"Diary of Occurences at Cumberland House by Phillip Turner & Mitchel Oman, Masters (June 9, 1790 to May 23 1791)"
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"A Diary of Occurences at Cumberland House by Phillip Turner & Mitchel Oman, Masters Commencing June 9th, 1790

Ending May 23rd. 1791"

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June 9 1790
" Wednesday Wind Westerly Clear Weather. at 2 PM Mr Walker with fourteen Canoes of Englishmen and 2 Canoes of Indians embarked for York Factory loaded with Furrs leaving Bundles at this place. likewise all the Indians went off except a helplefs Girl about ten Years of Age so afflicted with the evil that it cannot stand. the Compliment at this place consists of Philip Turnor Master, Peter Fidler, Wm Hawkland and William Sabbiston. the latter very much wounded on the left Side of the Back with Bristol Shot which happened the day they left the South Branch House by the Man in the Stern of the Canoe, fireing at some Geese and his Gun hung fire."

June 10
" Thursday Wind NW fresh Gale with showers of Rain. the two Men at work in clearing the Ware house overhauling two Nets and searching for those that was lost in the late Gales of Wind but without succefs. got 5 Fish."

June 11
" Friday Wind W heavy Gale & Cloudy Weather. the two Men employed in the Garden."

June 12
" Saturday Wind NNW fresh Gale with flying Clouds, the People as yesterday."

June 13
" Sunday Wind NbE light Breeze and clear. the People overhauling the Nets. got 4 fish."

June 14
" Monday Wind Easterly light Breeze thin Clouds. the People overhauling the Nets, at work in the Garden &c &c. the Wounded Man in a mending appearance. got no Fish."

June 15
" Tuesday Wind Easterly light Breeze and Clear. the People as yesterday. got no fish."

June 16
" Wednesday Wind variable all round with flying Clouds. the People as before. got 4 small Fish."

June 17
" Thursday Wind Northerly flying clouds. the People as before. got 8 small Fish."

June 18
" Friday Wind Northerly flying clouds with light showers of Rain. the People as before. got 1 small Fish."

June 19
" Saturday Wind variable Westerly flying Clouds. the People as before. got 3 small Fish."

June 20
" Sunday Wind NNW strong Breeze with flying Clouds."

June 21
" Monday Wind variable Westerly. Peter Fidler and William Hawkland at work at the Nets and William Sabbiston much better of his Wounds. about 9 AM eight Canadians arrived in a light Canoe. five Canoes of them loaded with Furrs had come from the Northward and had been laying two days at the Sask ash a wan River expecting the People ? Wintered up that River who supplies them with Provisions for their Journey out, but not finding any Account of them they came to this place for intelligence. got 3 small Fish from our Nets."

June 22
" Tuesday Wind SWbS light Breeze and Clear. the People as before. got 2 Sturgeon and 3 small fish."

June 23
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. 2 PM &? Mefs Small, McKensie, Shaw and McGilvery Master of Canadian Settlements to the Northward arrived in their pafsage out, they informed me they had had a good Winter both with respect to Trade and Provisions. Mr McKensie says he has been at the Sea, but thinks it the Hyperborean Sea but he does not seem acquainted with Observations which makes me think he is not well convinced where he has been. At 4 PM the Canadians went away. got 2 Sturgeon and 7 small Fish from our Nets."

June 24
" Thursday Wind variable with a little Thunder and Rain in the afternoon. the People as before. got 4 Sturgeon and 5 small Fish."

June 25
" Friday Wind NE fresh breeze and Cloudy. the People employed about the House. to much swell in the Lake to go to the Nets."

June 26
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the People making a Net & got 11 Sturgeon and some small fish. in the evening two Indians and their families came in and brought a little fresh Provisions. one of them ill of a Fever he has had some time upon."

June 27
" Sunday Wind Wind variable between North? & West light Airs and clear."

June 28
" Monday Wind NNW light Air and Clear. two Men taking the Bark of some Pine Trees that the Turpentine may run. the Man that was shot still growing better."

June 29
" Tuesday mostly Calm with clear weather. the People mending Nets &c."

June 30
" Wednesday Wind SEbS light Air very hot clear Weather the People as before."

July 1 1790
" Thursday Mostly Calm hot Weather. the People employed about the House."

July 2
" Friday Wind SWbS light Air clear hot weather received some fresh Moose flesh from the Indians. the People as before. two Canoes of the Indians went away."

July 3
" Saturday Wind W light Breeze Clear of Clouds but very thick with smoke from the Beaver Lake most of the Woods on the sides of it being on fire. in the evening two Indians from the Northward arrived with a few Summer Furrs, some dried and some fresh Provisions. these Indians formerly traded at Churchill but now trade with the Canadians."

July 4
" Sunday Wind NW fresh Breeze with flying Clouds. the Indians of yesterday traded & went away."

July 5
" Monday Wind ESE fresh Breeze with flying Clouds. the People making Nets and variously employed in the Garden &c. got 4 Sturgeon and 3 small Fish . took up the Nets. the Man that was shot much better."

July 6
" Tuesday Wind SE by E Cloudy Weather the People as yesterday."

July 7
" Wednesday Wind SE flying Clouds. the People as before. all the Indians; except the poor Girl that is bad with the Evil went away to the Westward."

July 8
" Thursday Wind WSW fresh Gale with flying Clouds and showers of Rain."

July 9
" Friday Wind Westerly fresh Gale with flying Clouds. the People as before."

July 10
" Saturday Wind NbE light Breeze and Clear. the People as before - set two Nets."

July 11
" Sunday Wind Westerly light Air fine Weather. got 1 Sturgeon and 2 small fish."

July 12
" Monday Wind Nly fresh Breeze and Cloudy Wea. with a little Rain about Noon. the Man that was Shot capable of light work. the People making Nets &c. got no fish."

July 13
" Tuesday Wind NW light Breeze with flying Clouds. the People as yesterday. got 3 Sturgeon & 2 small fish."

July 14
" Wednesday Wind SW light Breeze with flying Clouds. the People as before. got no Fish."

July 15
" Thursday Calm with thin Clouds. the People as before. got 2 small Fish."

July 16
" Friday fore part Calm hot Weather 4/4? PM Wind NW a perfect Storm with Thunder and thick, large hail. the storm lasted about 1/4? hour broke down about a fourth part of the Stockadoes and destroyed a new Canoe and damaged all the old ones; in the evening employed sawing ribbing for the Stockadoes. got 2 Sturg."

July 17
" Saturday Wind NE Clear Weather. the People digging a trench to set the broken Stockadoes in. got 1 Sturgeon and 1 small fish."

July 18
" Sunday Wind ENE light breeze warm Weather with Thunder and Rain at night. got 3 Sturgeon and 14 small Fish."

July 19
" Monday Wind NE fresh Breeze Clear Weather. the People setting up Stockadoes round the Garden."

July 20
" Tuesday Wind SW by S fresh Breeze. the People repairing Nets. got 3 Sturgeon and 12 small fish."

July 21
" Wednesday Wind W by S Clear hot Weather. the People setting up Stockadoes &c.; got 3 Sturgeon and 5 Tickameg."

July 22
" Thursday Wind Westerly fresh breeze flying Clouds. the People variously employed; got 7 Sturgeon and 6? Tickameg."

July 23
" Friday Wind NW light Breeze and clear. the People taking up the Floor of the Ware-House and putting new Joists and repairing the Cellar unde the Warehouse &c. got 9 Sturgeon and 7 Tickameg; only one net standing."

July 24
" Saturday Wind SW light breeze and clear. the People as yesterday. got 3 Sturgeon."

July 25
" Sunday Wind NWbN fresh Gale flying Clouds."

July 26
" Monday Wind NWbN fresh Breeze and Clear. the People relaying the Warehouse floor and clearing the Warehouse Cellar &c. 7 Sturgeon."

July 27
" Tuesday Wind SSW Clear Weather. the People variously employed; got 8 Sturgeon."

July 28
" Wednesday Wind variable fore part of the day clear latter part Cloudy with a little Thunde & Rain. got 3 Sturgeon. Wm Sabbistons back perfectly healed."

July 29
" Thursday Wind Easterly forepat ? NW latter part of the day Cloudy Weather with Thunder at a distance. the People employed at the Net &c. got 3 Sturgeon."

July 30
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the People as before; got 4 Sturgeon."

