" A Journal of the most remarkable Transactions and Occurrences at Severn House from 3rd August 1784 to 2d August 1785
by William Falconer Master"
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" Severn House Journal Commencing August the 3rd 1784 And Ending"
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Aug. 3 1784
" Tuesday Wind between the North west and North fresh gales and cloudy. Employed laying a floor in One of the Outer houses. Mr Falconer Embarked for York Fort and went down to the point of Marsh and brought up with the Sloop."

Aug. 4
" Wednesday Wind North east a fresh breeze and foggy weather. Employed as yesterday. also putting Indians acrofs the river and brewed small beer."

Aug. 5
" Thursday Wind South,erly fresh gales and cloudy weather. Employed plaistering an Outer house and making some necefsary iron work. got a few Ducks from the Indian Lad who we retained to hunt."

Aug. 6
" Friday Wind between South and South-East Moderate and Warm weather. Employed as yesterday about Seven oClock afternoon saw the Bay Sloop in the Offing stand towards the Rivers mouth."

Aug. 7
" Saturday Wind Variable from North-North west to North North East fresh gale with a thick fog. Employed plastering one of the flankers and doing other necefsary Jobbs. At seven OClock afternoon Mr Falconer brought the Moose Sloop up to the Launch."

" Copy of a Letter from Mr Jarvis
Fort Albany 20th July 1784
Dear Sir
I embrace the opportunity of the Sloops Voyage to you to enquire after the health of all at Severn. She brings you the Chests bedding Books and paper you requested.
Nothing new since my last has hap,ned having but heard very imperfectly from Inland Owing to the Bale that had their stationary in it left behind but by verbal account they were all well, but trade very small owing to Our evacuating Gloster last year, but that the Indians were beginning to come down again, the trade received from thence is only 2300 odd made Beaver; Albany particular trade is not yet packed, but I fear it will not much exceed 3500 made Beaver not a Single Uplander having been down here.
All the Birch for snow shoe frames I could procure comes by this conveyance; Mr Thomas having sent Jack twine makes it unnefsary for me to add any, and the Master at East Main having put three Cows on board the Sloop has prevented my adding to them as Mr Brand says he could not stow any more. I have however changed one of the worst of the Cows for a Cow and Bull Calf kept at home purposely having no Bull Calf old enough to go without its Mother.
besides which Mr Brand carries some other articles as pr inclosed list and would be glade if you could Supply me with a few tentings drest and parchment Deer skins, which would greatly facilitate the Companys inland bufsinefs here, in such case I hope you will give the Master of the Sloop instructions to touch at Albany on his return by which I hope to hear you enjoy health and happinefs, and have prospects of a good trade Which will give pleasure to
Dear Sir
Your Humble Servant
signed Edw'd Jarvis
P.S. John best and James Sutherland are both upon a Journey Inland from Gloster to invite Indians down to Gloster and fix upon a proper place for a Settlement above it.
E.J."

Aug. 8
" Sunday Wind variable from North to East Moderate breezes and clear warm weather."

" To Mr Jarvis Albany Fort
Severn House 9th Aug. 1784
Dear Sir
By the arrival of Mr Brands I was duely favoured with yours of 20th July am sory to find your trade lefs than last year, and still more so that it is not in my power to send you any Deer Skins tent Leather or Venison, having had the most miserable Summer for Deer in the memory of any Native now living - What Deer skins I had are packed for Moose Fort according to Mr Thomas request prior to yours, however I hope he will share them with you as (I think) it would be but neighbourly being both distrefsed for want of such articles.
Thanks for the Cattle sent shall only carry two of the stoutest this year to York Factory as they are but weak after confinement on board the Moose, but that place shall be made amends next year if the Cattle thrive here.
I have retained of trading Goods which you sent pr Mr Brand viz. 100 lb fine Gun Powder, and 336 lb Lead Shot, which is now placed to the Credit of Albany Fort with us, the birch Rhind and snow shoe frames are also received and as these articles will be of the greatest utility here I return my hearty thanks for the favour. the ice and wind has confined us here above four days and being anxious to get away must leave the Moose Sloop here as she seemingly wants some refitting. Mr Brand received Instructions to touch at At Albany on his way to Moose. wishing you a glade sight of him Also the Company's Ship in due time and every thing else that may tend to happinefs. I remain Dear Sir
Your Most Humble
Servant
Wm Falconer
NB the peoples chests are also come."

" Instructions to Mr Brand
Severn House 9th Aug. 1784
Sir
The first favourable opportunity of wind and weather after you have got the Moose Sloop refitted you are to proceed to Moose River touching at Albany on your way home Wind and weather permitting wishing you a favourable pafsage I remain Sir Your Humble Servant
Wm Falconer"

" To Mr Thomas Fort Moose
Severn House 9th Aug. 1784
Dear Sir
pr the arrival of Mr Brand I have received a tree to make a main Boom for the Sloop and some birch sticks for snow Shoe frames, but am much disappointed in not finding A Sloops Mainsail and standing Jibb, which we much depended on and stand in need of, they were by all account landed at Moose Fort with a ? of Boats sails which is also much wanted and were all good Canvas.
The trading Goods, stores, and papers I have not time to examine being on the way of departing for York Factory. but they will be taken a particular Account of, and Receipt given Mr Brands as his Voucher.
Have sent pr your request 60 Doe Deer skins as 30 made Beaver which is placed to your Debt'r? with us. I wish you could spare Mr Jarvis a part as he writes me for some after all was packed for you.
Wishing you a glade sight of the Company's Ship and every thing Agreeable I conclude Dear Sir
Your most Obed. Servant
Wm Falconer"

Aug. 9
" Monday Wind from East to South East light breezes and clear weather. Employed delivering the Moose Sloop. Mr Falconer went down to the Sloop intending to sail for York Factory."

Aug. 10
" Tuesday Wind from South-West to West fresh gales warm Sultry weather Emloyed doing necefsary Jobbs. Sloop Severn proceeded on her Voyage for York Fort. God send her a good pafsage and safe return."

Aug. 11
" Wednesday Wind variable from North west to North and East a fresh breeze and cloudy weather. Employed Plaistering one of the flankers and brewed small beer, got a Deer from the Indian Lad."

Aug. 12
" Thursday Little wind variable all round, and fine weather Employed mending the guard Room fire place and plastering."

Aug. 13
" Friday Wind West south west moderate breezes and warm Weather Employed as yesterday got a few birds from the Indian Lad."

Aug. 14
" Saturday Wind Southerly Moderate breeze and clear weather finished the Guard Room fire place and did other necefsary Jobbs, got some birds from the Indian Lads."

Aug. 15
" Sunday Wind Westerly a fresh breeze and fine weather."

" Coppy of a Letter to Mr John Thomas Chief at Moose Fort
Severn House 16 Aug. 1784
Sir
I received pr the Moose Sloop the Sundry articles of trading Goods and Stores pr My Receipt to Mr Brand, among which was Twenty six Guns entirely unfitt for Trade, much rusted and also load with Shot and Ball.
Likewise Twelve Musquets and fifty eight Rundlets entirely unserviceable, the brazil Tobacco a little damaged with Water.
The 10th Instant The Sloop Severn sailed for York Fort wishing you a glade sight of the Company Ship I am Dear Sir
Your Hum. Serv.
signed by Peter Willdridge."

Aug. 16
" Monday Wind between North and East fresh breezes with rain at times Employed mending the Chimneys on the House top and making some iron work for the Moose Sloop. a few Birds from the Indian Lad."

Aug. 17
" Tuesday Wind about West-north-west fresh gales and cloudy weather. Employed as yesterday. The Moose Sloop sailed from the Launch, went down to the Point of Marsh and brought up. One of the Crew (Drummond Mowat) was put ashore here being very sick pained in his Back and bowels, so as there is no appearance of his recovery."

Aug. 18
" Wednesday Wind as yesterday squally at intervalls with showers of rain. at two oclock afternoon the Moose Sloop weighed anchor and proceeded on her Voyage."

Aug. 19
" Thursday Wind North north west fresh gales and squally with rain and hail at times. Employed cleaning fowling pieces and smoothing boards for A Guard Room floor."

Aug. 20
" Friday A Strong gale of Wind between West and North west and cloudy weather with showers of rain. Employed cutting grafs and cleaning boards got a few Ducks from the Indian Lad."

Aug. 21
" Saturday Wind and weather as yesterday the People Employed the same the Sick man is a little recovered; Tho yet very weak."

Aug. 22
" Sunday Gentle breezes of wind variable from North to South East and clear warm weather."

Aug. 23
" Monday Wind from East to South East a fresh gale and cloudy weather. Employed cutting grafs and flooring the Guard Room. got a few Ducks from the Indian."

Aug. 24
" Tuesday Wind South'erly a moderate breeze and cloudy with rain at times. employed as yesterday."

Aug. 25
" Wednesday Wind variable from North to West & South-West a strong gale with heavy rain. Employed as before. Two Canoes of Pungee Indians came down brought only a few Summer Skins."

Aug. 26
" Thursday Wind from East to South Moderate with a heavy rain at times. Employed making small sledges and cleaning hunting Guns brewed small beer. The Pungees traded the few skins and paddled away."

Aug. 27
" Friday Wind South-west Gentle breezes and cloudy weather. Employed gathering the Hay and sewing small sledges."

Aug. 28
" Saturday A fresh gale of wind Westerly and West-north-West with rain at times. Employed pointing the House and doing necefsary Jobbs."

Aug. 29
" Sunday Wind North'erly a moderate breeze and clear weather got a few Ducks from an Indian."

Aug. 30
" Monday A moderate breeze of wind from North to North east with small showers of rain at intervals. Employed making Hay Gathering drift wood for fewel and mending the Ovens. Two half home guards came down Brought a little Deers flesh."

Aug. 31
" Tuesday Wind variable all round and fine clear weather. Employed making Hay and one man making Cabins in the flanker."

Sept. 1 1784
" Wednesday Wind and weather as yesterday four men down at the sand head seting a Beacon according to Mr Falconers orders against the Sloops return from York Fort the others doing necefsary Jobbs at noon. One Canoe of half homeguards came down brought only Two or Three sumer Pelts."

