" A Journal of the most remarkable Transactions and Occurrences at Moose Fort from 22d September 1785 to 5th September 1786 by Mr John Thomas Chief"
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" Moose Fort Journal 1785-6"
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Sept. 22 1785
" Thursday at 6 PM the Captain and Mr Atkinson took their leaves of us and went down in our Longboat for the Ship."

Sept. 23
" Friday Wind SW rain forepart latter part fine weather. the Moose Sloop, Shallop, and Longboat came up having seen the Ship safe out. the people with Mr Turnor stowing away and covering the Canoes. Lieutenant Moosuminan and Pisagon came in with a few Furrs."

Sept. 24
" Saturday Wind Southerly rain at times warm weather . all the Hunting Indians took powder and shot and went to the Marsh. Moosuminan and Brother went away, as also the uplanders of the 18th Instant. the people piling wood, grinding Oatmeal &c. packed Goods for Brunswick, Abbitibi and EM. received geese from Indians."

Sept. 25
" Sunday Wind Northerly blows hard cold weather employed packing goods for Abbitibi and Brunswick."

Sept. 26
" Monday Wind Northerly Cloudy weather the people variously employed. PM dispatched Mr Philip Turnor, George Beckwith, William Johnson and two Indians with their wives in two Canoes for Abbitibi."

Sept. 27
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. Mr Cloney with 4 hands in the Jolly boat fetched Geese from the Indians at the East bluff. Cooper preparing Goose Casks for Hannah Bay. Shipwright at work for the new shallop, 7 Men preparing for Brunswick. two Cooks. two lame. Armourer repairing Indian Guns. the rest variously employed."

Sept. 28
" Wednesday Wind variable rainy Weather. Mr Cloney and 4 hands went in a Boat to fetch Geese from the Whayway Creeks. the rest nearly as yesterday. received Geese and fish from Indians. Brewed small Beer."

Sept. 29
" Thursday Wind variable Easterly fine weather at 9 PM dispatched Mr Maujenest, Andrew Linklater, Thomas Flatt, Richard Small, James Robinson, Nicholas Robinson, John Slater and Alexander Slater in the King George Batteau for Brunswick House. Linklater Carpenter is to stay instead of Hugh Stocking? who is to return. At the same time sent Anthony King and two Men in the Jollyboat to afsist them part of the way. The Beaver Sloop came in last night and about 10 AM She arrived at the point. the people employed unballasting her and putting the East Main Cargo on Board."

Sept. 30
" Friday Wind Easterly fresh breeze fine weather. Mr Cloney and 4 Men fetched Geese from the Whayway Creeks, the rest employed putting the East Main Cargo on Board the Beaver Sloop. one lame."

Oct. 1 1785
" Saturday Wind NE fine weather a sharp frost last night. the two Shipwrights stocking an Anchor for the Beaver Sloop the Armourer making Iron work for ditto. all the rest putting the remainder of the East Main Cargo aboard her. PM gave Mr Brand his dispatches and he got under way but presently after brought up again. Received Fish from Indians. one lame."

Oct. 2
" Sunday Wind NE fine weather Contrary winds prevents the Beaver proceeding on her Voyage and she has got no further than lower Ship hole in three tides. Mr Bolland with 4 hands in the sloops Boat carried them some more provisions - Anthony King and the two Men returned with the afsisting Boat from Mr Maujenest having left them in a fair way (and the water rising) on the journey. one lame."

Oct. 3
" Monday Wind light airs NE fine weather. dispatched Anthony King and 4 Men in the Longboat with supplies for the Goose hunt at Hannah Bay (George Donald having sent a Letter to acquaint me that the 12 Hogsheads I sent are all full and his powder Shot &c near expended) and Mr Cloney and one Man to stay at the Whayway Creeks to serve out the powder Shot &c I have now sent down by 4 Men in the Batteau and to receive and salt the Geese as the Indians lose much time in coming backwards and forwards to the Factory. PM William Bolland (whom I have kept till I dispatched the Beaver Sloop and supplies to the Goose tents) proceeded in a Canoe after the Batteau for Brunswick House. all the people at home afsisting in dispatching the Boats. Salted 2 Casks of Geese. one Man lame."

Oct. 4
" Tuesday Wind SW fine weather Shipwright and one Man preparing for going to work on the Moose Sloop. Armourer mending Indians Guns. the Cooper and the rest proping up the Floor of the lower guard room. Cleaning the cellars and Warehouse. stowing Casks away &c &c PM two of the Men came home from Mr Cloney to acquaint me that they had carried to Batteau so far up the Creek with a high tide that they could not now get it down. sent them away with a Note to Mr Cloney to advise him how to act and to request that he'd send the Men back as soon as pofsible."

Oct. 5
" Wednesday Wind Northerly Cloudy cool weather the Shipwright and Mate began breaking up the decayed parts of the Moose Sloop. the Armourer and one Man at the forge mending Iron Crows and making cold chizzels for the Shipwright. one cook the rest clearing the Flankers and stowing away the Flour &c &c. the people returned with the Batteau from the Whayway creeks. one lame."

Oct. 6
" Thursday Wind Southerly a fresh breeze fine weather the Taylor at work for the Men Bricklayer and Knarston mending the plaistering of the Chiefs house. the Shipwright Armourer and the others as yesterday. Received Geese from the Marsh."

Oct. 7
" Friday Wind NW a fresh gale heavy rain all last night and this morning the people employed as before. one Man lame."

Oct. 8
" Saturday Wind Variable cloudy cool weather the people employed as before one Man lame."

Oct. 9
" Sunday Wind Easterly a fresh breeze with snow and Sleet received fish from Indians."

Oct.10
" Monday Wind Westerly cloudy weather. Shipwright and Mate at work on the Moose Sloops upper works. Cooper and John Linklater fitting sashes to the New Flanker. Thomas Knarston and one Man getting a Log on the pit and sharping the pit saw. Armourer mending hunting guns. one Cook. one lame employed picking Oakum. Bricklayer and one Man mending the ovens - six at Abbitibi three on the Journey there. four at Brunswick House and 9 one the Journey there. 5 gone to Hannah Bay in the Longboat. one at the Goose Tent there and two at the Whayway Creek Goose Tent. Received Geese from the Marsh."

Oct. 11
" Tuesday Wind Southerly fine weather Shipwright and Mate Cooper and Armourer as yesterday. John Linklater and one Man to afsist him finishing the roof of the Sloops Store shed. Cook and lame as before. Thomas Knarston with the rest fitting up hog sties and Cattle Stalls."

Oct. 12
" Wednesday Wind southerly Cloudy weather very loud thunder and quick lightening with a dash of rain in the forenoon. the people employed as before. PM Anthony King and two of the Longboats crew returned from Hannah Bay to acquaint me that a heavy gale of wind had (in spite of their endeavours to prevent it) drove the Longboat so high aground a little within the mouth of the Hanicanaw River that all attempts for getting her off proved fruitlefs and that all the Casks they carried down are filled with Geese, and Mr George Donald greatly at a lofs for Casks for the Geese, which the Indians are bringing in, in great quantities - to remedy the above unlucky circumstance Anthony King advises my sending the shallop as there is already more casks Salted than the Longboat when they get her off can bring at one trip and the season grows too late for making another voyage - in the evening the people were all employed getting things in readinefs for dispatching the Shallop to morrow morning (if winds are favourable)."

Oct. 13
" Thursday Wind Westerly a fresh breeze fair weather early this morning dispatched Anthony King and 4 Men in the Shallop for Hannah Bay to carry Casks and other requisites for the hunt there and (together with the Longboat) to bring home the Geese &c &c received there. Shipwright and Mate at work on the Sloop. Armourer and one Man at forge work for ditto. Cooper making sash frames for Windows. Taylor making Trading Coats one lame. Cook as usual. the others clearing a little of the Willows off the plantation."

Oct. 14
" Friday Wind Southerly fair weather Tradesmen at their several employs as yesterday. Cook as usual. one lame. the others (two Men) went down in the Jolly boat with Mr Cloney to Whayway Creeks to carry more Casks and Salt as those he hath at his Tent are almost all full he therefore took the opportunity of an old Canoe left at his tent to come and acquaint me therewith this morning."

Oct. 15
" Saturday Wind Southerly Westerly and NW blows fresh the two Men returned late last night from the Wayway Creeks the people employed as on Thursday except the Shipwright who has unluckily cut himself with his adze so as to render him incapable of duty. this will I fear prevent his finishing the repairs of the upper works of one side of the Sloop which had not this accident happened he expected to have compleated before the severity came on."

Oct. 16
" Sunday NW freezes in the shade Indians coming in and going prevented our performing Divine Service Received Geese from Indians."

Oct. 17
" Monday Wind variable fine weather the Cooper fitting in Gun ports in the new Flanker. Armourer mending Indians Guns. Taylor making trading Coats. 4 rooting up willows and clearing the plantation. one Cook. Shipwright and Robert Spence lame. six in the Longboat and Shallop at Hannah Bay. two residents there. seven gone with the Batteau to Brunswick and six residents there. three gone to Abbitibi and six residents there two at Whaway Creek Goose Tent and 18 at Eastmain."

Oct. 18
" Tuesday Wind Southerly forepart latter part North much snow in the forenoon freezes a little. the people employed as before and hauling the Seine PM the Shallop and Longboat returned from Hannah Bay with 29 Casks of Geese."

Oct. 19
" Wednesday Wind E dark heavy weather much Thunder and Rain. went with 4 hands in the Jolly boat to fetch Geese from the East Marsh. Anthony King and all the rest unloading the Vefsels."

Oct. 20
" Thursday Wind NW frosty Weather eight hands with Anthony King fixing posts and Anchors &c for fastening the Sloop and Shallop and making other preparations for laying the vefsels up. Cooper salting 3 Casks of Geese. Armourer mending Guns &c. Taylor making Trading Coats Shipwright and one labourer lame. one Cook. PM sent five hands with two Batteaux to the Whayway Creeks to fetch Mr Cloney and all the things from the Goose Tent there. the Indians on that side having left off hunting. Received Geese from Indians."

Oct. 21
" Friday Wind NW sharp frost cloudy weather the Armourer and Taylor as yesterday. two lame. Cook as usual. Cooper and Linklater finishing the roof of the Sloops shed. the others with Anthony King preparing for laying the vefsels up. the Batteaux returned from Whayway Creeks Mr Cloney brought every thing home and the Indians all came in to be paid for hunting."

Oct. 22
" Saturday Wind Southerly Cloudy mild weather the people employed taking up the Launch. the Indians came in from the Eastward. Received Geese from them."

Oct. 23
" Sunday Wind NW Cloudy cool weather. the Indians took debt and went away for their winter quarters. PM Captain Chichemook? came to pay part of his debt and to get a few necefsary's he wanted - the Boat returned from Brunswick."

Oct. 24
" Monday Wind NW cold weather and a little snow Armourer mending Indians Guns Cooper and one Man repacking and salting Geese from Hannah Bay. Taylor making trading Coats. one cook. two lame. the others with Anthony King taking Boats and Moorings ashore, putting a few stones into the Shallop and dropping the Sloop opposite to her winter quarters."

Oct. 25
" Tuesday Wind Northerly sharp frost the people employed as yesterday and laying two of the large Boats up in the Doctors Creek where we think they'l be as secure and better sheltered from the weather than laying on the Banks at the Factory - the Indians of the 23d went away."

Oct. 26
" Wednesday Wind Northerly sharp clear weather much Ice in the River. Cooper and three Men salting and repacking Geese from Hannah Bay. Armourer making and Tempering Springs for Steel traps sent out as those belonging the traps break immediately on attempting to set them. Taylor making Trading Coats one Cook. the rest clearing and rooting up the Willows off the plantation."

Oct. 27
" Thursday Wind Northerly forepart latter part Southerly the people employed as yesterday."

Oct. 28
" Friday Wind E dark heavy warm weather Armourer and Taylor employed as on Wednesday Cooper fixing hinges to the Windows in the Mens Flanker. Cook and Lame as before. all the rest rooting the Plantation. PM Edward Clouston, John Laughton, Andrew Beckie, and the Indians whom went with Mr Turnor returned from Abbitibi."

Oct. 29
" Saturday Wind N and NWesterly light airs cloudy weather with snow at times. Armourer Cooper Taylor Cook and lame as before, all the rest getting the Boats up the Bank, stowing oars and Grapnals away &c &c."

Oct. 30
" Sunday Wind N and NW snowing in the forenoon, mild weather performed Divine Service."

Oct. 31
" Monday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday. Cooper and Knarston and John Linklater at work on the Mens Cabbins in the new Flanker. Armourer making Mouse Traps. Shipwright and one Man splitting and preparing Ash for hatchet helves. one Cook. one lame. Edward Clouston writing, all the rest digging up the old roots of trees, and cleaning the Plantation of Willows. two at Hannah Bay. six at Brunswick. six at Abbitibi and Eighteen at Eastmain. PM hauled the seine caught about a flour Cask full of Tickomeg."

Nov. 1 1785
" Tuesday Wind variable Cloudy mild weather the people employed as yesterd, and hauling the Sein and fetching home 15 of the Cattle. caught very few fish."

Nov. 2
" Wednesday Wind Northerly mild weather three employed fitting up bed places for the Men in the NewFlanker. Shipwright and one Man preparing ash for hatchet helves &c Armourer mending Lantherms? Taylor at work for the Men. one Cook. one Lame (employ'd picking Oakum) five brought home 10 more of the Cattle all the rest clearing the Plantation."