July 31
" Saturday Wind WNW light Breeze and Clear the People as before; got 2 Sturgeon."

Aug. 1 1790
" Sunday Wind WNW light Breeze and Clear. in the evening an Indian Man and his family arrived in one Canoe from the Pillecon Lake to Northward. he brought nothing, he traded with the Canadians and came here to see the Indians of this place."

Aug. 2
" Monday Wind WSW light Breeze inclining to Rain. the People making a Ladder to Cellar, overhauling the Net &c got no fish; sent the Indian a hunting."

Aug. 3
" Tuesday Wind Westerly fresh Breeze flying Clouds. the People variously employed. got 4 Sturgeon. The Indian return'd without succefs."

Aug. 4
" Wednesday Wind NNW fresh Breeze flying Clouds. the People as before. got 3 Sturgeon."

Aug. 5
" Thursday Wind forepart SW latter part of the day Northerly with light showers of Rain & Cloudy Weather. the People as before, got 3 Sturgeon, the Indian went a hunting in the morning."

Aug. 6
" Friday Wind SW light Breeze and Cloudy small showers of Rain; the People as before, got one Sturgeon. The Indian return'd having had no succefs."

Aug. 7
" Saturday Wind variable Westerly fresh breeze Clear weather; the People as before, got 4 Sturgeon. in the evening the Indian return'd having killed a young buck Moose."

Aug. 8
" Sunday Wind NW light Breeze thin Clouds. the People fetching home the Moose killed yesterday."

Aug. 9
" Monday Wind Easterly fresh Breeze flying Clouds Thunder in the evening and a little Rain in the night. the People variously employed, could not get to the Net being too much swell in the Lake."

Aug. 10
" Tuesday Wind Westerly fresh Breeze flying Clouds the People as before."

Aug. 11
" Wednesday Wind variable Westerly light breeze Clear Weather. the People as before. the Indian went a hunting."

Aug. 12
" Thursday Wind ESE Southerly to NW light breeze Clear Weather; the People as before."

Aug. 13
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the People as before."

Aug. 14
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday People as before."

Aug. 15
" Sunday Wind SE light Breeze and clear much Lightning and some Thunder in the evening, PM the hunting Indian return'd brought a little Moose flesh and an Indian came in from the Swampy River (a small River to NW) and brought some dry Provisions and a few Furrs."

Aug. 16
" Monday Wind NW light Breeze and clear; the People variously employed. the Indian of yesterday traded and went away as likewise the Northward Indian a hunting."

Aug. 17
" Tuesday Wind SW light Breeze flying Clouds moderate shower of Rain latter part of the day. the People as before. got 3 Sturgeon from the nets."

Aug. 18
" Wednesday Wind ESE fresh breeze Weather as yesterday; the People as before."

Aug. 19
" Thursday Wind NWbN fresh Breeze Cloudy Weather. People as before."

Aug. 20
" Friday Wind SE light Breeze Clear Weather. People as before. got 4 Sturgeon from the net."

Aug. 21
" Saturday Wind SE light Breeze Clear Weather.People as before; got 2 Sturgeon, set a small Net."

Aug. 22
" Sunday Wind ESE fresh Breeze and clear. could not get to the Nets."

Aug. 23
" Monday Wind variable Nly light Breeze and clear. the People variously employed. got 3 Sturgeon 1 Jack and 5 Tickameg."

Aug. 24
" Tuesday Wind variable from SW to Northerly to ENE fresh Breeze clear Weather. the People as before. 3 Sturgeon 4 Tickmeg & 1 Jack Fish."

Aug. 25
" Wednesday Wind Easterly light Air clear Weather. the People as before. 1 Sturgeon and 5 small Fish. four Canoes of Indians arrived from the Westward brought a small quantity of Provisions; 8? 1/2 PM two Canoes of Canadians arrived in their way to the Athapiscow Country, they left ten more in Saskashawan River which are to follow them to Athapiscow."

Aug. 26
" Thursday Wind SSE light breeze clear Weather. 10 AM the Canadians embarked for the Athapiscow Lake. before Mr McKensie embarked he presented me a Promifsory Note given him by the late Mr George Hudson 1787 for 150 lb of Fatt which this House stands indebted for but I could not pay it, not having 50 Pounds of Fatt in the House. PM four Canoes of Indians arrived from the Southward with a few Furrs and some Provisions; the People variously employed with the Nets &c. got 4 Sturgeon & 5 small fish."

Aug. 27
" Friday Wind ESE light Breeze and flying Clouds. the People as before; got 4 Sturgeon and 4 small Fish. sent one Indian hunting he brought 1 Beaver."

Aug. 28
" Saturday Wind Easterly fresh breeze and Clear. the People as before. AM sent five Canoes of Indians hunting."

Aug. 29
" Sunday Wind ESE a moderate Breeze forepart of the day Cloudy latter part Rain. got 7 Sturgeon & 3 small fish from the Nets; in the evening one Indian return'd from hunting brought 2 Beaver."

Aug. 30
" Monday Wind SE light Breeze and flying Clouds. the People as before. 5 Sturgeon and 3 small fish from the Nets. the four Hunters return'd brought 2 Buck & 1 Doe Moose and 4 Beaver."

Aug. 31
" Tuesday Wind variable from West to North fresh Gale with Rain all day. the People variously employed."

Sept. 1 1790
" Wednesday Wind North fresh Gale Cloudy Weather, the People as before."

Sept. 2
" Thursday Wind Easterly light Breeze thin Clouds. the People as before. got 18? Sturgeon 2 Jack and 4? Tickameg. AM four Canoes of Indians arrived from the West brought a few Summer Furrs & some Provisions."

Sept. 3
" Friday Wind NE light Air flying Clouds with gentle showers of Rain. the People as before."

Sept. 4
" Saturday Wind Easterly light Air Clear Weather. the People at the Nets and drying the Moose flesh brought on Monday last as it will keep no longer. 6 Sturgeon from the Nets. in the evening two Canoes of Indians arrived from the Northward; they brought a few Summer Beaver, some dry, and a little fresh Moose flesh. one of them who is expected to Pilot the Northward expedition informed me has a good quantity of dry Provisions laid up on the Road, and expected us some time past, and thinks we shall not reach the Athapiscow Lake this Fall. AM sent two Indians hunting."

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" Continued by Michal Oman Master"

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Sept. 15 1790
" Wednesday Wind SE a small Breeze Clear fine Day. at Noon Mr William Walker and 12 Canoes of Englishmen embarked for South Branch and Manchester; Men employed here? cleaning the House. Caught 4 Sturgeon."

Sept. 16
" Thursday Wind NW a small Breeze clear Wea. two Indian Lads went a hunting; the People employ'd in sorting Beaver and putting all things to rights in the trading Room."

Sept. 17
" Friday Wind SW a moderate Breeze Clear Wea. employed giving the Indians a little Debt till longer on the fall, got some off, two Men at the Nets received 10 Sturgeon and 1 Jack. William Allen lame of his Feet that he got hurt on the pafsage up. One Canoe of Indians arrived, brought 1 Beaver."

Sept. 18
" Saturday Wind NW a hard Gale clear Weather. employed mending nets and supplying Indians with some Debt got most of them off, at noon 2? Canoes arrived but brought nothing."

Sept. 19
" Sunday Wind variable light breeze Clear and Cloudy. got most of the Indians off. at noon one Canoe arrived with part of a Moose; traded it and a few Moose Skins; got 1 Sturgeon and one Tickameg from the Nets."

Sept. 20
" Monday Wind as yesterday Cloudy Weather with Rain in the Morning. employed carrying a little fire Wood. got the Indians off that did not go yesterday."

Sept. 21
" Tuesday Wind SW moderate Breeze Clear Weather. employed as yesterday; set one Net in the evening. about 6 PM one Canoe of Canadians stopt here and stayed all night, in the evening an Indian Canoe arrived with 2 Moose which they traded. Supplyed Mr McGilvery with some Moose flesh."

Sept. 22
" Wednesday Wind SSW a moderate Breeze Clear fine Weather. in the morning the Canadians embarked, as did the Indians of yesteday. At Noon the Hunter arrived brought part of a Moose 2 whole Beaver and 6 Ducks; employed repairing Nets."

Sept. 23
" Thursday Wind NE Calm Clear Weather. employed as before, no Fish from the Nets. Myself employed trusting the Hunter Debt, Women splitting flesh and drying it."