Sept. 2
" Thursday Wind South East a moderate breeze and clear weather Employed cutting grafs and two men working necefsary wooden work for the House use. the Indian Lad brought us some Geese."

Sept. 3
" Fiday Wind West south-West a fresh gale and clear weather. Employed as yesterday. Two families of the Indian Homeguards came in to hunt Geese. I gave them guns and Ammunition and sent them away to the Marsh."

Sept. 4
" Saturday Wind South east Cloudy weather. Employed making Hay and other necefsary Jobbs. got a few Geese from the Hunters."

Sept. 5
" Sunday Wind East'erly with rain at times."

Sept. 6
" Monday A strong gale of wind West,erly and cloudy Weather with heavy rain at times; Three families of our home Indians came in to hunt Geese. I gave them Guns, Powder, &cc, and sent them to the other side of the River; the people employed puting them acrofs and cutting grafs."

Sept. 7
" Tuesday Wind between West and North west A very strong gale and squally with heavy rain; Blacksmith employed at the forge; The others making small sledges."

Sept. 8
" Wednesday Wind and weather as yesterday Employed cleaning the Ware-house & Blacksmith as before."

Sept. 9
" Thursday Wind between North and East Moderate and clear weather. Employed geting driftwood and salting Geese. Hunters brought in Eighty-four."

Sept. 10
" Friday Wind South'erly a gentle breeze and cloudy weather. Employed getting driftwood and Armourer cleaning Guns."

Sept. 11
" Saturday Wind Northwest a strong gale with rain and sleet. Employed cleaning the House and yard; four Canoes of half homeguard Indians came down the river for Debt. brought a few summer Pelts."

Sept. 12
" Sunday Wind between North and North west a fresh gale and cloudy weather. got one Hundred and fifty geese from the Hunters."

Sept. 13
" Monday Wind West'erly a moderate breeze and cloudy weather. Employed making Hay and salting geese. gave the half home Indians Ammunition and Guns and sent them to hunt Geese."

Sept. 14
" Tuesday Wind between South and South-west and cloudy weather. Employed making Hay and in search of the Cattle who strayed away two days ago, returned in the evening, but did not find them."

Sept. 15
" Wednesday Wind North-west a strong gale and Squally with rain. Employed salting geese and bringing Indians from the other side. the Armourer mending Indian Guns. An Indian man came in to hunt geese, gave him a Gun Ammunition &cc and put him acrofs the River; Got Ninty-three geese from the hunters."

Sept. 16
" Thursday Wind variable from North-west to East a moderate breeze, the first part cloudy with rain and afterwards clear. Employed fishing with the Seine Net and at other necefsary Jobbs; four Canoes of Pungee Indians came down for debt; Saw the Sloop about six OClock in the Afternoon, in the Offing, standing in towards the Rivers mouth; but could not Observe whether she brought up or not."

Sept. 17
" Friday Wind South-west a moderate breeze and clear weather. Employed brewing small beer and cleaning the yard and gaung-ways. Got a few geese from the Hunters; One Canoe of Pungee Indians came down for debt. The Sloop got under way, got up almost Abreast of the point of Marsh Beacon, and brought up."

Sept. 18
" Saturday Wind West south west a fresh gale and clear weather. Employed salting geese and cutting firewood. The Sloop got up and anchored a little below the Factory at four oclock afternoon, the ebb tide being made out against her. Mr Falconer came a shore in the evening and brought some small parcels of the Cargo with him in the Boat."

Sept. 19
" Sunday Wind in the South-west quarter till noon moderate and Mousy weather. Afterwards variable to North and North-north-east strong gales with snow and sleet at times; Got the Sloop up to the Launch and moored her; Trusted the Pungees as usual and cleared them for going Off."

Sept. 20
" Monday Wind between West and North west fresh breezes and mousy cold weather. Employed discharging the Sloop and Trusted the Weenisca river Indians to the Amount of 290 Made Beaver in goods. received 30 geese from the Hunters."

Sept. 21
" Tuesday Wind variable from West to North and North east moderate breezes and thick with much rain in the Afternoon. brought the remainder of the Cargo ashore. Sent William Appleby with the Sloop and six men to her winter Creek."

Sept. 22
" Wednesday Wind and weather as yesterday. employed making trading clothes and stowing away the remainder of the Cargo. The Weenisca river Indians went away. and six Canoes of Pungees arrived with a little Moose flesh and fat and a few summer pelts, which they traded. Seamen returned having got the Sloop entered in the Creek but the tides having taken off could not get her to her winter moorings."

Sept. 23
" Thursday Wind from the West to South and South-south-east moderate breezes and fine weather; Employed drying and stowing away the sloops sails and caught a few guinards with the Sein net. Trusted the Pungees Goods to the Amount of 384 Made Beaver got a few geese from the Hunters."

Sept. 24
" Friday Stiff gales of wind at West and North west with showers of rain and sleet. Employed making some necefsary iron work and trading Clothes: Eight men preparing to go to the wood to Collect firewood; The Goose Hunters came in from the North Marsh, by their account, there is no geese to be seen. Gave the Pungee Leaders and there followers presents as usual and they paddled away."

Sept. 25
" Saturday fine mild weather wind variable and moderate. cut firewood and clean'd the House and gaung-ways. caught a few guiniads with the Sein net got a few geese from the Southern hunters."

Sept. 26
" Sunday Wind and weather as yesterday performed Divine Service. Trusted Two families of goose Hunters 160 Made Beaver in goods."

Sept. 27
" Monday Wind Easterly fresh gales and rainy weather. Employed cutting firewood and doing other necefsary Jobbs. Sent eight up the river to collect firewood and Daniel Cumming away with the homeguards that got Debt yesterday to inure him to the Country, and to trap Martins. Two Canoes of Pungees arrived in the evining with a few summer Pelts."

Sept. 28
" Tuesday Gentle breezes of wind between East and North north east and mild cloudy weather. Traded 36 summer Beaver from the Pungees. Trusted them 103 made Beaver in goods and they set off for winter quarters; got the Sloop to her winter moorings and did other Necefsary Jobbs. Two Canoes Nemayco Seepe Indians arrived in the evining with a few summer beaver."

Sept. 29
" Wednesday Little wind Easterly and cloudy mild weather. Employed bringing the Southern goose hunters a crofs and putting them back to pitch away for winters quarters, after paying them for hunting and trusting them 143 Made Beaver in goods. also trusted the Nemayco seepe Indians 90 Made Beaver in necefsary articles and cleared them ready for going away."

Sept. 30
" Thursday The wind North north West a Stiff gale and cold snowing weather. Employed fishing with the Sein Net caught about 100 small guiniads; The Trading Indians went away. We have now left upon the Plantation of Widdows Orphans and helplefs Natives. 18 in number. Total amount of Made Beaver in goods traded this year 1437 1/2. Geese killed this season 669."

Oct. 1 1784
" Friday Wind from South to West and North-west fresh gales and cold with snow in the morning. brewed small beer and did other necefsary Jobbs. Overhauled the furrs &cc in the factory which amounts to 692 made Beaver."

Oct. 2
" Saturday Thick rainy weather Little wind Northerly Employed fishing with the Sein Caught about a barrel of guiniads."

Oct. 3
" Sunday Wind variable and Moderate with fine mild weather. Read Divine Service."

Oct. 4
" Monday Wind from South-south-east to West fresh gales and fine mild weather. Employed bringing Hay acrofs the River. The Cattle came home."

Oct. 5
" Tuesday Mild hazy weather and wind South West A fresh gale did several necefsary Jobbs, about the house, and hauled the Sloops Moorings tight."

Oct. 6
" Wednesday Wind from South-west to West and North-north-west fresh gales and cloudy mild weather. Employed Boating home Hay."

Oct. 7
" Thursday Wind weather and Employment as yesterday."

Oct. 8
" Friday A Stiff gale of wind at North and North-north west and cold cloudy weather. stowed the lime-kilne & set fire to it."

Oct. 9
" Saturday Wind Northerly moderate and dark cloudy weather with gentle frost and a little snow. employ bringing home and stacking hay. Five rumps of venison from a Northern Homeguard who came in with a woman and a Boy."

Oct. 10
" Sunday A Strong gale of Wind at South-south east and gloomy weather. the Indian traded his venison and went away. Read prayers."

Oct. 11
" Monday Wind from South to South West and West fresh gales and cloudy weather with sleet at times. Employed fishing caught A few guiniads."

Oct. 12
" Tuesday A very stiff gale of wind at West north west and North-west and showers of snow and sleet Cut firewood and repaired the Tryangles for setting Guns on the south side the river."

Oct. 13
" Wednesday Forenoon thick weather with snow and sleet Wind south and South-west afterwards Variable to North west a strong gale and cloudy weather. Employed making Partridge Nets and repairing a hunting Gun pretty sharp frost last night."

Oct. 14
" Thursday Wind variable and squally with sharp frost. Drew the Lime-kilne and got home the remainder of the Hay. The Wooders returned having collected in heaps all the wood that was fell."

Oct. 15
" Friday A Stiff gale of wind between West and North-west and cloudy freezing Weather. some ice contracted a long the strand, made some Necefsary iron work. brought home a boat load of driftwood and caught about 100 Guiniads with the sein net. Observed some white geese flying off the Coast."

Oct. 16
" Saturday Very sharp freezing weather Wind West north West stiff gales.The river full of driving ice. Took up the Launch and the Boats on the Bank."

Oct. 17
" Sunday The wind and weather nearly as yesterday. Performed Divine Service. Heavy ice driving in the river; South channel nearly fast; Several Ducks seen."

Oct. 18
" Monday Wind North-West and North fresh gales with a pretty heavy fall of snow. Carpenter preparing a Stem for a small flatt bottom'd Boat the others brewed small beer. shot a few Partridges and forged some necefsary iron work south Channel fast with ice."

Oct. 19
" Tuesday Cloudy freezing weather Wind West'erly. Employed gunning Partridges and ramming the Boat Sent Thomas Catley and David to Beaver River to hunt Rabbits and fish."