Nov. 3
" Thursday Wind Westerly forenoon Cloudy and mild afternoon much snow and towards evening evening the weather became sharp and more clear. the people employed as yesterday and looking after three more of the Cattle. they returned in the evening without having even seen their tracks."

Nov. 4
" Friday Wind Westerly clear frosty weather. the Tradesmen at their several employs as before. Cook as usual. Edward Clouston writing. five fetched home the remainder of the Cattle. the rest clearing and grubbing up the Willows round the plantation."

Nov. 5
" Saturday Wind Westerly much snow in the evening - the people employed securing the vefsels and gathering Willows for a Bonfire round which at Night with good Grog they rejoiced on the happy occasion, killed one of the Oxen. sent two Men to the South Shore trapping and hunting."

Nov. 6
" Sunday Wind Northerly Clear weather much Ice in the river performed Divine Service."

Nov. 7
" Monday Wind Southerly sharp weather the people employed at the Sloop and Shallop and Shallop, except three fitting up a Cabbin for the Armourer. one Tayloring for the Men. Shipwright and Mate preparing their tools to go to work on the new Shallop. the Armourer mending Guns and one lame picking Oakum - E Clouston Writing. killed a small heifer."

Nov. 8
" Tuesday Wind NW rain all last night and this morning and Snow most part of the day. Tradesmen at their several employs as yesterday. the others replacing two Booms to the Shallop instead of two she broke last night and after words rooting up the Willows."

Nov. 9
" Wednesday Wind Westerly Cloudy little frost Shipwright and Mate preparing the Timbers for the new Shallop. Cooper Knarston and John Linklater fitting up bedplaces and Cabbins in the New Flanker. Armourer making Mouse Traps. Taylor at work for the Men. Edward Clouston writing. one Cook. one lame picking Oakum. the rest rooting up the Willows."

Nov. 10
" Thursday Wind NW cloudy weather the people employed as before."

Nov. 11
" Friday Wind Westerly first clear latter part cloudy weather. the people employed as before. sent two Men off to fish and hunt and two to ferry them over the River in the Jolly boat."

Nov. 12
" Saturday Wind S moderate Weather the people employed as before."

Nov. 13
" Sunday Wind NW much snow in the forenoon mild weather performed Divine Service."

Nov. 14
" Monday Wind S moderate and Clear weather. the Shipwright and Mate preparing timber for the new shallop. Cooper Knarston and John Linklater fitting up bed places and Cabbins in the new Flanker Armourer making Mouse Traps. Taylor at work for the Men. Edward Clouston writing. one cook. one lame picking Oakum. the rest rooting up old pine roots round the plantation. two at Hannah Bay. two at the North shore. two at the South Shore trapping and hunting."

Nov. 15
" Tuesday Wind North moderate and Cloudy weather the people employed as before."

Nov. 16
" Wednesday Wind NE blows very hard much snow and drifting thick. the tradesmen at their several employs as before. one Cook. one lame picking Oakum, the others Cleaning the Cow Sheds and fixing ropes and making other preparations for housing the Cattle."

Nov. 17
" Thursday Wind S moderate and clear weather Shipwright and Mate preparing timbers for the new shallop. Cooper, Knarston and John Linklater fitting up bedplaces and Cabbins in the new Flanker. Armourer removing into his cabbin in the new Flanier and fixing conveniences for his tools. Taylor at work for the Men. Edward Clouston Writing. one Cook. one lame picking Oakum. the others cutting a path for the Cattle's hauling firewood. brewed Small Beer."

Nov. 18
" Friday Wind S cloudy weather with snow the people employed as before."

Nov. 19
" Saturday Wind W sharp weather the people employed as before."

Nov. 20
" Sunday Wind W cloudy moderate weather performed Divine Service."

Nov. 21
" Monday Wind and weather as yesterday the Shipwright and Mate at work on the new Shallop. Cooper, Knarston and John Linklater fitting up bedplaces and Cabbins in the new flanker. Armourer employed by the Shipwright for the Shallop Taylor at work for the Men. one Cook. one lame picking Oakum. the rest collecting firewood. Six out tenting trapping and hunting."

Nov. 22
" Tuesday Wind SE moderate and cloudy weather the people employed as before."

Nov. 23
" Wednesday Wind NE moderate and Cloudy weather the people employed as before."

Nov. 24
" Thursday Wind N blows fresh and drifting thick. the people employed as on Monday."

Nov. 25
" Friday Wind NW Cloudy sharp weather the river fast the people employed as before."

Nov. 26
" Saturday Wind S cloudy sharp weather little snow. the people employed as before. the two Men from the S Shore returned brought 5 Martins."

Nov. 27
" Sunday Wind SW clear sharp weather performed Divine Service. the two Men from the N Shore came home brought 14 lb of Trout."

Nov. 28
" Monday Wind SW mild weather with a little snow. Shipwright and mate at work on the new shallop. Cooper, Knarston and John Linklater preparing staves for Sleds. Armourer cleaning Musquets. Taylor at work for the Men. one Cook. one lame picking Oakum. two getting ready to go to Hannah Bay and two to go to the Eastward to hunt Partridges. the Trappers and hunters returned to their Tents. two at Hannah Bay. the rest collecting firewood an Indian came in brought 30 Made Beaver in Martins."

Nov. 29
" Tuesday Wind NW Cloudy sharp weather the people at home employed as yesterday. Mr Cloney and one Man went to the South Shore to trap and hunt. two set off for Hannah Bay and two for the Eastward to hunt partridges."

Nov. 30
" Wednesday Wind West clear sharp weather the Armourer making Mouse traps the rest as before. and brewing small beer."

Dec. 1 1785
" Thursday Wind South sharp weather mizzling snow the people employed as before except those whom were brewing yesterday who went to the woods."

Dec. 2
" Friday Wind West clear Sharp weather Cooper Knarston and John Linklater fitting up bedplaces below stairs in the new Flanker the rest as before."

Dec. 3
" Saturday Wind NW sharp weather. the people employed as before. Mr Cloney and Man with him returned from the South Shore brought 4 Rabbits and 3 Martins."

Dec. 4
" Sunday Wind Variable from SE to NW clear weather performed Divine Service."

Dec. 5
" Monday Wind Variable from S to NW cloudy mild wea. Shipwright and mate at work on the new Shallop. Cooper, Knarston and John Linklater fitting up bedplaces below Stairs in the new Flanker. Armourer and one man making Spikes for building out Houses for a Cattle shed, Cook room, and saw house. Taylor at work for the Men. one cook. one lame picking Oakum. one Cattle and hogkeeper. Anthony King with 7 Men at the woods filling firewood. Mr Cloney and one Man at the South Shore. two at Hannah Bay and two at the Eastward hunting and two at Maidmans Creek fishing. the two Men returned from Hannah Bay with 32 Geese and the blubber of three seals."

Dec. 6
" Tuesday Wind NW Cloudy sharp weather the people employed as yesterday the two Men who returned from Hannah Bay rendering Seals blubber."

Dec. 7
" Wednesday Wind W clear sharp weather the shipwright and Mate as before. one Cook. one lame picking Oakum. one Cattle and hogkeeper. the rest cutting a path to the westward of the Factory for hauling home timber and firewood."

Dec. 8
" Thursday Wind SW cloudy weather with snow the people employed as yesterday the Man who tents with Mr Cloney returned brought 1 Rabbit and one partridge."

Dec. 9
" Friday Wind Variable from N to SE pleasant weather the people employed as before. the Man who returned yesterday employed with the rest at the path."

Dec. 10
" Saturday Wind light airs variable fine warm sunshine. the People employed as before."

Dec. 11
" Sunday Wind Westerly cloudy cold weather performed Divine Service."

Dec. 12
" Monday Wind variable clear sharp weather. Cooper, Knarston and John Linklater putting up bed places in the new Flanker. Shipwright and mate at work on the new shallop. Armourer and Mate making Spikes for the intended Saw house, Cattle Shed, and Cook room. Taylor at work for the Men. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. one lame picking Oakum. Anthony King and Nine Men finished the path and in the afternoon cut a few fishing holes and set a few Methy hooks. Mr Cloney and John Davison went to the Eastward to tent and hunt partridges. two at Maidmans Creek fishing. two at Hannah Bay hunting and two preparing to go with Edward Clouston to Albany."

Dec. 13
" Tuesday Wind SE snowing mild weather. the people employed as yesterday except Anthony King and the 9 Men whom was with him - the former was sewing sleds. two of the latter was brewing one is ill the others were falling firewood. Edward Clouston, John Laughton, and Andrew Beekie? proceed'd with a pacquet for Albany. PM a homeguard Indian came in paid his debts."

Dec. 14
" Wednesday Wind SE snow and drift mild weather the tradesmen at their several employs as on Monday. Cook and cattle keeper as usual. Anthony King sewing Sleds. one sick the rest felling firewood. Received only one Methy from our hooks."

Dec. 15
" Thursday Wind Westerly sharp clear weather the people employed as before. one Ill."

Dec. 16
" Friday Wind variable Cloudy weather. sent 7 Men and 2 dogs to Hannah Bay to fetch home Geese feathers, Quills &c from the Goose Tent there. Cooper, Knarston, and Linklater putting up Bed places in the new Flanker. Armourer and one making Spikes for the purposes afore mentioned. Taylor at work for the Men. Shipwright and one Man at work on the intended new Shallop. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. one lame picking Oakum. one Ill. one (and an Indian lad) setting Steel traps for foxes. Anthony King preparing Methy hooks for setting. two at the Eastward partridge hunting. two at Hannah Bay. two at Maidmans Creek fishing and two gone to AR with a pacquet. five families of Indians came in. nearly paid their debts. Received 60 Rabbits a large Sturgeon and 42 lb Methy and Jack from them."

Dec. 17
" Saturday Wind variable snowey weather Anthony King setting Methy hooks all the rest as before."

Dec. 18
" Sunday Wind NW snowing drifting weather performed Divine Service. one Family of home Indians came in brought nearly 100 Martens."

Dec. 19
" Monday Wind Westerly Cloudy moderate weather Cooper Knarston and linklater fitting up bed places in the new flanker. armourer and one Man making Spikes. Taylor at work for the Men. Shipwright and one Man at work on the intended New Shallop. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. one lame picking Oakum. Anthony King and two Men with the Cattle hauling home firewood. seven gone to hannah Bay. two at the Goose Tent there. two at the Eastward partridge Tent. two at Maidmans Creek fishing and two gone to Albany with a pacquet. Received 2 Methy from the hooks but the Foxes are so scarce that I have not seen a single track in a circuit of 9 Miles that I have been to day, and partridges are so scarce that I have only met with two tracks in my travels, the scarcenefs of the latter is the more extraordinary as the Indians tell me they are plenty Inland."

Dec. 20
" Tuesday Wind Easterly clear moderate weather. the people employ'd as yesterday. Mr Cloney (whom I sent an Indian Boy for yesterday) returned from the Eastward Tent he informs me white partridges are so scarce that they have not caught a single one, and only seen two since the 12 Instant that they went there, two Men and one of the Indians Ill."

Dec. 21
" Wednesday Wind Variable Cloudy moderate weather. the people employed as before. four familys of home Indians came in but did not pay their debts."

Dec. 22
" Thursday Wind NW a fresh gale and much snow about noon afterwards clear and very Sharp. the people employed as on Monday."

Dec. 23
" Friday Wind Westerly sharp clear weather. the people employed as on Monday the Men returned from Hannah Bay with the remainder of the feathers, Quills, and Geese except about 180 Geese left there for two Men whom I propose keeping there to hunt foxes and partridges. Received 30 pheasants from the hunters from the Eastward and 60 lbs fish from the fishermen from Maidmans Creek."

Dec. 24
" Saturday Wind SW a fresh breeze sharp clear weather all hands employed crofs cutting firewood except two sick - late in the evening a family of home Indians brought 70 Made Beaver."

Dec. 25
" Sunday Wind Northerly much wind and drift performed the proper service for the day."

Dec. 26
" Monday Wind Easterly Sharp clear weather the people keeping Holiday two Families of Indians went away - our two Men return'd with letters from Albany."

Dec. 27
" Tuesday Wind Northerly sharp clear weather the people keeping holiday - a family of home Indians came in paid only half their debt."

Dec. 28
" Wednesday Wind Variable sharp clear weather the people keeping holiday - four families of Indians went away."

Dec. 29
" Thursday Wind WSW clear sharp Weather the Men keeping holiday."

Dec. 30
" Friday Wind Westerly sharp clear weather the Men keeping holiday."

Dec. 31
" Saturday Wind Westerly sharp clear weather the people employed crofs cutting firewood over hauling the Methy hooks, taking Victuals out of the water and putting more in to freshen &c &c."

Jan. 1 1786
" Sunday Wind NW Cloudy moderate weather performed Divine Service."

Jan. 2
" Monday Wind Easterly cloudy moderate weather. the Carpenters mending Wheel barrows. Armourer making Iron work for ditto. all the rest cutting firewood. one Family of home Indians came in, nearly paid their Debts."

Jan. 3
" Tuesday Wind SE cloudy mild weather the people employed as yesterday."

Jan. 4
" Wednesday Wind NE fine pleasant Weather six sawing and preparing the pit saw. Shipwright and mate at work on the new Shallop. Armourer and one Man at the forge making Iron work for the Sawyers. Anthony King and four Men with the Cattle hauling home Timber and firewood. eight Men employed wheeling the snow out of the inner Yard. Taylor at work for the Men. one Cook. one Cattle keeper."

