"1783
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A Journal of the most remarkable Transactions and Occurrences at Moose Fort from 19th September 1782 to 2d October 1783 by Mr John Thomas Chief."
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" Moose Fort Journal 1782 3"
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Sept. 19 1782
" Thursday Wind Variable fine weather the Men employed putting the Eastmain Cargo on board the Beaver Sloop and various other dutys. in the Evening closed the Companys pacquet."

Sept. 20
" Friday Wind Westerly fine Weather about noon Mr Tho Hutchins & Mr John Richards took their leave of us and went for the Ship saluted them with 11 Guns."

Sept. 21
" Saturday Wind Variable cold rainy weather. Shipwright and one man repairing the old Sloops Boat. Bricklayer and the rest getting in Lime and repairing the Officers fireplace except the Armourer mending Indians Guns. Taylor making Trading Coats & two Cooking. - Received Geese from Indians."

Sept. 22
" Sunday Wind Northly raw cold rainy weather employ'd serving the Indians Powder and Shott and getting the dispatches for the Beaver Sloop ready."

Sept. 23
" Monday Wind Northly raw cold rainy weather two Men grinding Hatchets. Carpenters helving Do. Bricklayer and one Man repairing the Fireplaces. Armourer repairing hunting Guns. Taylors making Trading Coats. Cook as Usual. the others grinding Oatmeal. - In the afternoon Mr Falconer with the Factory and Sloops Men attempted to get the old Sloop off without effect - in the evening gave the Beaver Sloop her dispatches and Mr Atkinson went on board. spared Our Taylor to Eastm'n to make their Trading Coats; received 60 Geese."

Sept. 24
" Tuesday Wind NW raw cold rainy weather. The Bricklayer and one Man repairing the Fireplaces. Shipwright and one Man repairing the old Sloops Boat. Carpenter and two Men railing in the Westw'd Haystack. Armourer repairing hunting Guns. two Men brewing. Cook as usual. Taylor making Trading Coats. received Geese from Indians."

Sept. 25
" Wednesday Wind Variable raw cold rainy Weather the Ground covered with Snow this morning; Bricklayer, Shipwright, Armourer, Tailor and Cook as Yesterday. Carpenter & one Man grinding and helving Hatchets. the rest salting Geese salted 2 Hhds - Received 270 Geese from Indians & 74 lb Fish from the old Women. - 5 Canoes of Eastw'd & Abbitibby Indians came in brought a few Summer Furrs."

Sept. 26
" Thursday Wind ENE fine warm sun. The Bricklayer repairing the Fireplace in the Chiefs room; the rest getting the two rafts of firewood up the Bank which we got home during Shiptime. PM the Shallop came up to the Factory having taken all the Buoys up except some particular ones which the Master of the Beaver Sloop desired to be left for his going out by. Since Tuesday last the Weather has been so continually thick that they did not see the Ship set sail - The Albany Sloop sailed from Ship hole last night. The Beaver Sloop's in the offing yet Wind bound. Received 42 Geese from Indians."

Sept. 27
" Friday Wind Variable cold raw weather with middling rain. the Beaver Sloop out of sight. Bricklayer and one Man repairing the Plaistering on the Chiefs Flanker. Shipwright and one Man repairing the old Sloops Boat. Armourer repairing Indians Guns. Taylor (who acts also as Steward) making Trading Coats. Carpenter & one Man railing in the Eastw'd Haystack, the rest variously employed, as drawing off Brandy, getting the remains of the Poplar up the bank, salting Geese &c. - Cooshish, an Abbitibby Indian and Family came in brought a few Furrs."

Sept. 28
" Saturday Wind SW fine pleasant Weather. Bricklayer, Armourer & Taylor as before. House Carpenter with the rest repairing the Leads on the Sheds and Houses - received 90 Geese from Indians. The Abbitibby Indian and Family went away."

Sept. 29
" Sunday Wind WSW fine Weather four Canoes of Uplanders came in Viz. Capt. Chechamoch? and 2 Sons, Wapomeg & two of Capt. Cowestoggana's Sons - no divine Service on Act. of these Indians coming in. PM the Man whom was at Hannah Bay serving Powder and Shot returned having been relieved by Mr Geo. Donald on Thursday last received a Letter informing me they had already salted 12 Hhds and that they shou'd soon be in want of more Powder and Shott."