Sept. 24
" Friday Wind variable Clear and Cloudy. at Noon sent the rest of the Indians off; employed drying Moose flesh and getting a little fire Wood. Myself and Wm Sabbiston employed in the trading Room trusting the Indians Debt and got them all off."

Sept. 25
" Saturday Wind NW a stiff Gale Weather Cloudy with a little Snow at times. Men employed cutting fire Wood &c &c."

Sept. 26
" Sunday Wind NW a moderate Breeze flying Clouds; at noon one Canoe of Indians arrived brought a little half dryed Moose flesh and about 40 MB which they traded and went away."

Sept. 27
" Monday Wind SE fresh Breeze Weather part clear part Cloudy. employed getting fire Wood and taking up the Nets to dry them."

Sept. 28
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. People employed getting Stakes to set the Nets when the Lake sets fast."

Sept. 29
" Wednesday Wind variable from SW to North Fresh Breezes Cloudy Weather.
Employed gathering fire Wood and making a Net."

Sept. 30
" Thursday Wind variable from NE to SW moderate Breeze Weather part Clear part Cloudy. The People variously employed. Myself with one Man making Nets."

Oct. 1 1790
" Friday Wind SSW a heavy Gale Clear Weather. People employed gathering fire Wood for the Winter; myself making a Net."

Oct. 2
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday. People employed cleaning Yard and setting Nets &c. Four Canoes of Indians arrived with dryed Moose flesh and a few Furrs, part of which they traded. Traded 40 MB in Furrs."

Oct. 3
" Sunday Wind variable between North and West Light Air and clear. the Indians of yesterday finished Trade, gave them a little Debt and they went away. Traded 200? lb dryed Moose flesh, 100 lb Fatt and about 50 MB in Furrs."

Oct. 4
" Monday Wind variable from NW to NE a fresh Breeze Clear Weather; the People variously employed 3 Sturgeon and 2 Tickameg from the Nets."

Oct. 5
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. An Indian in a Canoe arrived, brought a little Moose flesh, which he traded, and went away.People employed gathering fireWood and making a net."

Oct. 6
" Wednesday Wind SW a strong Breeze and Clear. two Men went to look at the Nets and the other two making Nets received 5 Fish."

Oct. 7
" Thursday Wind Northerly fresh Breeze Clear Wea. People variously employed with the Nets &c &c. Two Men arrived from the South Branch with the agreeable news of all being well in that quarter; they brought Birchrind for Building one Canoe, also 300 lb dryed Meat, 127 lb beat Meat, and 71 1/2 lb of Fatt. An Indian Canoe arrived; brought a little fresh Moose flesh and 5 Beaver unskinned."

Oct. 8
" Friday Almost Calm Clear Weather. two Men employed setting Nets, and two making Nets. those who arrived yesterday resting themselves. two Canoes of Indians arrived brought 50 made Beaver and a little fresh Meat."

Oct. 9
" Saturday Wind SWbS fresh Breeze Clear Wea. People employed cutting fire Wood, except one, who with myself, traded with the Indians of yesterday and sent them away."

Oct. 10
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday."

Oct. 11
" Monday Wind and Weather as yesterday till the evening when it became Calm. three Men getting fire Wood, one making a Net, Taylor making Cloaths for Sale. Myself with one overhauling the Nets caught 14 Sturgeon and 2 Jack. four Canoes of Indians arrived brought a few Furrs, a littled dryed Meat and some fresh Beavers flesh."

Oct. 12
" Tuesday Wind NE fresh Breeze Cloudy Weather. People employed repairing the fire places. Taylor making Cloaths for Sale. at 5 PM Mr William Tomison arrived here with 7 Men, the rest being with the Canoes at the Goose carrying place."

Oct. 13
" Wednesday Wind Nly fresh Breeze Clear Weather. People employed carrying Trading Goods acrofs from Saskatchawan River where the Canoes stopped."

Oct. 14
" Thursday Wind SSE light Breeze Cloudy Weather. In the Mr Wm Tomison and 11 Englishmen embarked for South Branch and Manchester House; People variously employed. received 3 fish from the Nets; at noon the Indians that arrived on Thursday last went away."

Oct. 15
" Friday Wind NNW stiff Breeze Clear & Cloudy alternately attended with a little Rain. employed Net making and cutting fire Wood, the Taylor as before, one Man lame of a swelling in his Legs."

Oct. 16
" Saturday Wind Nly fresh Breeze part Clear Weather part Cloudy with a little Snow at times. Employed as yesterday."

Oct. 17
" Sunday Wind NE fresh Breeze clear Weather."

Oct. 18
" Monday Wind NE a gentle Breeze clear Weather. two Men at the Nets caught 2 small fish. Taylor at work for Men. Myself with one Man making Nets, the rest gathering fire Wood for the Winter."

Oct. 19
" Tuesday Wind SSW a gentle Breeze Clear Wea. Sent two Men to the Nets 2 fish; five Men cutting Grafs to layup Canoes, the rest employed as before."

Oct. 20
" Wednesday Wind WSW light Breeze Clear and Cloudy Weather. Employed cutting fire Wood and working Nets &c. Myself with one Man overhauling Nets caught 2 Sturgeon 4 Pike and 1 Trout."

Oct. 21
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday. People employed as before. one Canoe of Indians arrived brought but very little."

Oct. 22
" Friday Wind variable from SW to NW stiff Gale clear Weather. People employed as yesterday; two Pike from the Nets, the Indians of yesterday went away."

Oct. 23
" Saturday Wind Nly stiff Gale Cloudy Weather. People variously employed laying up Canoes, taking up Potatoes &c, and cutting Wood &c; 7 fish from the Nets."

Oct. 24
" Sunday Wind NW a fresh Breeze part clear part Cloudy Weather."

Oct. 25
" Monday Calm and Clear. People employed cutting fire Wood, and overhauling Nets, Taylor as before. One Canoe of Indians arrived from the Northward brought 17 made Beaver in Furrs."

Oct. 26
" Tuesday Wind SE a gentle Breeze clear Weather. Employed as yesterday. Myself and one Man at the Nets, no succefs. William Hawkland cut his foot with a Hatchet so that he cannot walk. Nicho' Allen bad with a swelling in his Legs which makes him keep his Bed. the two Indians that arrived yesterday went away."

Oct. 27
" Wednesday Wind NW fresh Breeze Cloudy Weather with a little Rain. the People as before. 3 fish from the Nets. Nicholas Allen a little better."

Oct. 28
" Thursday Calm Clear hot Wea. the People as before. no succefs of Fish from the Nets."

Oct. 29
" Friday Wind SW small Breeze Cloudy Weather with a little Rain. People as before. one Canoe of Indians arrived with a few Furrs which they traded."

Oct. 30
" Saturday Wind SE a small Breeze Cloudy Wea. with a little Snow at times. two Men at the Nets, and the rest carrying fire Wood, 4 Sturgeon from the Nets. The Indians of yesterday went away."

Oct. 31
" Sunday Wind Nly light Breeze Cloudy Weather with a little Snow at times."

Nov. 1 1790
" Monday Wind SE fresh Breeze Cloudy Weather. Two Men at the Nets and the rest getting fire Wood &c a long Shore to be hauled home when the Lake sets fast. Taylor at work for Trade. Received 6 fish from the nets."

Nov. 2
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. People as before. two fish from the Nets."

Nov. 3
" Wednesday Wind NW by N a hard Gale Cloudy Weather with Snow at times. the People employed gathering fire Wood. the Taylor as before. Wm Hawkland bad with his Foot that he cut the 26th of last Month."

Nov. 4
" Thursday Wind SE a stiff Gale Cloudy Weather with Snow. the Taylor and myself at the Nets 5 Sturgeon. the rest employed cleaning Yard & getting Wood to erect a Tent for Cooking in as the Cook Room is entirely rotten."

Nov. 5
" Friday Wind SE and NW a stiff Gale with flying Clouds PM Rain. four Men erecting a Tent for Cooking, the rest cutting fire Wood, Taylor as before."

Nov. 6
" Saturday Wind NW a stiff Gale with flying Clouds till noon then calm and clear. Myself and two Men at the Nets caught 10 Sturgeon, Taylor at work for the Men and the rest cutting fire Wood, Wm Hawklands foot still sore."

Nov. 7
" Sunday Wind WNW a small Breeze Cloudy Weather with a little Sleet at times."