Oct. 20
" Wednesday Wind West north west fresh gales and Very sharp cloudy weather. Sent William Appleby and William Cromarty to the West-ward to hunt Rabbits or any provision they may fall in with. shot a few Partridges and employed about the Boat."

Oct. 21
" Thursday Clear Sharp frosty weather with gentle gales of Wind at West and West north west. Employed sawing out boards for Factory use. making a Partridge Net, building the Boat and gunning. got a few Partridges. the river ice all fast as far as we can discover."

Oct. 22
" Friday Wind Weather and Employment as yesterday."

Oct. 23
" Saturday Sharp Weather with a little snow at At intervals Wind moderate between South and West Sent Peter Willdridge and Jack Corsten to Goose river to fish and shoot partridges. Andrew James and Andrew Hearvy afsisted them there with their Necefsaries and returned."

Oct. 24
" Sunday Fine clear frosty weather Wind West Moderate; Read prayers."

Oct. 25
" Monday Clear Sharp weather and a small gale of Wind between West and North West. Employed sawing boards and gunning partridges. These birds are so scarce one of our men gets only five or six in a Day."

Oct. 26
" Tuesday Wind Northerly gentle breezes and mild Weather. Employed building the Boat and sawing out boards got a few fish from one of our Domestick Indians who caught them about six or seven Miles up the River. Weighed this years Invoice of Molafses which is but Cu. 10..2..18 instead of Cu. 16..2..12 One Cask was entirely run out on board the Ship and the others are Leaky now."

Oct. 27
" Wednesday Wind South.erly a fresh gale and very cold mou'zy? weather. Carpenter and his Mate working at the Boat the others a gunning got a few Partridges."

Oct. 28
" Thursday Fine thawing weather Wind South and South-Wesr a fresh gale. Employed sawing boards for flooring and building the Boat."

Oct. 29
" Friday Little wind variable and warm gloomy weather some rain in the middle of the day afterwards snow. Employed sawing timber for the Boat cutting firewood and doing other necefsary work. Our hunters from Goose river came home with 83 Partridges; No fish or Rabbits there about according to their Account."

Oct. 30
" Saturday Wind West and West north-West gentle breezes and snowy mild weather; Employed cutting firewood and shoveling snow. Hunters from Beaver river brought home 50 trout."

Oct. 31
" Sunday Little wind variable and close warm weather with some snow and Sleet at times. Performed Divine service."

Nov. 1 1784
" Monday Thick weather with rain at times. Employed making trading Clothes, building the Boat, and repairing the ceiling of the house; Sent Hunters away to their respective stations. Wind South.erly a small breeze."

Nov. 2
" Tuesday Wind between South and West moderate with cloudy mild weather. Employed at the Boat, repairing Musquets and preparing stuff for window frames. snow all gone."

Nov. 3
" Wednesday Stiff gales of Wind between West and North and cold freezing weather; with some showers of snow. Employed as yesterday."

Nov. 4
" Thursday Little wind North'erly and cloudy mild weather. Employed building the Boat, repairing musquets and brewing small beer."

Nov. 5
" Friday Wind North east and east moderate and cloudy mild weather. employed at the Boat, making small sledges and doing other small Jobbs; Appleby and Cromarty returned having been about Twenty two miles up the River where they could find Nothing to hunt there being no snow to dicover tracks."

Nov. 6
" Saturday Wind variable Moderate breezes and fine weather cut firewood clean'd House and gangways."

Nov. 7
" Sunday Calm for the most part and thick warm weather Performed Divine Service."

Nov. 8
" Monday Wind East a strong gale and thick weather with snow in the evening Appleby and Cromarty returned in hopes to get some Rabbits when snow falls. Sent James Carmichael Andrew James and Andrew Hearvy to Beaver river to afsist in prosecuting the fishing there while the warm weather continues. The others putting provisions in the river to freshen and building the boat."

Nov. 9
" Tuesday Strong Wind East and East north-east and cloudy weather. Employed building the Boat."

Nov. 10
" Wednesday Wind as yesterday Moderate and thick with small rain which froze as it fell on the ground employed at the Boat."

Nov. 11
" Thursday Calm thawing rimmy weather; Employed as before; Our hunters from Goose river came home with 64 Partridges they have more at their Tent but so bad traveling could not bring them."

Nov. 12
" Friday A Continuance of thick wet warm weather and calm. Carpenter and his Mate at the Boat building, the others making Partridge Nets. Two of our people from Beaver river brought home a few Pike and trout fish."

Nov. 13
" Saturday Gentle frost at intervals clear and thick weather Wind variable all round small breezes. Cut firewood Carpenter &c at the Boat. the fishermen that came yesterday returned and two more Brought home A few fine large trout."

Nov. 14
" Sunday Little Wind Westerly and mild weather with a little snow Read prayers."

Nov. 15
" Monday Thick mild weather and for the Most part calm. fishermen returned shot a few partridges and did some work at the Boat."

Nov. 16
" Tuesday Wind West and North-west Moderate and thick weather with small rain at times. Employed shooting Partridges, making Partridge Nets, and putting Gunnels to the Boat. Sent an old man and his wife (Domestic Natives) a crofs the River to hunt Rabbits and fitted them out with Oatmeal and pease for ten Days."

Nov. 17
" Wednesday Mild weather with a little snow Wind West north west Employed Gunning Partridges making Partridge Nets and building the boat."

Nov. 18
" Thursday Wind Weather and employment as yesterday."

Nov. 19
" Friday Calm gloomy mild weather. Employed ceiling the new Boat and trying for fish at the Creek below but without succefs. Thomas Catley, Andrew Hearvie and James Carmichel brought home 202 Pounds Trout, Pike, and Mathey, they having got but few fish these two days past. shall keep the two latter at home."

Nov. 20
" Saturday Little wind variable all round and gloomy mild weather. Cut firewood and finished the Boat all but caulking. It is flatt bottomed 14 feet long and 5 1/2 feet wide, built of elm and Wainscot. Thomas Catly returned to fish."

Nov. 21
" Sunday Wind East.erly a fresh gale and thick soft weather Read prayers."

Nov. 22
" Monday Wind North-east Moderate and cold clear freezing weather. Employed getting frames for Partridge Nets and repairing Musquets. Sent Peter Willdridge and John Carsten to the Eastern Tent to hunt Partridges."

Nov. 23
" Tuesday The Wind as yesterday cold rimmy weather. Employed Gunning Partridges and preparing staves for small sledges."

Nov. 24
" Wednesday Little wind variable thick mild weather.Employed shooting Partridges and brewed small beer."

Nov. 25
" Thursday The wind Southerly a fresh gale and thick weather. Employed cutting firewood and making Clothes for the people. Peter Willdridge came home to inform me that there is not a Partridge to be found near their Tent."

Nov. 26
" Friday Wind West South West a Moderate breeze cloudy at times other times clear weather; Cut firewood and did other necefsary Jobbs; Sent a man for John Carsten in hopes of getting some Partridges about the Factory; Two men brought a few trout from Beaver river. Appleby and Cromarty 60 fish from Waweastan. there being nothing else to be got their on account of so little snow."

Nov. 27
" Saturday Wind Easterly a strong gale amd thick snowy weather. Employed as yesterday.John Carston &cc came home and the other hunters returned to prosecute the fishing; the old man that pitched away the 16th Instant brought Twenty Rabbits and a Marten skin."

Nov. 28
" Sunday Wind from East to North and North west a fresh gale with snow at times. Read prayers. paid the old man for his Rabbits; Gave him a little Oatmeal and he went away."

Nov. 29
" Monday Wind West-north-west a moderate breeze with a show for snow; Employed cutting firewood and shooting Partridges. Sent John Carsten to Waweastan."

Nov. 30
" Tuesday Wind Easterly a fresh gale thick with drifting and snowy weather. Employed Grinding Oatmeal and cleaning Musquets for setting."

Dec. 1 1784
" Wednesday Wind from East to North moderate and thick weather with snow at times. Employed cutting firewood cleaning Musquets and making trading Clothes. Andrew Harvie Acts Taylor."

Dec. 2
" Thursday Wind from North to West-north west a gentle breeze sharpish hazy weather; Employed setting guns for foxes on both sides of the river."

Dec. 3
" Friday Wind south west a small breeze and clear sharp weather. Employed shooting Partridges Making trading Clothes and some iron work. Two of our fishers from Beaver river brought some pike and trout."

Dec. 4
" Saturday Wind West north west a small breeze and clear sharp weather. Employed shooting Partridges. Cutting firewood cleaned the yard and survieyed the Set Guns; Fishermen went away to their Tent."

Dec. 5
" Sunday Wind as yesterday very hard gale with snow and drift. Read prayers."

Dec. 6
" Monday Wind nearly the same as yesterday but rather Moderate at times snow and drift. Employed making trading Clothes, fishing Nets, shoveling snow and making some iron work."

Dec. 7
" Tuesday Wind West moderate breeze and cloudy weather Employed shooting Partridges got very few."

Dec. 8
" Wednesday Wind-West-south a fresh breeze and clear sharp weather. Cut firewood and put provisions in the river to freshen. Sent Peter Willdridge and Andrew Hearvie to the Eastern tent to hunt Partridges."

Dec. 9
" Thursday Clear sharp weather. Wind as yesterday a gentle breeze. Employed shooting Partridges and cutting firewood. William Cromarty brought home 27 Rabbits from Waweaston with information that there are no fish to be got their."

Dec. 10
" Friday Wind weather and employ as yesterday; Cromarty returned and with him William Goldsborough to afsist them home with fish &cc. Thomas Davie and Andrew James came home as desired with their bedding and some fish."

Dec. 11
" Saturday Sharp clear weather. Wind North-west a smart breeze. Employed gunning Partridges. Two Indians from the south,ard came in With a few furrs and the old homeguard with some Rabbits."

Dec. 12
" Sunday Wind West moderate and sharp clear weather. the Indians traded about 30 Beaver in Martons for a Supply of Powder and shot &c."

Dec. 13
" Monday The wind Southerly a fresh breeze and hazy sharp weather. Employed gunning. got very few Partridges; Our men from Waweaston came home with 12 Rabbits and 90 pounds of pike fish."