Jan. 5
" Thursday Wind Northerly cloudy mild weather Anthony King and Nine Men making a path for hauling out Timber. Gill and Huntow employed at the new shallop. Armourer and one Man Making Iron work for the Sawyers. six Men sawing Stuff for the inside of the new Flanker. Taylor at work for the Men. one Cattle keeper. one fishing. one Cook one sick. and two hunting at Hannah Bay."

Jan. 6
" Friday Wind NW clear mild weather the people employed as yesterday. four families of Indians went away."

Jan. 7
" Saturday Wind NW Cloudy mild weather. the tradesmen at their several employs. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual the rest variously employed in crofs cutting firewood and hauling home wood with the Cattle, opening the water hole &c &c. Captain Chickahenish and two other home guard Indians came in brought 140 Made Beaver."

Jan. 8
" Sunday Wind Westerly moderate weather with snow performed Divine Service."

Jan. 9
" Monday Wind SW Sharp clear weather. Anthony King and two Men with the Cattle hauling home firewood and Timber. Shipwright and one Man employed at the Intended new Shallop. Armourer mending the Indians guns. six Men at the pit saw for the inside of the new Flanker. two brewing small Beer. Taylor at work for the Men. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. one sick. and one lame picking Oakum. two at hannah Bay hunting. two at the Eastward partridge Tent. two at Maidmans Creek and two up the river fishing."

Jan. 10
" Tuesday Wind SSW thick weather a little snow. the Armourer and one of the Men who twas? brewing yesterday making Spikes the other gone wth Mr Donald to hannah Bay all the rest as yesterday most of the Indians went away."

Jan. 11
" Wednesday Wind Westerly moderate weather with a little snow. Armourer and one Man making Spikes. Shipwright and Huntow? at work on the intended new Shallop. six Men sawing stuff for Compleating the inside work of the Mens Flanker. Taylor at work for the Men. four Men with the Cattle hauling home firewood and Timber. one Cook. one Cattle and hog keeper. Anthony King setting Guns for Foxes. two at Hannah Bay hunting. two on the Journey there. two at the Eastward partridge hunting. two up the River and two at Maidmans Creek fishing."

Jan. 12
" Thursday Wind WSW very sharp clear Weather the People employed as before another Family of Homeguard went away."

Jan. 13
" Friday Wind W Sharp clear weather. armourer and Mate Shipwright and Mate Sawyers and Taylor as on Wednesday. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. Anthony King with 4 Men sprigging and crofscutting and gathering firewood. the rest as before."

Jan. 14
" Saturday Wind West Sharp Clear weather. the Tradesmen at their several employs as before. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual the others taking Victuals out of the Water and putting more in to freshen, Crofscutting firewood &c. the two hunters came home from the Eastward with all their things as there are no partridges to be got there. they having only seen three white partridges and got 9 pheasants since monday last that they went there."

Jan. 15
" Sunday Wind SW and NW clear sharp weather performed Divine Service."

Jan. 16
" Monday Wind Westerly weather extremely Sharp and Clear. Six Men sawing Stuff for finishing the inside work of the Mens Flanker. Armourer and one Man making Spikes. Shipwright and Hontow at work on the intended new Shallop. Taylor at work for the Men. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. Anthony King and five Men gathering firewood ready for the Cattle hauling home. two at Maidmans Creek. two at the South bluff fishing two at Hannah Bay hunting and two gone there to stay instead of the above two whom are to come home. Mr Cloney and Davison out hunting. received 1 Red fox and two partridges. Six residents at Brunswick. eighteen at Eastmain and six at Abbitibi."

Jan. 17
" Tuesday Westerly clear sharp weather the people employed as yesterday Received 1 fox and 1 partridge."

Jan. 18
" Wednesday Wind Westerly clear but not very sharp weather the people employed as before. Received 2 partridges. the two Men returned from Hannah Bay."

Jan. 19
" Thursday Wind SW moderate clear weather the people employed as before one Man setting Methy hooks. Received 1 white partridge."

Jan. 20
" Friday Wind Variable fine moderate weather. the Tradesmen at their several employs as on Monday. Hunters and fishermen as before. Anthony King setting Guns for Foxes. four Men with the Cattle hauling home firewood. Received 1 partridge."

Jan. 21
" Saturday Wind Variable Cloudy moderate weather the Tradesmen at their several employs as before. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. the rest cutting firewood. taking Victuals out of the water hole and putting more in to freshen.Received 112 lb fish from the fishermen and 3 Methy from the home hooks. one Man came from Hannah Bay with two Foxes but no partridges."

Jan. 22
" Sunday Wind NW fine moderate weather performed Divine Service."

Jan. 23
" Monday Wind ENE fine moderate weather Cooper Thomas Knarston and John Linklater John Slater Alexander Slater and John Knarston at the pit saw for finishing the inside of the new Flanker. Armourer and one man making Spikes. Shipwright and one Man at the intended new Shallop. Taylor at work for the Men. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. Six Men with the Cattle felling and hauling home Timber and firewood. one at the Methy hooks. Mr Cloney and Anthony King round the Guns and Traps. two at Maidmans Creek and two up the River fishing. George Donald at Hannah Bay hunting and John Davison and Andrew Beckie on the Journey there whom are to stay with George Donald and hunt Partridges and Rabbits &c. Received 2 Rabbits and 4 Partridges."

Jan. 24
" Tuesday Wind Variable fine moderate weather the people employed as yesterday. another Man Ill. Received 16 Rabbits from Indians and 4 Methy from our hooks."

Jan. 25
" Wednesday Wind Southerly and NW Cloudy weather with some snow the Men employed as before. one Ill."

Jan. 26
" Thursday Wind NW fine clear pleasant weather the Men employed as on Monday began hauling firewood from the new path."

Jan. 27
" Friday Wind Westerly Sharp wind and drift the people employed as before."

Jan. 28
" Saturday Wind WSW mild cloudy weather mizzling rain latter part. Sawyers Armourer and Mate Shipwright and Mate and Taylor as on Monday. cook and Cattle keeper as usual. one at the Methy hooks. two brewing small Beer. Anthony King with the others made three trips with the Cattle sled for firewood and afterwards cutt firewood. opened the water hole &c. Received 16 Rabbits from Indians and 3 Methy from our hooks."

Jan. 29
" Sunday Wind S blows fresh Cloudy thawing weather with mizling rain and Snow. performed Divine Service."

Jan. 30
" Monday Wind Northerly blows hard very thick snow and drift. Shipwright and Mate at work on the intended new Shallop. Anthony King with 13 Men falling Timber and preparing the West path for hauling it home. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. Taylor at work for the Men one at the Methy hooks. Armourer Ill. two at Maidmans Creek and two at the South bluff fishing three at Hannah Bay hunting."

Jan. 31
" Tuesday Wind W clear and very sharp weather. Anthony King and 16 Men at the woods felling Timber (after breakfast 4 of them Yoked the Cattle and made three trips with the Sledge) Cook and cattle keeper as usual. Shipwright and Mate as yesterday."

Feb. 1 1786
" Wednesday Wind WSW clear sharp weather the people employed as before."

Feb. 2
" Thursday Wind SE thick snow and drift. the Men employed as before except the Shipwright and mate whom went to the wood with the rest, and 4 of those whom were at the woods yesterday began sawing weather boarding for the new flanker."

Feb. 3
" Friday Wind NW Snow and drift the Men employed as before."

Feb. 4
" Saturday Wind SW fine mild weather the people employed as before. two of the Hunters came home from Hannah Bay brought 2 foxes 2 Martins 10 Rabbits 25 partridges and the fishermen from the South Bluff and Maidmans Creek brought 167 lbs Fish. A Family of home guard brought upwards of 100 Martins."

Feb. 5
" Sunday Wind SSE cloudy mild weather performed Divine service."

Feb. 6
" Monday Wind SSE cloudy mild weather Shipwright Cooper and 10 Men at the Woods felling Timber and hauling it out ready for the Cattle hauling home. Anthony King and two Men with the Cattle hauling home ditto. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. four Men at the pit saw for weather boarding for the new Flanker one round the guns and Traps on the South Shore. George Donald at Hannah Bay hunting. Mr Cloney round the Guns and Traps on the North Shore. one on the Journey to Hannah Bay. two at the South Bluff two at Maidmans Creek fishing."

Feb. 7
" Tuesday Wind NW Cloudy moderate weather 12 Men at the Woods felling and hauling out Timber. 3 with the Cattle sledging it home. 4 at the pit saw Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. two round the Guns and Traps two at Hannah Bay hunting two at Maidmans Creek and two at South bluff fishing Six resident at Abbitibi Six resident at Brunswick and Eighteen at East Main Received Rabbits from Indians the Indians of the 4th went away."

Feb. 8
" Wednesday Wind Westerly fine moderate weather. the people employed as yesterday. Received 4 Rabbits from Indians."

Feb. 9
" Thursday Wind Westerly sharp clear weather the people employed as before."

Feb. 10
" Friday Wind SW moderate weather the people employed as on Tuesday except the Cattle keeper and one of the Men who was felling &c Timber. one Brewing Small beer."

Feb. 11
" Saturday Wind SW clear sharp weather. Shipwright and Mate employed at the new Shallop. four at the pit saw for weather boarding for the West Flanker. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual the rest at the woods felling Timber and with the Cattle hauling it home."

Feb. 12
" Sunday Wind SSW moderate weather performed Divine Service."

Feb. 13
" Monday Wind Variable fine moderate weather. Thomas Knarston, John Linklater, John Slater and Alexander Slater at the Pit saw for Weather boarding for the new flanker Shipwright and Huntow at work on the intended new Shallop. Anthony King and two Men with the Cattle Sledging home Timber one Cook one Cattle keeper three round the Guns and traps. 9 felling and hauling out Timber two at Hannah Bay hunting and two at Maidmans Creek and two at South Bluff fishing. Received Rabbits from Indians. - the Cattle compleated hauling home upwards of 100 pieces Timber. an old Indian Man brought 50 Martins."

Feb. 14
" Tuesday Wind Easterly fine moderate weather 4 Men at the pit saw for the weather boarding &c Shipwright and Mate at work on the intended new Shallop. Cooper mending rundlets. Taylor at work for the Men Armourer and one Man making Spikes. Anthony King and two Men with eight Cattle Sledging home Timber for building a Cattle Shed &c. one at the Methy hooks three round the Fox Guns and Traps. 4 Crofs cutting firewood. one Cook one Cattle and hog keeper and six away hunting and fishing - PM two Men arrived with a pacquet from Eastmain the Indian of yesterday went away."

Feb. 15
" Wednesday Wind NW fine moderate weather. the people employ'd as yesterday except those whom were Crofscutting firewood whom are wheeling snow out of the inner yard."

Feb. 16
" Thursday Wind Northerly fine moderate clear weather the people employed as before."

Feb. 17
" Friday Wind Northerly fine moderate weather the Men employed as on Tuesday."

Feb. 18
" Saturday Wind NW very sharp clear weather much wind and drift. Tradesmen at their several employs as before. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. the rest brewing small beer and crofscutting firewood. Mr Cloney and Davison round the Guns - Received 1 Fox. PM three of the Fishermen came home with 184 lb Fish 15 Rabbits and 9 partridges."

Feb. 19
" Sunday Wind SW clear sharp weather performed Divine service."

Feb. 20
" Monday Wind Easterly sharp weaher dispatched the two Eastmain Men for that place. at the same time sent 5 Men and 4 dogs to haul red corded cloth from thence, an article that I find will be wanted here, and can be spared there. the Fishermen return'd to their Tents. four Men at the pit saw for buoys and weather boarding and other stuff for the west flanker, and for plank for the vefsel we are building. Cooper and John Linklater making Rundlets for Inland Service. Shipwright and Hontow at work on the new intended Shallop. Armourer finished making 400 Spikes and other Nails, and began making Steels, awls, and gunworms. Taylor at work for the Men. Anthony King and three Men with eight Cattle hauling home firewood. one cook. one cattle keeper. two at Hannah Bay &c Mr Cloney and Davison round the Guns and Traps."

Feb. 21
" Tuesday Wind variable sharp Clear weather the people employed as before."

Feb. 22
" Wednesday Wind Westerly sharp clear weather the people employed as on Monday - one of the hunters came from Hannah Bay with 1 Fox and 6 Martins - Received 1 Fox and 7 partridges."

Feb. 23
" Thursday Wind W sharp clear weather the people employed as on Monday."

Feb. 24
" Friday Wind West sharp clear weather the people employed as before. the Man returned to Hannah Bay Received 1 Fox from Mr Cloneys Guns. a homeguard Family came in with 25 Martins."

Feb. 25
" Saturday Wind light airs variable fine warm sunshine 4 Men at the pit saw two making Rundlets. Shipwright and Huntow at the New Shallop. Armourer and one Man at the Forge making bolts for the Shipwright. Taylor at work for the Shipwright. Taylor at work for the Men. Anthony King and three Men with the Cattle Sledging firewood Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. the Fishermen came home and brought home all their things as the Fish they have caught this last week is not worth keeping 4 Men out for. Received only 60 lb from the whole of them. Partridges are now very plentiful about the Islands above the Factory but so very wild that we scarcely can get a shot at them."

Feb. 26
" Sunday Wind E and Northerly moderate weather a little snow. performed Divine Service."

