up the Methy hooks as we don't find them worth attending. two crofs cutting firewood. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. E Clouston acts as Steward and is occasionally otherwise employed. four Men at Hannah Bay hunting. two up the River fishing. Mr Maugenest and one Man at Maidmans Creek fishing &c. Anthony King and two Men away trapping."

Jan. 18
" Tuesday Wind NW Sharp Clear Weather the people employ'd as before except John Laughton whom afsisted the Shipwright getting Crooks - Edward Clouston round the Guns and brought one Mink."

Jan. 19
" Wednesday Wind W clear Sharp fore part latter part Ely Weather more Moderate. ten Men fetching home the Timbers for the Boat. two Brewing. the rest as before. PM Captain Chickahanish and family came in brought about 150 Made Beaver."

Jan. 20
" Thursday Wind Nly Cloudy moderate Weather a little snow. the people in the forenoon fetching home the remainder of the Crooks and afterwards the Tradesmen were at their several Employs as on Monday. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. the others crofs cutting firewood &c."

Jan. 21
" Friday wind Nly a fresh gale with much snow. Shipwright and Andrew Linklater preparing Timbers for the new Boat, three planeing boards for the inside work of the new Flanker. Armourer mending Indians Guns. Andrew Bickin making Trading Coats. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. 4 Crofs cutting wood and putting Geese in water to freshen and eleven People Trapping hunting and fishing. Edward Clouston writing."

Jan. 22
" Saturday wind NW fore part Clear and sharp latter part cloudy. the Tradesmen at their several employments as before. the others (with the Cattle) fetching home and cutting firewood. Received 23 lb fish from the fishermen and one fox from Mr Maugenest and Archy Beaton but neither fish or Rabbets. Mr Brand round the Guns."

Jan. 23
" Sunday Wind Wly Clear sharp weather performed Divine Service."

Jan. 24
" Monday Wind E a fresh gale with much snow fore part latter part SE clear and Moderate. Armourer mending Indians Guns. Cooper Mc Ferlin & halcro planeing boards for the inside of the new Flanker. Shipwright and Linklater preparing Timbers for the large Boat we are Building. Andrew Bickin making Trading Coats. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. the others grinding Oatmeal. Three away Trapping two up the River fishing and four at Hannah Bay hunting. all the Indians (except some old women and Children) went away."

Jan. 25
" Tuesday Wind NW Cloudy Sharp weather . Armourer Cleaning hunting Guns the other Tradesmen as before. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. Trappers fishermen and fishermen? as before and the rest fetching home and Crofs cutting firewood PM George Thornton, Joseph ?, James Gibson, Robert Chapple and John Hill arived from Eastmain. the three latter are come to afsist in procuring Timber for rebuilding one of the Flankers at Eastmain and in getting plank &c for the repairs of the Beaver Sloop which by the account contained in Mr Atkinson's Letter has received considerable damage from a quantity of powder taking fire by an unlucky Boy snapping a gun near it. (Vide Correspondence) the two Men from Hannah Bay returned having been relieved by two others whom are to Stay there and hunt."

Jan. 26
" Wednesday Wind NW Clear Sharp weather. People employed as before and Brewing small Beer. two preparing to go to Brunswick with Cloth &c."

Jan. 27
" Thursday Wind SW Clear fine weather Cooper James Gibson and John Hill employed preparing a tent and searching for logs remaining at Butlers Creek from last year. two planeing boards for the new Flanker. Armourer mending Door locks. Gill and Linklater employed at the larg Boat. Bickin making Trading Coats. John Inkster and Robert Spence gone for Brunswick with an additional supply of Cloth. three with the Cattle fetching home firewood. two Crofscutting Ditto. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. seven away hunting Trapping and fishing and one lame."

Jan. 28
" Friday Wind SW blows fresh with much snow. Cooper McFerlin and Gibson grinding and helving hatchets. Shipwright and mate Armourer and Andrew Bickin as before. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. one lame and the others picking Oakum."

Jan. 29
" Saturday Wind SW Clear Sharp Weather the Shipwright and Mate as before. Armourer mending Door locks and hinges. Andrew Bickin making trading coats. 8 Men at Butlers creek began to prepare timber for the Eastmain Flanker &c. two crofscutting wood and taking Victuals out of water. one lame. one of the fishermen came home brought 38 lb of fish."

Jan. 30
" Sunday Wind NW Clear sharp Weather performed Divine Service at 2 PM 5 Men arrived from Albany for the purpose? of hauling Tracking Lines from Eastmain. Vide Mr Jarvis's? Letter correspondence book."

Jan. 31
" Monday Wind NW Clear Sharp Weather. Shipwright and Mate at work on the large Boat. Six at Butlers Creek preparing Timber &c for rebuilding one of the East Main Flankers and repairing the Sloop. Armourer making Locks and Hinges. Andrew Bickin making Trading coats. four Men (with the Cattle) hauling home and crofscutting fire wood. one Cook and Cattlekeeper and one lame. two up the River fishing two at Hannah Bay hunting and three with an Indian away trapping two gone to Brunswick with a supply of Trading Goods. an Indian came in for Victuals and went away immediately."

Feb. 1 1785
" Tuesday Wind Westerly first part latter part Ely clear Sharp Weather. the people employed as before. the two East Main Men set off on their return for that place accompanied by the Albany Men. an Indian and his wife came in for Victuals and went away immediately."

Feb. 2
" Wednesday Wind clear sharp weather the people employed as before."

Feb. 3
" Thursday Wind Earstly fine clear weather. the people employed as before except one of the men who was cutting wood Yesterday setting Methy hooks."

Feb. 4
" Friday Wind Sly fine pleasant weather. the people employed as before."

Feb. 5
" Saturday Wind SW Cloudy Weather with a little snow. the people employed as before and brewing small beer. crofs cutting firewood and Cleaning the Houses. PM the Trappers returned with Martins and 20 Rabbite. the fishermen with 38 lb Methy the people came home from Butlers creek having Squared 20 pieces of Timber."

Feb. 6
" Sunday Wind N moderate and Clear Weather Performed Divine Service."

Feb. 7
" Monday Wind SW fine pleasant Weather. Six Men gone to Butlers Creek to square Timber for rebuilding one of the Eastmain Flankers Shipwright and his Mate at work on the large Boat. Andrew Bickin making Trading Coats. Armourer making Locks and hinges. three with the Cattle hauling home and afterwards crofscutting firewood. one at the Methy hooks. one round the Guns and Traps. one Cook. and one Cattle keeper. three away Trapping. two up the river fishing. two at Hannah Bay hunting and two gone to Brunswick with Trading Goods."

Feb. 8
" Tuesday Wind South warm weather with snow. the People employed as before."

Feb. 9
" Wednesday Wind West Cloudy mild weather with snow at times. the People employed as before. William Wase returned from Hannah Bay with Foxes and 22 Partrudges and 11 Methy from the hooks."

Feb. 10
" Thursday fore part Wind N Cloudy weather with snow and blowing fresh latter part Clear Sharp weather. the Tradesmen at their several Employs. Cook and Cattlekeeper as usual and the rest crofscutting firewood. received 6 Methy from the hooks."

Feb. 11
" Friday Wind SW pleasant weather. Armourer making Ring bolts? for the Shipwright. the other Tradesmen at their Several employs as before. the rest with the Cattle hauling home and afterwards crofscutting firewood. received 3 Methy from the hooks."

Feb. 12
"Saturday Wind West fine pleasant weather. the people employed as before. the Men came home from Butlers creek having squared 23 pieces of Timber received from one of the fishermen up the river 40 lb Methy. from home hooks 4 Ditto. a family of Indians came in with 120 Rabbits."

Feb. 13
" Sunday Wind N Clear fine Weather performed Divine Service."

Feb. 14
" Monday Wind S Clear fine Weather. Six Men gone to Butlers Creek to hew Timber and saw plank for repairing the Beaver Sloop and rebuilding one of the Eastmain Flankers. Shipwright and Linklater employed on the large flat bottom'd Boat. Armourer Cleaning Trading Guns. Andrew Bickin making Trading Coats. two Crofscutting firewood. one at the Guns and Traps. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. Mr Brand Edward Clouston gone to the Eastward to try once more? if any Partridges are to be got. two at Hannah Bay hunting. two up the river fishing. three away Trapping. two gone to Brunswick with Trading Goods. received 3 Methy from the hooks and 4 Rabbits from snares."

Feb. 15
" Tuesday Wind Easterly Clear Moderate Weather. the people employed as before and brewing Received 2 Rabbets from our snares. an Indian came in for Victuals brought 25 Martins."

Feb. 16
" Wednesday Wind Easterly Clear pleasant weather. the people employed as before. Received 3 Rabbets."

Feb. 17
" Thursday Wind E fore part latter part Sly the People employd as on Monday took up the Methy hooks not finding them worth attendance. Received 3 Rabbets from our snares."

Feb. 18
" Friday Wind South Cloudy moderate weather. the People employ'd as on Monday except one Man who used to attend the Methy hooks now round the Guns. PM the five Albany Men returned from Eastmain with the Whale Line they went for and the two Men returned from Brunswick with a Pacquet."

Feb. 19
" Saturday Wind North first part Cloudy Moderate Weather latter part Clear. the People employed as before. Edward Clouston came home from the Eastward with 18 Partridges. Received 40 lb Methy from Englishmen."

Feb. 20
" Sunday Wind E fine Clear Weather. Performed Divine Service."

Feb. 21
" Monday Wind North Cloudy Weather with snow. James Flett, James Gibson, Peter McFerlin, Thomas Halcro, Archy Beaton & Robert Chapple at Butlers Creek preparing Timber for the East Main Flanker and cutting Plank for the Beaver Sloop. Shipwright and his Mate employed on the large Boat. Armourer Cleaning Trading Guns. Andrew Bickin making Trading Coats. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. two round the Guns. two at Hannah Bay and the rest hauling home and Crofscutting firewood. three away Trapping. Mr Brand and one Man at the Eastward hunting. one sick. two up the river fishing."

Feb. 22
" Tuesday Wind SW first part Clear sharp Weather latter part Cloudy. the Armourer making bolts and staples for Brunswick House. the rest as before. the five Albany Men set off for that place with the five Coils of Tracking Lines and other Stores they came for. Received 18 Rabbits from Indians."

Feb. 23
" Wednesday Wind Sly Cloudy Mild Weather the Armourer and Mate as yesterday the rest as on Monday. the sick Man recovered and with the three Men hauling home firewood. Edward Clouston returned to his Tent at the Eastward and one Man went to Hannah Bay to fetch home anything the Hunters there may have Caught."