Dec. 14
" Tuesday Wind variable and thick mild snowy weather; Cut firewood sledged snow from the Yard took the victuals out of water and put more in to soak. the Indians went away."

Dec. 15
" Wednesday Little Wind Northerly and snowy weather. Employed sledging snow out of the Yard and shooting Partridges. Thomas Catley brought home a few fish and returned."

Dec. 16
" Thursday Clear sharp weather with little wind West north west. Cut firewood made some necefsary iron work and shot a few Partridges."

Dec. 17
" Friday The Wind West moderate and clear mild weather. Employed as yesterday and brewing small beer."

Dec. 18
" Saturday Wind and weather as yesterday. Employed cutting firewood and sledging snow out of the yard; Daniel Cumming with two Indian men and a Lad came in; the Natives paid 12 Beaver Out of 60 of Debt. Cumming informs me the Natives has been very Industrious After Martons. But so little snow in the trapping season. the mice eat the bates as fast as they could finish the traps. they also brought about 200 pound fresh Deers flesh which they hauled about 120 Miles."

Dec. 19
" Sunday Little wind variable and thick mild weather. The two Indian men that came yesterday took an Additional Debt of necefsary articles and prepared for going away tomorrow morning. I detain the Lad to afsist us in hunting partridges as they are very scarce. And a great deal of work wanting to be done."

Dec. 20
" Monday Very sharp clear weather Wind West north west. A hard gale and drift. Cut firewood. the Indians went away."

Dec. 21
" Tuesday Wind and weather Hearty as yesterday. Cut firewood and shot a few Partridges; Our Northern homeguards came in loaded with venison. they paid only 21 Beaver of upwards of Ninty they had in Debt. by their account they have been trapping Vigorously and afsert there is scarce a Martin track to be seen and very few beaver in the ground they have been in; The old Indian and his family came in from the South,ard starving."

Dec. 22
" Wednesday Wind North west a fresh breeze the weather thick with snow at times. Employed as yesterday and took the victuals out of the Water hole. Willdridge and Hearvie came home as desired. They brought 120 Partridges. The Indians traded about 100 pound of Deers flesh and they have kept a good quantity for themselves."

Dec. 23
" Thursday Wind and weather as yesterday Our people Cut firewood and the Indians shot us a few Partridges."

Dec. 24
" Friday Wind South west a fresh breeze and fine Weather.Our people cleaned House &cc. and the Natives shot us a few Partridges."

Dec. 25
" Saturday Wind West North west a fresh gale and hazy weather. Read prayers the Natives shot a few Partridges."

Dec. 26
" Sunday Wind North west Moderate and weather as yesterday performed the service of God almighty. the Natives a Gunning got a few Partridges."

Dec. 27
" Monday Wind South west moderate and clear sharp weather Our people Employed at harmlefs pafstime, the Indians shooting Partridge."

Dec. 28
" Tuesday Very sharp clear weather a smart breeze of Wind North west Employed shooting Partridges."

Dec. 29
" Wednesday Wind and weather as yesterday. set a Partridge net near the House and the Natives shot a few Partridges."

Dec. 30
" Thursday Wind West a smart breeze and sharp hazy weather brewed small beer and searched game island for Partridges but there being little snow the willows are so high could make no hand of them. Notwithstanding a great many were seen."

Dec. 31
" Friday Wind West south west and very sharp clear weather Employed guning Partridges got very few."

Jan. 1 1785
" Saturday Wind and weather as Yesterday kept holy day in harmlefs pafstime."

Jan. 2
" Sunday Wind South west a smart breeze and Clear sharp weather. Read prayers."

Jan. 3
" Monday Wind from West to North-west moderate till the evening when it began to blow hard the weather variable. Employed cutting firewood and shooting Partridges."

Jan. 4
" Tuesday Wind between the North and East a gentle breeze and clear mild weather. Employed cuting firewood, gunning Partridges, and making trading Clothes. the Indians that came the 21st December pitched away."

Jan. 5
" Wednesday Wind North a fresh gale and weather as yesterday. Employed as before."

Jan. 6
" Thursday Warm cloudy weather Wind variable in the Southwest quarter gentle breezes and calm at times. the same Employment as Yesterday. Measured the River ice which is about two feet three Inches and a half thick."

Jan. 7
" Friday Wind from South-west to North-west moderate mild weather with a little snow in the evening; cut firewood and brewed small beer."

Jan. 8
" Saturday Wind South-west a fresh breeze and clear sharp weather cut firewood and clean'd the House and Yard."

Jan. 9
" Sunday Wind as yesterday a Gentle breeze and sharp weather Read prayers."

Jan. 10
" Monday Wind variable small breezes and calm at times. the weather clear and sharp; Sent Nine men to the Woody Islands to sledge next Winters wood to the river bank and cut down firewood for winter 1787; the others Employed gunning Partridges and Making Indian Clothes."

Jan. 11
" Tuesday A Gentle breeze of Wind Easterly and mild weather with a little snow. Employed as yesterday."

Jan. 12
" Wednesday Sharp clear weather Wind North West a smart breeze. Employed making Clothes and fixing frames for Partridge Nets."

Jan. 13
" Thursday Wind in the South East quarter A Stiff gale at times and thick with snow. oppened the Water hole and put in provisions to soak."

Jan. 14
" Friday Very sharp clear weather Wind North west a strong gale and drift. Employed making Trading clothes and forging some necefsary iron work."

Jan. 15
" Saturday Wind from North-west to West and Weather as yesterday. Cut firewood and clean'd the Yard."

Jan. 16
" Sunday Little wind variable and thick mild Weather. Read prayers."

Jan. 17
" Monday Wind &cc as yesterday Employed setting a net on game Island and driving Partridges to it but caught none, they were wild. one Red fox from our set guns the first this season."

Jan. 18
" Tuesday pretty sharp clear weather and a gentle breeze of Wind between West and North-west Employed gunning Partridges."

Jan. 19
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday Employed making trading Clothes, some necefsary iron work, and shooting Partridges."

Jan. 20
" Thursday Wind South west a gentle breeze and weather as before. took the provisions out of water, and tried to net partridges but without succefs."

Jan. 21
" Friday fine mild weather and little wind Variable Netted a few Partridges."

Jan. 22
" Saturday Wind and weather as yesterday. Employed cutting firewood two of the Wooders came for provisions and returned."

Jan. 23
" Sunday Gentle breezes of wind Southerly and rimmy weather. Read prayers."

Jan. 24
" Monday Wind variable all round Gentle breezes and mild Weather Netted a few Partridges."

Jan. 25
" Tuesday Wind North-west a fresh breeze and remarkable fine weather. fifty Partridges caught by the Net."

Jan. 26
" Wednesday Cloudy mild weather Little wind Variable Employed netting partridges. got a few."

Jan. 27
" Thursday Wind East a fresh gale and fine weather. Employed brewing small beer and cutting firewood. A Red fox from the set Guns."

Jan. 28
" Friday A strong gale of wind Easterly and thick with snow and drift. cut firewood and did other Necefsary Jobbs."

Jan. 29
" Saturday A Very hard gale of wind from North-East to North west with snow and drift. Cut firewood and sledged snow out of the Yard."

Jan. 30
" Sunday Wind North west a strong gale and weather as yesterday. Read prayers."

Jan. 31
" Monday Very sharp clear weather with a smart breeze of wind North west and west. Employed hunting Partridges but without succefs."

Feb. 1 1785
" Tuesday Wind West South west and South-west with clear sharp weather. Employed brewing table beer making trading Clothes and mending a fowling piece."

Feb. 2
" Wednesday Cloudy weather with a fresh breeze of wind at South. Employed making trading Clothes, stocking a fowling piece and hunting partridges."

Feb. 3
" Thursday fine mild weather. Wind as yesterday. Employed hunting Partridges. Caught upwards of 80 with the Nets."

Feb. 4
" Friday Thick snowy warm weather. Wind Southerly a fresh gale set a Net at game Island got a few partridges with her and a Red fox from the set Guns. Three of the Wooders came for food."

Feb. 5
" Saturday Wind North West a fresh breeze and fine clear weather. Caught a few Partridges with the Nets the wooders returned."

Feb. 6
" Sunday Wind from North West to South west A Strong gale and mild cloudy weather. Read prayers."

Feb. 7
" Monday A Smart breeze of wind Southerly and fine warm weather. Employed Netting Partridges. Caught above a hundred."

Feb. 8
" Tuesday Remarkable warm cloudy weather Wind variable gentle breezes Employed as yesterday got a Quiquahack from the set guns."

Feb. 9
" Wednesday Wind from South to West and North fresh gales and thick with snow at times. Employed Making trading Clothes and stocking a fowling piece."

Feb. 10
" Thursday Clear sharp weather Wind North West a fresh breeze. Caught a few Partridges with the Nets and a Quiquahack from the set guns."

Feb. 11
" Friday Little Wind variable and weather as yesterday Employed making trading Clothes and stocking a Gun. three of the Indians that went away the 4th Ult. came in with some Rabbits and Deers flesh, they paid 11 made beaver in debt."

Feb. 12
" Saturday fine mild weather with a fresh breeze of Wind from North to North north West; Cut firewood and cleaned the Yard &cc. the Indians traded their Rabbits &cc and went away."

Feb. 13
" Sunday Wind South west a gentle breeze and fine clear weather Read prayers."

Feb. 14
" Monday Little wind variable and calm at times with very fine weather. Employed Making trading Clothes and hunting got 180 Partridges with Nets."

Feb. 15
" Tuesday Calm mild weather.Employed as yesterdat poor Luck in hunting. Put the Cattle out to air lost the Calf, supposed he is tumbled into the Water hole."

Feb. 16
" Wednesday Weather &cc as yesterday Employed a hunting got a few Partridges with the Nets."

Feb. 17
" Thursday Wind North west a smart breeze and clear sharpish weather. Employed as before."

Feb. 18
" Friday Sharp clear weather. Wind West a gentle breeze Employed making trading Clothes and stocking a fowling piece. four of the Wooders came for food."