Feb. 27
" Monday Wind variable fine moderate weather. Thomas Knarston, John Slater, John Knarston and Alexander Slater at the pit saw for weather boarding for the new Flanker &c &c. Shipwright and Huntow at work on the new Shallop Cooper and John Linklater making Rundlets for Inland service. Taylor making Trading Coats. Armourer making Steels, awls, and Gun worms. one cook. one Cattle and hog keeper. three Crofscutting and splitting firewood. Anthony King mending the Partridge Netts. two partridge hunting. Mr Cloney and Davison round the Guns. two Men preparing to go with Letters to Brunswick House and to stay there instead of three others who are to come down. two Abbitibi Indians brought 65 Made Beaver and an old Man and Woman brought 70 Rabbits."

Feb. 28
" Tuesday Wind Easterly sharp clear weather four Men at the pit saw two making Rundlets.Shipwright and Mate at the shallop. Taylor making Trading Coats Armourer making steels &c &c. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. Anthony King and three Men with the Cattle Sledging home firewood two Men set off for Brunswick House and two round the Guns and two partridge hunting 5 gone to East Main for Trading Goods 2 at Hannah Bay hunting - the Indians of Friday and yesterday went away."

Mar. 1 1786
" Wednesday Wind NE and N blew fresh and very sharp clear Weather Sawyers Shipwright Coopers Taylor and Armourer at their several employs as on Monday. Cook and live stock keeper as usual. two crofscutting firewood. six setting partridge Nets and hunting Partridges - got 20 by the gun."

Mar. 2
" Thursday Wind Westerly Sharp clear Weather Tradesmen at their Several employs as on Monday. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. two brewing Small beer. three with the Cattle sledging home firewood &c two round the Guns one partridge hunting Received 10 partridges by gun."

Mar. 3
" Friday Wind NE and Northerly sharp clear weather. Tradesmen at their several employs as on Monday. four partridge hunting Anthony King making a Tent for Inland service. four crofscutting fire wood. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. the others as before."

Mar. 4
" Saturday Wind North cloudy moderate weather the people employed as before."

Mar. 5
" Sunday Wind light airs NNE and Easterly fine moderate weather performed Divine service."

Mar. 6
" Monday Wind light airs Northerly fine warm weather, Shipwright and Mate employed at the New shallop. Cooper and John Linklater making Rundlets for Inland service. four at the pit saw for plank for the Vefsel we are building and Stuff for Buoys - Armourer making steels, Awls, and Worms. Taylor making Trading Coats Anthony King sewing a Tent for Inland Service. two Crofscutting firewood. two round the Guns and Traps. two partridge hunting. one Cook. one Cattle (and Hog) keeper. two sett off this morning for Hannah Bay to afsist in bringing the Guns and Traps &c home as we dont find them worth attendance. two tenting there. 5 gone to Eastmain for Trading goods two gone to Brunswick. Received 31 partridges by the Gun."

Mar. 7
" Tuesday Wind Northerly cloudy foggy weather the people employed as before. one snow Blind. Received 13 partridges."

Mar. 8
" Wednesday Wind Northerly snowy weather the people employed as on Monday. Received 25 Martins from a Family of home Indians."

Mar. 9
" Thursday Wind NW snow sharp weather the people employed as on Monday Received 14 partridges."

Mar. 10
" Friday Wind Variable fine clear warm weather. Shipwright and Hontow at work on the intended new Shallop. Cooper and John Linklater making Rundlets for Inland Service. Thomas Knarston John Knarston John Slater and Alexander Slater Sawing Stuff for the new Shallop and various other uses. Armourer mending augres for the Shipwright. Taylor making Trading Coats. Anthony King and 3 Men with the Cattle Sledging home firewood. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. Mr Cloney and Davison round the Guns and Traps. five Men gone to East Main for Trading Goods two gone to Brunswick, to gone to Hannah Bay two residing there hunting &c. Received 13 partridges by the gun."

Mar. 11
" Saturday Wind variable a fresh breeze Southerly latter part cloudy mild weather. Tradesmen at their several employs as before. two brewing small beer. the others as yesterday PM George Donald and the Men came home from Hannah Bay with all their Things except two steel traps which their sleds would not contain. Received 20 Rabbits 23 partridges and one Fox from there and 33 Martins and 22 Pheasants from Indians."

Mar. 12
" Sunday Wind NE cloudy mild weather performed Divine service."

Mar. 13
" Monday Wind Variable warm thawing Weather. 4 Men at the pit saw for the several purposes afore mentioned. Shipwright and Mate at work on the intended new Shallop. Cooper and Linklater at work on Rundlets for Inland Service. Armourer making nails. Taylor at work making Trading Coats. Anthony King and 4 Men cutting fishing holes. one Cook. one Cattle hog &c keeper. three partridge hunting. one snow blind. one lame picking Oakum. two gone with a pacquet for Brunswick AM the Men returned from East Main with 10 pieces of Cloth. but through Ill treatment and mifsmanagement the dogs I sent to afsist them were rendered So weak that they could not haul the latter part of the Journey so that they were obliged to leave one piece of cloth and some other things at Mes,ti,may,coo,gun and two of the dogs are left by the road about 10 Miles off being unable to follow the Men. - Dispatched the Men again in the evening to seek for the Dogs, and to brings the piece of cloth and other things left behind."

Mar. 14
" Tuesday Wind Northerly Sharp clear weather 6 AM dispatched three more Men to afsist the others in seeking for the dogs and at the same time to haul home one of our Buoys which they saw as they came along the Marsh, and one of the oars and rudder of the Sea horses pinnace which was lost three years ago and to bring home with them the two steel traps and Musquets left at Hannah Bay. the tradesmen at their several employs as yesterday. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. one at the fishing holes putting down Methy hooks. two crofscutting firewood. the others as before. a Family of home Indians came in brought 53 Made Beaver Received 10 Rabbits from Indians."

Mar. 15
" Wednesday Wind NE fine warm weather for Men at the pit saw for the intended new Shallop and various other uses. Shipwright and Huntow at work on ditto. Armourer making bolts and mending Augres for the Shipwright. Cooper and John Linklater making Rundlets for inland service. Taylor making trading coats. two crofscutting firewood. one lame picking Oakum. Mr Cloney and Davison round the Guns. Cook and Cattle keeper and usual. Anthony King and one Man with the cattle hauling home poplar. one hunting. Six away seeking the Dogs fetching home the Cloth &c left behind on the 13th Instant. two gone with a pacquet to Brunswick. one fishing. the Indians of yesterday went away."

Mar. 16
" Thursday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday the Tradesmen at their several employs as before. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. one lame picking Oakum four partridge hunting. one fishing. PM five of the Men returned with the Cloth, Buoy, &c but could not find the Dogs. Received 8 partridges by the gun."

Mar. 17
" Friday Wind light airs Southerly very warm clear weather. Tradesmen at their several employs as on Wednesday Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. the five that came home yesterday cleaning the platform. the rest employed as before."

Mar. 18
" Saturday Wind NE warm thawing weather which has uncovered a great part of the plantation. the people employed as before. Received 9 small Methy from our hooks. the Man returned from Hannah Bay with the steel Traps."

Mar. 19
" Sunday Wind SW clear warm weather performed Divine Service."

Mar. 20
" Monday Wind light airs NE clear warm weather. four Men at the pit saw for the new Shallop &c &c. two making Rundlets Shipwright and Mate at work on the new Shallop. Armourer at Forge work for ditto. Taylor making Trading coats. Anthony King and 3 Men drawing yarns for making spunyarn. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. Mr Cloney George Donald and Davison round the Guns and Traps. one fishing one partridge hunting. dspatched 5 Men to Albany for Trading goods. AM William Bolland, Andrew Linklater, John Leask and Nicol Spence returned with a pacquet from Brunswick House. one sick. Received 70 Rabbits from an old Man and Woman."

Mar. 21
" Tuesday Wind NE Freezes in the shade. in the forenoon all hands (except Anthony King and Davison the Cook and Cattle keeper) hauling home Timbers for the new Shallop. in the afternoon at their several employs as yesterday. one sick. Received 27 Martins and 72 lbs fish from an old Indian."

Mar. 22
" Wednesday Wind NE fine weather the people employed as on Monday. one sick."

Mar. 23
" Thursday Wind NW Freezes hard in the Shade. 4 Men at the pitsaw for the several purposes aforementioned. Shipwright Andrew Linklater and Huntow at work on the new shallop Cooper and John Linklater making rundlets for Inland service. Armourer mending gunlocks for Brunswick. one Taylor making trading Coats and the other at work for the Chief. Anthony King John Davison and three Men knotting yarns for making Spun yarn Sinnit &c. two brewing small beer. one Cook. one Cattle and hog &c keeper. one sick. and five gone to Albany for Trading goods. A family of Eastward Indians came in very poorly gooded, did not pay their debts. received 24 Martins from one of our home guard."

Mar. 24
" Friday Wind light airs variable freezes in the Shade Tradesmen at their several employs as yesterday. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. Anthony King and two Men knotting yarns. Mr Cloney and Davison round the Guns and Traps. one partridge hunting. one sick. AM Dispatched Mr Bolland and Nicholas spence for Brunswick house with the several things rhey came for."

Mar. 25
" Saturday Wind E cloudy Sharp weather the People employed as before. one sick."

Mar. 26
" Sunday Wind NW cloudy weather performed Divine Service."

Mar. 27
" Monday Wind Westerly cloudy weather four Men at the pit saw for the several purposes before mentioned. Shipwright Andrew Linklater and Huntow at work on the intended new Shallop. Cooper and John Linklater making Rundlets for Inland Service. Armourer at work for Brunswick. one Taylor at work for Trade the other at work for the Chief. the Shallop Master and Sloops Mate with five Men knotting Yarns for making Spun yarn Sinnit &c. five gone to Albany for Trading goods &c one Cook. one Cattle keeper and one sick. the Indians of the 23d Instant went away."

Mar. 28
" Tuesday Wind NE fine weather the Tradesmen at their several employs as yesterday. four Men gathering firewood. one at the forge with the Armourer. Davison round the Guns. Anthony King cutting out flour bags for Abbitibi. one sick. one Cook one Cattle keeper."

Mar. 29
" Wednesday Wind Easterly four Men at the pit saw for the several purposes afore mentioned. Shipwright Andrew Linklater and Alexander huntow at work on the intended new Shallop. Armourer and one Man making Iron work for Brunswick House. Cooper and John Linklater making rundlets. one Taylor at work for Trade the other at work for the Chief. Anthony King and two Men making bags for Inland. Davison fetching home the Guns &c. one picking Oakum. one Cook. one Cattle and hog keeper. one sick and 5 gone to Albany to fetch trading goods &c. Mr Donald and one Man drawing off Brandy for Abbitibi."

Mar. 30
" Thursday Wind Southerly the forepart the latter part NW with light snow. the people employed as yesterday Received fish from Indians."

Mar. 31
" Friday Wind NW Sharp weather the people employed as yesterday."

Apr. 1 1786
" Saturday Wind Southerly clear sharp weather the people employed as on Wednesday. packed provisions for Abbitibi. the five Men returned with the Cloth and shot from Albany. brewed small Beer."

Apr. 2
" Sunday Wind NE fine weather performed Divine Service PM two Indians arrived with Letters from Mr Turnor Master at Abbitibi."

Apr. 3
" Monday Wind NE clear weather four Men at the pit saw for the several purposes afore mentioned. Shipwright, Andrew Linklater and Huntow at the new Shallop. Armourer repairing gun locks for Abbitibi. Davison and one Man packing flour for the Abbitibi Journey. Cooper and John Linklater making Rundlets. John Lisk at work for Mr Cloney. Anthony King and 9 Men cutting the Ice from round the Shallop. one Cook and one Cattle keeper. one Family of home Indians came in."

Apr. 4
" Tuesday Wind SW warm weather the Tradesmen at their several employs. Anthony King and ten Men at the Doctors Creek cutting the Ice from round the Boats. three Packing provisions for Abbitibi. one Cook and one Cattle keeper. a Family of home guard Indians came in."

Apr. 5
" Wednesday Wind NE cold weather with snow at times. four Men at the Pit Saw. Shipwright Andrew Linklater and Huntow at the new Shallop. Cooper and one Man squaring Logs for building a new Cattle Shed. Armourer and one Man making Iron work for Brunswick. one Taylor at work for Trade and one at work for Mr Cloney. Davison fetching home Guns and Traps. two grinding Oatmeal. two crofscutting firewood. Anthony King and 4 Men making Sinnit. one Cook and one Cattle keeper. one Family of Eastward Indians came in. PM dispatched the Indians of the 2nd Instant with Letters &c for Abbitibi."

Apr. 6
" Thursday Wind NW snow and drift all day The tradesmen at their several employs as Yesterday. Anthony King and ten Men cutting the Ice from about the Sloop. one Cook. one Cattle keeper and one sick. one Family of Indians came in with Rabbits."

Apr. 7
" Friday Wind SW fine weather the fore part, in the evening NW with snow. four Men at the Pit Saw. Armourer and one Man at work for Brunswick. Cooper, John Linklater and John Laughton Squaring logs for the intended new Cattle Shed. Shipwright, Andrew Linklater and Huntow at the new Shallop. John Leask at work for George Donald. the Sloop Mate and nine Men finished cutting out the Sloop. one Cook. one Cattle keeper and two sick."