Feb. 24
" Thursday Wind NE mild weather the people employed as before."

Feb. 25
" Friday Wind Etly Thawey weather the people employed as before."

Feb. 26
" Saturday Wind NW Cloudy weather the people employed as before. the Trappers returned with Martins. one of the fishermen returned with 72 lb fish and the people at the Eastward brought home all their Things not finding it worth while staying there."

Feb. 27
" Sunday Wind SW pleasant Weather performed Divine Service. an Indian came in with a few Martins and for some Victuals."

Feb. 28
" Monday Wind W and SW pleasant weather. James Flett, Peter McFerlin, Thomas Halcro, James Gibson, Robert Chapple and Archy Beaton at Butlers Creek preparing Timber for rebuilding one of the Eastmain Flankers. Shipwright and Mate at work on the large Boat. Anthony King, John Leask and John Laughton away Trapping. Armourer making a Shovel and Tongs for Brunswick. Andrew Bickin making Trading Coats. three with the Cattle hauling home firewood and two felling poplar in readinefs for Dunnage for the ship. one Cook and one Cattle keeper and one round the Guns. two up the river fishing and three at Hannah Bay hunting. Edward Clouston acts as steward and is occasionaly Writing."

Mar. 1 1785
" Tuesday Wind N first part Clear latter part Cloudy sharp weather Armourer Cleaning Trading Guns. the rest as before. David Laughton and John Kay returned from Hannah Bay brought Foxes."

Mar. 2
" Wednesday Wind SW sharp Weather the People employed as before except one of the Men who returned from Hannah Bay who is lame employed picking Oakum."

Mar. 3
" Thursday Wind SW and NE mild weather with a little Snow. two Men gone to Hannah Bay. the six Men at Butlers Creek. Shipwright and Mate and Bickin as on Monday Armourer Cleaning trading Guns three with the Cattle hauling home and afterwards Crofscutting Firewood. two round the Guns and one at Hannah Bay. Trappers and fisher Men as on Monday. Edward Clouston Writing."

Mar. 4
" Friday Wind NE Clear sharp Weather. the people employed as before except the Armourer, Andrew Bickin and one of the wood Cutters; the former was with Mr Brand putting the Fox Guns to rights and the two latter brewing Small Beer."

Mar. 5
" Saturday Wind NE much snow and blows fresh. the Trades Men at their Several employs. Trappers hunters and Fishermen as on Monday. Cook and Cattlekeeper as usual and the rest cutting firewood and putting Victuals in water to freshen - received 56 lb Methy from one of the fishermen and 28 lb from an Indian."

Mar. 6
" Sunday Wind NW Clear sharp weather performed Divine Service."

Mar. 7
" Monday Wind NW Clear sharp Weather. James Flett Peter McFerlin, Thomas Halcrow, James Gibson, Robert Chapple and Archy Beaton gone to Butlers Creek to make paths for hauling out the Timber for the Eastmain Flanker which they compleated squaring on Saturday last. Shipwright and Andrew Linklater at the large Boat. Armourer Cleaning Trading Guns. Andrew Bickin making Trading Coats. Cook and Cattlekeeper as usual. four with the Cattle hauling home firewood. one cutting holes n the River for setting Methy hooks. Two up the River fishing. three away Trapping and three at Hannah Bay hunting. Edward Clouston acts as Steward and is occasionaly writing."

Mar. 8
" Tuesday Wind NW Clear sharp Weather. 6 Men at Butlers Creek preparing paths for hauling out the Timber three with the Cattle Sleding home firewood. two felling poplar in readinefs for Dunnage for the Ship. Shipwright and his Mate Armourer and Andrew Bickin as before. Cook and Cowkeeper as usual."

Mar. 9
" Wednesday Wind N and NE first part fine moderate weather latter part blows fresh with Snow. 14 Men at Butlers Creek Sleding out Timber. Shipwright and his mate at the Boat. Cook and Cowkeeper as usual. hunters Trappers and fisher Men as on Monday."

Mar. 10
" Thursday Wind N blows fresh with Snow and drift.the people employed as yesterday in the evening the people returned from Butlers Creek having finished Sleding the Timber."

Mar. 11
" Friday Wind NW blows fresh. Shipwright and his Mate employed at the large Boat. Armourer Cleaning Trading Guns. Andrew Bickin making Trading Coats. Cooper, Peter McFerlin Thomas Halcrow and James Gibson sharpening Pit and Crofs cut saws and grinding and helving hatchets. four Crofscutting firewood. one round the Guns and Traps. one Turning the grindstone. one Tinding the Cattle and hogs. one Cook. two sick. three away Trapping. three out hunting and two up the River fishing. Tifsewash an Abbittibe Indian came in, paid an old Standing Debt."

Mar. 12
" Saturday Wind SW fine pleasant weather. ten Men gone to the Doctors Creek (with Tenting, saws, &c) to prepare a Tent for Sawing plank for the Beaver Sloop and boards for other purposes. Shipwright and his Mate Armourer and Andrew Bickin as before. one round the Guns and Trapps. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. one sick. Trappers hunters and fishermen as before. the Indian of yesterday went away. Received 76 lb Methy from one of the fishermen."

Mar. 13
" Sunday Wind NE fine Weather performed Divine Service PM two Men arrived with a pacquet from Eastmain."

Mar. 14
" Monday Wind SE fine Clear Weather. eight Men gone to the Doctors Creek to fell Logs and prepare saw pits. Shipwright and his mate at work on the large Boat. Andrew Bickin and Robert Spence brewing small Beer. the Armourer out with Mr Brand putting the Fox guns to rights. one round the southward Guns and Traps. two preparing a path for the Cattle to haul in. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. three away Trapping. three at Hannah Bay hunting and two up the river fishing."

Mar. 15
" Tuesday Wind NW Clear sharp Weather. the Armourer Cleaning Trading Guns. Andrew Bickin making Trading Coats. Robert Spence and the two whom were yesterday preparing a path for the Cattle to haul in, are to day sleding home firewood the rest as before."

Mar. 16
" Wednesday Wind Variable from S to NE Clear Sharp wea. at 7 AM the two Men returned for Eastmain with the Medicines they came for. Mr Cloney accompanied them in hopes that his afsistance might contribute to the amendment of Mr Atkinson's? health. the People employed as before. in the evening sent six Men to the Doctors Creek to afsist in hauling out the Timber."

Mar. 17
" Thursday Wind NE Clear sharp Weather 14 Men at the Doctors Creek hauling timber to the sawpit there. Shipwright and his mate at the Boat. Cook and Cattlekeeper as usual. hunters Trappers and fishermen as before."

Mar. 18
"Friday Wind NE Clear Sharp weather in the forenoon the People employed as before PM 9 of the Men returned from the Doctors Creek having finished hauling Timber to the Pits."

Mar. 19
" Saturday Wind NE fine mild weather. five Men at the Doctors Creek sawing plank and other boards for the repair of the Beaver Sloop. Shipwright and Mate employed at the large Boat. Armourer mending hunting Guns.Andrew Bickin making Trading Coats. two round the Guns and Traps. three with the Cattle Sleding home firewood. two crofs cutting Ditto. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. three at Hannah Bay hunting. two of the Trappers came home with Martins and one of the fishermen with 56 lb Fish. Received Rabbits from Indians."

Mar. 20
" Sunday Wind Easterly pleasant weather performed Divine Service."

Mar. 21
" Monday Wind Sly first part Clear latter part Cloudy Moderate Weather. twelve Men employed by the Sloop Master cutting out the Sloop. four at the Doctors Creek (and one to Cook for them) sawing Timber for the Beaver Sloops repairs and other purposes Shipwright and his Mate at work on the Boat one Cook and taking care of the Cattle. Edward Clouston and Anthony King sleding home firewood. one up the River fishing. one away trapping and three at Hannah Bay hunting."

Mar. 22
" Tuesday Wind W blows fresh sharp clear weather. eight men employed cutting out the shallop. three with the Cattle Sleding home firewood. two Brewing small Beer. two up the river fishing. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. Sawyers, Shipwright and Mate, Trappers and hunters as before."

Mar. 23
" Wednesday Wind W weather more moderate Armourer stocking hunting Guns. five Men Cleaning the snow out of the yard. one round the Guns. the rest as before."

Mar. 24
" Thursday Wind West Clear sharp Weather the People employed as before. Edward Clouston round the Guns."

Mar. 25
" Friday Wind WNW Clear sharp weather. performed Divine Service suitable for the day. two of the Hunters returned from Hannah Bay with [blank]"

Mar. 26
" Saturday Wind NW Clear Sharp weather four Men at the Doctors Creek (and one to Cook for them) sawing Timber forthe Beavers repairs. Shipwright and Mate at work on the large Boat. Armourer Stocking hunting Guns. three with the Cattle Sleding home firewood. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual one up the river fishing two away Trapping and one at Hannah Bay hunting the rest cutting firewood. Received 76 lb fish from one of the fishermen."

Mar. 27
" Sunday Wind NE and South moderate weather performed Divine service suitable for the day. at 4 PM two families of home guard Indians came in with a pretty good trade in Martins and some Rabbits. one of the Trappers came home with only three Martins."

Mar. 28
" Monday Wind NE Clear Sharp weather four Men at the Doctors creek, and one to cook for them, sawing timber for the Beavers repairs. Shipwright and Mate employed at the large Boat. Armourer stocking hunting Guns six Men cleaning the snow out of the Yard. three with the Cattle hauling home firewood. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. two up the River fishing. one away trapping and one at hannah Bay hunting and one set off for there this day. AM a family of home guard Indians came in brought a fine Trade of Martins."

Mar. 29
" Tuesday Wind NE Clear Sharp weather the People employed as yesterday till breakfast time and then the Shipwright William Wase John Laughton John Hill John Johnson Thomas Flett and John Inkster preparing them selves to go up the River to secure the Boat that was left there last fall."

Mar. 30
" Wednesday Wind first part Clear latter part Cloudy sharp Weather. the Shipwright and six Men proceeded up the River in order to secure the Boat that was left last fall and to bring her down when the River opens. at the same time they are to procure Ash Timber for Boats crooks, hatchet helves, and various other uses, as likewise Timber for under building and repairing several parts of the Factory. four at the Doctors Creek (and one to cook for them) Sawing. the Armourer stocking hunting Guns. Andrew Linklater employed on the large flat bottom'd Boat. three with the Cattle hauling home firewood. Cook and Cow keeper as usual. two away fishing. one away trapping and two at Hannah Bay hunting. the others Cleaning Snow off the Sheds."

Mar. 31
" Thursday Wind North Clear Sharp Weather. the people employed as yesterday except the two Men whom were Cleaning the snow off the sheds are to day putting Victuals in the Water hole to freshen."