Feb. 19
" Saturday Little wind variable and weather as yesterday Cut firewood the Wooders returned."

Feb. 20
" Sunday A fresh breeze of wind Easterly and fine weather. Read prayers."

Feb. 21
" Monday A Strong gale of wind between the North East and North sharp drifting weather. Employed making trading Clothes and stocking a Gun. four Weenisca river Indians brought in a few furrs which they traded for a supply of Powder &cc."

Feb. 22
" Tuesday Wind as yesterday a very hard gale and thick with snow and drift. Employed shoveling snow and making trading Clothes. The Indians went away."

Feb. 23
" Wednesday Wind East a fresh gale and gloomy weather. Employed nearly the same as yesterday. Robert Wilson with two Indians arrived in the evining from York Factory with Letters for the Bay and the following for this place."

" Letters to Mr William Falconer
Chief at Severn House
Churchill River 23 Jan. 85
Dear Sir
I am happy in every opportunity to enquire after the wellfare of our fellow servants down the Bay, and to inform you of the principal Occurrences at this place.
The prince Rupert Captain Joshua Tunstall arrived in our River on the 2nd September and sailed for England on the 12th. Our fall began both rough and Early and our River was crofsed on the ice the 25th October; Partridges have been plenty since the first of the fall and at present one tenth of my people procure as many of them as we have occasion for, but all other kind of Country provisions is very scarce. We are in the same situation as when I wrote you last, fully employed in building, and as yet not half the Necefsary conveniences made, but I hope one year more will pretty well Compleat them.
We are all in perfect health at present, hope the same blefsing attends you and all under your command; A Confirmation of which from under your own hand together with favourable accounts of plentifull seasons, and a good trade, will give great pleasure to Dear Sir,
Your Obedient Servant
signed Sam'l Hearne."

" York Factory 8 Feb. 1785
Dear Sir
Having received letters from Churchill I gladly embrace the opportunity of enquiring of enquiring how you and all under your Command do. I sinceirly hope well; Captain Richards did not leave this place untill the 18th September.
Have sent you your Mefs Books and 1 lb of Red thread, no other Colour came out last ship, could you spare a little blue and yellow thread, some Coat and Waistcoat Buttons, a Scythe and Scythe stones shall be much Obliged.
We never knew fresh provisions of every kind so scarce, have not served ten days of every sort put together during the whole winter, the weather hath been sometimes excefsivly severe at others very mild; On the 18th October this River was so full of ice could not get Mr Lockey away. on the 25th September it fastned quite acrofs a little a bove the mile bluff and stood the 2nd November, S. Westerly winds having prevailed for some time, this Channel and a part of the south Channel was pretty clear of ice when we got the Hunters away. on the 2nd of December this Channel was entirely froze over. We have & have had for a considerable time 42 Indians to maintain aye and Cloathe too, the greatest number of them are very young and chiefly Orphans, the others, old, Lame, Blind or widdows, most of whom in all probability would have perished had it not been for the afsistance the receive from the Factory. however in a few Years I hope the Younger ones will fully repay the Charges incurred by their maintainance
Having nothing further to add than my Warmest wishes that every succefs may attend you. I remain Dear Sir
Your affectionate friend, and
Humble Servant
signed Hum'y Marten
Mefs Ballanden & Robertson joins me respectful Comp'ts to You.
PS. I am happy to inform you Sir, that Robert Wilson is so far recovered as to be able now to return to you and has had out of our Books in various articles to the amount of £ 1..8..9ds."

Feb. 24
" Thursday A Moderate breeze of Wind at East north east and warm weather. brewed small beer and cut firewood. A Red fox from the set Guns."

Feb. 25
" Friday Wind between the North and North-west a fresh gale and moderate weather with a little snow. Employed hunting Partridges but no succefs."

Feb. 26
" Saturday Wind North west and fine weather Sledged snow out of the Yard and Cut firewood. Wrote letters to York and Churchill Factorys of Which the following are Coppies."

" To Mr Samuel Hearne
Chief at Churchill
Severn House 26th Feb. 1785
Dear Sir
Your much longed for and esteemed favour of 23rd January came duely to hand three days ago and met with a cordial receptioned as it informed us of your wellfare, a blefsing which I pray may prove permanent.
We had a poor fall hunt of Geese, but since plenty of Partridges and fish with a little venison which has enabled us to live four or five days in the week on fresh provision.
fall trade nearly 700 Made Beaver and but little since. Our river has been fast since the 21st October. have had the mildest weather and least snow ever known here by the oldest Native living - We are preparing timber for repairs &cc but so few men make slow progrefs.
I have been much troubled with my old disorder in head and eyes, the others are healthy. May you long live in peace and have plenty of every thing that can tend to happinefs prays Dear Sir
Your Most Obedient Servant
Wm Falconer"

" To Mr Humphry Marton
Chief at York Factory
Severn House 26 Feb. 1785
Dear Sir
On the evining of Wednesday last Robert Wilson and your two Indians arrived with the pacquet which I longed for. I thank you most kindly for enquiring so warmly after our wellfare.
Wilson appears now quite hearty as is all of us but a poor Lame man, one of the Moose Sloops crew was left sick; and your humble servant plagued much with the old disorder in head and eyes.
The mefs Books came safe to hand but no thread. I'm sorry to say I can spare no Buttons and tho plenty of Yellow thread it is so very bad, think it not worth sending.
We arrived safe in this River the 17th September. Just in time to meet the Bungees that came for Debt. Our fall goose hunt miserable, but fresh provisions has since been so plenty, have been and are serving four or five days pr week of it. River ice fast ever since the 21st October and we have had the least snow and Warmest winter ever known here by the oldest Native living.
Lame and blind Indians we have plenty to wear Clothes &cc and empty oatmeal Casks. I asure you but few to bring furrs which are yet here very scarce. have notted what Wilson had out of your Warehouse which shall be added to his Debt here.
Our Compliment of men being 14, Eleven of which are to go with the Sloop, there would be but three to take care of the house, which is not near sufficient. I must therefore send Peter Willdridge to you about the end of March (as he has wrote punctually for home) and hope you will send one of your men whose Contract is not near Expired, to stay at this House in his room. having nothing material to add please accept of my most respectful compliments to you and the Gentlemen of your mefs being Dear Sr
Your most Obedient
Humble Servant
Wm Falconer
NB Wanted of SR Invoice 1784
60 Iron hoops; 1 Cwt Liparia Raisins
1 Cask british salt; a sheet of brafs and 200 lb Leaf Tobacco.
Also received in a Box marked SR
A parcel of Godly Books and 47 Feathers, the Latter being marked YF are now sent you as neither them nor the Books are specified in our Invoice. WF."

Feb. 27
" Sunday Wind Southerly a Gentle breeze and fine weather. Cleared the pacquet men for going away."

Feb. 28
" Monday Wind North West a fresh gale and thick with snow and drift. Employed mending a Gun and making Clothes for the people. One of the pacquet men a little ailing prevented their going away."

Mar. 1 1785
" Tuesday fine clear weather. Wind from the North-west to West a gentle breeze. Employed hunting Partridges but got none. the packetmen went away early."

Mar. 2
" Wednesday Wind Easterly Employed making Clothes for the people and hunting Partridges."

Mar. 3
" Thursday Little wind variable and fine weather. Employed as yesterday and put salt provision in the River to freshen."

Mar. 4
" Friday Wind and weather as yesterday. Employed stocking a Gun and netting Partridges. caught upwards of 200. the wooders came for food. Peter Willdridge came home according to order to get himself prepared to go to York Fort."

Mar. 5
" Saturday A Continuance of fine weather with a gentle breeze of wind North East. Employed cutting firewood and cleaning the Yard. the Wooders returned with Andrew Hearvie in place of Peter Willdridge."

Mar. 6
" Sunday The weather clear and pretty sharp with a smart breeze of wind at North west. Read prayers."

Mar. 7
" Monday Wind and weather as yesterday Employed making fishing nets, Clothes for the Natives, and stocking a fowling piece."

Mar. 8
" Tuesday Clear mild weather little wind variable Employed making fishing Nets and hunting Partridges caught 200 with the Nets."

Mar. 9
" Wednesday Wind South west a fresh breeze in the morning afterwards variable the weather fine. Employed making trading Cloathes fishing Nets and stocking a fowling piece; A Cow brought furth a Cow-calf."

Mar. 10
" Thursday A Strong gale of wind at Northwest and clear sharp weather. Employed as yesterday. took the provisions out of water and put in some geese."

Mar. 11
" Friday Wind between West and North-west a Stiff breeze and very sharp weather. sledged snow from the works and did other necefsary Jobbs. Six men came down from the woods as desired. Duty done their this winter. firewood hauled to the Bank for next winters fewel. firewood cut down for the winter following also between two and three hundred pieces of timber (for factory repairs) cut down and sledged to the river bank."

Mar. 12
" Saturday Wind and weather as yesterday. Cut firewood and clean'd the yard. returned three of the wooders, who with the three that were left are to cut down timber for Plank &c."

Mar. 13
" Sunday fine clear weather. Wind variable and Moderate. Read prayers."

Mar. 14
" Monday Wind as yesterday and sharp weather. Employed making nets, trading Clothes, stocking a gun and brewing small beer."

Mar. 15
" Tuesday Wind Southerly a Gentle breeze and mild weather; employed as before. wrote the following letter."

" To Mr Humphry Martin
Chief at York Factory
Severn House 15th Mar. '85
Dear Sir
The principle season for traveling draws so near a period urges the necefsity of sending this packet much earlyer than I otherwise would with Peter Willdridge to be exchanged as was mentioned in my last.
When a Labourer returns in lieu of Willdridge there will will be but four men at the house in the Sloops absence unlefs James Carmichael is left; he wrote last ship-time for three years at £ 30 pr annum, or one at his present wages and gratuity; I will not take it upon me to leave him without the advice of you and the other members of Council, which I beg for and shall be determined thereby.
Nothing worth relation having hapened since your packetmen departed, I beg leave to conclude with my best Compliments to you and the Gentlemen of your council, wishing every happinefs may attend you always is the Sincere wish of Dear Sir
Your most Obliged hum. Ser.
Wm Falconer
NB. If you would get a few water pails made for us, it would greatly oblige me, as they are much wanted here."