Nov. 8
" Monday Wind SW a fresh Breeze Clear and Cloudy Weather. Taylor as before, the rest employed carrying home fire Wood and at the Nets caught 3 Sturgeon & 1 Pike."

Nov. 9
" Tuesday Wind NE a small Breeze Clear Weather. The Taylor as before and the rest employed gathering fire Wood. in the night the Lake set fast."

Nov. 10
" Wednesday Calm and Cloudy till 5 PM then a little Snow from SE. employed as yesterday. William Hawkland much the same."

Nov. 11
" Thursday Wind SE a small Breeze Wea. fore part clear latter part Cloudy. People variously employed."

Nov. 12
" Friday Wind Sly a moderate Breeze with Rain till Noon then Clear. two Men making Soap and the rest variously employed."

Nov. 13
" Saturday Wind NW a stiff Gale with flying Clouds. employed cutting fire Wood and cleaning Yard &c, as the Weather keeps to warm for us to set the Nets."

Nov. 14
" Sunday Wind ESE a gentle Breeze clear Weather towards Noon blowing fresh."

Nov. 15
" Monday Wind NW a stiff Gale part clear part Cloudy Weather. George Rofs and myself went to try the Ice to see if we could not set our Nets, but the Ice being too Weak we was obliged to return; the rest employed gathering fire Wood &c. Taylor as before."

Nov. 16
" Tuesday Wind SE a stiff Gale Cloudy Cold Wea. Taylor as before, the rest employed gathering and cutting fire Wood."

Nov. 17
" Wednesday Calm and Clear. Myself and two Men went to the place where the Net stands, found 4 Pike and 1? Sturgeon. the rest employed cutting fire Wood and making Shovels &c &c. Taylor as before."

Nov. 18
" Thursday Wind NE a small Breeze with light Snow; sent 9 Men to set 4 Sturgeon Nets and to take home the Nets that was standing when the Lake set fast. Wm Hawkland and myself employed about the House."

Nov. 19
" Friday Wind NE a hard Gale Cloudy Cold Wea. with thick drift. employed carrying and cutting fire Wood, the Taylor at Work in his way."

Nov. 20
" Saturday Wind Nly a small Breeze Cloudy Wea. with a little Snow. Sent five Men to the Nets caught 1 Sturgeon and 1 Pike, the rest employed cleaning the Yard. William Hawkland still Lame."

Nov. 21
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday."

Nov. 22
" Monday Wind WNW a small breeze Clear Cold Weather. Sent 4 Men to the Nets no succefs, the rest carrying and cutting fire Wood. the Taylor at Work in his way. William Hawkland still Lame."

Nov. 23
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday; sent five Men to the Point to fall Wood for Stockadoes. one Man got the great Sled in readinefs to haul home fire Wood, the rest carried and cut fire Wood."

Nov. 24
" Wednesday Wind Wly a light breeze clear Cold Weather. Sent four Men to the Nets got 4 Sturgeon. five Men at the Point falling Stockadoes. myself clearing a path to Sled Wood home through. William Hawkland still Lame; two Indian Men & Women arrived from the North'd with a few Furrs which they traded for Brandy, Iron Work and Tobacco."

Nov. 25
" Thursday Calm and Clear. the Indians of yesterday went away and another with his family arrived from the West with a few Furrs and unskinned Beaver which he traded. four Men with myself hauling home fire Wood, the rest as before."

Nov. 26
" Friday Wind Southerly fresh breeze Clear Wea. the Indians of yesterday went away. four Men cutting fire Wood, the rest at Work at the Point as before."

Nov. 27
" Saturday Wind variable from SE to NW a small Breeze part clear part Cloudy Weather. five Men employed at the point. one lining a Net, three with myself went to the Nets 9 Sturgeon and 2 Pike. William Hawkland still lame."

Nov. 28
" Sunday Wind SE and NW light breeze Clear warm Weather."

Nov. 29
" Monday Wind SE a small breeze Cloudy warm Weather. Myself and four Men went to the Nets got 1 Sturgeon. those at the Point as before. William Hawkland still Lame."

Nov. 30
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. five Men employed at the Point as before. the rest cutting fire Wood."

Dec. 1 1790
" Wednesday Wind SE and SW light breeze Clear warm Weather. four Men with myself employed hauling home fire Wood. the rest as before. the Lame Man a little better. nine Indian Men arrived from the Southward."

Dec. 2
" Thursday Wind SW? a fresh Breeze warm Cloudy Weather. three Men cutting fireWood, five at the Point. Myself with one in the Trading Room with the Indians of yesterday, who went away. Traded 200 MBeaver."

Dec. 3
" Friday Wind NE and SE a small Breeze Cloudy Weather. five Men employed at the point, four and myself went to the Nets got 4 Sturgeon and 2 Pike. In the afternoon fetching home a stick to make a Sledge for hauling home firewood, the Lame Man much the same as before."

Dec. 4
" Saturday Wind ESE fresh Breeze Cloudy Wea. five Men employed at the point falling and gathering Stockadoes. four Men and myself employed hauling home fire Wood and sawing a Log to mak a Sled of."

Dec. 5
" Sunday Wind NE a fresh Breeze Cloudy Wea. with light Snow at times."

Dec. 6
" Monday Wind Nly fresh Breeze Clear sharp Wea. Men at the Point employed as before, for Men and myself went to the Nets, the Lame Man growing better."

Dec. 7
" Tuesday Wind SE a fresh Breeze Cloudy Weather with thick Snow. five Men employed at the Point and the rest cutting fire Wood. four Indians Men arrived from the South'd with a few furrs part of which they traded."

Dec. 8
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. four Men employed at the point, George Rofs came home from the Point to go to stay with the Indians to encourage them to Hunt. two Men getting the large Sled in Order. the Indians of yesterday finished Trade. Traded 100 MBeaver in furrs."

Dec. 9
" Thursday Wind Nly a stiff Gale Clear Weather. George Rofs with the Indians of Tuesday last went away. four Men at the point as before and the rest variously employed."

Dec. 10
" Friday Wind SE small breeze Clear Weather. four Men employed at the Point as before. the rest went to the Nets 10 Sturgeon and 2 Pike; the lame Man capable of light Work."

Dec. 11
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday. Employed hauling home firewood; the men that was falling and gathering Stockadoes came home having gathered 800 Stockadoes."

Dec. 12
" Sunday Wind SE a hard Gale with Snow and drift till noon then Clear favorable Weather."

Dec. 13
" Monday Wind variable from SE to NW small Breeze clear sharp Weather. 4 Men and myself went to the Nets got 3 Sturgeon, took 1 Net home to be repaired. the rest cleaning Yard and cutting fire Wood &c. An Indian Man arrived for Men to fetch Meat. The Lame Man much better."

Dec. 14
" Tuesday Wind SW a stiff Gale part clear part Cloudy Weather with light Snow and drift. Sent four Men to fetch Meat, the rest cutting fire Wood and repairing Nets &c &c."

Dec. 15
" Wednesday Wind SW and NW at times blew fresh Weather Clear and Cloudy alternately. in the evening the Men returned with part of 2 Doe Moose. and for Men to fetch more. five Men and myself hauling home fire Wood. Lame Man still growing better."

Dec. 16
" Thursday Wind NW a fresh Gale clear Wea. Sent four Men to fetch Meat, the rest employed hauling home fire Wood."

Dec. 17
" Friday Wind SE and NE small breeze Cloudy Wea. with little Snow at times. the Men who went to fetch Meat came home, the rest of Men and myself went to the Nets, set one and took one up to be repaired. 6 Sturgeon."

Dec. 18
" Saturday Wood and Weather as yesterday. five Men cutting fire Wood. two employ'd cleaning the Yard and two mending Nets."

Dec. 19
" Sunday Wind SE a small Breeze first part Cloudy Weather with thick Snow. the Lame Man growing better."

Dec. 20
" Monday Wind SW a small Breeze first part Clear latter part Cloudy Weather; Sent two Men to fetch Meat three employed cleaning Yard and cutting fire Wood; the rest went to the Nets. in the evening the Men who went for Meat came home, with 2 Joints, the Indians having pitched away with the remainder."

Dec. 21
" Tuesday Wind SW a small Breeze Weather Clear and Cloudy alternately. one making a Net and the rest employed hauling home fire Wood."