Apr. 1 1785
" Friday Wind N moderate weather. four Men at the Doctors Creek (and one to cook for them) sawing. Seven gone up the River to secure the Boat left there last fall &c. Armourer stocking hunting Guns Andrew Linklater and one Man employed on the large Boat. Andrew Bickin making Trading Coats. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. two crofs cutting firewood. two up the River fishing two at Hannah Bay hunting. two families of the Indians went away."

Apr. 2
" Saturday Wind North pleasant thawing weather. Sent 4 Men with the great Sled to the Doctors Creek who with the others whom were sawing there returned at noon with pieces for thofts and gunwales &c for the new Boat. two Brewing small Beer. Cook and Cattlekeeper as usual. Received 29 lb fish from one of the fishermen."

Apr. 3
" Sunday Wind NE pleasant weather. performed Divine Service."

Apr. 4
" Monday Wind NEbN pleasant Thawing weather. Shipwright and six Men gone up the River to look after the Batteaux left there last Fall &c. four at the Doctors Creek (and one to cook for them) sawing plank &c for the Beavers repairs. Andrew Linklater and one Man at work on the large boat. Armourer Stocking hunting Guns. Andrew Bickin making Trading Coats. two Cleaning the snow off the platforms. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. one up the river fishing. one away Trapping and two at Hannah Bay hunting. an Englishman and Indian set off for Albany with a request for a few articles of Trading Goods we stand in need of. an Indian and his wife came in brought 36 Made Beaver."

Apr. 5
" Tuesday NW Cloudy Weather the people employed as before. Received 73? Martins from the Indian of Friday who went to overhale his Traps. Mr Cloney and two Men returned from Eastmain."

Apr. 6
" Wednesday Wind NE moderate weather. the people employed as before."

Apr. 7
" Thursday Wind NE fore part thick foggy weather. latter part Clear. the people employed as before. the two Eastmain Men set off on their return. an Indian and his wife came in with 60 Made Beaver. Chiefly Martins."

Apr. 8
" Friday Wind SW moderate Cloudy Weather. four Men at the Doctors Creek (and one to cook for them) Sawing plank &c for the Beavers repairs. Andrew Linklater and one Man at work on the large Boat. Armourer Stocking hunting Guns. Andrew Bickin making trading Coats. two crofscutting wood. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. one up the river fishing. one away trapping. two at Hannah Bay hunting and seven gone up the river to look after the Batteaux left there last fall &c and one gone for Albany."

Apr. 9
" Saturday Wind SW Clear sharp Weather the people employed as before and with the great Sled fetching home setting poles from the Doctors Creek and at the same time afsisting the sawyers home with their things they having finished cutting the plank and timber for the Beaver sloop's repairs. the trappers and fishermen came home the former brought Martins the latter 31 lbs fish. two families of home Indians came in brought near 200 Martins."

Apr. 10
" Sunday Wind NW moderate Cloudy Weather performed Divine Service. one of the hunters came home from Hannah Bay brought foxes."

Apr. 11
" Monday Wind N Sharp blowing weather some snow fallen last night.the Carpenters and Cooper putting Gun carriages together and drefsing setting poles. Andrew Linklater and one Man employed on the large Boat. John Leask and Anrew Bickin making Trading coats. Armourer Stocking hunting Guns. Anthony King and four Men with the Cattle hauling home poplar in readinefs for dunnage for the Ship. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. seven gone up the River to look after the Batteaux left there last fall. one at Hannah Bay hunting. one preparing sleds for conveying things for the Goose hunt there and one gone to Albany for Trading Goods."

Apr. 12
" Tuesday Wind NW sharp weather 11 Men in the great sled conveyed Powder Shot Salt &c to the Whewey Creeks for the Goose hunt and three gone for hannah Bay with a few articles required for the Goose hunt there. Cook and Cowkeeper as usual. the rest as before."

Apr. 13
" Wednesday Wind NW sharp Clear Weather 11 Men in the great Sled conveyed Powder Shot Salt &c to the East bluff for the Goose hunt there. the others as before."

Apr. 14
" Thursday Wind N Clear Sharp Weather Andrew Linklater and one Man at work one the large Boat. Armourer Stocking hunting Guns. Leask and Bickin making Trading coats. two drefsing setting poles. one making chests. one repairing rundlets. two brewing small Beer. Cook as usual. Shipwright and six Men up the river looking after the Batteaux left last fall and getting ash Timber for Various uses. four at Hannah Bay. the Englishman and Indian returned from Albany with such of the articles I requested as Mr Jarvis could spare. one man snow blind. Edward Clouston and Anthony King afsisting in the warehouse in packing Goods for Brunswick."

Apr. 15
" Friday Wind SW Clear sharp Weather. the people employ'd as before except those whom were brewing and the Man who was snow blind. one of them taking care of the Cattle and the other two crofs cutting wood. all the Indians went to the Marsh except an old Man, old Woman and some Children."

Apr. 16
" Saturday Wind SW first part sharp latter part clear mild weather. the two whom were drefsing setting poles finished them and went to work on the sloops shed and the two whom were crofs cutting firewood went up the River to fetch their things from the fishing Tent. the rest as before. the two Men returned from Hannah Bay."

Apr. 17
" Sunday Wind NW first part mild thawing latter part Wind N with much snow Sharp blowing weather. performed Divine Service."

Apr. 18
" Monday Wind N Clear sharp Weather. Andrew Linklater and one Man employed on the large Boat. Armourer Stocking hunting Guns. Leask and Bickin making trading coats. two at work on the sloops shed. one making Chests. one repairing rundlets. Mr Cloney and two Men went to the Eastward and Mr Maujenest and two Men to the Nwd to serve the Indians powder and shot and to receive the Geese killed during the hunt. cook and cattle keeper as usual and one picking Oakum. Seven up the river after the Batteaux and getting ash Timber &c. two at the Hannah Bay Goose Tent. Anthony King making bags for inland service and Edward Clouston afsisting in the Warehouse in packing Goods for Brunswick."

Apr. 19
" Tuesday Wind SW sharp Weather the People employed as before."

Apr. 20
" Wednesday Wind NE Cloudy Moderate Weather the People employed as before except Andrew Bickin who from an Ailment in his right arm is rendered incapable of Tayloring but is employed picking Oakum."

Apr. 21
" Thursday Wind E and NE moderate weather with a little snow. the people employed as before."

Apr. 22
" Friday Wind S with rain. the cooper making a Bead Stead. the rest as before. about noon a goose was seen flying up the River and in the evening received one from the Indians in the East Marsh."

Apr. 23
" Saturday Wind S and SW first part rainy Weather latter part much snow. the people exercising the small arms. the Men came home from the Goose Tents for Victuals."

Apr. 24
" Sunday Wind SW and NE mild thawing weather dispatching the hunters to the Goose Tents prevented our performing Divine service."

Apr. 25
" Monday Wind NE Sharp Weather all hands except the Shipwright and Cook employed by the Sloop and Shallop Masters in getting down Cables and securing the Vefsels. Edward Clouston in the Warehouse afsisting in packing goods for Inland."

Apr. 26
" Tuesday Wind E and SE blows fresh. Andrew Linklater at work on the large Boat. Armour Stocking hunting Guns. two making Rundlets for Inland Service. two at work on the Sloops Shed. four cutting Ice from the Shallop. Mr Cloney and two Men at the East Bluff Goose Tent. Mr Maujenest and two Men at the Nward Goose Tent. Shipwright and six Men up the River looking after the Batteaux which was left last fall. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. several Geese flew past."

Apr. 27
" Wednesday Wind S and W much Thunder and rain warm Weather which has made much water on the Ice and almost uncovered the Plantation. Anthony King, John Leask and Andrew Bickin making Tents for Inland Service. the Tradesmen at their respective employs. two brewing small beer, the rest as before. one Man came from the N Marsh with two Geese and set off again on his return but came soon back there being so much Water on the Ice. many Geese flew."

Apr. 28
" Thursday Wind NW Sharp weather much water on the Ice. Andrew Linklater Armourer James Flett and Peter McFerlin James Gibson and thomas Halcrow employed as before. two Strapping blocks. one picking Oakum. Cook and Cowkeeper as usual as usual.the others as on Tuesday - Edward Clouston, Anthony King and John Leask afsisting in the Warehouse packing goods for Abbitibi."

Apr. 29
" Friday Wind N first part Sharp Weather latter part Moderate. Andrew Linklater and one Man at work on the Large Boat. Armourer stocking hunting Guns. Cooper and Peter McFerlin making Rundlets for Inland service. James Gibson and Thomas Halcrow at work on the Sloops Shed. one picking Oakum. one Cook one Cattle and Hog keeper. Edward Clouston, Anthony King John Leask and Andrew Bickin afsisting in the warehouse packing goods for Abbitibi. one Man came from the Northward Goose Tent with 23 Geese and one Man and two Indian women came from the East Marsh brought 32 Geese. dispatched them all to their Tents again immediately. about 4 PM observed the Ice broke up as low down as the S Bluff Island and the water began to raise along shore. got the Powder out of the Magazine and the snow water baled out of the Boats."

Apr. 30
" Saturday Wind N fine Clear Weather. the people employed as yesterday one Man came from the East bluff Goose Tent with 27 Geese and returned to his Tent immediately. observed the Ice in motion this day but it soon stopt again, in the afternoon six Men employed at the Sloop."

May 1 1785
" Sunday Wind SW fine pleasant Weather. the uncertainty of the Ice moving and the People's being at work late last evening and had not time to prepare themselves for Divine Service prevented our performing it. many Geese flew."

May 2
" Monday Wind SW and East clear fine Weather Andrew Linklater the Cooper and one Man employed on the large Boat. Armourer making Iron work for Inland. Peter McFerlin making Rundlets for Ditto. James Gibson and Thomas Halcrow at work on the Sloops Shed. two Men drawing and knoting of Yarns. Cook and Cattlekeeper as usual. Mr Cloney and two Men at the East Bluff Goose Tent. Mr Maujenest and two Men at the Northward Ditto. two at Hannah Bay Goose Tent and the Shipwright and Six Men up the River looking after the Batteaux left last fall. Anthony King and John Leask sewing Tents and Canoe coverings for Inland. many Geese flew."

May 3
" Tuesday Wind SE fine warm Weather. the People employed as yesterday. several Geese and Ducks flew past. the Ice broke a little lower down and the water rises - in the evening Six Men employed at the Sloop."

May 4
" Wednesday Wind E and SE fine warm weather. the people employed as before. the Ice in motion several times and is broke down as low as the fishing point in the South Channel."