Mar. 16
" Wednesday Wind Easterly a fresh breeze and clear sharpish weather; Employed stocking a Gun and making trading Clothes. Dispatched William Appleby and an Indian Lad with Peter Willdridge the Latter to stay at York Fort and a man to be sent in his room to keep up the Compliment of hands at this house in the Sloops absence."

Mar. 17
" Thursday Wind and weather as yesterday Employed grinding Oatmeal and stocking a Gun."

Mar. 18
" Friday A Stiff gale of wind Southerly and clear mild weather, opened the water hole, took out the provisions, and did other necefsary Jobbs; three of our people from the woods came for provisions; they have cut down and collected 70 pieces of timber this week."

Mar. 19
" Saturday forenoon Wind from South to West A Strong gale Afterwards variable to North-west moderate, the weather thick and mild with a little snow. Cut firewood and clean'd the yard. Sent two of the people back to the wooding tent, to continue their with the other three to saw Plank and boards and sledge it to the River bank; Kept Andrew James at home to forward the repairs of the Factory."

Mar. 20
" Sunday Wind from North-west to North and North-north-west a stiff gale and weather as yesterday Performed Divine service."

Mar. 21
" Monday A hard gale of wind at North and North north-west with snow and drift. Employed shoveling snow together making trading Clothes and stocking a Gun, the House Carpenter prepared his tools for work."

Mar. 22
" Tuesday An Excefsive hard gale of wind North west and much drift and snow; Employed as yesterday and Andrew James made a stoper for the Oven."

Mar. 23
" Wednesday Wind as yesterday but rather more moderate and pretty sharp weather; Cut firewood and cleaned the gangways of snow."

Mar. 24
" Thursday Wind West a smart gale and fine weather; sledged snow out of the yard, and put provisions in the River to soak."

Mar. 25
" Friday Wind and weather as yesterday took up the set Guns to clean; got two colour'd foxes from them; Sledged snow out of the yard and did other necefsary work."

Mar. 26
" Saturday Wind between South west and North-west Gentle breezes and clear sharpish weather. Cut firewood, and clean'd the House."

Mar. 27
" Sunday Wind and Weather nearly the same as yesterday. Performed Divine service; five men and one woman strange Natives from the South'erd came in with a few furrs."

Mar. 28
" Monday Wind South west a gentle breeze and fine clear weather. Employed making trading Clothes, Bench for the Joiner, and mending Natives Guns. traded what Goods the Indians brought yesterday total amount 180 Made Beaver; Chiefly in Martens, parchment Beaver, and Deer skins; and they went away in the evining."

Mar. 29
" Tuesday Little Wind variable and calm at times with clear mild weather. set some Guns for foxes and did other necefsary work."

Mar. 30
" Wednesday Wind &c as yesterday. Employed making Clothes for trade, stocking a Gun. and repairing the Lead on the trading room shade."

Mar. 31
" Thursday Wind North a fresh breeze and clear sharp weather; made some necefsaries in and about the trading room; took the provisions out of the river, and put more in to soak, also brewed small beer. One Quequahacque and a colour'd fox from the set Guns."

Apr. 1 1785
" Friday Wind and weather as yesterday. Employed winding Oatmeal and making trading Clothes."

Apr. 2
" Saturday Wind and weather as before. Employed cutting firewood cleaning Yard and gang ways."

Apr. 3
" Sunday Little wind North-north east and fine weather. Read prayers. A Homeguard Indian came in and paid his Debt 32 Beaver in parchment Beaver and Martens."

Apr. 4
" Monday Wind between North and North-west Moderate; the weather pretty sharp. clear and cloudy at Intervals. Employed grinding Oatmeal making trading Clothes and cleaning hunting Guns."

Apr. 5
" Tuesday Wind as yesterday the weather more mild. The Joiner smoothing boards for present use and the others employed as yesterday."

Apr. 6
" Wednesday Wind Southerly a fresh breeze and fine clear weather. Employed sledging home flooring Deals from the woody Islands."

Apr. 7
" Thursday Little wind variable and thawy weather. The House Carpenter planing boards for present use, the others grinding Oatmeal, making Trading Clothes, and mending a fowling piece. Took the provisions out of the water."

Apr. 8
" Friday A fresh gale of wind Southerly and cloudy weather thaw'd pretty much. Several snow birds seen flying about the plantation. the first this season. Employed nearly the same as yesterday."

Apr. 9
" Saturday A Strong gale of wind from west to North-north west and freezing weather with a little snow: Cut firewood, clean'd the Yard and gangways, and did other necefsary work."

Apr. 10
" Sunday Fine mild weather and the wind from South-east to South and South west till five oclock in the afternoon when it shifted Instantaniously to North where it continued the remaining part blowing Very hard with some snow. Performed Divine Service; Sent the Indian man that came in last Sunday away to the North'erd to look for Deer."

Apr. 11
" Monday A Stiff gale of wind at North-west and sharp weather. Making trading Clothes and doing Necefsary Jobbs in doors."

Apr. 12
" Tuesday Wind and weather nearly as yesterday. Emloyed repairing the window-frames, making trading clothes, and some Necefsary iron work. the Indian man returned without succefs."

Apr. 13
" Wednesday Little wind between the North and North east and thick mildish weather. Employed as yesterday also drawing rope-yarns for spun-yarn and preparing Staves for small sledges."

Apr. 14
" Thursday Wind from the North to west and South moderate and fine weather. The same employment as before. William Appleby and the Indian Lad and William Sabistone returned from York Factory the latter as a labourer instead of Peter Willdridge. they brought the following letter, with others for the Southern Settlements."

" York Factory 1st April 1785
Dear Sir
I have the pleasure to inform you that your two Englishmen with the Indian arrived safe the 29th Ultimo. in exchange for Peter Willdridge have sent you William Sabistone a good Servant. this shifting of the men is very expensive I should think it better for those whose times expires to be sent here by the first packet and that you should send the first packet as we with the few men we have can very Illy spare a man or two for a month in the winter when so much work is going forward. - As all manner of tradesmen are now easily to be got in? London, I do not think the Gentlemen will raise Carmichaels wages. I cannot help taking nottice that neither Goldsborough or Carstons times are out this year. I remember William Carrs being left at Severn several Years consequently if you think four men too few to leave at the House, you ought to leave one or both of those men therefore Carmichael I think should come with you.
Our friends at Churchill were well March 7th. Partridges are I thank God much more plentiful than they were which is a great happinefs as we have no other fresh food to eat.
I think we had as cold weather in March as ever I felt, no it is somewhat milder.
I have the same Complaint to make in regard to the Lace this year as I had last particularly the Childrens Gartering, 12 Grofs of which ran no more than 1407 which is 321 yards short, a great impofsition and which if you find I hope you will complain off.
My Mefsmates join me in the most sincere wishes for the happinefs of you and all under you command which concludes me
Dear Sir
Your Faithful Friend
and Obliged Humble Servant
signed Hy. Marten
the pails &cc shall be done."

Apr. 15
" Friday A Strong gale of wind between the South and west and clear weather, thaw'd much in the forenoon. Employed brewing beer, cutting firewood, and preparing staves for sledges. took home the set Guns and Partridge Nets, got a Red fox from the former. one of the people from the Woods came for food."

Apr. 16
" Saturday A fresh breeze of wind from the North east quarter and cold freezing cloudy weather. Cut firewood and cleaned the House. the man that came for provisions returned."

Apr. 17
" Sunday Sharp cloudy weather Wind North west a fresh gale Read prayers."

Apr. 18
" Monday A Stiff gale of wind at West and clear sharpish weather. Employed hauling home boards from the wooding Tent and young pine sticks to Make Oars for our boats."

Apr. 19
" Tuesday Wind from West to North a fresh gale and cold cloudy weather. Employed cleaning Casks for Geese. Stocking a Gun, smoothing boards for Factory use and making Boat-sails of the Sloops flying Jibb. Andrew Hearvie extreamly bad with the Country distemper. A homeguard Indian man came in and paid 30 made Beaver of Debt in parchment Beaver."

Apr. 20
" Wednesday Little wind between the North and East and mild weather. Employed stocking a fowling piece, making window-frames and cutting firewood. Three home Indians came in with Venison. having left their families three days Journey to South'erd where there is plenty of Deer. Andrew Hearvie much better but Drummond Mowat ill with a pain in his bowels."

Apr. 21
" Thursday Wind Easterly a small breeze and clear chilly weather. Employed as yesterday and making clothes for the people. the Indian that came Tuesday last went away, as did those that came Yesterday after having traded 130 Pound Deers flesh."

Apr. 22
" Friday The wind variable between the East and North gentle breezes and snowy weather. William Appleby with three men went to the Sloop, clean'd the icy rime out of her and returned. The others making window frames and stocking a Gun. Our wooders came home as desired with there Necefsaries, having sawed out all the timber pieces into Plank and board and sledged them to the Bank. Our sick people pretty well recovered."

Apr. 23
" Saturday Sharp clear weather Wind between West and North-west a fresh gale. The people shooting at marks and diverting themselves otherwise; the Indian that paid his debt the 19 Instant came in with his family to hunt Geese, and brought some Deers-flesh."

Apr. 24
" Sunday Little Wind Easterly and fine clear weather Performed Divine service. The Indian that came Yesterday traded a little Deers flesh and fatt."

Apr. 25
" Monday Wind and weather as yesterday Employed sledging empty Casks and Salt &cc to the Goose tent a crofs the River. Two families of homeguards came in from the South'erd, they paid 136 Made Beaver chiefly in parchment Beaver, they have the fewest Martons that ever I knew; One man of them died in the Winter and a long with him 34 Made Beaver in goods which I trusted him last fall."

Apr. 26
" Tuesday A Stiff gale of wind at East-south-east with cold gloomy weather. Employed making window frames, Oars for the Boats, cutting firewood for the Sloops voyage, and cleaning hunting Guns. the Indians trading Deers flesh and drinking."