Apr. 8
" Saturday Wind Northerly fine weather Tradesmen as yesterday the Mate of the Sloop and five Men getting the Anchor out of the Sloop and clearing the snow off the Decks ready for the shipwright to go to work on her. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. two sick and two gone to Albany for shot &c. the Indians of the 5th Instant went away."

Apr. 9
" Sunday Wind NW a fresh breeze fine weather performed Divine Service."

Apr. 10
" Monday Wind NW fine weather four Men at the pit saw for the several purposes before mentioned. Cooper and John Linklater squaring logs for the new Cattle Shed &c Armourer and one Man making Iron work for Inland. one Taylor at work for Trade. the other at work for George Donald. Shipwright Andrew Linklater and Huntow at work on the new Shallop Anthony King and five Men making Sinnit. one Cook. one Cattle keeper and three sick."

Apr. 11
" Tuesday Wind NE cold foggy weather. Shipwright and Andrew Linklater at the new Shallop. four at the pitsaw Armourer at work for Inland. John Lisk at work for George Donald. Mr Cloney with Nine Men went with powder, Shot, Salt &c to the goose bluff for the Goose hunt. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. three Sick. in the evening the Men returned with the Sled."

Apr. 12
" Wednesday Wind SW fine clear weather. four Men at the pit Saw. Shipwright Andrew Linklater and Huntow at the new Shallop. Armourer at work for Inland. one Taylor at work for Trade the other at work for George Donald. Shallop Master Sloops Mate and two Sailors Spinning spun yarn. two Sailors making Sinnit. two grinding Oatmeal. two crofscutting firewood. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. three sick and two gone to Albany. Received fish from Indians."

Apr. 13
" Thursday Wind NW warm thawey weather Tradesmen at their Several employs as yesterday. two Brewing small beer. Anthony King and 4 Sailors spinning Spun yarn and making Sinnit. Davison and one Man afsisting in drawing off Brandy. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. three sick."

Apr. 14
" Good Friday Wind NW clear sharp weather performed Divine Service suitable for the day."

Apr. 15
" Saturday Wind SE cloudy warm weather the Tradesmen at their respective employs as on Wednesday. ten Men with George Donald gone with powder, Shot &c for the hunt at Whayway Creeks. one Cook. one Cattle keeper and one sick. gave the Indians their hunting Brandy."

Apr. 16
" Sunday Wind NW and NE cloudy weather performed Divine Service - All the Indians except a few old women and Children went to the Marsh."

Apr. 17
" Monday Wind NE fine weather freezes in the Shade. four Men at the pit saw. Shipwright Andrew Linklater and Huntow at the Shallop. Armourer at work for Brunswick. Cooper and John Laughton squaring logs for the intended new Cattle shed &c. Shallop Master, Sloop Mate and four other Sailors making Sinnit spinning Spun yarn &c. Taylor at work for Trade. two crofscutting firewood. one Cook. one Cattle keeper and two sick. George Donald and one Man drawing off Brandy for Brunswick. Received fish from Indians. two Family's of home Indians came in from the Marsh for victuals."

Apr. 18
" Tuesday Wind variable light airs in the forenoon and NE in the afternoon. Tradesmen at their several employs as yesterday. Anthony King and Davison making a Tent for inland. Seven breaking lime stone. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. one sick. the Indians of yesterday went to the Marsh."

Apr. 19
" Wednesday Wind little NE fine pleasant weather. four at the pit saw. Shipwright, Andrew Linklater and Huntow at the new Shallop. Armourer cleaning Trading guns. Cooper and John Linklater making Gun chests for Inland. Anthony King and Davison afsisting in packing goods for Brunswick. one Taylor at work for Trade, the other at work for the Men. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. the rest breaking lime stone. one picking oakum. PM the Men returned from ? with Shot &c."

Apr. 20
" Thursday Wind Southerly fine weather. the people employed as yesterday, saw three Geese to day."

Apr. 21
" Friday Wind S Westerly fine warm weather much water on the River and the plantation which is almost uncovered of snow. four at the pit saw for the several purposes afore mentioned. Shipwright Andrew Linklater and Huntow employed at the new Shallop. Cooper making Gun chests for Inland. Armourer making Iron work for ditto. John Linklater and 7 Men peeling sticks for setting poles, Beacons &c. Anthony King and two Men baled the water and snow out of the Boats at the Doctors Creek. Davison and one Man afsisting in packing goods for Abbitibi. one Cook. one Cattle Keeper. one picking Oakum. one Taylor at work for the Men the other making Captains Coats. Mr Donald went to the Marsh to serve the Indians powder and Shot - two flocks of Geese and some Ducks seen to day."

Apr. 22
" Saturday Wind Southerly fine warm weather the people employed as before. George Donald returned from the Marsh by whom received 1 Goose from the Indians. brewed small beer."

Apr. 23
" Sunday Wind NE blows fresh fine hot weather. the water begins to rise along shore and as it may probably be much higher to morrow. we took the opportunity to remove the booms from along side the Shallop which were in such position that we were apprehensive they would damage the vefsel when the Ice fetches way."

Apr. 24
" Monday Wind NNW cold weather St George happening on Sunday we kept it this day, and exercised the people with Small arms - in the morning we removed the Sloops Shore booms and got the Sloop and Shallop secured and in the afternoon we hauled the Boats out of the way of the Ice and secured them and got the powder out of the Magazine in case the water should be so high as to over flow the Factory. Mr Cloney, George Donald and two Men set off for the Westward and Whayway Creek Goose Tents, but the water kept rising so fast that they were obliged to return as did also an Indian woman who came from the Eastward this morning with 5 Geese and 7 Ducks. About 7 AM observed the river broke up at the South bluff and before Noon the Ice had hove it self up a Tremendous height in several places and got so far down as the head of Hazy's Island."

Apr. 25
" Tuesday Wind light airs Southerly till about 9 AM when a fresh breeze from NE sprung up. about 1 1/2 AM the Ice broke up opposite to the Factory, and continued in motion at intervals all day, the water about Noon rose within 15 feet of the outer gateway, and lifted all our platforms; the height of the Ice up the River exceeded anything I have ever before seen at the breaking of the river, and a little more water would I dare say have brought it over the bank; as several pieces were lodged fairly on it opposite the Factory. All hands attending the Vefsels and securing things in case the water Should come over the plantation. in the evening the broken Ice got down as far as middleborough. the water fell off fast, and the river was totally clear of Ice in the South Channel."

Apr. 26
" Wednesday Wind AM SW fine warm weather. PM it came about to the North ward and NW cold weather. four Men at the pit saw for the purposes afore mentioned. Shipwright Andrew Linklater and Huntow caulking and repairing the old upland Boat. Armourer at work for Inland. Anthony King, Davison and two Men afsisting in packing Trading goods for Abbitibi. one Taylor at work for Trade. the other at work for the Men. one Cook. one Cattle keeper. one sick. the rest employed digging the Gardens &c. a vast quantity of Ice on the shores and Islands, but the Channel almost clear - the North river gave way this day and the Ice is driving down at a very great rate."

Apr. 27
" Thursday Wind NW snow and sleet all day the people employed as yesterday. two Canoes of uplanders came in. the River almost clear of Ice but the brushy Islands almost covered."

Apr. 28
" Friday Wind Northerly cold weather. Tradesmen at their Several employs as before, the rest gathering the rubbish and Willows that were grubbed up last Fall and clearing the plantation. sent John Davison and Andrew Beckie to the East Marsh to serve the Indians powder and Shot, and John Leask to the Northward Goose Tent for the same purpose. Anthony King and 4 hands in the Sloops Boat at the same time went to the Eastward for to bring home the Geese the Indians may have killed, but could not get down to their Tents with the Boat, and Mr Donald went down with Canoe to the Northward for the like purpose, the Boat returned in the evening. Received a Letter from Brunswick by two home guard young Men, much Ice driving down the river."

Apr. 29
" Saturday Wind ENE freezes hard in the Shade. the people employed as before. Vast quantities of Ice driving down the river. late in the evening Mr Donald returned from the North Marsh having (with much difficulty) been to the Indians there, but they have killed very few Geese, and as he was obliged to carry his Canoe several times could only bring 6 with him, three Canoes of home Indians came in very well gooded."

Apr. 30
" Sunday Wind Northerly cool clear weather PM all hands getting the Shallop off to her Moorings, having been obliged to take her close in shore on account of the heavy Ice driving in the River. the Indians of yesterday traded 240 Made Beaver."

May 1 1786
" Monday Wind NE cold cloudy weather four Men at the Pit saw for various purposes. Shipwright, Andrew Linklater and Huntow at the upland Boat. Cooper planing boards. Armourer at work for Brunswick. Taylor making Trading Coats. one Cook. one Cattle keeper the rest gathering the Rubbish in heaps, and clearing that part of the plantation that was grubbed last Fall. one sick. the Indians of the 29th went to the Marsh."

May 2
" Tuesday Wind ENE fresh breeze fine weather. Gill, Andrew Linklater and Huntow finished caulking and repairing the upland Boats. Armourer making Shoes for setting poles for the upland Boats. Cooper plaining boards. one Cook. one Cattle keeper the rest till dinner time clearing the plantation; in the afternoon twelve Men preparing to go with the upland Boat to Brunswick. four went with Mr Cloney in the Sloops boat to the Marsh for Geese. one Sick."

May 3
" Wednesday Wind NE a fresh breeze fine weather all hands till breakfast time loading the upland Boat, after breakfast Shipwright, Andrew Linklater, and Huntow repairing the King George Batteau. Thomas Knarston and John Slater at the pit saw. one Cook and Cattle keeper. one sick. PM dispatched the following persons in the upland Boat with supplies for Brunswick Viz. Anthony King, Richard Small, James Robinson, Nicol Robinson, John Knarston, John Laughton, William Wase, Magnus Flett, Thomas Flatt, John Linklater, Alexander Belly, Hugh Monroe, and Alexander Slater - Four Canoes of uplanders arrived. Captain Cowetonna and two sons and two of the late Cowetoggannals Sons - 4 of the upland Boats crew went off early this morning to fetch geese from the marsh; about noon they returned, brought 120, 114 of which went towards Victualing the Brunswick boats crew."

May 4
" Thursday Wind SW cloudy warm weather. Armourer repairing Indian guns. Cooper planeing boards. Shipwright Andrew Linklater and Huntow repairing the King George Batteaux. Knarston and Slater drawing the Lime kiln &c. Taylor at work for Trade. one Cook and Cattle keeper one sick. Traded the uplanders of yesterday, they brought 315 Made Beaver and in the evening they went away."

May 5
" Friday Wind AM Southerly Cloudy warm weather PM it came to the Northward blowed fresh, cool weather. Shipwright, Andrew Linklater and Huntow finished repairing the Batteau. Cooper planeing boards. Armourer and one Man making Iron work for the Batteau. one Cook. three at the Marsh serving the Indians powder and Shot, the rest stowing the lime kiln - Mr Donald went in a Canoe to the Marsh to fetch Geese, in the evening returned with 33 Geese."

May 6
" Saturday Wind NW cold weather with snow and Sleet. Shipwright and Mate grinding their Tools, making Caulking Mallets &c. Cooper planeing boards &c. Armourer at work for Brunswick. one Cook. three at work in the gardens, two Brewing small beer."

May 7
" Sunday Wind Northerly cold weather with snow and Sleet at times. Mr Donald with 4 hands in the Sloops boat went to the Marsh to fetch geese."

May 8
" Monday Wind Westerly and NE cold cloudy weather. two at the pit saw for Buoys &c. Andrew Linklater and Huntow repairing the old Batteaux, the rest cutting wood for setting the Lime kiln again. in the evening the Boat returned from the Marsh, brought 214 Geese from the Northward, and 140 from the Eastward. four Canoes of home Indians came in with a fine Trade of Martins."

May 9
" Tuesday Wind SW very warm weather. Shipwright, Huntow and Andrew Linklater at work on the Sloops upper works which they find to be in a very decayed state. Armourer and one Man at Forge work for Abbitibi. two at the pit saw for Buoy staves. Cooper salting Geese. Taylor at work for Trade. one Cook. one Cattle and hog keeper. Thirteen gone with the Boat to Brunswick, and three in the Marsh at the Goose Tents - PM one Canoe of Mesuckamy? Indians came in."

May 10
" Wednesday Wind N and NE clear cool weather. the people employed as yesterday except the Cook and Cattle keeper, whom went with Mr Cloney in the Sloops Boat to the Goose bluff Tent and returned again in the evening with the two people from thence. Mr Cloney stays there in their stead - PM Captain Chickahanish and two other Canoes of home Indians arrived, brought a fine Trade of Martins - Received 39 Geese from the East Marsh and fish and Rabbits from Indians."

May 11
" Thursday Wind Easterly fresh breeze clear weather the fore part of the day PM SE with lightning and rain. Armourer at work for Abbitibi. Cooper planeing boards. Taylor at work for the Men. Shipwright Andrew Linklater and Huntow at work on the Sloop, three packing Provisions for Abbitibi. one Cook and Cattle keeper."

May 12
" Friday Wind NE cloudy weather with mizzling Rain in the forenoon. Shipwright as yesterday the rest between breakfast and Dinner time employed drawing the Lime kiln &c. the rest of the day they were employed as yesterday. some of the Indians finished trading and went to the Marsh."

May 13
" Saturday Wind Southerly, and Northerly fore part fine warm weather, latter part cold with Rain, Sleet, and snow. Shipwright Carpenter and Huntow at work on the repairs of the Sloop. one Cook. all the rest setting the Lime kiln. most of the Indians went to the Marsh."