May 5
" Thursday Wind E fine clear Weather about 2 AM the whole body of the Ice gave way from side to side but presently after stopt in the Channel next to the Factory but continued in motion ? in the South Channel till the evening when it stopt again. Six canoes of the Homeguard Indians whom had closely followed the Ice appeared opposite to the Factory. and two of the Men with much difficulty reached this shore by coming over the broken Ice. the rest landed on Hazy. Six of the People attending the Sloop from 2 AM till 6 AM which we find has receved considerable damage from the stump of one of the Booms (which broke when the Ice first took motion) going through her side. the Men whom were attending the Sloop (as well as the others) at their several employs as on Monday."

May 6
" Friday Wind East the Ice appears broke now as low as Middleborough but still great quantities of Ice on the Shore and much driving in the River. Shipwright and Cooper employed on the large boat. Armourer making Iron work for Inland and bolts for the large boat. two at work on the Sloops Shed. two spinning spun Yarn. one making Rundlets for Inland service. one making senate. one Cook one Cattle keeper. Leask making Tents for Inland. Anthony King painting boats Coverings. Edward Clouston in the Warehouse filling Brandy for Abbitibi. Mr Cloney and two at the East Bluff Goose Tent. Mr Maujenest and two Men at the Northward Goose Tent. two at Hannah Bay and seven Inland. the Indians mentioned Yesterday when the Ice cleared came to the Factory brought 200 Made Beaver Chiefly Martins. in the evening a young fellow came in by him self almost naked having unfortunately lost his wife and all his furrs by his Canoe oversetting and narrowly escaped drowning him self."

May 7
" Saturday Wind N and East fine pleasant Weather. Andrew Linklater and the Cooper at work on the large Boat. two spinning Spun Yarn. Mr Brand and 3 Men in the Sloops Boat fetched home Geese and one of the Men from the East bluff Goose Tent. Armourer at work for the large Boat. two at work on the Sloops Shed. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. Anthony King and Edward Clouston employed in the Warehouse. the Indians of the 5th and 6th Instant went to the Marsh to hunt. received 159 Geese from the Eastward."

May 8
" Sunday Wind E fine Clear Weather AM the People returned from Inland with the Batteaux and 13 pieces Timber for underbuilding the North Flanker. the Ash Timber upon trial proved rotten and would not answer for Crooks and knees - therefore they have only got a little for hatchet helves and hand spikes."

May 9
" Monday Wind E and South light airs and pleasant weather. Shipwright Linklater and Cooper at work on the large Boat. Armourer making bolts and other Iron work for Ditto. James Gibson and Thomas Halcrow at work on one of the Batteaux. Mr Brand and four hands in the Sloops Boat attempted in Vain to go to the North Marsh to fetch Geese and on their return called at the East bluff Goose Tent and brought 64 Geese. 6 with Anthony King getting the Sloops Shore cables in and putting an Anchor out in the river. one Cook. one Cattle and Hog keeper. Mr Cloney and one Man at the Eastward Goose Tent. Mr Maujenest and two Men at the Northward and two at Hannah Bay Goose Tent."

May 10
" Tuesday Wind S fine warm weather. the carpenters finished the large Boat and in the Evening we launched her, naming her the Good Intent. Armourer, Gibson, and Halcrow as before. Mr Brand and four Men went to the North Marsh for Geese and to bring home the Men from the Nwd Goose Tent as like wise on their return to bring one Man from the Eastward. the rest of the Men variously employed Viz. putting the powder in the Magazine and filling the tubs with water in the yard and on the Sheds &c &c Chickahanish Captain of our home guard 3 Canoes came in with a fine Trade of Martins. received 200 Geese from the North Marsh."

May 11
" Wednesday Wind S fair weather PM 19 Men viz. Anthony King. James Flett, Thomas Halcrow, John Leask, John Laughton, John Johnson, Robert Spence, Archy Beaton, John Inkster, Andrew Bickin, Richard Small, Peter Mc Ferlin, Magnus Flatt, Thomas Flett, James Robinson, Robert Chaple, John Hill, James Gibson set off in the new flat bottomed Boat, Good Intent, with supplys for Brunswick House. the others were employed afsisting in loading the Boat and attending Trading Indians. Six Canoes of uplanders came in seemingly well Gooded. made the Principal of them a Captain."

May 12
" Thursday Wind S and SSW with a little rain in the morning. Shipwright and Andrew Linklater sharpening their tools and in the evening began to work on the Sloop. Armourer mending Indian Guns. Cook and Cattlekeeper as usual."

May 13
" Friday Wind North rain in the Morning Sun Shine at Noon Sleet in the evening. Mr Brand, the shipwright and Linklater with one of the Batteaux fetched home the Powder, Shot, &c from the East Bluff Goose Tent. the Indians having received the last Powder and Shot. they seem inclined to take as the Waways are realy very scarce and little probability of their being more plentiful, the season being now too far advanced. the Armourer mending Indians Guns. one Cook one Cattle keeper Edward Clouston Employed in the Warehouse - to ease the few Men at home and to prevent any advantages being taken of our weaknefs (there now being only Nine persons in the Fort. Chief and officers included) Mefs Cloney and Brand alternately take the 1st Watch."

May 14
" Saturday Wind Nly snow and sleet Edward Clouston and an Indian Boy fetched home a canoe load of Geese from the N Marsh Goose Tent. Shipwright and Linklater employed at the Sloop . one (old Man) hog and Cattle keeper and one Cook. Traded the uplanders nearly 300 Made Beaver. Received 152 Geese."

May 15
" Sunday Wind N and NW Cold weather with Snow. Sent Edward Edward Clouston and the Indian Boy to the north Marsh with Brandy for the Indians as they seem inclined to hunt longer and the Whaways being more plentiful than in the East Marsh. the uplanders went away. Received fish from Indians and 23 Geese."

May 16
" Monday Wind NW much snow fell Cloudy Weather. Mr Brand, Edward Clouston and an Indian Boy went in a canoe to the North Marsh to fetch Mr Maujenest and one of the Indians whom I want to go Inland with an early supply of Trading Goods and Provisions for Abbitibi. the Shipwright and Andrew Linklater employed at the Sloop. Armourer mending Indian Guns. one Cook one Cattle and hog keeper."

May 17
" Tuesday Wind NW and NE rain at times Cloudy Weather. the People employed as before. Mr Maujenest and Edward Clouston returned from the N Marsh. Mr Brand Stays there in charge of the tent till the Indians give over hunting. Received 10 Geese."

May 18
" Wednesday Wind NW and E fine clear weather. sent the Armourer and Cook down to the North Marsh in a Batteaux to fetch home the Indians whom Mr Maujenest informs me are not inclined to hunt any longer as the Geese are very scarce. the others employed as before. packed Goods for Abbitibi first trip. in the evening Mr Brand returned from Whaway Creeks with all the things in the Boat and part of the Indians. Received 144 Geese."

May 19
" Thursday Wind East and North Cloudy mild weather. Shipwright and Linklater employed at the Sloop. Armourer mending Indian Guns. one Cook and one Cattle keeper. hauled the Seine with pretty good succefs."

May 20
" Friday Wind North much rain the People employed as before."

May 21
" Saturday Wind Variable from NW to East the People employed as before. PM Captain Piqu tus a how ? came down pretty well Gooded and one Canoe of Abbitibi Indians. Mr Maujenest and 4 Indians set off for Abbitibi with 2 Canoes loaded with supplys for that place."

May 22
" Sunday Wind E and NE clear fine weather. Captain Che,che,mock with 3 Canoes pretty well gooded arrived. the Indians all drunk."

May 23
" Monday Wind SW and NE Shipwright and Linklater at work on the Sloop. Armourer mending Indian Guns. one Cook one Cattle and hog keeper. 19 Men gone with supplys for Brunswick. Mr Maujenest gone with supplys for Abbitibi and two at the Hannah Bay Goose Tent. Traded the uplanders. their furrs amounted to 400 and odd made Beaver."

May 24
" Tuesday Wind E fine clear weather Shipwright and Linklater preparing the Batteaux. Armourer as before. one Cook. one Cattle and hog keeper. Captain Che,che,mock and Gang went away."

May 25
" Wednesday Wind North heavy rain the People employed as before. in the afternoon hauled the Sceine with pretty good succefs. one of the Men came home from Hannah Bay Goose Tent. Captain Pequa tus a haw and Gang went away."

May 26
" Thursday Wind North heavy rain all last night and this morning. the few people at home employed as before and Packing Provisions for the Abbitibi Journey."

May 27
" Friday Wind North Cold? Cloudy weather. Cook Cattle keeper and one Man grinding Oatmeal. Shipwright Linklater and Armourer as before. finished packing Provisions for the Abbitibi Journey."

May 28
" Saturday Wind East clear fine weather Shipwright and Linklater finished the Batteaux repairs and launched them. Armourer stocking hunting Guns. Edward Clouston Writing. Cook Cattle keeper and David Laughton digging in the Gardens."

May 29
" Sunday Wind SW Clear Weather blows fresh. Met,ui,as 2 Canoes came in to trade but indifferently gooded, only 78 Made Beaver."

May 30
" Monday Wind North moderate Weather Shipwright and Linklater at wrk on the Long boat Armourer mending Musquets. Cook Cattle keeper and David Laughton employed digging in the Gardens Edward Clouston Writing. the uplanders of yesterday went away Chickahanish went for East Main on a Visit to his Friends. Sent Letter with him for that place."

May 31
" Tuesday First part Wind S Cloudy weather latter part wind N with heavy rain, Thunder and Lightening. the People employed as before."

June 1 1785
" Wednesday Wind N Cloudy weather with Showers of sleet at times. the People employed as before."

June 2
" Thursday Wind SW Clear weather blows fresh. the People at home employed as before. PM the Boat returned from Brunswick with 1000 Beaver in Trade. one Canoe for Inland service and Pieces Timber."

June 3
" Friday Wind SW and E fine Weather Shipwright and Linklater finished the repairs of the Long Boat and we Launched her afterwards all hands employed in drying and stowing away Sails."

June 4
" Saturday Wind SE Clear fine Weather Anthony King John Laughton David Laughton John Johnson John Leask is to follow when he comes from Brunswick with the Canoe with 11 Indian Men and 9 Women in two Batteaux and 3 Canoes set off with a supply of Trading Goods and provisions for Abbitibi and John Inkster John Hill and Thomas Flett in a Batteaux to afsist them part of the way. the rest employed in loading the Batteaux."

June 5
" Sunday Wind S and NE fine Clear Weather. two home guard Indians came in with fish. John Leask and an Indian came down from Brunswick with a large canoe for Inland Service and 187 Made Beaver in Furrs."