Sept. 30
" Monday Wind WSW a fresh breeze fine Weather fore part latter part northerly with rain. about 10 OClock AM Mr P Turnor, Sam'l Sibley, Tho Knarston, John Laughton, Wm Wafs? and two Indians set off in the Battaux with supplys for Brunswick House. the three former are to stay there in lieu of Will Bolland and Henry Burney, who are to come down by the return of the Battaux. - Sent seven Men to the Woods to fell, crofscut & gather Firewood. Bricklayer repairing the plaistering of the Chiefs House. Armourer repairing Indians Guns. Shipwright and one Man repairing the old Sloops Boat. Steward & Cooper salting Geese. Traded the Indians of Yesterday who went away in the evening. - Received 260 Geese from Indians whom I served Powder & Shot and sent to the Marsh again. - Received a New 3 foot Gun makers name Wilson 1778 from one of the Uplanders which he said burst the 1st time of firing and gave him a new one in lieu."

Oct. 1 1782
" Tuesday Wind NW cloudy & Sunshine at times cool weather. Bricklayer Armourer and Shipwright employed as before. Cooper preparing Casks to send to Hannah Bay. Steward making Trading Coats. Rec'd 51 Geese from Indians. two Canoes of Uplanders took debt and went away for their Winter Quarters."

Oct. 2
" Wednesday Wind variable from SW to NW fore part heavy rain latter part Snow with sharp frost and the Wind increased to a mere Hutticane. The People employed as before."

Oct. 3
" Thursday Wind WNW blow'd hard all day frost in the Shade. all hands picking Oakum for Caulking the old Sloops boat which the Shipwright has near finished repairing."

Oct. 4
" Friday Wind SE snowey weather the people variously employed within Doors."

Oct. 5
" Saturday Wind variable raw cold dirty Weather snow rain and Sleet. Cooper salting Geese. Armourer repairing Indians Guns Steward Tayloring for Mr Cloney. Shipwright & one Man repairing the old Sloops Boat. Tho Halcro Glazing Windows. received 140 lb Fish from Indians and 45 Geese. PM the Men returned from the Woods having collected as much as will be three rafts of Firewood. Mr Cloney indisposed."

Oct. 6
" Sunday Wind NW cloudy cool weather all Hands employed salting Geese which hindered divine service. In the evening dispatched Anth'y King and three Men in the long boat for Hannah Bay with a further supply of Powder Shot &c and sent the Shipwright and six Men to the Woods to fell Xcut and gather firewood and at the same time to seek for Crooks and Timbers for a new flat bottom'd Boat. - Receiv'd 400 Geese from Indians salted a puncheon cont'g 247. Mr Cloney very ill."

Oct. 7
" Monday Wind WNW cloudy cool weather 7 Men gone to the woods. 4 gone to Brunswick with the Battaux. 4 gone to Hannah Bay with the long boat which sailed from Middlebrough early this morning 2 staying at hannah Bay to serve the Hunters Powder and Shot. Armourer repairing hunting Guns. Steward making Cloaths for Mr Cloney. Chiefs servant & Cook as Usual. received 225 Geese from Indians. Mr Cloney very ill."

Oct. 8
" Tuesday Wind variable from NW to NE fine pleasant weather. the Men as before except the Armourer & Steward who were salting 2 Hhds of Geese received 190 from Indians - Mr Cloney something better."

Oct. 9
" Wednesday Wind Southerly pleasant weather the people all employed as on Monday - Mr Cloney much better."

Oct. 10
" Thursday Wind Southly rain latter part the Men employed as before. receiv'd 140 lb Fish & 122 Geese from Indians. Mr Cloney pretty well recover'd from his late illnefs."

Oct. 11
" Friday light airs variable mizling rain in the evening the Men employed as before. an Abbitibby Indian took Debt and went away for his Winter Quarters. Mr Cloney burst a new 4 foot Gun Sandwell 1778 the first time he fired it which he took up out of the Warehouse."

Oct. 12
" Saturday Wind WSW raw cold Weather with snow and Sleet. the Men employed as before. PM the 7 Men returned from the Woods having gathered all the wood that was handy to be got at."