May 14
" Sunday Wind Westerly cloudy cool Weather. Mr Donald with 4 hands in the Sloops Boat went down to the Marsh for Geese, the rest of the Indians went away except a few old Women and Children."

May 15
" Monday Wind NW a fresh breeze cloudy weather with snow and Sleet at times. Andrew Linklater at work on the Sloop. Armourer finished the Iron work for Abbitibi. Cooper and three Men building a new Cattle shed. one cook and one attending the Cattle hogs &c. PM the Boat returned from the Marsh brought 271 Geese from the Goose Bluff and 162 from the Northward."

May 16
" Tuesday Wind Northerly and NE cloudy sunshine and Sleet at times. Shipwright Linklater and Huntow at work on the Sloop. Armourer and one Man went to the Goose bluff in the Sloops boat to fetch home Mr Cloney and the things there. Taylor and one Man went with the Batteau to the Whayway creeks for the like purpose, the rest as yesterday. most of the Indians returned from the Marsh having given over hunting. the Boat and Batteau returned with the people, Casks, &c."

May 17
" Wednesday Wind NE fresh breeze cloudy weather. Gill and his two Mates repairing the Sloop. Cooper and five Men building a new Cattle Shed, both Taylors at work for Trade. Davison with George Donald packing Bacon &c for Abbitibi and one Cook and thirteen gone with the Boat to Brunswick. Armourer mending Indian Guns, the rest of the Indians returned from the Marsh."

May 18
" Thursday Wind NE fine weather the people employed as before. engaged Indians to go to Abbitibi."

May 19
" Friday Wind NE fine weather the people employed as on Wednesday the Indians drunk."

May 20
" Saturday Wind and weather as before the Shipwright and Mate as on Wednesday. Armourer at work for Abbitibi. Cooper and Knarston putting Slips of wood on the Gun wales of the Canoes in order to strengthen them, and preserve the Sewing. one Cook. the rest drawing the lime kiln. PM the Boat returned from Brunswick with 803 Made Beaver."

May 21
" Sunday Wind NE heavy clouds with sprinkling showers. the water falling off fast induced us to work this day to dispatch the following persons with the residue of the Brunswick Supply's Viz. Anthony King, James Flatt, Richard Small, Thomas Flatt, Magnus Flatt, Hugh Stockin, Hugh Monro, Robert Folster, James Robinson, Nicol Robinson, Alexander Slater, William Wase, and John Slater, and at the same time dispatched two loaded Batteaux by the following persons for Abbitibi. John Davison, Andrew Beckie, Nicol Spence, John Laughton Alexander Belly, Alexander Hunto & William Sinclair, John Lisk likewise is to go but stays behind for a few articles that are not yet ready."

May 22
" Monday Wind NE fine weather dispatched 7 Canoes by Mr Donald and 9 Indian Men and 6 Women with the remainder of the supplies intended for Abbitibi. all hands employed afsisting towards forwarding the dispatch of the Canoes - in the forenoon the Indians afsisted five (of the seven) Men we have at home in getting the Boats that were layed up at the Doctors Creek hove down the Bank from where the Ice at the breaking up of the River had hove them and bringing one home."

May 23
" Tuesday Wind NE fine weather. Gill and Andrew Linklater at work on the Sloops upper works. Armourer at work for the Indians, all the rest attending on Trading Indians. AM Captains Chechemock and Meawisa? came in with 4 Canoes pretty well gooded PM dispatched Letters for East Main by home Indians whom are going there on a visit to their Friends, and sent John Leask and another Indian Lad and Woman with another Canoe (and a few articles that were not ready when the Boats and Canoes went away) to afsist up with the goods to Abbitibi Settlement."

May 24
" Wednesday Wind Northerly very warm weather. Gill and Andrew Linklater at work on the Sloops upper works. Armourer mending Indians Guns &c. one old Man cook. the other two Men attending on Trading Indians who in the evening finished Trading 371 Made Beaver and went away."

May 25
" Thursday Wind NE very warm weather for the time of the year. the people employed stowing away plank and other boards. the heat of the weather renting? and doing them much damage."

May 26
" Friday Wind SW and NE excefsive warm weather. Shipwright and Andrew Linklater repairing the Sloops upper works. Armourer mending Indians Guns, the other three Men got the Shallop further off into the River, She before laying too nigh the Shore, and afterwards were employed in the gardens. AM dispatched a pacquet to Albany for Cloth and a few other articles that I am apprehensive we shall run short of."

May 27
" Saturday Wind variable the heat of the weather is excefsive and may very properly be said to be sultry. Early AM three Men returned from the Boat to acquaint me that they found it impofsible to proceed with her, the water being so very Shoal; dispatched them again immediately and Mr Cloney with them; whom I have instructed how to act in all cases and immergencies, and without the weather takes a favourable turn and proves so rainy as to rise the water so as to enable them to get the Boat up; to repack the goods, and dispatch the Batteau with such part as can be taken; and to leave the remainder (so secured that it may not be damaged or lost) untill the Boats return that it can be brought down; the few people at home employed as before - one of Captain Chechemock's Sons arrived. Traded and went away immediately. he brought only 57 Made Beaver."

May 28
" Sunday Wind variable forepart latter part a brisk breeze NE fine cool weather early in the morning dispatched an Indian Woman, an Englishman (Thomas Knarston) and an Indian Lad with a very large Canoe (that the Indians would not take charge of when they went away) to Mr Donalds afsistance, instead of which Canoe I have directed that one of the Batteaux may return to the Boat to afsist in getting up such part of her Cargo to Brunswick as cannot conveniently be done without. three Canoes of uplanders came in brought 146 Made Beaver which they Traded and went away in the evening."

May 29
" Monday Wind Variable very warm weather latter part cloudy Shipwright Andrew and John Linklater at work on the Sloops upper works. Armourer and one Man at work for the Shipwright all the rest gone Inland."

May 30
" Tuesday Wind NE a fresh breeze very warm weather. Shipwright and two Mates at work on the Sloops upper works. Armourer making Fish darts. an old infirm Man Cook, a home Indian brought 156 lbs Fish by whom received Letters from Mefsers Cloney and Donald. the former acquainting me that the water is still falling off very fast and that one of the Batteaux is almost rendered uselefs. Dispatched Andrew Linklater by the above Indian to repair the Batteaux, so that there may be no time lost in sending the remaining part of the Brunswick House supplies up, Anthony King and part of the Men set off Yesterday with one Batteaux load and the other is to proceed after her as soon as mended."

May 31
" Wednesday Wind ENE a fresh breeze very warm weather Shipwright and Mates as before. the Armourer and old Man pumped the Shallop she being so leaky that she was near sinking - Received fish from Indians."

June 1 1786
" Thursday Wind ENE light airs excefsive warm weather with Thunder Lightening and a few drops of Rain. Shipwright and Mate as before. Armourer mending Indians Guns. one old infirm Man pidling in the Gardens, all the rest gone Inland and residing at the Inland Settlements. Lieutenant Moosuminan (two Canoes) arrived tolerably well gooded - The Indian I dispatched to AR for Cloth returned with two pieces blue Cord and 4 lb vermilion."

June 2
" Friday Wind light airs variable excefsive warm weather. Shipwright and Mate at work at the Sloop. Armourer mending Indians Guns, the old Man Cooking for for the Indians - three Canoes of uplanders arrived Viz. Mist,wi,as, and gang but poorly gooded only 100 Made Beaver."

June 3
" Saturday Wind Northerly cloudy cool foggy weather. the People as before, all the Indians went away - PM Mr Cloney and Andrew Linklater came home by whom Received a Letter from Mr Donald acquainting me that by loading the Canoes pretty deep he had found he could make Shift with the Old Batteaux; and had spared the King George Boat to the Afsistance of Brunswick, this enabled Mr Cloney to send the most material part of the Brunswick House Cargo, so that there's only 4 Casks of provisions, a barrel of prunes, a little Malt, and two Swivel Guns left of the whole. PM dispatched a Canoe with more provisions and Brandy after the Boat (which Mr Cloney dispatched this morning at daylight) the large Canoe that I sent to Mr Donalds afsistance is returned, none of the Indians chusing to go in her."

June 4
" Sunday Wind North foggy cool weather Received fish from an Indian."

June 5
" Monday Wind variable fine warm weather. Shipwright John and Andrew Linklater at work on the Sloop. Armourer Cooking. the old Man filling the Brewing Kettles with water ready for brewing to morrow, raking the rubbish off the plantation."

June 6
" Tuesday Wind variable cloudy cool weather.Shipwright and Mates at work on the Sloop. Armourer and old Man brewing Small Beer. all the rest gone Inland with the supplies for Brunswick and Abbitibi - two of Shawpauticks gang and part of the remains of Pequa,tisa,hows Family came down from Brunswick, merely (I suppose) to see the Factory and Friends here, as they have not brought any thing or any Letter from Mr Maugenest tho they tell me they've immediately come from thence."

June 7
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a heavy gale cold weather with snow latter part. Shipwright and Mates as before. Armourer and old Man at work in the Gardens - Received Rabbits and Fish from Indians."

June 8
" Thursday Wind Northerly cold weather so sharp a Frost last night that it made a pretty thick skin of Ice on the water tubs on the Sheds, the few people at home employed as before."

June 9
" Friday Wind SW fine pleasant weather. the few Men at home employed as before. PM three Men returned with the other Batteau from afsisting Mr Donald in getting up the Abbitibi supplies, from whom I received a Letter dated 4 June acquainting me that they had got all safe to plumb pudding Island and not with standing the water is very shoal, and two of the Indians lame. he is in hopes of making good dispatch the remainder of the Journey but will be obliged to leave part of the provisions and Stores in care of John Leask according to directions given in case the Canoes Should not contain all. the Indians of the 6th went away."

June 10
" Saturday Wind Northerly cloudy cool weather. Shipwright and Mate at work on the Sloop. armourer and one Man at the forge for Ditto, the other two Men at work in the gardens. Late PM three Canoes of Abbitibi Indians arrived from Mesackany Lake."

June 11
" Sunday Wind Northerly cool pleasant weather Traded the Indians of yesterday 136 Made Beaver."

June 12
" Monday Wind Easterly a fresh gale Shipwright and three of the handiest fellows we have at work on the Sloop. Armourer at Work for the Indians, the other three Men emptying the water Tubs on the sheds, cleaning the Sheds and yard &c."

June 13
" Tuesday Wind NNW a fresh breeze fine weather. the Shipwright and Mates as yesterday. Armourer as before, the old Man Cooking, the other two taking down some of the back row of the inner stockades that were near falling, all the rest gone Inland, the Indians of the 10th went away."

June 14
" Wednesday Wind NW cloudy warm weather. Shipwright and three Mates at work on the Sloop. Armourer and the rest resetting some of the stockades, an upland Indian came in with a Canoe to trade."

June 15
" Thursday Wind NE fine weather the people employed as before. Received fish from Indians."

June 16
" Friday Wind NE fine weather. Armourer and one Man at the forge for the Sloop. Shipwright and three Mates at work on Ditto, one sick. the old Man Cook all the rest inland - all the Indians went away except old women and Children belonging to those gone inland with the supplies for Abbitibi."

June 17
" Saturday Wind ENE fine weather much Lightening in the evening. Shipwright and Mates at work on the Sloop the four others filling the Water tubs on the Sheds and at the Flankers doors."

June 18
" Sunday Wind Northerly cloudy weather with Thunder lightening and Rain. the very dry hot season we have had all this spring has parched up the ground so that the Country up the River (for this 3 or 4 days past) has been continually on fire, and I have been very apprehensive of the flames communicating to the woods where the remainder of the Brunswick, therefore dispatched Mr Cloney and 1 Man in an old Canoe we vamped? up to take care of them untill the people returns with the Boats, and if pofsible to bring the whole down, as there's little probability of our making another Trip the water being so very Shole. PM one of the Batteaux with the following persons returned from Brunswick viz. John Davison, James Flatt, Thomas Knarston, Robert Folster, Hugh Monroe & Hugh Stockin."

June 19
" Monday Wind Northerly a fresh breeze cool fine weather. Shipwright Andrew and John Linklater and Nicol Spence at work on the Sloop. Cooper Thomas Knarston and two Men to afsist them at work on the new Cattle Shed. Armourer and one Man at the forge for the Sloop. one Cooking, and one in the gardens all the rest Inland."

June 20
" Tuesday Wind Easterly cool weather. the People employed as before. the Sloop Mate employed mending sails PM two Canoes of the Indians whom went to see their Friends at East Main returned by whom received a Letter from thence Vide Correspondence."

June 21
" Wednesday Wind Northerly fine cool weather the people employed as before. the Mate of the Sloop and 4 hands in the Sloops Boat attempted to fetch the Longboat from her winter quarters at the Doctors Creek; but the tide did not flow Sufficient to enable them to get her down the Creek."

June 22
" Thursday Wind Northerly fine weather the people employed as before. Dispatched Chickahanish and Nanafs with my Northern Letters to Albany. Received Rabbits and Fish from Indians."

June 23
" Friday Wind SW and SE the atmosphere is so thick with heat and smoak of the woods burning up the River that see a mile round us. Shipwright and thre Mates at work on the Sloop. Armourer and one Man at work for ditto. Cooper and Thomas Knarston and one Mate at work on the new Cattle shed. one Cook and one old Man in the Gardens. one washing, all the rest Inland."