Dec. 22
" Wednesday Wind Nly a hard Gale first part Cloudy latter part Clear Wea.; employed as yesterday."

Dec. 23
" Thursday Almost Calm Cloudy Weather. one Man planing Birch to shoe the big Sled, and the rest cutting fire Wood."

Dec. 24
" Friday Wind SE and S small breeze with dark Cloudy Weather and drizzling Snow. five Men and myself went to the Nets, at noon returned with 3 Sturgeon and 1 Pike, the rest employed cutting fire Wood. Wm Hawklands foot perfectly healed."

Dec. 25
" Saturday Wind SSE fresh Breeze first part clear latter part Cloudy Cold Weather."

Dec. 26
" Sunday Wind Sly small Breeze Cloudy warm Weather."

Dec. 27
" Monday NE a gentle breeze Cloudy rhimy Weather. People variously employed indoors."

Dec. 28
" Tuesday Wind NE a hard Gale till Noon then more moderate at SW clear sharp Weather; the People variously employed."

Dec. 29
" Wednesday Wind variable from SE to NW light Breeze clear sharp Weather; Sent 6 Men to the Nets 6 Sturgeon. the rest cutting fire Wood; Six Indian Men and Women arrived from the North'd brought a few Furrs to Trade part of which they traded."

Dec. 30
" Thursday Wind SW and NNE a gentle Breeze clear Cold Weather. employed cutting fire Wood. Traded with the Indians of yesterday; An Indian Man and a Lad arrived from the West'd for Men to fetch Meat and brought a few Furrs which they traded.
Traded 140 made Beaver in furrs."

Dec. 31
" Friday Wind WSW a fresh Gale first part cloudy latter part Clear Weather. the Indian that arrived on Wednesday went away, as did those of yesterday. Sent two Men with them to fetch Meat, the rest cutting fire Wood and tying up the furrs traded yesterday."

Jan. 1 1791
" Saturday Wind Nly a stiff Gale with thick drift part Cloudy part clear mild Weather."

Jan. 2
" Sunday Wind SSE fresh Breeze clear sharp Wea. The Men who went for Meat came home brought 20 lb half dryed Moose flesh."

Jan. 3
" Monday Wind SW a fresh breeze Weather Clear and Cloudy alternately. five Men and myself went to the Nets, at noon return'd with 7 Sturgeon and 1 Pike. the rest cutting fire Wood; except the Men that came home yesterday who are resting themselves."

Jan. 4
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. One Man employed making a net and the rest hauling home fireWood."

Jan. 5
" Wednesday Wind NNE stiff Gale with Snow and drift till Noon afterwards Clear sharp Weather. One Man employed making a Net, two cleaning Snow from the Works, four cutting fire Wood and Taylor at Work for Trade."

Jan. 6
" Thursday Wind SWbS first part clear latter part Cloudy Weather inclinable to Snow. eight Men and myself employed hauling home fireWood, the Taylor at Work for Trade and one tenting with Indians."

Jan. 7
" Friday Wind SE at times blew fresh Cloudy Cold Wea. four Men with myself went to the Nets at Noon returnd with no succefs; the rest employed cutting fire Wood."

Jan. 8
" Saturday Wind SW light Breeze part clear part Cloudy Weather with Snow at times. one Man and myself lining Nets; and the rest variously employed."

Jan. 9
" Sunday Wind NW a stiff Gale Clear sharp drifting Weather. at Noon an Indian Man and two Women arrived from the West'd brought very little."

Jan. 10
" Monday Wind SW small breeze Clear cold Wea. Sent six Men to the Nets, set one, and took one up to be repaired, got 3 Sturgeon, and the rest cutting fire Wood."

Jan. 11
" Tuesday Wind SE a small breeze dark Cloudy Wea. The People variously employed, the Indian Man that arrived on Sunday went to take a Beaver House in the evening return'd with two Beaver and two small Otters."

Jan. 12
" Wednesday Wind SE a gentle Breeze Clear mild Weather till Noon then NW a heavy Gale & Cloudy with Rain. One Man making a Net and the rest cutting fire Wood."

Jan. 13
" Thursday Wind variable from SW to NE a small Breeze with Snow and Sleet. the People variously employed. at noon the Indians that arrived on Sunday went away and five others arrived from the Southward with a few Furrs."

Jan. 14
" Friday Wind Nly a fresh Breeze Cloudy Weather with Snow and drift. People employed within doors. traded with the Indians of yesterday. George Rofs and an Indian Lad arrived for Men to fetch part of 3 Doe Moose."

Jan. 15
" Saturday Wind SW and NW a small Breeze part clear part Cloudy Weather. the Indians that arrived on Thursday went away. five Men and myself went to the Nets 6 Sturgeon & 2 Pike; the rest cutting fire Wood &c &c."

Jan. 16
" Sunday Wind NW a small Breeze clear Weather. Sent four Men with George Rofs to fetch Meat."

Jan. 17
" Monday Wind and Weather as yesterday. Men at the House employed cutting fire Wood, in the evening two Indian Lads arrived, for Men, to fetch Meat also brought a few Furrs to Trade."

Jan. 18
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as before. sent one Man away with the Indians to take care of the Meat till the rest of the Men come home. An Indian Woman came from acrofs the Lake for Men to fetch Meat."

Jan. 19
" Wednesday Wind SE light breeze Clear mild Wea. Sent four Men acrofs the Lake to fetch Meat; at Noon they return'd with the flesh of a Buck Moose."

Jan. 20
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday. three Men and myself went to the Nets 5 Sturgeon & 2 Pike. At Noon the Men came home, that went away on Sunday last, with four Sleds loaded with Moose and Beaver's flesh."

Jan. 21
" Friday Wind SE a stiff Gale Cloudy Weather with a little Snow at times. sent four Men to fetch Meat. them that arrived yesterday resting themselves. at Noon two Indian Men and their families arrived from the Westw'd, with a few Furrs, payed part of their debts."

Jan. 22
" Saturday Wind SE a small Breeze Clear mild Weather. the people at home employed cutting fireWood. traded with the Indians of yesterday. Received 50 made Beaver in furrs and 3 unskinned Beaver."

Jan. 23
" Sunday Wind WSW a moderate Breeze Wea. as yesterday. sent two Indians hunting, no succefs. at Noon the Men return'd from fetching Meat brought part of 2 Doe Moose and 3 unskinned Beaver; in the evening George Rofs came home; he informs me that he could not stay any longer with them their Tent being too small for their own families."

Jan. 24
" Monday Wind N and NE small Breeze Cloudy Weather. Myself and four Men went to the Nets, at Noon return'd; no succefs of Fish. the People that arrived yesterday resting themselves. the Indians that arrived on Friday last went away."

Jan. 25
" Tuesday Wind ESE a small breeze Clear rhimy Weather. the People employed hauling home fire Wood. Sent John Irvin away to stay with Indians I have engaged to hunt for the House. one of the Indians that went away yesterday return'd."

Jan. 26
" Wednesday Wind variable from SE to NW a middling Breeze Cloudy Weather with light Snow. One Man employed repairing a Net. Taylor at work for the Men and the rest cutting fire Wood &c &c."

Jan. 27
" Thursday Wind SEbS a middling Breeze Wea. Clear and Cloudy alternately. the People employed as yesterday."

Jan. 28
" Friday Wind variable from SSW to N towards evening a strong Gale part clear part Cloudy Wea. with Drift. Sent five Men to the Nets; who return'd with 4 Sturgeon and 1 Pike. the rest employed cutting a track to haul fire Wood through."

Jan. 29
" Saturday Wind Nly a small Breeze clear sharp Weather. Taylor at work for the Men and the rest of us employed hauling home fire Wood."

Jan. 30
" Sunday Wind SE a fresh Breeze first part clear latter part Cloudy Weather with Snow and drift."

Jan. 31
" Monday Wind NNW light Breeze Clear Weather. Sent five Men to the Nets, one Shoveling Snow, three cutting fire Wood and myself went to look for Timber but found none fit for Boards to Roof a House. - 3 Sturgeon & 2 Tickameg."

Feb. 1 1791
" Tuesday Wind as yesterday Cloudy Weather. Taylor at work for the Men; the rest of us employed hauling home fireWood."

Feb. 2
" Wednesday Wind SW middling Breeze Cloudy Wea. Employed as yesterday. two Indian Men and one Woman arrived from the North'd with a few Furrs."