Oct. 13
" Sunday Wind and weather as Yesterday all hands employed salting Geese in the Forenoon, in the afternoon sent 7 Men to the Woods to Raft the Firewood they have gathered. late in the evening the Long Boat arrived from Hannah Bay with 16 Hhds and a pipe of Geese."

Oct. 14
" Monday Wind SW raw cold weather with snow at times. 4 gone to Brunswick with the Battaux. 7 gone to woods. 2 serving Powder & Shott at Hannah Bay. Taylor at work for the Chief Armourer repairing Indians Guns Chiefs servant Cooking tending the Hogs &c. - went down to the Hay Creek with 4 Men in the jolly Boat & returned in the evening with 223 Geese. received 109 by two Indians from the East marsh."

Oct. 15
" Tuesday Wind & Weather much the same as Yesterday. the Men employed as before except the Armourer and one to afsist him who was stocking an Anchor for rafting the wood home and Steward with other three? Men Salting Geese & Stowing away the Provisions in the Celler. in the Afternoon went to the Men at the Woods & left Anth'y King and two Men and brought home the Shipwright to finish the Old Boats repairs which will be wanted for getting the Wood home."

Oct. 16
" Wednesday Wind Northerly very cold with much snow all day. Anth'y King and eight Men at the Woods rafting Firewood. 4 gone with the Battaux to Brunswick. 2 at Hannah Bay serving Powder & Shot to the Hunters and salting Geese. Shipwright and one Man finished the repairs of and began Caulking the old Sloops Boat Armourer repairing Indians Guns. Taylor at work for the Chief. Chiefs Servant cooking tending the Hogs &c. PM Pequatisahaw came in with a few Beaver Skins."

Oct. 17
" Thursday Wind NW a light breeze fine weather. the Men employed as before. Pequatisahow went away. - in the evening received a Letter by one of the Englishmen from Hannah Bay informing me they had salted 6 Hhds & a puncheon more Geese and that most of the Indians had left off hunting. - Salted 2 Hhds containing 249 Geese."

Oct. 18
" Friday Wind light airs variable fine weather the Men employ'd as before. the Men whom came from Hannah Bay Yesterday cutting Firewood tending the Hogs &c."

Oct. 19
" Saturday Wind Variable warm weather about noon the Battaux returned from Brunswick home they tell me the water was so shoal in going up they were obliged to leave part of their Cargo at Cutapohiggon which they have brought down now by their return. the Shipwright finished the old Boat which I sent with 4 Men to afsist in rafting the Wood home. they all returned in the evening having brought 4 Rafts within 1/2 a Mile of the Factory. received 378 Geese. - several of the Hunters left off hunting."

Oct. 20
" Sunday Wind NE a fresh breeze fine mild weather. the Men fetched home the rafts the rest of Our hunters came in having left off hunting. gave them their last treat for hunting. receiv'd 234 Geese & 56 lb Fish."

Oct. 21
" Monday Wind NE fine pleasant weather sent eight Men to Middleborough to gather driftwood who returned again in the evening having collected as much as will make one good raft. Anth. King and 3 Men to hannah Bay for Geese. Shipwright Cooper & Nicol Spence to seek for crooks & Timbers for building a large flat bottom'd boat for the purposes of unloading the Sloops & Shallop bringing Our hay home and getting Stones for Ballast for the Ship. Armourer mending Indians Guns Taylor at Work for the Chief. Chiefs servant Cooking tending the Hogs &c. late in the Evening Mr Will Bolland arrived from Brunswick house. the Indians very drunk."

Oct. 22
" Tuesday Wind variable mizzling rain. The Men before breakfast getting the wood up the Bank to the pile afterwards variously employed Viz. Shipwright and one Man getting Crooks & Timbers two brewing small beer. Cooper preparing Casks for drawing off Brandy and saltung Geese. Steward and 4 Men salting 4 Hhds Geese conrain'g 500. two Cooking one sharpening the Pitsaws.Armourer mending Indians Guns - Receiv'd 40 Geese - the Indians Drunk."

Oct. 23
" Wednesday Wind WNW a fresh Gale cold weather. the Men in the Forenoon carrying the Wood to the Pile. in the afternoon they got the old Sloop afloat but they could not get her home. part of the Indians took debt."