June 24
" Saturday Wind SW fore part NE excefsive warm thick weather. the people employed as before. late PM Mr Cloney and Nicol Robinson came home, the Boat from Brunswick having arrived with them, but the water is so shoal that they cant bring all the Goods nor can they bring the large Boat light or do they expect to get home with what they have till tomorrow."

June 25
" Sunday Wind NNE and NW and Westerly thunder Lightening and some large drops of rain. early in the fore noon the other Batteau returned and brought down with them the cask of Flour and some malt , remains of BH supply (that the water is now too shoal for a boat to carry up) as likewise a stick for a mast for the intended new Shallop. The persons that returned in the Batteau to day were Anthony King, Thomas Flatt, Magnus Flatt, James Robinson, Richard Small, William Wase. Alexander Slater and Thomas Johnson, last person came down instead of John Slater whom is detained at Brunswick."

June 26
" Monday Wind Westerly cloudy cool weather with mizzling rain. early this morning dispatched the Mate of the Sloop with 10 Men to fetch home a stick for a Mast for the Moose Sloop, the present mast being very rotten, and at the same time to bring down the large Boat and remainder of Brunswick House Cargo - Anthony King and 4 Sailors slinging two Casks for Buoys and preparing to go and lay them, and set the proper Beacons for the Beaver Sloops coming in, which indeed should have been done before, had not those that were acquainted with this businefs been away. Shipwright and two Mates at work on the Moose Sloop, two peeling Stockades, and the old Man cooking - about 2 PM the Beaver Sloop appeared in the offing, but did not get higher up than upper ship hole the wind and Tide not suiting."

June 27
" Tuesday Wind WSW cloudy weather Shipwright and Mates as yesterday. Anthony King and 4 Sailors pumped the Shallop out which is so leaky that she ? fairly sunk again, and afterwards fetched home the Longboat from the Doctors creek, the others as before, and on the Abbitibi Journey. PM the Beaver came up to the point and Mr Brand came ashore in his Boat."

June 28
" Wednesday Wind Westerly cloudy weather with much Rain at times. Gill, Car, and two Mates at work on the Moose Sloop. Anthony King and 4 Sailors preparing Boats moorings, two peeling Stockades to replace others of the back row that are entirely rotten, one Cook. In the forenoon got the Beavers Cargoe ashore, and in the afternoon brought her nearer up to the Factory. in the evening the people returned with the large upland Boat and remaining part of BH intended supply of provisions, which the Shoalnefs of the water would not now permit to be sent up, and at the same time brought down a stick for a Mast for the Moose Sloop - The Indians whom carried my Northern Letters to Albany returned and brought the blubber of a white Whale, which they killed on their pafsage."

June 29
" Thursday Westerly and Variable fine cool weather with Small showers of rain. in the morning all hands except the Shipwrights and Mates employed getting the two Masts up the Bank, and afterwards getting the old mast out of the Sloop, digging a Trench for resetting Stockades that have fallen down &c &c. one sick."

June 30
" Friday Wind SW a fresh breeze fine weather. two Shipwrights and three Mates at work on and for the Moose Sloop, Cooper and eight Men setting stockades. Armourer and one man at work for the Sloops, four packing Beaver, two brewing, one Cooking. 6 sailors employed by the Sloop Master, one Man sick, Six on the Journey to Abbitibi. six residents there and six at Brunswick. in the afternoon the sailors unbent the Beavers Sails, and removed her into deeper water."

July 1 1786
" Saturday Wind SW and NWesterly heavy clouds, showers of rain with Thunder and Lightening. the People employed as Yesterday. one sick."

July 2
" Sunday Wind variable fine weather. the people worked so late yesterday afternoon as to prevent them making preparations for coming to Divine Service this morning therefore omitted performing it."

July 3
" Monday Wind SW and NE rainy weather two Shipwrights and three Mates at work on a Mast for the Moose Sloop. Cooper Sawyer and one Man at work on the new Cattle Shed. Armourer and one Man at forge work for the Sloop. Six Sailors employed by the Sloop Master, three packing Martins and tying quills, five setting the remainder of the back row of the Inner Stockades, three with Anthony King taking the Shallop ashore she being so leaky that she wont Swim. one Cook. one sick - PM Mr Donald, Mathew Tait, Robert Yorston, William Johnston and Andrew Beckie and part of the Indians arrived in five Canoes with 1000 made Beaver from Abbitibi. three Canoes and part of the Indians returned from plumb pudding Island with the remainder of the goods and provisions, as the Canoes could not carry the whole up at one trip."

July 4
"Tuesday Wind NE fine weather Tradesmen and their Mates as yesterday. Sailors as before, the rest employed drying and packing Furrs, tying quils &c two Canoes of home Indians whom had been on a visit to their friends at EM arrived."

July 5
" Wednesday Wind NE fine weather Tradesmen and mates as before Sailors as before. Cook as usual, the rest in the Forenoon digging the sand from below the Sloop to give her a heel in the afternoon making Fenders one sick."

July 6
" Thursday Wind NE fine weather Shallop Master and Sloops Mate with 15 hands in two flat bottom'd Boats getting Buoy Stones, and stones for ballasting the Ship. the Tradesmen at their several employs, one Cook, one Cattle keeper and one sick."

July 7
" Friday Wind Southerly cloudy weather much thunder and Rain. PM - the people employed as yesterday except two whom brewed small beer, late PM Mr William Bolland arrived from Brunswick."

July 8
" Saturday Wind Westerly Thunder Lightening and Rain two Shipwrights and three Mates at work on the Moose Sloop. Armourer and one Man at the forge for ditto. Cooper Sawyer and 4 Men began laying part of the Launch, ten Men digging the sand from the Sloop and heeling her in towards the Bank; the Shipwright having finished caulking &c one side. one Cook. one sick. the Beaver Sloops Mate and 4 hands with one of the Flat Boats getting home firewood for the Moose Sloops intended voyage. the rest afsisting in the Warehouse packing Furrs."

July 9
" Sunday Wind NNW cloudy rainy weather the fore part the latter part fine weather. Performed Divine Service."

July 10
" Monday Wind variable fine weather Cooper and 4 Men putting up the Launch. Shipwright and three Mates repairing the Moose Sloop. Armourer and one Man making Iron work for ditto. Moose Sloops Mate making sails for Sloops boat. Seven crofscutting and splitting firewood for the Sloops voyage, two making Biscuit for the same purpose. Cook as usual, the rest digging the sand from the Sloops bottom, clearing the plantation round the saw house, peeling stockades &c &c. Received Fish from Indians."

July 11
" Tuesday Wind SE and SW fine weather Beaver Sloops Mate and 16 Men getting two flat Boat loads stones for ballasting the Ship. Tradesmen at their several employs as yesterday. Shallop Master and two Men overhaling the shallops rigging. one Cook. after breakfast went with 4 hands in the Sloops boat up the River to look after the Cattle."

July 12
" Wednesday Wind SW fine warm weather Tradesmen at their several employs as on Monday. one Cook. one Chiefs Servant, the rest employed by the Sloop Master in digging the sand away from under the Sloop to get her ready for Launching. the shipwright having finished caulking and paying her bottom - received Rabbits from Indians."

July 13
" Thursday Wind SW cloudy weather with rain in the afternoon. Shipwrights and Mates at work on and for the Moose Sloop. Armourer and Mate at work for ditto. Cooper and Sawyer finished putting up the Launch. afterwards at work on the new Cattle Shed. one Cook, the rest employed by the Sloop Master in digging the sand from under the Sloops bottom. in the afternoon Tide they endeavoured in Vain to launch her, there being but a very indifferent tide."

July 14
" Friday Wind SW fore part latter part NW with heavy rain Thunder and Lightening. early in the morning got the Sloop afloat - one Shipwright and two Mates at work on the Shallop. the other Shipwright and Mate at work on board the Moose Sloop Shipping her new Mast &c. three Sailors employed by the Shallop Master on board the Shallop, all the rest employed by the Sloop Master on board the Moose Sloop. Cooper and Sawyer at work on the new Cattle Shed. Armourer and one Man at the forge for the Sloop Moose, one Cook, one at work in the Gardens, one on the Journey (with the Indians) to Abbitibi with the remainder of the Supplies for that place, all the rest clearing the yard and gathering stragling pieces of Timber and boards together &c &c brewed Small beer."

July 15
" Saturday Wind Northerly rainey weather both Shipwrights and thre Mates at work on the Moose Sloop and Shallop. Armourer and one Man at the forge for the latter vefsel. Cooper and sawyer at work on the roof of the new Cattle Shed all the Sailors employed by the Sloop and Shallop Masters. one Cook. one at work in the gardens, all the rest gathering Stragling firewood to the wood pile, raking the rubbish from before the gate way over the Bank, Cleaning the yard and platforms &c. Received Fish and Rabbits for Indians."

July 16
" Sunday Wind Northerly cold cloudy weather heavy rain in the Morning and Sprinkling showers at noon. Performed Divine Service."

July 17
" Monday Wind Northerly and Easterly fine weather. one Shipwright and one Mate at work on board the Moose Sloop, the other Shipwright and two Mates at work on the Shallop, all the Sailors employed by the Sloop and Shallop Masters. Armourer and one Man making Spikes and doing other work for the Moose Sloop. Cooper and Sawyer at work on the roof of the new Cattle shed, one Cook, one at work in the gardens, the others piling firewood that was hauled home by the Cattle in winter, clearing the ground of rubbish &c &c."

July 18
" Tuesday Wind SEasterly cloudy rainey weather.Tradesmen at their several employs as yesterday. Sailors as before. Cook as usual. the rest pileing the plank, weather boarding and other Stuff that hath been sawn during the winter, hewing Slabs for the new Cattle Shed &c &c. Received Ducks and Rabbits from Indians."

July 19
" Wednesday Wind variable fine cool weather. Gill and his Mate at work on board the Moose Sloop. Carr and two Mates at work on the Shallop. the Beaver Sloops Mate and 4 hands in the Sloops boat went down and set the sand head beacon, two Sailors brewing small beer for the Sloops voyage the rest of the Sailors employed by the Sloop Master, two digging away the sand from under the Shallops bottom, two hewing Slabs for flooring the Cattle Shed, two roofing ditto. Six began mowing the plantation, one Cook, one washing - Received Fish from Indians."

July 20
" Thursday Wind variable fine weather two Shipwrights and three Mates at work on and for the Sloop and Shallop. Cooper and Sawyer at work on the roof of the new Cattle Shed, all the Sailors employed by the Sloop and Shallop Masters. Armourer and one Man at the forge for the vefsels, one Cook, the rest gone with the large flat boat and batteau to Middleborough to mow and fetch home grafs. Received Fish from Indians. Two Canoes of Mesackany Indians ? to trade."

July 21
" Friday Wind SSW a fresh gale fine weather. Tradesmen at their employs as before. Sailors employed late in the evening the people returned from the Marsh with a Boat load of grafs. Received Fish from Indians. Traded the Indians of yesterday 40 Made Beaver and in the evening they went away."

July 22
" Saturday Wind NNW fine weather in the forenoon gave the Moose Sloop her dispatches, and Mr Brand went aboard and got under way in order to proceed on his Voyage for discovery on the NE coast, but the wind and Tide would not permit them to get over the Horse shoe Barr - her Boat came up in the evening for a gaff and other things forgot - Carr and 4 Mates at work on and for the Shallop, one Cook, the rest as before. brewed Small beer and unloading the grafs boat and making hay. Received Fish from Indians."

July 23
" Sunday Wind Northerly fine weather the Moose Sloop went out to sea - as the people worked very late yesterday evening and had not time to prepare themselves we omitted performing Divine Service - the Indians brought a few Ducks."

July 24
" Monday Wind SW a fresh breeze fair weather. William Car, Andrew Linklater & Nicol Spence at work on the Shallop and Longboat. Armourer at work making Iron work for ditto. two Sailors preparing the Long boat for Albany. Cooper and John Linklater making Buoys. Thomas Knarston Flooring the Cattle Shed. Anthony King William Robinson and two sailors preparing the Shallop for going to East Main and Nicol Robinson and Thomas Johnson Labourers preparing themselves to go and stay there instead of Thomas Halcrow and James Groundwater whom are to return here in the Shallop. eight gone with the large flat Boat and Batteau to Pilgrims Island for grafs one Cook and two making Hay - PM gave the shallop her dispatches for East Main, and the people went aboard in order to Sail the first opportunity- Received Fish from Indians."

July 25
" Tuesday Wind SW a fresh gale fair weather the Shallop went to sea last night. PM the shipwrights finished the Longboat and two sailors and one Labourer with her proceeded for Albany with the remainder of the Albany Cargo left here last Shiptime and to lay their Buoys and set their Beacons. the Boat is to stay there according to the Honorable Company's directions, all the rest of the people employed as before. PM the people returned with the Boat of grafs and we unloaded her."

July 26
" Wednesday Wind Northerly cloudy cool weather with Showers of Rain. Carr and Linklater caulking the Beaver Sloops decks, all the rest of the Tradesmen as before except the Armourer who was Jobbing. Eight Men went to middleborough with the Boat for grafs. one cook. one getting helves for for Forks and Rakes and peeling them. Received fish and Rabbits from Indians."

July 27
" Thursday Wind Variable fine weather. Carr and Andrew Linklater at work on the intended new Shallop. Cooper and John Linklater making Buoys. Armourer mending Indians guns. Thomas Knarston laying the Floor of the new Cattle Shed. one Cook. one turning the grafs that was brought home on Tuesday. PM the people returned with a Boat of grafs and we unloaded her."