Apr. 27
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a fresh gale and sharp weather with snow at intervals. Our Employment as yesterday and brew'd small beer. Indians trading Deers flesh and fatt for Brandy."

Apr. 28
" Thursday Weather &cc as yesterday; four men collecting firewood and tent poles for the Goose Tent. Armourer cleaning trading Guns, the others grinding Oatmeal and making tyings for the Deer hedge. Andrew James troubled with a colic."

Apr. 29
" Friday Little wind variable and fine clear weather. Employed making tyings for the Deer-hedge, small sledges, window-frames, and cleaning trading Guns. Indians sober having traded all their venison &c ? Total amount 250 pounds."

Apr. 30
" Saturday A Gentle breeze of wind South'erly and warm weather. Employed repairing fowling pieces, cutting firewood, cleaning House, Yard and gangways. Andrew James recovered bravely."

May 1 1785
" Sunday Wind South-west moderate and pleasant clear weather. two Indian-men with their families came in to hunt geese, they paid 42 Made Beaver of debt and traded 6 or 8 More chiefly in parchment Beaver, also 140 pound Deers-flesh. Total number of Natives upon the plantation, Ten men, 3 Lads, 57 Women Children and old infirm people. Andrew Hearvie excefsivly bad with the country distemper."

May 2
" Monday Wind South and South-east gentle breezes and calm at times very warm cloudy weather. the Armourer repairing Indian Guns. One man Spinning spunyarn, the others mending the Deer hedge and Setting snares in it. Andrew Hearvie better. saw several gulls and one Duck. Sent Robert Wilson and John Carston acrofs the River to the goose tent to serve Powder and shot to the hunters."

May 3
" Tuesday Little wind Easterly and cool gloomy weather. The Armourer employed same as yesterday one man spinning Spunyarn and the others fixing a bridge acrofs one of the Creeks below for the convenience of getting to and again to the Sloop. Andrew Hearvie very weak Yet; an Indian came in with his family to hunt geese, he paid his debt and traded some Deers flesh for Brandy which detained the others from going a crofs the River to the Goose tent, who were all clear'd off before, ready for that purpose. Several gray geese seen the first this season got two from the Natives."

May 4
" Wednesday Gentle breezes of wind in the North east quarter and weather as yesterday the armourer cleaning trading Guns. House carpenter making Windows, one man spunyarn, and the others repairing the hedge. the goose hunters all went a crofs the River, but four men who are to hunt on this side."

May 5
" Thursday Clear warm weather and little wind from the East. Sent William Appleby and two men to the Sloop to secure her moorings and tend upon her till the River breaks up; the others making Windows mending the Blacksmiths forge, caulking a Boat, Making spunyarn, and doing other necefsary Jobbs. three Geese from the Natives. Sent the Hunters all unto the North marsh A flock of snow Geese seen their yesterday. Andrew Hearvie is pretty well."

May 6
" Friday Wind East and East south east a fresh breeze and fine weather. The Tradesmen employed as yesterday one man setting snares in the Deer-hedge the others drawing and knoting yarns for spunyarn. got two Geese from the Natives; One homeguard and his family came in to hunt Geese; was only able to pay 26 Beaver of Debt, and part of that Deer skins he traded 120 Pound of Deers flesh."

May 7
" Saturday The wind as Yesterday and thick fogy weather at times. Tradesmen at their respective Duties; the others cut firewood. Got two Deer from the Goose Hunters."

May 8
" Sunday the Wind East a fresh gale and cold gloomy weather. The Indians that came last traded a few drest Deer-skins and prepared for going up the River to hunt Deer as the man is but a bad hand at shooting Geese. Observed a rise of water about four feet in the River, and several pieces of ice blown up, about a mile above."

May 9
" Monday Wind from East south east to South east a fresh gale and thick with rain in the forenoon. Afterwards fair and Moderate. The Carpenter repairing the Boats. Andrew James the Jams of the inner doors. One man digging the Gardens, the others brewing small beer, and repairing the Deer-hedge. The Indian man pitched away with his family. The river ice gave way about eight OClock in the Morning and drove about a mile below the house, where it stopt. the water about ten feet higher than Yesterday. Observed several flocks of snow Geese flying into the Marsh."

May 10
" Tuesday Little wind variable between the South-west and North-west, and fine warm weather Employed Sawing out quartering for making an Outer Gate, forging some necefsary iron work Spinning spunyarn and making a back door in the outer Stockeads for the convenience of homeguards when the Uplanders is upon the plantation. got Six Geese and one Deer from the Hunters. The river as yesterday."

May 11
" Wednesday The wind North-north-east A fresh breeze and cold cloudy weather. Employed repairing a boat, Slitting stuff for the gate, salting and bringing home Venison from the hedge; Three Deer caught in it; Got two Deer from the Natives; Some gray Geese flying. The river ice drove down and stopt in a body very high about one mile above the Sloop. Sent two men more to her. the water as high as before and only some small driving ice abreast the Factory."

May 12
" Thursday The wind as yesterday and thick with snow at times. Employed making Oars for the Boats, preparing staves for small sledges, and wood for the Gate. William Appleby came from the Sloop to inform me she was hove on one side of the Creek bank with a set of the River ice. Sent him back with four men more and a pair of Jack Screws to endeavour to get her in the Creek again. also desired the Indian-men to afsist them.The river continues Chock full of ice driving and stopping at intervals and the water rather higher than yesterday. Two Deer from the Goose hunters."

May 13
" Friday Wind as yesterday and very sharp frosty weather.The Blacksmith making some necefsary iron work the others at odd Jobbs; Our people returned having got the Sloop into the Creek with the afsistance of the Natives; The ice continues still fast here and the water as high as before; Tho it is a little subsided below. Not a Goose to be seen."

May 14
" Saturday The same wind and weather as yesterday Got a Deer in the hedge. Employed bringing it home, cutting firewood and cleaning the House."

May 15
" Sunday The wind North moderate and a continuance of frosty weather. Read prayers. got a Deer from the Natives."

May 16
" Monday Little wind variable between the North North east and north West; Employed making the Outer Gate, some necefsary iron work, cleaning rubbage off the Plantation and bringing home a Deer which was caught in the hedge. The water subsids greatly in the River and the ice broke gradually away past the Launch; Three Canoes of Pungees with their families arrived they paid fifty made Beaver of Debt, and traded about 50 more."

May 17
" Tuesday Wind from the North to North east fresh breezes and gloomy weather with fog at times. Employed making the Gate, repairing falling Hatchets, making stockeads for fencing the Garden, repairing the Boats, and spinning spunyarn. the water continues to fall in the river, and the ice breaks lower down."

May 18
" Wednesday Wind Weather and Employment nearly the same as yesterday. Seven Geese from the Natives. the ice all floated past the Sloop; I went down and got her hove to the edge of the river bank."

May 19
" Thursday Wind North-north-east a fresh gale with rain and fog at times. Employed making falling Hatchets, repairing the Boat, making the Gate, and doing other Necefsary Jobbs. Our people came home from the Sloop as desired. the water in the river fallen almost to its usual level. the Pungees paddled away. Got thirteen Geese from the Hunters."

May 20
" Friday The wind as yesterday with fog at times. Employed as yesterday also digging the Gardens and brewing small and Table beer. Got a Deer from one of the Indians that went away Yesterday."

May 21
" Saturday Wind North west in the forenoon a fresh gale and cloudy weather. Afterwards variable to North east Little wind with rain. Employed cutting firewood, cleaning house and gangways, and cleaning the yard of rubbish. Two Deer from the Hunters."

May 22
" Sunday Little wind variable all round in the morning afternoon a fresh breeze at East south-east; the weather cloudy and mild with some rain. Read prayers. Observed several flocks of white and small gray geese flying into the Marsh. Got two Deer from the Natives."

May 23
" Monday Wind from East South east to North-east fresh breezes and thick foggy weather. I went to the Sloop with two men in the Boat in hopes to get her out of the Creek; but she did not float, returned in the evining, the others employed repairing the Boats making the outer gate, wheeling in earth to raise the Garden and Knotting yarns for spunyarn. Got 23 Geese and one Deer from the hunters."

May 24
" Tuesday Wind between the North-east and North fresh gales with rain at times. Employed nearly the same as Yesterday. Got 16 geese from the hunters."

May 25
" Wednesday Wind from North-north-east to North a very strong gale and cold foggy weather. Same employment as before. no hopes of getting the Sloop out of the Creek. these spring tides as they have begun to take of this day. four Geese from the hunters."

May 26
" Thursday Wind North north west in the forenoon fresh breezes afterwards variable to South east little wind weather cloudy and clear at intervals; Employed repairing the Boats making the outer Gate, mising the Garden. knoting yarns for spunyarn and doing some necefsary iron work for the Sloop. Got three Deer from the hunters."

May 27
" Friday A Gentle breeze of wind Northerly and cloudy weather with showers of snow and sleet, Carpenter and Thomas Catley repairing Boats. one man Spinning Spunyarns, the others repairing rafting ropes for bringing home the winter's firewood."

May 28
" Saturday the wind East and east-north-east gentle breezes in the forenoon. Afterwards a Strong gale and very thick with much snow. Sent eight men to raft the winter's firewood; the others employed Salting Geese and doing other Necefsary Jobbs. Got 100 Geese from the hunters."

May 29
" Sunday Stiff gales of wind from the North east to North and North-north-west; with a heavy fall of snow last night and this morning; and pritty much drift. Read prayers. Got 72 Geese from the Hunters."

May 30
" Monday Gentle breezes of wind variable till the evening when a fresh breeze sprung up from the East. the weather gloomy. Shovling snow off the Gardens and cut firewood. fifty Geese from the Natives."

May 31
" Tuesday Wind North west a fresh gale cloudy weather a great fall of snow last night. Employed cleaning the yard and gangways of it. Got a few Geese from the hunters. the South'ern goose hunters came in paid them off and trusted them about 40 Beaver of Goods in debt and they went away. brought our people &cc home from the Goose tent."

June 1 1785
" Wednesday Wind variable all round fresh breezes and fine weather. the Indians all came in from goose hunt. Employed paying them off putting them acrofs the River and doing other necefsary Jobbs. Total number of geese Killed this season is 701."