Oct. 24
" Thursday Wind SE fine mild Weather. the Men in the Forenoon carrying wood up the Bank to the pile. in the afternoon got home the Old Sloop. the rest of the Indians took debt and they all went away for their Winter Quarters except an old blind woman and another old Woman whom stays to take care of her."

Oct. 25
" Friday Wind WNW a fresh breeze mild weather with snow at times. Shipwright Cooper and Nicol Spence getting Crooks and Timbers for the purpose as mentioned before. eight Men at middleborough rafting Drift wood. Taylor (whom acts likewise as Steward) at work for the Chief. Chiefs Servant Cooking tending the Hogs and Cattle &c. Armourer mending Indians Guns."

Oct. 26
" Saurday Wind NW fine weather sent the Armourer Shipwright & the rest that was getting Crooks and Timbers to afsist the eight Men whom are rafting drift wood at middleborough. they all returned in the evening with two small rafts. Taylor employed as before and attending on the Chief - Nicol Allen the Chiefs Servant being ill."

Oct. 27
" Sunday Wind Variable fine weather perform'd divine service."

Oct. 28
" Monday Wind SSE snow sleet and rain. the Shipwright Cooper & Nicol Spence getting Crooks and Timbers. Taylor employed attending the Chief & acts also as Steward. the rest getting the Wood up the Bank to the pile."

Oct. 29
" Tuesday Wind NW a heavy Gale with Snow and drift & very sharp Weather. all hands (except the Shipwright who was preparing Timbers & Taylor who was employed as Yesterday) getting the Boats ashore as likewise their Moorings and carrying the Wood up to the Pile."

Oct. 30
" Wednesday Wind Northerly very Sharp weather. the river entirely skin'd over with Ice which gave way when the Tide went out and drove the Shallop down as low as the old Factory Barr where she grounded. I have neglected this? long to lay her up in hopes of Anth'y Kings arrival with the long Boat from Hannah Bay. I can't help here remarking how much we are distrefsed for want of two more Sailors and how much the Companys Craft and Stores belonging to them are damaged for want of proper persons to take care of them. as I am obliged to employ Ant'y King and John Laughton ( the only Sailors we have) in navagating the Long Boat to Hannah Bay whom otherwise I should have kept at home to take care of the Vefsels and on the other hand was the Hannah Bay hunt to be neglected I should not be able to support the Settlement already established. much more the intended new one at Abbitibby as we got the major part of our Geese from thence - all hands employed taking up the lanch and endeavouring to get the Shallop back again without effect and at which they were employed 'till midnight."

Oct. 31
" Thursday Wind variable freezes very hard all hands employed in getting the Shallop to a proper place to lay her up for the Winter which they with much difficulty very near accomplished having brought her almost a Quarter of a Mile by breaking the Ice all the way before her at which they were employed till 11 OClock at night."

Nov. 1 1782
" Friday Wind Westerly sharp clear weather. AM all hands employed again at the Shallop but the Tide flowed so little that they could not get her nearer in shore. PM carrying firewood up to the pile. about noon the 4 Men (as I suppose) whom went with the Long Boat to Hannah Bay appeared on the opposite side of the River but the Ice is yet two weak for them to come over and too strong for us to afford them any afsistance by a Boat. Receiv'd 2 Rabbits from Our Snares."

Nov. 2
" Saturday Wind SE a fresh Gale constant thick snowey Weather and continues freezing pretty sharp. the Men employed getting the Wood up the Bank to the pile. Receiv'd 7 Rabbits."

Nov. 3
" Sunday Wind WNW a heavy Gale with Snow and drift & sharp Weather. Perform'd divine Service."

Nov. 4
" Monday Wind WNW fine mild weather a pretty high Tide enabled us to get the Shallop close in shore by breaking the Ice before her at which and mooring or fastening her to the bank the men were employed till noon. - afterwards got the old and new Upland Boats hove upon the Bank.- about 10 OClock in the forenoon the four men from Hannah Bay, whom I saw on the opposite shore on Friday last came in over the Ice they inform me they were obliged by Contrary Winds and bad Weather to lay the long Boat up in a small creek on the 28th Ult. about one Mile on this side Harricanaw or Bread River by a Letter from Mr Geo. Donald I find they have 7 Hhds and a puncheon more Geese salted & 97 Loose. - Mr Donald stayed to take care of the things left as there are several Indians about there, agreeable to Orders given. - two Indian Men came in from Hannah Bay with our 4 Men for a few necefsarys they wanted to take on trust. Receiv'd 5 Rabbits."