June 6
" Monday Wind W fine Weather Shipwright and his Mate caulking the old upland Boat. the rest getting the Timber up the Bank that was brought down by the return of the Boat from Brunswick."

June 7
" Tuesday Wind SW very warm weather. Shipwright and and his Mate employed as Yesterday. the rest piling the firewood that the Cattle hauled home in winter. Lieutenant Moo,su,me,man and thre Canoes of Eastern Indians came in Traded 200 Made Beaver, Chiefly Parchment Beaver. received a Letter from Albany."

June 8
" Wednesday Wind SW Clear warm weather. the People employed as before and Brewing Small Beer and getting the Longboat ready for sea. PM Mr Brand and three Men set sail in her for Hannah Bay. John Leask and an Indian with the Canoe brought from Brunswick House after the Batteaux."

June 9
" Thursday Wind NE pleasant weather Shipwright and Mate finished caulking the upland Boat. Cooper and McFerlin making Buoys and Buckets for the Sloop. Armourer mending Indian Guns. two Slinging stones for the Boats Moorings. Halcro and Gibson employed at the sloops shed. Andrew Bickin making Cloaths for the People the others cleaning Chips and Rubbish round the Factory. received a Letter from Albany by two Canoes of Albany Indians who called there on their pafsage to Eastmain."

June 10
" Friday Wind East fine weather Shipwright and mate at work on the Shallop. Halcrow and Gibson at work on the Sloops Shed. Armourer Cleaning Musquets. Cooper and McFerlin making Buoys and Buckets for the Sloop. Andrew Bickin making Cloaths for the People. two fitting Boats moorings. two Cleaning away the rubbish round the Factory. seven away with the Batteaux. Mr Brand and three gone in the Long boat for Hannah Bay and one at the Goose Tent there. Received fish from Indians."

June 11
" Saturday Wind S pleasant weather. the People employed as before AM the afsisting Batteaux Returned having left the others in a fair way a good Distance on their Journey to Abbitibi PM the Longboat hove in sight from Hannah Bay. sent a boat to fetch Mr Brand and John Kay a shore as she was obliged to bring up at Middleboroug. - Received fish from Indians."

June 12
" Sunday Wind N Cloudy weather with a little rain. AM the Longboat got up to the Factory. some Indians came in with fish."

June 13
" Monday Wind N and NE pleasant weather. Shipwright and Linklater employed on the Shallop. James Flett and Peter McFerlin making Buoys and Buckets. Halcrow and Gibson at work on the Sloops Shed. one Tayloring for the Men. Mr Brand with with the Sloops Mate and 3 Sailors mooring the Boats. the Armourer Cleaning Musquets. one Cook, the others getting Lime stone from the Point and picking up driftwood for Burning it."

June 14
" Tuesday Wind E and NE pleasant Weather the Tradesmen employed as yesterday the Sloops Mate and eight Sailors employed by the Sloop Master slinging Buoy stones, strapping Buoys, and making senate &c one Cook one Cleaning Chips and rubbish from before the Factory. two families of homeguard Indians building a Canoe for Inland Service. in the evening Launched the Shallop."

June 15
" Wednesday first part Wind NW middle and latter part Wind E fair weather. Shipwright and Linklater began to work at the sloop. Cooper and McFerlin making Buoys. Halcrow and Gibson at work on the sloops Shed. Armourer Cleaning Musquets. Andrew Bickin Tayloring. the Sailors employed as before. one cook. one Cleaning the Yard and one employed in the Gardens. the Indians at work on the Canoe."

June 16
" Thursday Wind N and NE fair weather. the people employed as before, and Brewing small Beer. the Indians at work on the Canoe. Received fish from Indians. Edward Clouston sorting the Quills."

June 17
" Friday Wind E and North Cloudy Weather Thunder and rain at times. the Tradesmen at their several employs as on Wednesday. the sailors employed as before and getting Beacons. one Cook. one Cleaning the plantation and one employed in the Gardens. the Indians at work on the Canoe. Edward Clouston as yesterday."

June 18
" Saturday Wind West small rain at times moderate weather Shipwright Linklater and one Man to heat the pitch kettle employed on the sloop. Cooper and McFerlin making Buoys. Halcrow and Gibson finished lining the sloops Shed. Armourer finished cleaning Musquets. sloops Mate and four sailors making senate. Mr Brand and 4 sailors went down in the Longboat to lay the necefsary Buoys and set the sand head Beacon for the Beaver Sloops coming In. one Cook and one employed in the Garden. Edward Clouston as before. the Indians at work on the Canoe. Received fish from Indians."

June 19
" Sunday Wind NW and E fine Weather. some old Women came in with fish. the Indians finished the Canoe for Inland service."

June 20
" Monday Wind S and SSW rain, latter part heavy Thunder and Lightening. Shipwright and Linklater and one Man to tend the pitch kettle employed at the Sloop. Cooper, Gibson, Halcrow and two Men putting up the Launch. Sloops Mate and four sailors making sinnet. the Armourer examining the Arm's Chests and Loading and stowing away the Arms. McFerlin finished the Buoys. one Cook. one at work in the Gardens. Edward Clouston finished sorting the quills. Six gone to Abbitibi with the Batteaux and Canoes and five residents there. five residing at Brunswick and sixteen at Eastmain and Ruperts River. late in the evening the Longboat returned from laying the Buoys and setting the Beacons. one of her crew had met with an accident in endeavouring to get a fire made with Gunpowder and had very much burnt one of his eys."

June 21
" Tuesday Wind N and E Cloudy weather Cooper Gibson and McFerlin and one Man putting up the launch. Halcrow mending the fireplaces. Shipwright and mate and one Man at the Sloop. Sloops Mate making canvas bags for packing more flour for Abbitibi. the sailors employed by the Sloop Master in making Sinnit. the others as yesterday."

June 22
" Wednesday Wind NNE and E Cloudy weather Mr Brand with 10 Men gone to Butlers creek for the Timber for rebuilding Eastmain Flanker. Armourer and mate making Staples. Cooper and McFerlin at the Launch. Shipwright Linklater and one Man at the Sloop. the Sailor whom had the misfortune to burn one of his eys is employed making Sinnit. Halcrow employed at the fire places. one in the Gardens. Edward Clouston writing. packed flour and Meat for Abbitibi PM one Canoe of Strange upland Indians came in from Lieutenant Metuias with a few Cats and two Bear skins."

June 23
" Thursday Wind SE very sultry warm weather the Indians of yesterday traded and went away. sent Tobacco and Brandy by him to far away Indians whom used to trade at this Factory but of late years have frequented the Canadian Settlements. the people employed as before. they brought home part of the Timber."

June 24
" Friday Wind SW blows fresh very warm weather. Mr Brand with 9 Men fetching home the remainder of the Timber for rebuilding one of the Eastmain Flankers. Shipwright Linklater and one Man to afsist them at work on the Sloop. Cooper and McFerlin mending the platform before the Gates. armourer making staples. Halcro and one man mending the Limekiln. Andrew Bickin making an Indian Coat. one Cook. Edward Clouston and Andrew Bakie preparing to set off for Abbitibi with an additional supply of Brandy and provisions."

June 25
" Saturday Wind WNW and NE moderate very warm Sun. Mr Brand and 9 Men fetched home the Plank amd other Boards for the Beaver Sloops repairs from Doctors Creek. 4 Men securing and mooring off in the river the Timber brought home Yesterday and the day before. the Shipwright and Linklater employed on the Sloop. Cooper finished the platform. Andrew Bickin making Indians Coats. one Cook. one in the Gardens - AM dispatched Edward Clouston, Andrew Backie, two Indian Men, and two Women in one large and one small Canoe with 41 Gallons Brandy, 1 Cask of flour, one Cask of pork, additional supply for Abbitibi. about Noon the Beaver Sloop appeared in the offing. got up to the Point about 3 PM and Mr Watson came on shore."

June 26
" Sunday Wind NE fine weather went on board the Beaver Sloop to inspect the Damages she had received and to have the Carpenters opinion, how long it will take them to repair her properly and afterwards Crofsed over to the Doctors Creek to see how far the Tide flowed up it as I have some thoughts of laying some of the Large Boats up in that Creek this next winter."

June 27
" Monday Wind NNE fine Clear pleasant weather. Shipwright and Linklater employed on the Moose Sloop. three getting Ballast out of her, and (when the Tide Ebbed out) digging away the sand for the Shipwright getting at her bottom. two with Mr Brand sounding and Buoying the Channel over the old Factory Bar, one scowring the pewter. one Cook. one hog keeoer &c. one lame making Sinnit one Ill. Cooper and Halcro employed on the new flanker. Armourer at work for the Sloop. Six on the Journey to Abbitibi and Six residents there. five residents at Brunswick. the Beaver Sloops crew employed in getting her ballast out and bringing her up nearer the Factory. two Brewing. Chickahanish returned from Eastmain and one of the Eastmain Indians accompanied him."

June 28
" Tuesday Wind NE and NNE fine weather. Shipwright Linklater and McFerlin employed on the Moose Sloop. five Sailors employed by Mr Brand in Cleaning the Sloops Hold &c. Six Sailors Strapping Buoys. armourer and Mate at work for the Moose Sloop. Cooper Halcro and Gibson at work on the Mens flanker. one Ill. the Eastmain Shipwright Lame in his left hand. one Cook. one attends on the Chief. the others as before. the Albany Indians returned from Eastmain."

June 29
" Wednesday Wind Sly very warm weather. the Shipwright Linklater and McFerlin at work on the Moose Sloop. three Sailors employed on board her by the Master. Six Sailors preparing Buoys and Strapping Buoy stones. Beaver Sloops Mate making quarter Cloaths. five Men Cleaning the rubbish out of the Inner Yard and levelling the earth that came out of the new Flanker Cellar. two at work on the new Flanker. Cooper preparing Casks for Buoys. Armourer and one Man in the Forge mending the Moose Sloops Cabbin stoves and making bause? pipes for her one Cook. the Albany Indians returned for that Place."

June 30
" Thursday Wind WNW very warm weather excefsive heavy thunder Lightening and rain last night. the Shipwright Linklater and McFerlin as Yesterday. five Sailors employed by the Sloop Master on Board the Moose Sloop. five Sailors employed on Board the Beaver Sloop. Five Men breaking Limestone. Cooper, Gibson and Halcro employed in finishing the upper floor of the New Flanker. Armourer at work for the Moose Sloop. one Cook. one attends the Chief. Received fish from Indians."