Feb. 3
" Thursday Wind NW a stiff Gale Weather Clear and Cloudy alternately. employed cutting fire Wood. The Indians of yesterday traded, Traded 80 MBeaver."

Feb. 4
" Friday Wind SE a middling Breeze Cloudy Wea. with a little Snow at times. sent five Men to the Nets who return'd with 2 Sturgeon & 1 Pike. Myself and one Man went to the River Side to look for timber; the rest cut fire Wood; the Indians went a hunting, killed one Doe Moose, in the evening sent the Men to fetch it."

Feb. 5
" Saturday Wind Nly fresh Breeze Cloudy Wea. Sent two Men to fetch Meat who return'd with a Doe Moose; the rest employed hauling home fireWood."

Feb. 6
" Sunday Wind NNE a middling Breeze Clear sharp Weather; in the evening John Irvin came home from the Indians who he says are in a starving condition and that he could not stay longer for want of Provisions."

Feb. 7
" Monday Wind and Weather as yesterday. Sent William Allen, James Flett Jun. and John Davies? to the River side, to Fall Timber, to be sawn in Boards for the New House; the rest variously employed."

Feb. 8
" Tuesday Almost Calm clear sharp Weather. the People at home employed cutting fire Wood &c &c."

Feb. 9
" Wednesday Wind Sly a small Breeze Clear sharp Weather. sent 6 Men to the Nets set one and took up another to be repaired, two Sturgeon; Myself and Taylor employed at home, the others at the River side, falling Timber and cutting them to a length to be sawn in Boards for the Roof of the New House."

Feb. 10
" Thursday Wind variable from SE to NNW a middling Breeze Cloudy Weather. three Men at the River side as before. Myself and the rest employed hauling home fire Wood."

Feb. 11
" Friday Wind SE a fresh Breeze Cloudy Wea. with Snow and drift; four Indian Men and their families arrived from the Sd with a few Furrs and unskinned Beaver part of which they traded & paid their debts. the People employed cutting fire Wood &c &c."

Feb. 12
" Saturday Wind Sly a small Breeze Cloudy Weather with Snow. sent an Indian Lad hunting; in the evening he return'd without succefs; one Man mending a Net, two cleaning Yard; and the rest employed cutting fire Wood. those from the River came home for Provisions."

Feb. 13
" Sunday Wind Nly with Snow and dift in the morning afterwards clear sharp Wea. Two Indian Men and Women went away. Received 70 B in Furrs and 3 unskinned Beaver."

Feb. 14
" Monday Wind SE a fresh Breeze Cloudy Wea. with thick Snow in the afternoon. the Indians went away and two others arrived for Men to fetch Meat. People at home employed hauling fire Wood the others as before."

Feb. 15
" Tuesday Wind NW a middling Breeze clear sharp Weather. Sent five Men with one of the Indians to fetch Meat and the other Indian went away; One of the Indians that went away the 13 inst. arrived for Men to fetch Meat, went away with him to the Mens Tent, who are sawing Boards, to come with us to fetch it, brought it to their Tent, (a Doe and young Moose) the two Men at home cleaning snow from the Works."

Feb. 16
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the two Men at home employed cutting fire Wood. Two Indian Men and Women came in from the East'd with a few Furrs, paid part of their debts. they inform me they laid up part of a Doe Moose and some Beaver's flesh not far from the House. the Men who went for Meat came home with a Buck and part of a Doe Moose also some dried Meat & 30 lbs beat Meat. two Men getting ready to go tomorrow to fetch Meat."

Feb. 17
" Thursday Wind variable Clear Cold Weather. Sent two Men to fetch Meat, in the evening they return'd with part of a Doe Moose and some half dried Beaver's flesh, also sent three Men to the Sawyers Tent to fetch the Moose Meat, brought there on Tuesday last; at Noon they return'd, the rest cut fire Wood, sent up an Indian Lad hunting Lad at Noon return'd without succefs."

Feb. 18
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday. employed hauling home fireWood. At Noon one Indian Man and two Women arrived brought a few Furrs paid part of their debts. tied up the Furrs traded on Wednesday, 150 MBiveer? in Furrs."

Feb. 19
" Saturday Wind SE middling Breeze Cloudy Wea. with a little Snow at times. the People at home cutting fireWood. in the evening the Sawyers came home for Provisions. Sent two Indians hunting no succefs."

Feb. 20
" Sunday Wind NW a small Breeze Cloudy Wea. till the evening then clear and sharp; two Indian Men arrived from the South'd brought a few Furrs part of which they traded; an Indian arrived from the Eastward for Men to fetch Meat."

Feb. 21
" Monday Wind Nly fresh breeze Cloudy Wea. inclinable to Snow. the Indians that arrived yesterday went away. sent five Men for Meat, three Men falling Timber and sawing Boards, two Men and myself overhauling Nets, Condemned one being rotten."

Feb. 22
" Tuesday Wind NW a hard Gale clear sharp Wea. with much drift; at Noon the Men return'd from fetching Meat brought two Doe Moose, the other two employed cutting fire Wood. the Indians that arrived the 16th & 18th inst. still on the Plantation."

Feb. 23
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. People employed cutting fireWood. An Indian Man a Lad and a Woman arrived from the south'd with a few Furrs and a little Provisions; part of which they traded and paid their debts."

Feb. 24
" Thursday Wind SW a hard Gale Weather clear and Cloudy alternately. trade with those Indians that arrived yesterday. Sent four Men to afsist the Sawyers carrying Logs to the Saw Pit. at Noon they return'd. the rest cut fire Wood and tied up furrs the Weather being too Cold to go to the Nets. Traded 66 MBeaver in furrs; and a little Provisions."

Feb. 25
" Friday Wind Nly AM blowing fresh, PM light Breezes ? clear Weather. People variously employed. The Indians of yesterday went away."

Feb. 26
" Saturday Wind variable from SE to N a hard Gale AM cloudy with Snow and drift PM clear sharp Weather. employed cutting fire Wood &c &c."

Feb. 27
" Sunday Wind NW a hard Gale Clear Cold drifting Weather."

Feb. 28
" Monday Wind SE a small Breeze Clear mild Weather. sent seven Men to the Nets; at Noon they return'd brought 7 Sturgeon and 6 Pike. and Indian Woman arrived for Men to fetch Meat."

Mar. 1 1791
" Tuesday Wind SE a small Breeze Cloudy Weather with light Snow at times; sent five Men for Meat And the rest employed cutting fire Wood."

Mar. 2
" Wednesday Calm and Clear mild Weather. the Men who went for Meat came home with a Doe Moose, a Buck Moose, 7 large and 6 small Beaver and say there is a Young Doe Moose & 4 Beaver to fetch. the two Men employed cutting fire Wood."

Mar. 3
" Thursday Wind NW and SE first part Cloudy with a little Snow latter part clear mild Weather. Sent two Men to fetch Meat; those that arrived yesterday resting themselves. three Men sawing Boards &c &c."

Mar. 4
" Friday Wind SE a small breeze clear mild Wea. Myself and five Men went to the Nets, put down two, and took up three, two of them being entirely rotten. caught 5 Sturgeon and 2 Pike. the Men I sent for Meat yesterday, came home, with part of a Doe Moose 3 unskinned Beaver and 3 bundles of Furrs. the Indians sent for two Men to afsist them to the House."

Mar. 5
" Saturday Wind NE a middling Breeze Wea. Clear and Cloudy alternately. five Men employed cutting fire Wood; sent two to meet the Indians at Noon return'd with 5 bundles of Furrs, in the evening the Indians arrived, brought a few Furrs, and a little half dried Meat, paid part of their debts."

Mar. 6
" Sunday Wind NE a hard Gale Clear Wea. with thick drift."

Mar. 7
" Monday Wind Ely fresh breeze clear sharp Weather; One Man mending a Net, and the rest employed cutting fireWood, two Indians went away and two others arrived from the Nor'd; for Men to fetch Meat, brought 6 Beaver in furrs which they traded."

Mar. 8
" Tuesday Wind NW a fresh Breeze Cloudy Wea. Sent two Men for Meat, four went to afsit the Sawyers in carrying Logs to the Sawpit, one mending a Net and Myself trading with the Indians; the Men who went away this Morning came home, two Indian Men a Lad, and one Woman, arrived, from the East'd brought 189? B. in Furrs, traded part and paid their debts. Reced 300 B. in furrs and a Doe Moose."