July 28
" Friday Wind variable fine weather Tradesmen at their several employs as yesterday. Cook as usual, all the rest mowing and making Hay - Received Fish and Rabbits from Indians."

July 29
" Saturday Wind variable fine weather the people employed as before. the woods up the river on fire in four or five several places."

July 30
" Sunday Wind light airs variable fine weather we did not give over work till very late yesterday evening which prevented the people from preparing themselves for Divine Service, and induced us to omit performing it. The woods on fire in several places up the River and raged so furiously that the ashes and (some of the) burnt leaves of the spruce fell in showers on the Factory and the noise of the fire might be plainly heard tho the nearest part of it was two Miles off. from South to West the woods are almost one continual blaze."

July 31
" Monday Wind SE very hot weather Carr and Andrew Linklater at work on the new Shallop. Cooper and John Linklater making Buoys. Sawyer laying the Floor in the new Cattle Shed. Sent the Armourer and Nine Men to the Whayway Creeks with two Boats and a Batteau for grafs. one Cook. Received Fish and Rabbits from Indians."

Aug. 1 1786
" Tuesday Wind variable Southerly excefsive hot weather the Woods inland still on fire. the people as before. Coo,canap came in with a few summer Furrs. Received Ducks from Indians."

Aug. 2
" Wednesday Wind variable very warm weather. the people employed as on Monday. about noon the people came home with two Boats of grafs which we unloaded and dispatched them again for more - in the evening the Indians whom made a second trip from plumb pudding Island with the Abbitibi supplies returned in three Canoes. Mr Turnor came down with them on account of his ill health and has left John Leask in charge of the House."

Aug. 3
" Thursday Wind SW very warm weather. the people employed as before. Received Fish from Indians."

Aug. 4
" Friday Wind Southerly much rain, towards evening heavy thunder and Lightening. people employed as yesterday. Received Rabbits from Indians."

Aug. 5
" Saturday Wind Westerly blows hard cloudy weather. Sent five of the six people at home to afsist the others home with the grafs boats, the wind blowing so hard that twas near carrying them out to sea, and obliged them to Anchor in the middle of the River, between Middleborough and Longlands Island."

Aug. 6
" Sunday Wind Westerly rainey weather the boisterousnefs of the wind prevented the people getting home with the grafs till this morning."

Aug. 7
" Monday Wind Northerly fine moderate weather. Cooper and John Linklater making Buoys. Sawyer fitting Doors on the new Cattle Shed. Carr and Andrew Linklater at work on the new Shallop. eight mowing the plantation. one Cook. one old Man cleaning the yard and one cleaning the Gardens. 5 resident at Brunswick 5 at Abbitibi 6 gone in the shallop to East main and 9 resident there. 11 gone in the sloop upon discovery and three gone in the Longboat to Albany."

Aug. 8
" Tuesday Wind variable much rain. John Linklater finishing the Buoys. Cooper finishing the Cattle shed. Sawyer and one Man cutting stuff for a steam kiln. Armourer stocking hunting Guns. the rest mowing the plantation, cleaning the yards and Gardens, about noon the Shallop and the following persons viz. George Gladman writer, David Flett Taylor, Thomas Halcrow AR? labourer and James Groundwater labourer. Received Ducks and Rabbits from Indians."

Aug. 9
" Wednesday Wind Easterly a moderate breeze fine weather all hands as before except three mowers who went with self Mr Turnor and Mr Cloney to look after the Cattle. the Shallops crew slinging Buoys - Received Fish from Indians."

Aug. 10
" Thursday NE Wind cloudy fore part latter part clear weather the people as before. Received Rabbits and Fish from Indians."

Aug. 11
" Friday Wind NE Cloudy cool weather Shipwright and Andrew Linklater caulking the Beaver Sloops decks. John Linklater making Buoys and Buckets for the Beaver Sloop. Cooper making Doors for the new Cattle Shed. Armourer and one Man making hinges &c for Ditto. Taylor at work for self. Thomas Knarston laying the Brick work for the Steam Kiln, one washing, one Cook, three employed by the shallop Master in preparations for going to lay the Buoys and set the Beacons, all the rest mowing and making Hay - Received Rabbits from Indians."

Aug. 12
" Saturday Wind SW clear fine Weather the people enployed as yesterday. early in the morning the Shallop proceeded down for ship hole in order to lay the Buoys and set the Beacons and wait the arrival of the ship - one Canoe of Mesackamy Indians came in with a few Summer furrs. Received Rabbits from Indians."

Aug. 13
" Sunday Wind SW fine warm weather went up the River with Mr Cloney and Bolland and six hands in the George Batteau to look after the Cattle having some reason to apprehend that the black Bears have got among them."

Aug. 14
" Monday Wind Northerly cloudy weather Shipwright and Andrew Linklater at work on the new Shallop. John Linklater at work making Buoys and Buckets for the Beaver Sloop, and all the rest with the two large Flat bottom'd Boats and King George Batteau up to the Brushy Islands for grafs. some Abbitibi came in, whom Mr Turnor had engaged to accompany him back to that place."

Aug. 15
" Tuesday Wind variable very heavy showers of rain Thunder and Lightening the people employed as yesterday, at 10 PM the people returned with grafs Received Ducks and plover from Indians."

Aug. 16
" Wednesday Wind Northerly fine weather rain in the evening. about 11 AM observed the Shallop make the Ships signal and about 7 PM Captain Tunstal and Mr George Atkinson came up in his Yawl, Your Honors Ship Sea Horse and Prince Rupert being safe arrived in the Roads. People variously employed endeavouring to get the Beaver Sloop over the Barrs, cleaning the yards, making hay &c &c. Received Fish from Indians."

Aug. 17
" Thursday Wind variable moderate weather PM captain Richards came up in his Boat, all hands employed taking the Ballast out of the Beaver Sloop, and endeavouring to get her down to the Ship but without effect as she grounded upon the Barr being a very poor Tide. early AM dispatched two Indians with Your Honours duplicate pacquet. Received Fish from Indians."

Aug. 18
" Friday Wind SW fine weather got the Beaver Sloop off and She proceeded down to the Ship - sent an Indian and an englishman with your Honors General pacquet to Albany as also two Indians with the pacquet to Brunswick. all hands stacking hay except the sea Horse's Shipwright and Andrew Linklater who was making a Mast for their Longboat. late PM received Letters from Albany and York Factory. Received Geese and Fish from Indians."

Aug. 19
" Saturday Wind NE cloudy cool weather with rain in the forenoon. the people employed shoreing up the floors of the Warehouse and North Flankers as the joist girders and foundation is entirely rotten, and getting the earth out of the cellars and enlarging them, baleing and cleaning the Boats ready for unloading the Shallop &c about 1/2 past 7 PM the Ship Prince Rupert anchored in Ship hole and the Sloop came up to the point with cargo and pafsengers, all hands employed unloading the Sloop. Received on Shore, John Mannell Writer, John Clarke Ditto EM, Thomas Wandlefs Shipwright EM, James Foggett Joiner EM, Magnes Flett Cooper EM, George Louttit Taylor EM, Robert Brown Sailor EM, John Archibald Ditto EM, Thomas Peart do. EM, Thomas Johnson labourer EM, John Flett do. EM, Peter Sabiston do. EM, Andrew Stranger do. EM, John Fiddler ditto MR, Magnus Norn Do. EM, Jacob Spence Mr Atkinsons servant & Rob. Mason and Magnus Cromartie Labourers - also Mr Vevison? Sloop Master, William Bailey his servant and James Erath? Sailor."

Aug. 20
" Sunday Wind variable Easterly the people employed unloading the Craft, Stowing away cargo &c. Received Ducks and Plover from Indians. late PM the Shallop came up with Cargo, unloaded her and she returned for the Ship at 8 PM James Gibson and 4 Indian Men arrived from East Main with 308 Made Beaver."

Aug. 21
" Monday Wind NE blows excefsive hard with much rain fore part, latter part more moderate. PM Captain Richards went on Board the Beaver Sloop and she proceeded for the Ship. all hands stowing away Cargo &c except Andrew Linklater, the East Main Carpenter and Thomas Watson making yards for the Sea Horse."

Aug. 22
" Tuesday Wind variable easterly fore part fine weather, latter part cloudy with a little rain. the Shallop and the Ships Longboat came up with Cargo, at 5 AM sent 17 Men with the two upland Boats for stones. James Gibson and the other three Carpenters as yesterday, two Cooks, the rest stowing away Cargo &c. PM Captain Tunstal returned in the Ships Longboat to the Ship - Received Rabbits and Fish from Indians."

Aug. 23
" Wednesday Wind Northerly blows fresh cool rainy weather. Carpenter and Cooks as before, all the rest unloading the craft Stowing away Cargo &c. the Longboats came up with cargo and the Shallop went down to the ship. the two Indians that carried the Duplicate pacquet to Albany returned."

Aug. 24
" Thursday Wind Southerly blows fresh fine weather Carpenters and Cooks as before, the rest unloading the Craft, Stowing away Cargo, making hay &c. the Shallop and Longboats came up with Cargo. Received Fish from Indians. brewed small beer."

Aug. 25
" Friday Wind Northerly rain fore part latter part fair, coll? weather. the shallop and Longboats came up with Cargo the people unloading the Craft Stowing away cargo cutting Dumage for the ship &c &c. the Longboat returned with ballast and Dumage wood for the Ship - Received Ducks and Plover from the Indians."

Aug. 26
" Saturday Wind Westerly fine weather the Shallop and Longboat came up with Cargo, the people as yesterday Captain Chechemock came in with a few summer Furrs which he Traded and went away - Rec'ed Ducks Fish and Rabbits from Indians. Cocomichinan? came in with a Canoe for Inland Service. the Indians returned with the pacquet from Brunswick as also the Indians that were with the general pacquet to Albany. Received Letters from thence."

Aug. 27
" Sunday Wind Southerly fine weather Rain towards evening AM the people landing Cargo stowing away &c Mr Turnor and Mr henton? came ashore PM the Captain and some of our Eastward Goose hunters came in. Received plover and Ducks from Indians."

Aug. 28
" Monday Wind variable small rain at times the Mates returned on Board the Ships, the Longboat and Shallop came up with Cargo, the people unloading the Craft stowing away Cargo &c - Received Ducks Geese Plover and fish from Indians."

Aug. 29
" Tuesday Wind and weather as yesterday sent 10 Men Stoneing in the large upland Boat up the River the others variously employed cutting Dumage wood &c. Received the last of the Cargo on shore except a few articles that are mifsing. Received on shore Magnus Norn."

Aug. 30
" Wednesday Wind Southerly blows fresh fine weather the two Longboats came up for stones. all hands collecting stones taking them to high water mark. the two Indians that went with the Sloop upon discovery returned. received Letters from Mefsrs Brand and Donald. received Rabbits and Fish from Indians."

Aug. 31
" Thursday Wind variable Northerly with rain at times the People that are going for England washing their things &c the others variously employed loading the Craft with Stones, packing the after package &c. Received Fish from Indians. the shallop took part of the homeward bound Cargo on board and proceeded for the Ship."

Sept. 1 1786
" Friday SW Wind blows fresh fair fore part latter part Rain. the people variously employed viz. 5 Men went to look after the Cattle the rest in the forenoon was opening and stacking hay &c. PM getting the Moose Sloop's Cargo ashore which came in and Anchored at the point. about 10 AM Mr Brand and Donald came ashore - the two Longboats and Shallop came up - the Shallop proceeded down to the Ship with more of the homeward bound Cargo. Received Geese and Ducks from Indians."

Sept. 2
" Saturday Wind NE rain fore part, latter part clear weather. Captain Tunstal with the Shallop and Longboats returned to the Ship with the remainder of the homeward bound Cargo AM the people ballasting the Craft &c PM stacking hay. Received Ducks Geese Fish and Beaver from Indians, gave the Indians their hunting Brandy."

Sept. 3
" Sunday Wind Easterly fine Weather. in the evening the Captain and Chief Mate came up in the Rupert Longboat - Sent the yards that were made for the Sea Horse aboard the Sloop Moose. dispatched the East Main Indians and House Carpenter for that place. Received Ducks Geese Fish and Rabbits from Indians."

Sept. 4
" Monday Variable Wind pleasant Weather the people variously employed finished the hay stack and brewing Small beer. AM the Chief Mate returned with the following pafsengers in the Ships Longboat Viz. Mathew Tait, Robert Yorston, John Laughton, Hugh Stocking, William Wase, Richard Small, James Gibson, David Flett, Robert Chapple, and William Carr Shipwright, also William Flett and James Groundwater whom returns to Europe on account of their Ill health. PM the Moose Sloop got under way and proceeded for the Ship. late in the evening the Ships Jolly boat came up with Nicholas Spence and Andrew Beckie whom returned from Albany."

Sept. 5
" Tuesday Wind Northerly with Rain the people writing their Letters &c &c. Mr Brand who had staid a shore to write a fair Copy of his Journal, went down for the Moose Sloop in his boat. discharged Nicholas Spence Labourer. 3, oClock PM being just about Closing the Honorable Companys pacquet I'll conclude with wishing all their Honors Ships a safe pafsage to Old England, and a great increase of Trade next year
and remain
Honorable Gentlemen
your Faithful Servant
Jn Thomas."


B.135-A-70

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