July 1 1785
" Friday Wind SW and Northerly Cloudy weather much rain 9 AM dispatched Thomas Arrowsmith in the Longboat for Albany with a few Articles belonging to, and requested for that place, and to request Mr Jarvis to spare his Shipwright to afsit ours in the repairs of the Sloops and to beg of him to spare us some Molafses, ours being entirely expended. Gill, Linklater and McFerlin employed on Board the Moose Sloop Armourer at work for ditto four Sloopers employed on board her by the Master Clearing her hold &c. one Cook. one tends on the Chief. the others Variously employed digging the Sand away for getting the Sloop off &c. in the evening got the Moose Sloop off the Shore and hauled the Beaver on."

July 2
" Saturday Wind Nly a little rain in the morning Cloudy all day. the Beaver Sloop's mate and six Men fetched a Boat Load of lime stone from the fishing point for Ballast for the Moose Sloop. Shipwright and two Mates employed onboard the Moose Sloop. four Sloopers on board her in Clearing the hold and preparing the Vefsel for receiving Her Cargoe the rest of the Sailors Variously employed some painting the Beavers quarter Cloths and others fitting Tackles for the Factory &c. Armourer at work for the Moose Sloop. Cooper Gibson and Halcrow employed on the floor of the new Flanker which they finished. one Cook and one Chiefs servant. the Eastmain Shipwright still incapable of Duty."

July 3
" Sunday Wind WNW and ENE fine Cool weather. got the Moose Sloop down to the point and in the evening two hands went to lay on Board. two families of home guard came in from Eastmain."

July 4
" Monday Wind NE and ENE Cool pleasant weather. Shipwright and one Man began Caulking the Beaver Sloops bottom. Linklater in the forenoon employed on board the Moose Sloop, in the afternoon afsisting in Caulking the Beaver. Eleven Men employed on Board the Moose Sloop getting her ballast stones in, her spare Cable a shore and part of the Timber aboard, two employed on the New Flanker. Armourer Cleaning the fire Arms and Cutlafses belonging to the Moose Sloop. one Cook and hog keeper. one Chiefs servant. one sick. the Eastmain Shipwright still incapable of Duty."

July 5
" Tuesday Easterly fine weather. Shipwright Linklater and one Man to tend the Pitch kettle employed on the Beaver Sloops bottom. twelve Men employed on board the Moose taking in the Timber. two employed on the new flanker. Armourer at work for the Moose Sloop. one Cook and hog keeper. one Chiefs Servant. the Eastmain Shipwright still incapable of Duty. eight gone to Abbitibi with the Batteaux and Canoes. four gone to Albany in the Longboat. five residents at Abbitibi and five at Brunswick. Received fish from Indians."

July 6
" Wednesday Wind SW and Northerly very warm weather much rain latter part with Thunder. the people as yesterday the Moose Compleated her Cargoe of Timber and took in all the Logs but twenty three which she could not stow. in the afternoon the Sailors got the Sloop Sails on board and the Cooper was mending Barrels and Peter McFerlin was putting up the Mens Cabbins in the Moose Sloop."

July 7
" Thursday Wind NE Cool weather much rain. the Sailors employed in binding the Moose Sloops Sails and getting the Timber ashore that she could not carry. Gill and Linklater preparing Beams for the Beaver Sloop. Armour at work for Ditto. Halcro and one Man mixing Mortar for plaistering the inside of the new Flanker. Cooper Gibson and McFerlin preparing for putting up the Lining by hewing the projecting parts of the Logs off. one Cook and hog keeper. one Chiefs servant. the others as on Tuesday. in the evening gave the Moose Sloop her dispatches for Eastmain and Mr Brand went on Board."

July 8
" Friday Wind ENE fine weather. 5 AM the Moose Sloop got under way for Eastmain and brought up under Pilgrims Island. Gill, Car, and Linklater and one Man to tend the pitch kettle employed in Caulking the Beaver Sloop's bottom. the Cooper, Peter McFerlin, and James Gibson employed as yesterday. the Armourer at work for the Beaver Sloop. Halcrow and one Man employed plaistering the inside of the new Flanker. two Men digging the sand away under the Sloops bottom for the Carpenters getting at her and at times tying Quills. one Cook and hogkeeper. one Chiefs servant. the Moose Sloop got under way again about 5 PM and soon after disappeared."

July 9
" Saturday Wind SE and Variable fine Clear Weather. the Shipwright afsisted by five Men finished Caulking and paying? one side of the Beaver Sloop. James Flatt Peter McFerlin and James Gibson employed on the Lining of the new flanker. Armourer at work for the Beaver Sloop. Halcrow plaistering the inside of the new flanker. one cook and hog keeper. one Chiefs Servant."

July 10
" Sunday Wind NE Cloudy Close weather Received fish from Indians - went down to Middleborough in the Boat to look for a convenient spot for getting grafs."

July 11
" Monday Wind Nly a fresh breeze clear pleasant weather. the Shipwright and two afsistants employed in Caulking the off side of the Beavers bottom. three preparing the Lining for the New Flanker. one afsisting Halcrow in plaistering ditto. three tying Quills. Armourer at work on old hunting Guns and taking the usefull parts of the worst of them to mend others. one Cook and hogkeeper. one Chiefs Servant - Eight gone in the Mose Sloop with the Timber for rebuilding one of the Eastmain Flankers. Eight gone Inland with the Batteaux and Canoes. five residents at Abbitibi. five at Brunswick Eight at Eastmain and Ruperts River. Received fish and Rabbits from Indians."

July 12
" Tuesday Wind NE a fresh breese pleasant weather. two Shipwrights and two afsistants at work Caulking the off side of the Beaver Sloop. Cooper Gibson and McFerlin putting up the Lining of the new Flanker. Halcrow and one Man plaistering the fire place in ditto. two Sailors tarring the Beaver Sloops and Shallops Rigging Armourer as yesterday. one Cook and Hogkeeper. one Chiefs Servant. the others as before. Received fish from Indians."

July 13
" Wednesday Wind S excefsive hot weather Lightening in the evening?. the People employed as before. in the afternoon the Armourer and Cook were preparing Scythes for Cutting grafs."

July 14
" Thursday Wind S Cloudy with Rain Lightening in the evening. the two sailors afsisting Halcrow and his Mate in stowing the Lime kiln. Shipwrights and afsistants at work on the Beaver Sloops bottom and sides. Cooper Gibson and McFerling putting up the Lining of the New Flanker. Armourer mending and making handles for old Scythes. one Cook and at times turning the grindstone to the Tradesmen. one Chiefs Servant. Received fish and Rabbits from Indians."

July 15
" Friday Wind S a fresh breeze Clear Weather the two Sailors brewing small Beer without molafses. one Picking Oakum for the Beaver Sloop which the Shipwrights say she has taken as much of to fill her seams as when she was first Caulked from the stocks. two Shipwrights and two afsistants at work on her as before. three lining the new Flanker. one plaistering Ditto. Armourer fitting up old Scythes. one Cook and hogkeeper. one Chiefs servant."

July 16
" Saturday Wind Variable Sly warm weather heavy rain Thunder and Lightining. three Sailors picking Oakum the others employed as yesterday. Received fish from Indians."

July 17
" Sunday Wind NNW Cloudy Cool weather with showers of Rain Mefs Cloney and Watson went up the River with four hands in the Sloops boat to look after the Cattle."

July 18
" Monday Wind S NNE and ESE Cloudy with Showers of Rain at times. Armourer, Cattle and hog keeper, and three Sailors began mowing the Plantation. two Shipwrights and two afsistants at work on the Beaver Sloops Beams. Cooper McFerling and Halcrow lining the new Flanker. one Chiefs Servant eight gone inland with the Batteaux and Canoes. Eight gone in the Sloop to Eastmain. five resident at Abbitibi five at Brunswick and Eight at Eastmain and Ruperts River Received fish from Old women. PM? the Longboat returned from Albany with the Shipwright."

July 19
" Tuesday Wind SSW fine Weather Shipwright and afsistants Cooper McFerlin Halcro and Gibson as yesterday. Armourer Cattle keeper and four sailors mowing grafs and making hay. two employed on board the Beaver tarring her rigging &c. one Chiefs Servant and one of the Sailors Cook and at times otherwise employed. the rest as before."

July 20
" Wednesday Wind NE rain in the afternoon the People employed as before about noon the Moose Sloop arrived from Eastmain - in the afternoon the People were employed in Landing her Cargoe and squaring a few of the remaining Logs for the East Main Flanker 9 hands gone to Pilgrims Island for grafs."

July 21
" Thursday Wind WNW and NE Cloudy ad warm, Thunder Lightening and heavy rain in the afternoon. the People (except the Shipwrights) were employed getting the remainder of the Timber aboard the Moose Sloop and unloading the Boat of Grafs which came home in the afternoon. in the evening gave Mr Brand his dispatches for Eastmain."

July 22
" Friday Wind NNW Cloudy cool weather misling rain at times. three Shipwrights and one to afsist them at work on the Beavers Quarter and Cabbin Decks. Armourer making bolts for Ditto the Cooper finished Lining the upper story of the new Flanker. two brewing and Cooking. one Chiefs Servant the others mowing and pumping the Shallop which is so leaky that she was near sinking tho tis only ten days since She was empty'd before - in the Morning Tide the Moose Sloop dropt down to the horse shoe Barr and in the afternoon went out to sea."

July 23
" Saturday Wind N Cloudy Cool weather the Shipwright and Armourer employed as yesterday. one Chiefs Servant the others making hay and getting the Shallop ashore She being so leaky that she will not swim."

July 24
" Sunday Wind NE a fresh breeze fine weather the people making hay which was very near spoiling with laying so long together wet? Received fish from Indians."

July 25
" Monday Wind SSW a fresh gale fine weather three Shipwrights and Linklater to afsist them at work on the Sloop. Armourer and Mate at work for Ditto in making bolts. McFerlin Cooper Gibson and one sailor to afsist them began to work on the lower story of the new Flanker. Halcro and one Sailor sifting Lime four sailors mowing grafs and making hay. one sailor Cook one chiefs servant PM Mefsr? Turnor Donald and Maujenest Anthony King David Laughton John Leask and William Sinclair with the two Batteaux and 10 Canoes with the Indians arrived from Abbitibi with 800 made Beaver Trade."

July 26
" Tuesday Wind SW blows fresh Cloudy with Showers of rain at times. the People employed as before. Packed the Beaver and over haled the other furrs that came from Abbitibi."

July 27
" Wednesday Wind WNW Cloudy fine weather seven mowing grafs three employed at the new Flanker lining the other story and plaistering it. three Shipwrights and Andrew Linklater to afsist them laying the Beaver Sloops Quarter Deck. two Taylors (one of whom is so afflected with the scurvy that he cant walk without Crutches and the other lame) making Cloaths for the Chief and Officers. one Cook. one sick. Armourer at work for the Sloop and mending Indian Guns. Cooper afsisting in the warehouse packing furrs. one sick."