Mar. 9
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the Indians that arrived the 5 inst. went away. employed cutting fire Wood and tying up Furrs."

Mar. 10
" Thursday Wind Wly a fresh Breeze Clear Cold Weather. employed hauling home fire Wood. the whole of the Indians went away."

Mar. 11
" Friday Wind Sly a small Breeze Cloudy Cold Wea. Sent four Men to the Nets, two cutting fire Wood, three getting Boards as before. An Indian Man and a Lad arrived from the S'd with a few Furrs. Received 4 Sturgeon and 4 Pike."

Mar. 12
" Saturday Wind SE a fresh Breeze Cloudy Wea. with a little Snow at times. People at home hauling fire Wood, the Indians of yesterday finished trade and went away, the Sawyers came home for Provisions. Received 30 Beaver in Furrs."

Mar. 13
" Sunday Wind SE a hard Gale Cloudy Weather with thick Snow and drift."

Mar. 14
" Monday Wind Nly a small breeze clear sharp Weather. the Sawyers went away. People at home cutting fire Wood and cleaning the Yard &c &c."

Mar. 15
" Tuesday Wind NNE a middling Breeze Cloudy Weather with drizzling Snow. employed hauling home fire Wood. an Indian Man and his Wife arrived from the Westward brought 44 Beaver in Furrs; which they traded."

Mar. 16
" Wednesday Wind NW a fresh Breeze Cloudy Weather with a little Snow at times. the Indian of yesterday went away. Men at home and myself employed hauling home fire Wood. the rest as before."

Mar. 17
" Thursday Wind WSW a stiff Gale Clear sharp Weather; Six Men went to the Nets brought home one to be repaired, Myself and one Man employ'd at home. those at the River side as before."

Mar. 18
" Friday Wind SSW a small Breeze clear mild Weather. myself and three Men went to afsit carrying Logs to the Sawpit; took 20 Boards home with us. one Man mending a Net the other three cut a little fireWood."

Mar. 19
" Saturday Wind Sly fresh Breeze Cloudy mild Wea. Myself and five Men employed hauling home Boards from the Sawpit; two mending a Net; in the evening the Sawyers came home for Provisions."

Mar. 20
" Sunday Wind SW a gentle Breeze towards evening a fresh Gale Clear Weather thawed much. the Sawyers went away."

Mar. 21
" Monday Wind SE a fresh Breeze clear and Cloudy alternately. four Men at the Nets, the rest fetching? home Boards brought 20. received 2 Sturgeon."

Mar. 22
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. three Men employed cutting fireWood. three Men at the River side sawing Boards and hewing &c &c. the rest with myself went to haul home Boards. returned with 28."

Mar. 23
" Wednesday Wind Wly a middling Breeze first part clear latter part Cloudy thawing Weather. sent five Men to fetch Boards; who return'd with 26; two cutting fire Wood, the other three as before."

Mar. 24
" Thursday Wind NE a small Breeze Wea. as yesterday. Sent five Men for Boards, who return'd with 24. two making Soap, at noon a Lad, three Women and children with 10 Beaver in furrs and 6 unskinned Beaver which they traded; and part went away."

Mar. 25
" Friday Ely a strong Gale Cloudy Wea. Sent four Men for Ash Billets to make Trunnels for the New House. Myself and the rest went to the Nets 1 Pike. two Indian Men and 1 Woman arrived, brought some fresh Moose flesh which they traded and went away."

Mar. 26
" Saturday Wind Nly a strong Gale Cloudy Weather with a little Snow. People a home employ'd hauling home fireWood. the Sawyers came home, say they have got 200 Boards sawed."

Mar. 27
" Sunday Wind NNW a heavy Gale with thick drift first part Cloudy latter part clear sharp Weather."

Mar. 28
" Monday Wind and Weather as yesterday. two Men employed cutting a track for the Sled, the rest with myself went for Boards, brought 29 home, we was obliged to leave 24 about 2 1/2 Mile from the House the track being so bad."

Mar. 29
" Tuesday Wind NNE at times blowing hard first part Cloudy with a little snow latter part clear sharp Weather; employed hauling home fireWood."

Mar. 30
" Wednesday Wind NNW a stiff Gale Cloudy cold Wea. employed hauling and cutting fire Wood."

Mar. 31
" Thursday Wind NW a fresh Breeze Clear sharp Wea. at Noon two Indian Men and their families arrived on a Journey to the West'd brought nothing. Myself and five Men went for the Boards mentioned the 28 inst; the rest cut a little fire Wood. We got 200 Boards to the House."

Apr. 1 1791
" Friday Wind WSW a fresh Breeze Cloudy Cold Wea. four Men went to fetch Ash, and the rest employed cutting fireWood. the Indians of yesterday went away and another arrived brought 15 Beaver which he traded and went away; the Men who went for Ash came home."

Apr. 2
" Saturday Wind NW a stiff Gale Clear sharp Wea. Men variously employed."

Apr. 3
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday."

Apr. 4
" Monday Wind variable light Breeze Clear sharp Weather. Sent seven Men away for Pitch, the rest, and myself went to the Nets, caught 4 Trout and 5 Sturgeon."

Apr. 5
" Tuesday Wind NE and SE a small Breeze clear Weather; One Man and myself taking Paddles, the other two variously employed; An Indian Man, a Lad, and Woman arrived from the North'd with a few Furrs, traded 80 MB from them of which 23 has been due since 1788."

Apr. 6
" Wednesday Wind SE a stiff Gale Clear and Cloudy alternately thawing Weather. employed tying up furrs in the Trading room, and Paddle making &c. the Indians of yesterday went away."

Apr. 7
" Thursday Calm and Clear thawing Weather. two Men with Myself went for Ash, one man at home. An Indian arrived from the South'd brought 12 Beaver which he traded; and went away."

Apr. 8
" Friday Wind SE a small Breeze clear warm Wea. People at home employed cutting fireWood. at Noon the Men who went for Pitch came home with 40 1/2 Gallons."

Apr. 9
" Saturday Wind SE fresh Breeze first part clear latter part Cloudy Weather inclinable to Snow. Myself and three Men went to the Nets, took up most of them, as they are entirely rotten, caught one Sturgeon & 1 Trout. the Men that arrived yesterday resting themselves, the other two return'd from Pitch hunting; brought 17 1/2 Gallons."

Apr. 10
" Sunday ENE strong Gale Cloudy Weather with heavy Rain till 4 PM then Snowed hard."

Apr. 11
" Monday Wind as yesterday Cloudy Cold Weather with Snow at times. six Men employed making Fettles for Bundles, the rest doing odd Jobbs within Doors."

Apr. 12
" Tuesday Wind NNE fresh Breeze Cloudy Weather thawing a little. two Men employed carrying Water out of the Cellar, four Men cleaning the Yard, Taylor at work for Trade, three Men getting ready to take Wooden Work for Canoes. Swans seen to day."

Apr. 13
" Wednesday Wind SE a middling Breeze Cloudy Weather. Sent three Men away to get Wooden Work for a Canoe, also three to fetch Birch for Wedges for the Prefs. Taylor at Work for Trade, and the rest cutting fireWood."

Apr. 14
" Thursday Wind SE a fresh Breeze Cloudy Weather with thick Snow; five Men employed putting a Canoe to the carrying place above, to be in readinefs when the River Ice breaks up, to hunt in, the other two cutting fire Wood."

Apr. 15
" Friday Wind NW a small Breeze Cloudy Weather thawed much; employed cutting fireWood and making Paddles."

Apr. 16
" Saturday Wind Sly a small Breeze fine clear Wea. till Sun Set then Cloudy with Rain. two Men making Wedges for the prefs, sent the rest away for Birch, at Noon return'd, brought 20 Mallet helves and 3 Logs."

Apr. 17
" Sunday Wind NW a fresh Breeze Clear Weather and Cloudy alternately. Geese flying about."

Apr. 18
" Monday Wind and Weather as yesterday. People at home employed, about various duty, those that went for Canoe Wood not return'd yet."

Apr. 19
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as before. employed making Mallets and Wedges."

Apr. 20
" Wednesday Wind SE a fresh Gale part clear part Cloudy Weather with a little Rain. Sent one Man to afsist those that went for Wooden Work, sent one to the River who says she is not broke yet, two Men making Paddles; the rest variously employed."