June 2
" Thursday Wind between South west and North-west fresh gales with rain. four Canoes of Weenisca river Indians; and five uplanders arrived seemingly middling well gooded. gave them presents as usual. - The people employed cleaning the plantation and attending the Natives."

June 3
" Friday the wind variable and squally with showers of snow. employed attending the Natives and doing other necefsary Jobbs. three Deer from the Pungees that paddled away the 19th of May."

June 4
" Saturday Wind North'erly fresh gales and cold snowy weather. Employed making the gate, mending Indians guns, and tending on the Natives, clear'd them all off ready for going away. two Canoes arrived in the evining seemingly poorly gooded."

June 5
" Sunday Mild cloudy weather wind West a fresh gale the Natives that came yesterday traded, and with some Brandy detained the others from going away."

June 6
" Monday the wind variable between the West and North-west and squally with rain at times. the Weenisca river Indians paddled away; and eleven Canoes of Pungees arrived among which are five Captans whome I treated? with presents as usual to encourage them to keep from the Pedlars as they are seemingly well gooded. employed attending them."

June 7
" Tuesday Wind Easterly moderate breezes and cloudy weather with rain at times. Employed brewing small beer and attending the Natives. Uplanders paddled away."

June 8
" Wednesday Wind and weather as yesterday. three Canoes of Weenisca river Indians, Seven Canoes of Nemeycoseepe, and two of Bungees arrived seemingly pretty well gooded. employed attending upon them."

June 9
" Thursday The wind from the North to East fresh gales and cloudy weather with rain at times. Employed as yesterday and sowing the Gardens."

June 10
" Friday Wind East a strong gale and a continuance of rain; the Natives trading. employed attending them as before. the wooders came down with six rafts. five Deer from the homeguards"

June 11
" Saturday thick rainy weather wind variable all round and moderate six men went to the Sloop in hopes to get her out of the Creek and returned without succefs as she did not float; the others attending the Indians, three Canoes paddled away. the others traded most of their goods; there is seemingly some mischief premeditated among them, as they all armed themselves in the evining."

June 12
" Sunday the wind Northerly a fresh gale and thick rainy weather. Employed clearing off the Natives and trying to get the Sloop out of the Creek, but without succefs. the Natives all paddled away but the Weenisca and Nemeycoseepe Indians; the latter some years ago having afsafsinated a Pungee man, a report had spread that his countrymen was to kill one of them in revenge, and this was the cause of there arming themselves last Night with Knives and Bayonets, and tho as yet it has past without slaughter, I fear it will hurt the trade of this place, as they are seemingly in dread of each other."

June 13
" Monday Dark gloomy weather with some small rain. Wind from the North to East, moderate. Sent the Wooders away to bring down the remainder of the firewood the Armourer employed mending the Indians Guns and the others attending upon them; they are all now clear'd nearly ready for going away."

June 14
" Tuesday the Wind East a fresh breeze and weather as Yesterday. Employment nearly as before; the Nemeycoseepe Indians went away."

June 15
" Wednesday Wind East a fresh breeze and cloudy weather. Employed cleaning and drying the coat Beaver; and packt part of it."

June 16
" Thursday Little wind as yesterday and fine weather pack'd the parchment Beaver which is 2160. the Wooders came home with the remains of the firewood, timber pieces, plank, and boards."

June 17
" Friday A Stiff gale of wind at East and thick with rain at times brewed small beer. packed upwards of 400 Made Beaver in Cats &cc. repaired the Slip and leveled the Bank for carrying up the firewood."

June 18
" Saturday The Wind Northerly moderate with thick mizling rainy weather. Employed carrying the firewood up the Bank. - Got one Deer from the natives."

June 19
" Sunday Wind and weather as yesterday. Read Prayers."

June 20
" Monday thick wet foggy weather and wind as before. Employed carrying the wood up the Bank."

June 21
" Tuesday The wind East a gentle breeze with rain in the morning afterwards fair. Employed as yesterday. Several of the Weenisca river Indians have been up the river in quest of Deer and returned without succefs."

June 22
" Wednesday A Stiff gale of wind at East and by South, and fine weather. Employed as yesterday. Two Canoes of the Weenisca Indians paddled up the river. the others pitched Northward. observed numbers of large barren Geese flying Northward."

June 23
" Thursday Wind and weather as yesterday. some Miskeetoes made their appearance, the first this season. carried up some firewood, brought home the salted Geese from the other side of the river and sent six men to the Sloop to get her out of the Creek."

June 24
" Friday Wind from East to North and North west Strong gales and thick weather with much rain; the Seamen returned with the Sloop and moor'd her a breast of the Factory. the others made some necefsary iron work. prepared moorings for the Boats and made some trading clothes."

June 25
" Saturday The wind Northward fresh gales and heavy rain. carried up the remainder of the firewood and set three nets for fish. Three Deer from the Weenisca Indians that are tented up the river."

June 26
" Sunday Wind North a fresh breeze and fine weather. got three Deer from the Weenisca Natives. three Canoes of Pungee Debtors arrived poorly gooded. Six small pike from the nets."

June 27
" Monday Little wind variable and clear warm weather. five men and the Shipwright employed at the sloop, the others making Trading clothes, mending Indians Guns, and dealing with them, clear'd them off ready to go away; they report that some natives are killed about twenty-two miles up the River.as they saw a large new grave, and two canoes a drift, but cannot tell how it happened or what Natives they are; but we suppose it to be some of our Pungees that went away last. six small fish from the nets."

June 28
" Tuesday A gentle breeze of wind Easterly the weather so excefsive warm and the Miskeetoes so thick the people could do no duty; the trading Indians paddled away and three Canoes of Pungees who have been at Beaver river came in starving for want of food having expended all their ammunition upon small birds."

June 29
" Wednesday Sultry warm weather wind southerly and moderate till the evining when it shifted to North-west and blew an excefsive gale. Employed squaring timber for building, refitting the Sloops standing rigging. fixing new fishing nets, and brewing small beer."

June 30
" Thursday Wind West a strong gale and weather as yesterday. Employed nearly the same, but the miskeetoes were so troublesome put the people off duty by two oclock in the afternoon, a few small Tickomeg from the nets. Observed much ice lying about the river banks below."

July 1 1785
" Friday Wind North-west and North fresh gales. Employed making some necefsary iron work, people's clothing, hewing timber, and fitting out the Sloop. Eighty Tickomeg from the Weenisca natives who are tented up at Waweaston. Trusted the Pungees a Supply of ammunition and they paddled away."

July 2
" Saturday Wind from the North and North by East a fresh breeze and fine weather. Employment the same as yesterday. Eight Pike and Tickomeg from the nets."

July 3
" Sunday A fresh breeze of wind at East and fine clear weather. Performed Divine service, four Pike from the nets."

July 4
" Monday Wind as yesterday a strong gale and fine weather. Eployed about the Sloop, getting Limestone, and hewing timber. Two Canoes of Pungees arrived seemingly tollerably well gooded, this is the last of our Debtors who were trusted in the fall."

July 5
" Tuesday Very thick rainy weather with a strong gale of wind from East-south-east to South and West. Employed making trading Clothes, repairing Indian Guns, and doing other necefsary work in doors; the Natives trading."

July 6
" Wednesday Wind at North and North-east fresh breezes and fine weather. Employed squaring timber, boating home limestone, making some necefsary iron work and caulking the Sloops Decks. the Indians traded all and are clear'd off ready for going away."

July 7
" Thursday Wind North-east a fresh breeze fine weather with foge at times. Employed hewing timbers, caulking the Sloops Decks, rigging her, and stowing the kilne of Limestone; the Pungees went away. by these we are informed the Grave that was mentioned the 27th last month contains the remains of one of our principal Leaders who they say died of some disorder, tho I think he has been killed in a drunken riot. brewed small beer."

July 8
" Friday Little wind variable and fine warm weather. Employed rigging and caulking the Sloop, hewing timber, taking up the nets, and setting them at the Point of Marsh, as there is no fish to be got here-abouts."

July 9
" Saturday Warm weather Gentle breezes of wind variable Miskeetoes insufferable, could do no duty out of doors, cleaned the House and packed some furrs."

July 10
" Sunday Wind and weather as yesterday two Canoes of Nemaycoseepe Indians came down with a few Deer skins."

July 11
" Monday Excefsive warm weather and for the most part calm. Employed rigging the Sloop caulking her, and laying the foundation of a new house, but the miskeetoes were so very numerous, the people could do little duty. Two canoes of uplanders arrived in the evining poorly gooded."

July 12
" Tuesday A fresh of wind at North-east and warm weather. the Carpenters and seamen employed at the Sloop. the others making trading clothes, hewing timber and repairing Indians Guns. two Canoes of Nemeycoseepe Indians arrived traded some Deers flesh, fatt, and tongues, and paddled away, as did those that came Sunday last. the uplanders traded and are cleared off ready for going away. By their Goods it seems they have been with the Pedlars, although they say they pafsed one of the Pedlers houses on there way down, where several of the people stood upon the river Bank, called them to come on shore and drink Brandy but they paddled past without making any reply."

July 13
" Wednesday Wind East a fresh gale and cloudy weather. Employed at the Sloop, drawing the limekiln, getting lime stone, making some necefsary iron work, and building the house; the uplanders went away."

July 14
" Thursday A stiff gale of wind at East & East North East with much rain in the forenoon afterwards foggy. The Shipwright Employed at the Sloop, the others logging the House, making spikes for it & wheeling in earth to raise the floor. About four o'clock in the afternoon sent Daniel Cumming and Andrew Harvie with the Sloops Boat to overhaul the nets at point of marsh, who not returning ere night makes me suspect they have happened some misfortune."

July 15
" Friday Wind from East to NNE moderate and thick foggy weather. Taylor making trading cloaths, two men building the house. the others with a Boat and Canoe in quest of the men that were sent to the nets last night. No mark of them or Boat but one oar which was found about 6 miles below upon the N. sand; which gives me great suspicion they are drowned. Arrived George Sutherland & an Indian man with a packet from Albany by whom I received the following letters with others for the N. ern Settlements."

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