July 28
" Thursday Wind W fine pleasant Weather three Shipwrights and Andrew Linklater to afsist them at work on the Beaver Sloop's Quarter Deck. the Cooper, Peter McFerlin, James Gibson, Thomas Halcrow and one sailor to afsist them plaistering and lining the lower story of the New Flanker. two Taylors at work making Cloaths for the Chief and officers. one Sailor Cook. four sailors mowing Grafs. Armourer and one Man mending and grinding old Scythes. one hogkeeper and is at times with the mowers. Anthony King and Thomas Arrowsmith making Bags for packing the Feathers. finished packing the Furrs and began making an overhale of the Trading goods. one sick."

July 29
" Friday Wind NW Cloudy weather misling rain. the People employed as yesterday and Brewing Small Beer. Packed the Feathers and finished making an overhale of the Warehouse. Received Ducks from Indians."

July 30
" Saturday Wind NW Cloudy with Rain the People employed as on thursday except Anthony King and Thomas Arrowsmith whom were making bags for various uses and the Man whom was sick is now recovered and capable of acting as Chiefs Servant."

July 31
" Sunday Wind Northerly with misling rain at times."

Aug. 1 1785
" Monday Wind NW and NE three shipwrights and Linklater to afsist them Caulking the Beaver Sloops decks all the rest hay making. Received Ducks from Indians."

Aug. 2
" Tuesday Wind NE a fresh breeze fine weather. Anthony King and 9 Men gone with the large flat bottom'd Boat to Pilgrims Island for grafs. Shipwright as yesterday. the others hay making. Received Ducks from Indians."

Aug. 3
" Wednesday Wind NE fine weather three Shipwrights and Andrew Linklater and one Man to mind the pitch kettle Caulking the Beaver Sloop's Decks. the Cooper Gibson Halcrow and McFerlin plaistering and Lining the lower story of the new flanker - in the afternoon those whom were employed at the new flanker afsisted the others in unloading the Boat of grafs which returned about noon. Received Ducks and Rabbits from Indians - Dispatched two Indians for the Brunswick house Accompts and to bring Down the Furrs they may have Traded."

Aug. 4
" Wind SE Cloudy Weather Anthony King with 9 Men in the Large flat bottom'd Boat went Down to Middleborough for grafs. Shipwright and Carpenters as yesterday. one Cook. one Chiefs Servant. Armourer mending gun Locks belong to the Abbitibi Indians."

Aug. 5
" Friday Wind SE rainy blowing weather Anthony King and 9 Men at Middleboro cutting grafs. the Shipwrights and afsistants finished Caulking the Beaver Sloop. James Gibson preparing the stuff for Cabbins and partitions in Ditto. the Cooper McFerlin and Halcro plaistering and Lining the lower story of the new Flanker. Armourer as yesterday. one Cook one Chiefs Servant PM the Boat returned Loaded with Grafs. Received fish from Indians."

Aug. 6
" Saturday Wind NW and North a fresh Gale cool cloudy weather with rain. the Shipwrights began caulking the Shallops Decks. the other Tradesmen as before. the rest carrying the grafs up the Bank and Laying a Kedge Anchor for Mooring the Sloops at the Point."

Aug. 7
" Sunday Wind Nly fine pleasant weather. the advanced state of the season obliged us to work at the Shallop in Caulking her Decks, so that she may proceed to Albany to lay their Buoys and sit their Beacons as soon as pofsible."

Aug. 8
" Monday Wind S fine Weather one of the Shipwrights ceiling the Beavers Boat, another Ceiling the Shallops Boat and putting a thaft in her, another making a crofs Jack Yard for the Shallop. and Linklater and Gibson employed on Board the Beaver. the Beaver Sloop Master and 4 Sailors got the sloop down to the point. the Shallop Master and three Men Bent the Shallops Sails, got her Cable aboard and Cleared her hold, Decks, &c. all the rest Stacking hay. Received fish from Indians."

Aug. 9
" Tuesday Wind S a fresh Gale which increased so towards the latter part that the Shallop could not proceed on her voyage to Albany and prevented the Beaver Sloop from getting her Ballast in. the Cooper Halcro McFerlin and Linklater employed in plaistering and Lining the New Flanker. the Shipwrights fetched home a stick for a mast for our Large Flat Boat. two Brewing Small Beer one Cook. Armourer mending Gun Locks and doing other Jobbs required for Abbitibi. four sailors employed by the Sloop Master and Three by the Shallop Master two Taylors making Cloaths for the Chief and officers."

Aug. 10
" Wednesday Wind NW moderate and Cloudy rain at times. Shipwrights making a mast, boom &c for the large Flat Boat. Halcro the Cooper McFerlin and Linklater plaistering and Lining the New Flanker. Armourer at work for Abbitibi. two Taylors making Cloaths for the Chief and officers. James Gibson at work on Board the Beaver Sloop fitting up the Cabbin. 4 Sailors putting ballast aboard Ditto. two labourers Cleaning the Sheds and Flankers. one Chiefs Servant and the Boy Cook. the shallop proceeded for Albany but brought up again at ship hole. the wind not permitting her to go out."

Aug. 11
" Thursday Wind SW fine weather. all hands hay making. the Beaver Sloop dropt down to ship hole in order to lay the Buoys and set the Beacons and look out for the Ship. Received Ducks Rabbits and Fish from Indians."

Aug. 12
" Friday Wind ESE fine weather all hands hay making - began stacking - three Englishmen and the Indians I sent up the 3rd Instant came down from Brunswick one of the Men having met with the misfortune of breaking one of his Legs. Mr Bolland sent two down with him they brought 450 Made Beaver Trade more. Received Ducks from Indians."

Aug. 13
" Saturday Wind NE a pleasant Breese fine Clear weather finished stacking all the Hay we have home. dispatched 3 Men to stay at Brunswick house and four Indians for Mr Bolland and to bring down the Canoes that are there. the Beaver Sloop went out to lay the Buoys. Received Ducks from Indians."

Aug. 14
" Sunday Wind NE very warm weather heavy Clouds and Thunder and Lightining in the evening."

Aug. 15
" Monday Wind NE very warm weather all hands (except the shipwrights who was making a Boom and Gaff for the large flat bottom'd Boat) cutting and loading the Boat with grafs from Manse's Island. Received Ducks and fish from Indians."

Aug. 16
" Tuesday Wind SW very warm weather heavy Clouds and Rain the People employed as yesterday they got home one boat load of grafs. Received Fish Rabbits and Ducks from Indians. the Moose Sloop arrived in Ship hole and brought up about 11 AM but got under way again in the evening and brought a little below Pilgrims Island."

Aug. 17
" Wednesday Wind SW very warm weather the people employed Cutting and loading the Boat with grafs and unloading the Moose Sloop which got up to the point about noon and Mr George Atkinson came a shore. Received Ducks and fish from Indians."

Aug. 18
" Thursday Wind SW fine weather the people employed getting grafs from Manses Island the Shipwrights and Linklater at work on Board the Moose Sloop Caulking her Decks and getting up partitions and bed places for the Men. the Sailors Slinging more Buoy stones and strapping more Buoys two of the Buoys before laid having gone adrift."

Aug. 19
" Friday Wind Southerly fine weather. three sailors employed by the sloop Master aboard the sloop. two Carpenters Caulking her Decks (the Quarter Deck I am told is in a very rotten State) 5 Sailors getting more Beacons and fitting the longboat for going down to set them, making Fenders &c the others getting grafs out of the Boat. in the evening dispatched 5 Men with the old upland Boat up the River for more grafs from Indians."

Aug. 20
" Saturday Wind SW and NE light airs Cloudy weather rain in the evening. the Carpenters and sailors employed aboard the Moose Sloop as yesterday PM the Boat returned with a load of grafs. Mr Brand proceeded proceeded down with the Longboat in order to set more Beacons place more Buoys and see that the whole of them are in their proper places. Received Ducks Fish and Rabbits."

Aug. 21
" Sunday Wind NE Cloudy with rain the Shipwright and Linklater employed aboard the Moose Sloop. the latenefs of the season and the leakinefs of her Decks obliges us to work on Sunday unloaded the Boat of grafs brought home yesterday as it would have spoiled had it lain in the Boat till tomorrow."

Aug. 22
" Monday Wind NW and ENE Cloudy weather latter part. sent 6 Men and a Boy with the two flat Boats to whaway Creeks for grafs. three Sailors employed aboard the Moose Sloop two Carpenters Caulking her Decks and putting up bed places for the Men and the partitions that were taken down for stowing the Timber. one lame and one lame Taylor making Cloaths for one of the Men. one attending on Mr Atkinson PM a boat came up from the Beaver Sloop for more Stuff for fitting up the Cabbin and bed places. in the afternoon sent for the Men aboard the Moose Sloop to afsist the Officers in making hay. Received Geese Ducks and fish from Indians."

Aug. 23
" Tuesday Wind SW very warm Weather the People employed as yesterday. about Noon sent for the people from aboard the Moose Sloop to afsist the Officers in making Hay which for want of proper attendance is almost spoiled - Received Fish and Rabbits and a Letter from Albany Vide Correspondence."

Aug 24
" Wednesday Wind SW a fresh gale heavy Showers of rain in the forenoon. the People were employed as on Monday. in the afternoon sent 4 of the People that were on work on? board the Moose Sloop to afsist those I dispatched on Monday for grafs in bringing the Boat home. AM? the Longboat came up to the Factory having lay'd the Buoys and set the Beacons She went down with. and Mr Brand thinks now they are in proper order for the Ships safety in coming in. Rece'd Rabbits and Ducks from Indians."

Aug. 25
" Thursday Wind W and NW rainy weather the People returned with the Boats loaded with grafs."

Aug. 26
" Friday Wind and weather much the same as yesterday. the People employed unloading the Boats of grafs and afterwards at their several employs as follows Viz. Gill and Linklater putting up partitions and bed places in the Moose Sloop. Halcrow plaistering the Mens fire places James Flatt making Sashes for the Windows windows of the new Flanker. Armourer Cleaning hunting Guns.. Five Sailors employed aboard the Moose sloop. one Chiefs Servant one attends Mr Atkinson. one Cook. two Brewing."

Aug. 27
" Saturday Wind Westerly Cloudy weather Cooper and Knarston making sashes for the new Flanker. Halcrow and one Man plaistering the Chimney in ditto. Shipwright and linklater at work on board the Moose Sloop Seven Sailors employed aboard by the Master. Armourer mending hunting Guns. one Cook. one Chiefs servant. one attends on Mr Atkinson. late in the evening Mr Bolland and the Indians arrived from Brunswick."