Nov. 5
" Tuesday Wind SE a fresh breeze mild weather with snow in the forenoon sent three Men & 4 Dogs with sleds to hannah Bay one of the Men to stay there with Mr Donald to take care of the things left there, the other two and the Dogs to return with Geese, Feathers &c. the Casks salted I have directed them to bury & leave there till the Boat returns next Summer as I shall not till then be in want of the Geese and the fetching them home in winter would so much hinder Our getting Timber for Building. - the two Indians returned. - the people in the forenoon getting the Firewood upon the Bank. in the afternoon collecting Brush & Willows and making a Bon fire round which at night with strong Beer and Brandy they made merry on the happy Occasion. - receiv'd 6 Rabbits."

Nov. 6
" Wednesday Wind Variable fore part mild Weather latter part sharp frost. the people employed getting the remainder of the Firewood up the Bank. taking up the Greens clearing the Garden &c."

Nov. 7
" Thursday Wind NW fine moderate Weather the Men empluyed felling Timber and Firewood."

Nov. 8
" Friday Wind NW moderate clear weather the Men employed carrying the Wood they fell yesterday out to the Bank edge except the Armourer whom was stocking a Gun & Steward Cook & Cowkeeper as Usual."

Nov. 9
" Saturday Wind SW clear sharp weather 4 Men killing 3 Hogs Weight 247 lb. Cooper making Sleds. Armourer stocking a Gun. Shipwright preparing Timbers for a large flatt bottom'd Boat. Taylor (who acts also as Steward) at work for Mr Bolland. Ant'y King stowing away ropes and Sails. the others X cutting & splitting Firewood. PM two Indian Men and a Woman came in brought 12 MBeaver in Martins, a Porcupone & a Cub Beaver and the blubber of a Seal. receiv'd 10 Rabbets from Indians."

Nov. 10
" Sunday Wind Variable fine moderate Weather performed divine service the Indians of yesterday went away."

Nov. 11
" Monday Wind Variable fine moderate Weather. Shipwright preparing Timbers for a large flatt bottom'd Boat. Armourer Stocking a Gun. Cooper making Sleds. Taylor at work for Mr Bolland. Tho. Halcrow and one Man grinding Hatchets & sharpening X cut Saws. two Gone to the South Bluff fishing and snaring Rabbets, three gone to Hannah Bay and one Staying there to take care of the things left there. Self with 6 Men fetching home the Cattle got (11) all of them home except the Bull."

Nov. 12
" Tuesday Wind SW a fresh Gale fore part sharp latter part moderate the Men employd as yesterday except T Halcro whom was repairing the Saw house and the Man whom afsisted him yesterday grinding Hatchets. went with the others to fetch home the Bull. - they returned in the evening unsuccefsfull having only just seen him. - receiv'd 10 Rabbets from Our Snares."

Nov. 13
" Wednesday Wind NW a fresh Gale much snow fell last night & this day Sharp Weather Armourer Stocking hunting Guns. Shipwright preparing Timbers for a large flat blottom'd Boat Cooper making Sleds. Taylor at work for Mr Bolland. Tho Halcro and John Laughton Sailor at the Pit Saw. two gone to the South Bluff to snare Rabbets and catch Fish. three gone to Hannah Bay & one staying there. two melting Blubber. two Cooking one tending the Cattle & Hogs. two X cutting Firewood one tending on the Chief. 2 Rabbets from Our Snares."

Nov. 14
" Thursday Wind NW clear sharp Weather the Tradesmen employed as before the others and Self went after the Bull who we brought home in the evening. - the Men returned from Hannah Bay with 13 Bags of Feathers."

Nov. 15
" Friday Wind SW fine clear moderate Weather Tradesmen employed as before except the Shipwright who with the others were killing the Bull and six Hogs."

Nov. 16
" Saturday Wind Northerly fine clear moderate Weather. Tradesmen employed as on Wednesday two Cooking one tending the Cattle two Sick the others X cutting Firewood and cutting up the Hogs and Bull the former weigh'd 220 lb the latter 276. Mr Bolland came home brought 5 Rabbets. receiv'd six Do. from Our Snares."