Apr. 21
" Thursday Wind NE fresh Breeze Cloudy Wea. with thick Snow in the afternoon. sent Wm Sabbiston a hunting, got one Goose, he informs me that the River is driving full of Ice, the rest employed shoveling the Rubbage on the Plantation in heaps."

Apr. 22
" Friday Wind Nly a fresh Breeze Cloudy Weather with a little Snow at times. employed cleaning the Yard and cutting fireWood &c &c."

Apr. 23
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday. Sent four Men in a Canoe for? those that went for Wooden Work, the Ice is driving so thick in the River, they was obliged to return, the rest employed cutting fireWood. the Men that went for Wooden Work came home, with sufficient for one Canoe."

Apr. 24
" Sunday Wind NE a small Breeze Cloudy Cold Weather inclinable to Snow."

Apr. 25
" Monday Wind variable from NW to SE a small Breeze first part clear latter part Cloudy Weather inclinable to Rain. Myself and two Men went for the Wooden Work; brought one Canoe Load up to the carrying place and left it there; two Men mending Nets, two cutting a little fire Wood and the rest variously employed."

Apr. 26
" Tuesday Wind SE a small Breeze Clear warm Wea. the People employed, one man mending Nets, the rest with myself carrying home Canoe Work."

Apr. 27
" Wednesday Wind SE a strong Gale Cloudy Wea. One Man mending Nets, sent the rest for the remainder of the Wooden Work, at Noon they return'd, say the River is full of Ice."

Apr. 28
" Thursday Wind SW a fresh Breeze Weather Clear and Cloudy alternately, one Man planing Wooden Work for Canoes, the rest employed packing Furrs."

Apr. 29
" Friday Wind Nly a small Breeze clear fine Wea. two Men planing Wooden work for Canoes, the rest employed packing Furrs."

Apr. 30
" Saturday Wind Sly fresh Breeze clear Weather. Sent two Men to the River to hunt Geese; the rest employed as before."

" Copy of a Letter received from Mr Wm Walker
South Branch House April 24th 1791
Mr Mitchel Oman
Sir,
Opportunity offering I take the pleasure to inform You that we are all well and have pafsed a very agreeable Winter, hoping this will find You and all under your direction the same.
My Trade is but little owing to the want of Brandy and Cloth, for above this two Months past, I have had neither, which made me loose the chief of the Trade and the primest of Furrs, for the Want of the above articles.
By the Bearers Peter Sabbiston and James Linklatter I have sent one Bag of Bristol Shot of 20 lb which I hope you will receive; I would have sent them down sooner, as it was Mr Tomisons orders, but the Weather was so uncertain it would not permit to get the Canoes in readinefs.
I have nothing further to relate, but conclude wishing succefs to the Companys affairs, every felicity to attend You and all under your direction
and to remain
Your most obedient Servant
William Walker"

May 1 1791
" Sunday Wind SE a fresh Breeze Clear hot Wea. and Noon two Men and a Girl arrived from the South Branch House in a Canoe, left the Cargo &c at the Goose carrying place, brought 20 lb Bristol Shot."

May 2
" Monday Calm and Clear hot Weather. sent two Men to bring the things that was left at the carrying place up the little River; the Lake being open round the Shore the got in a Canoe a little above the House; brought 12 bundles of Furrs and two Bags of Pimeecan. the rest employed at the Prefs."

May 3
" Tuesday Wind variable a small Breeze Weather as before. one Man planing Canoe Wood, two splitting out Trunnels, one overhauling a Net, and taking the buck lines from it, as it is entirely rotten, the rest cleaning the Plantation, the Men that was hunting came home, with 48 Geese and 3 Beaver. Also an Indian Man and one Woman arrived in a Canoe brought a few Furrs which he traded; and went away.
Two Frenchmen arrived here on their Journey up the River, who begged to be supply'd with Provisions to save them till they get to one of their upper Settle'ts and they are to pay the quantity back again; upon these Terms I supply'd them with a little, and they went away."

May 4
" Wednesday Wind SE a hard Gale clear hot Weather. sent four Men hunting, the rest variously employed; At Noon an Indian Man and a Lad arrived from the Westward, with 10 unskinned B. which they traded and went away."

May 5
" Thursday Wind and Weather as before. two Men planing Canoe Wood, & the rest splitting trunnels."

May 6
" Friday Wind NW a fresh Breeze Cloudy Weather till Noon then clear and fine. two Men planing Canoe Wood, the rest taking Roots. An Indian Man and a Lad arrived from the North'd with 4 unskinned Beaver."

May 7
" Saturday Wind SW a fresh Gale clear hot Weather. in the morning the Indians went away. the People employed cleaning Yard. the Men arrived from hunting brought 17 Geese, 4 Beaver and 1 Swan."

May 8
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday. Two Canoes of Indians arrived from the South'd with a few Furrs and 3 unskinned Beaver; the Ice drove up on the Shore."

May 9
" Monday Wind variable from SW to NE a small Breeze Weather Clear and Cloudy alternately. The People employed, four Men making trunnels, two planing Canoe Wood and the rest variously employed, two of the Indians that arrived yesterday went away."

May 10
" Tuesday Wind N a fresh Gale Cloudy Weather with Snow at times. two Men planing Wooden Work for a Canoe, one making a Net, and the rest employ'd making Fettles for Bundles, two of the Indians that arrived on Sunday last still on the Plantation."

May 11
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. Myself and one Man making Nets, two turning Timbers for a Canoe and the rest cut a little fireWood."

May 12
" Thursday Wind NNW Cloudy Weather with a little Rain at times, employed the same as yesterday. An Indian Man and his Wife arrived from the West'd; brought 5 unskinned Beaver, left their Canoe at the Goose carrying place."

May 13
" Friday Wind South'y a middling Breeze Wea. first part Cloudy latter part clear and fine. two Men planing Gunnels and Splinters for a Canoe and the rest variously employed."

May 14
" Saturday Wind variable from SW to NE a fresh Gale clear Weather. two Men planing Gunnels and Splinters for a Canoe the rest cleaning the Yard and doing other odd Jobbs. the Indians went away."

May 15
" Sunday Wind SW a small Breeze Clear and Cloudy alternately. One Canoe of Indians arrived brought 5 unskinned Beaver also one Canoe arrived from the East'd, with a few Furrs and 7 unskinned Beaver, payed their Debts."

May 16
" Monday Wind N a fresh Breeze Wea. as yesterday. two Men employed about Canoe Work, two lining a Net, the rest employed about odd Jobbs. in the evening the Indians went away, the Lake clear of Ice."

May 17
" Tuesday Wind SW a fresh Breeze Clear Wea. two Men turning Timbers, the rest as before, sixteen Canoes of Indians arrived from the West'd brought a few Furrs and 1 unskinned Beaver."

May 18
" Wednesday Wind Nly a fresh Breeze first part Cloudy with a little Rain latter part Clear Wea. At 6 AM four Englishmen arrived in 2 Canoes, from Manchester House with 24 bundles of Furrs and 6 bags of Pimmecan, also brought the agreeable News of all being well in that quarter; People variously employ'd. The Indians Traded and paid their debts. Reced 250 MBeaver."

May 19
" Thursday Wind SSE a strong Gale clear Weather. two Men getting Wooden in readinefs for Canoe Building. sent three to the Mouth of the little River to set three Sturgeon Nets, the rest employed as before. Sent two Indians hunting Beaver."

May 20
" Friday Wind variable first part Cloudy with a little Rain latter part clear Weather. People variously employed, 2 Sturgeon from the Nets, in the evening one Canoe arrived from the East'd with a few furrs also 2 Canoes arrived from hunting brought 4 small Beaver 4 Geese and 2 Swans."

May 21
" Saturday Wind NE a fresh Breeze Clear fine Weather. two making getting Roots, two repairin a Canoe, two overhauling Nets and the rest cleaning the Yard and doing other odd Jobbs. the Indians still on the Plantation waiting for Mr Tomisons arrival."

May 22
" Sunday Wind ENE a fresh Gale Cloudy thick Weather with drizzling Rain all day."

May 23
" Monday Wind WNW a small Breeze Cloudy Weather. At 1/2 past 9 AM Mr Wm Tomison and fifteen Englishmen arrived from Manchester and the South Branch House loaded with Furrs. Sent 3 Men fishing."

"Mitchel (his X mark) Oman"


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