Aug. 28
" Sunday Wind light airs variable Cloudy Weather. Mefs Atkinson Brand and Self went down in the Moose Sloops Boat to the Beaver Sloop and returned again in the evening. the People at home were employed Spreading hay that was almost spoiled with laying together wet and not being properly attended. in the evening the Beavers Boat Came up for more boards for fitting up the Cabbins &c aboard her."

Aug. 29
" Monday Wind N Cloudy Cool weather mizling rain. the People at home employed removing plank and other boards off the plantation into the Factory. seven Sailors employed aboard the Moose Sloop. Shipwright and Linklater finished Caulking the Decks and putting up the Bedplaces aboard ditto and in the evening brought their Tools and things ashore. two Carpenters employed aboard the Beaver Sloop which is laying at ship hole waiting for the Ship. one Cook. one Chiefs Servant. and one attends Mr Atkinson. Received Ducks Rabbits and fish from Indians, gave the Indians hunting Brandy."

Aug. 30
" Tuesday Wind Variable fine weather. Shipwright Linklater two Sailors and the Armourer at work on the mast and rigging of the New Flat boat. Halcrow and one Man putting up a stage for Plaistering part of the Chiefs house. Cooper and Knarston making sashes for the New Flanker. one Cook. one Chiefs Servant one attends on Mr Atkinson. one lame and one (lame) Taylor at work for Mr Bolland. five sailors employed by the sloop Master aboard the Moose Sloop. two Carpenters at work aboard the Beaver Sloop which is laying at Ship hole waiting the ships arrival. in the evening the Officers and part of the few Men at home imperfectly finished one haystack."

Aug. 31
" Wednesday Wind ENE fine pleasant weather. sent 10 Men with the two flat Boats to Whayway Creeks for grafs. two employed aboard the Moose Sloop painting her. Shipwright and Linklater preparing the Keel for the new Longboat which we are going to build. one Cook. one Chiefs servant. one Lame and one (lame) Taylor at work for Mr Bolland. Dispatched all the Indians to the Marsh to hunt."

Sept. 1 1785
" Thursday Wind south forepart, latter part SW fine pleasant Weather. the People employed as before and at times with the officers hay making."

Sept. 2
" Friday Wind SSW Clear weather forepart latter part Cloudy. the People employed as before and with the officers stacking hay. the Shallop returned from laying the Albany and setting their Beacons."

Sept. 3
" Saturday Wind ENE and SE fine weather the people returned from the Whayway Creeks with the two Boats loads of grafs. the People at home employed as on wednesday and in the afternoon packing and putting aboard the long boat Powder Shot Salt &c &c for the Hannah Bay Goose hunt and unloading the Boats of grafs Received Ducks Fish and Rabbits from Indians."

Sept. 4
" Sunday Wind SW fine weather early this morning dispatched five Men in the Longboat with Powder Shot Salt Casks &c for the Goose Hunt at Hannah Bay. two of the Men are to stay there to serve the Indians powder and shot and to receive and cure the Geese. Received fish and Ducks from Indians."

Sept. 5
" Monday Wind Nly rainy Cold weather Shipwright and Linklater at work on the Stem and Stern post of the intended new Longboat. Halcrow and Knarston making a scaffold for Plaistering one of the short angles of the Chiefs Flanker and repairing other parts of the plaistering in the long Angles. two brewing Small beer. Armourer making Iron work for the large flat bottom'd boats masts and bowsprit. two lame. one lame Taylor at work for Mr Maujenest. Anthony King salting Ducks and Geese. one Cook. one Chiefs servant. two Carpenters at work on board the Beaver Sloop fitting up her Cabbin and Conveniences aft. Mr Brand and five Sailors aboard the Moose Sloop. 5 gone in the Longboat for Hannah Bay."

Sept. 6
" Tuesday Wind NE fine weather a pleasant breese in the forenoon. the Shipwright Linklater and the Armourer were employed as yesterday. Anthony King and two Sailors were fitting out the large flat Boat. the Moose Sloopers were collecting stones for ballast for the Ship. the Taylors was at work for the officers. in the afternoon all hands were employed stacking hay. imperfectly finished another stack. four Canoes of uplanders came in for Debt."

Sept. 7
" Wednesday Wind SSW fine warm weather Anthony King and two Sailors fitting sails &c to the large flat Boat. Gill and Linklater at work on the Stem and stern post of a new Longboat. Halcrow and Knarston plaistering the Chiefs Flanker. Armourer mending Indians Guns Taylor at work for self. two lame. Cook and Chiefs Servant as usual. PM the Longboat returned from Hannah Bay. two Canoes of uplanders went away."

Sept. 8
" Thursday Wind S and SW Cloudy and Misling rain forepart latter part more Clear. the Sailors employed setting the Lime Kiln the others as yesterday all the uplanders went away - about noon the Beaver Sloop made the Ships signal and went out and about 3 PM Captain Christopher came up in his yawl the ship King George being safely arrived in the Roads."

Sept. 9
" Friday Wind SW a fresh breeze Cloudy Close weather at Day break this morning dispatched Mr Bolland in the Jolly Boat with the Company's pacquet for Albany which he's to forward for that place by the two first Indians he meets in the North Marsh."

Sept. 10
" Saturday Wind SSW Cloudy warm weather with rain at times the Moose Sloop came up from the ship with Cargo. All hands employed unloading her. received on Shore Hugh Monroe, William Flatt Labourer, William Rowland Ditto, Robert Folster do., William Johnson Ditto, Alexander Belly do., James Groundwater ditto, Nicol Roberson Do., Alexander Huntow? Ditto, John Slater Ditto, Alex Slater Ditto, Thomas Johnson Ditto and John Knarston Bricklayer. 5 PM the ship came in to upper ship hole. Sent the Longboat down to the ship for Cargo."

Sept. 11
" Sunday Wind NW a fresh breeze Cloudy weather 7 AM the Captain went down in the Moose Sloop to the ship in order to proceed for Albany. Mr Atkinson accompanied him on a visit to Mr Jarvis. the Shallop and Longboat came up with Cargo from the ship. all hands employed unloading them and stowing away the goods &c. in the evening the shallop went for the Ship."

Sept. 12
" Monday Wind SW fine weather Eastmain Carpenter and Gibson roofing the sloops shed William Carr at the Longboats Keel. Armourer making steels. Taylor at work for Mr Turnor. two lame. two Cooks and one Chiefs servant the rest employed Crofs cutting Poplar as Dunnage for the ship and gathering stones for ballasting ditto. Received Geese Ducks and fish from Indians. 7 AM the Moose sloop set Sail for Albany. in the evening the shallop and longboat came up with Cargo."

Sept. 13
" Tuesday Wind Variable rain in the morning latter part fine weather. the people employed unloading the Longboat and the shallop and putting stones on board the Shallop for ballast for the Ship but the Shallop got aground on the tail of ? Island as soon as she got under way. in the evening the ships Longboat came up with Cargo. Dispatched Mr Donald and Alexander Belly to Hannah Bay to stay there instead of James Flatt and David Laughton who are to return."

Sept. 14
" Wednesday Wind SW blows fresh fine weather 7 Men fetched a Boat load of Stones from up the River. two brewing. Taylor at work for Robert Spence. two lame. one Cook. the rest unloading the ships longboat afterwards William Carr and four hands went down with the large new boat to the ship, the ships Longboat after taking in some stones from the point went down to the ship. Received Geese from Indians."

Sept. 15
" Thursday Wind Northerly blows hard Cool weather. the people employed unloading and dispatching the ship Craft stowing away the Cargo &c the two Longboats returned to the ship the large Flat bottom'd boat came up with coals and part of the stones which went down in her. Received Ducks and geese from Indians."

Sept. 16
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday the Shallop went down to the Ship and the two Longboats came up with Cargo. the People unloading the Craft and stowing away the Cargo. the two Indians who carried the Companys pacquet to Albany returned."

Sept. 17
" Saturday Wind NE fine weather the shallop and our Boat came up with Cargo. the People variously employed, unloading and stowing away the Cargo, Crofs cutting dunnage wood for the Ship &c. received fish and Rabbits from Indians. saw the Beaver Sloop in the offing."

Sept. 18
" Sunday Wind Variable fine weather William Gill and 6 Men fetching the long boat full of stones from up the River. the rest putting part of the Homeward bound Cargoe on Board the shallop which proceeded for the Ship. James Flatt and David Laughton arrived from Hannah Bay. Mr Brand came up in the ships Longboat with some of the Albany Cargoe and the Northward Pacquet from Albany and went down again in the shallop. Received Ducks and Geese from Indians. the Captain of our Eastern Goose hunters came in with a few furrs and one Canoe up the River."

Sept. 19
" Monday Wind SW heavy squalls with Rain at times. traded the Indians of yesterday and Cloathed the Captain of our Eastern Goose Hunters. packed the after package. the Shallop and Longboats returned from the Ship. the People employed stowing away the Cargo and sending the Albany Cargoe on Board the Beaver Sloop which had been Landed here on a supposition that the Beaver Sloop could not hold it. Received Geese and Fish from Indians."

Sept. 20
" Tuesday Wind Westerly the ships Boat returned to the Ship and our Longboat went down to the Beaver Sloop with the Albany Cargo and returned in the evening. the People employed cutting dunnage wood and putting some more of the Homeward bound Cargo on board the Shallop. two Indians and their wives came in from Hannah Bay whom I had sent for in order to proceed with Mr Turnor to Abbitibi."

Sept. 21
" Wednesday Wind Westerly fine Weather. the People Variously employed putting the remainder of the homeward bound Cargo on board the Longboat. drawing the Lime Kiln. Stowing away the Casks &c. the Shallop and Longboat proceed for? the Ship. the Moose Sloop returned from Albany - and the Captain came up to the Factory."

Sept. 22
" Thursday Wind NW fine weather the people variously employed dispatching the ship. discharged Thomas Arrowsmith Sloops Mate, Andrew Bickin Sailor, Peter McFerlin, George Thornton, Robert Tinwill?, Joseph Haregold?, Mr Thomas Watson and his servant. John Dillison and received into the sloops John Davison Sloops Mate, John Wood sailor. John Linklater Sailor and Thomas Mowat Sailor. likewise discharged John Kay. Thomas Halcro, James Folster and David Laughton - Being just about closing your Honors Pacquet I conclude with my good wishes for a favourable pafsage to all your Honours Ships and succefs to our endeavours for a good Trade next year
I remain
Honorable Gentlemen
Your Faithful Servant
Jn Thomas."



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