Nov. 17
" Sunday Wind SW fine moderate weather performed divine service."

Nov. 18
" Monday Wind Southerly fine moderate weather. Shipwright preparing Timbers for a flat bottom'd Boat.Cooper making Sleds.Armourer stocking and repairing hunting Guns. two at the Pit saw sawing boards for repairing two of the Mens Cabbins. two Cooking one tending the Cattle set 2 Musquets & 3 Traps for Foxes 3 Sick the others felling Stockades at the Head of the Island. Received 4 Rabbets."

Nov. 19
" Tuesday Wind Variable fine moderate Weather Tradesmen employed as Yesterday. the Labourers X cutting and splitting Firewood PM a family of homeguard came in brought 130 Rabbets and a Porcupine & a few Martins."

Nov. 20
" Wednesday Wind NW mild weather Snow and Sleet at times Shipwright preparing Timbers for a flat bottom'd Boat. Cooper making Sleds. Armourer stocking and repairing hunting Guns. two at the Pit saw. one Cooking for the Men. Taylor at times at work for the Men and acts also as Steward. Chiefs Cook & Chiefs Servant Cowkeeper & two Men killing five Hogs. three Men felling Stockades two at South Bluff hunting two at Hannah Bay taking care of the things left there. David Laughton round the Guns & Traps who unfortunately Shot himself in the hand. Hugh Monroe incapable of Duty from a fall he got down the Cellar last Saturday by which he broke one of his ribs. Henry Burney also incapable of working having fell into a Creek on his Journey to Hannah Bay which has given him a severe pain in his brest and back & Nicol Allen ill with rheumatick pains in his thighs & Knees. receiv'd one red Fox from the Guns not yet in Season."

Nov. 21
" Thursday Wind SW warm thawy Weather Tradesmen employed as Yesterday except the Shipwright who with 5 Men were felling Timber at the bottom of the Island one tending the Cattle & Hogs. Nicol Allen recovered from his late illnefs. 3 sick."

Nov. 22
" Friday Wind Northerly Sharp Weather all hands except the Steward, Cowkeeper Chiefs Servant & 3 Sick getting the Timber they fell Yesterday out to the Bank edge. the Indians of the 19th went away."

Nov. 23
" Saturday Wind variable moderate Weather the Men employed as Yesterday except two Labourers whom I sent with 3 Dogs in 4 Sleds to Hannah Bay to fetch home Feathers &c. PM Mr Bolland and Anth'y King came home brought 10 Rabbets."

Nov. 24
" Sunday Wind South warm Weather with Snow Sleet & rain performed divine Service."

Nov. 25
" Monday Wind NW sharp Clear Weather Armourer Stocking & repairing Hunting Guns Cooper making Sleds. Taylor at work for the Men Shipwright grinding his tools two Men Sawing boards for repairing the Mens Cabbins one tending the Cattle & Hogs one Cooking three killing 4 Hogs one tending the Chief. 2 gone to Hannah Bay for Feathers &c. 2 Staying there to take care of the things left there. Mr Bolland & Anth'y King returned to their tent - Henry Burney recover'd. one with a Shot hand & one with a broken rib incapable of Duty."

Nov. 26
" Tuesday Wind Variable fine moderate Weather the Men employed as before except the three tht were killing the Hogs, who was employed felling Stockades at the Head of the Island. Hugh Monroe recovered - one ill."

Nov. 27
" Wednesday Wind West Sharp clear weather Armourer Stocking and repairing hunting Guns Cooper making Sleds Taylor who's also Steward at work for the Men, two Sawyers cutting boards for repairing the Mens Cabbins. one tending the Cattle & Hogs. one cooking. one tending on the Chief. 2 gone to Hannah Bay 2 Staying there 2 at South Bluff hunting Shipwright preparing Timbers for a large flat bottom'd Boat 4 felling Stockades. one ill."

Nov. 28
" Thursday Wind West very sharp clear weather the Men as before."

Nov. 29
" Friday Wind WNW cloudy sharp weather with a heavy flight of snow in the morning the men employed as before except the Cooper (and one of the Men who was felling Stockades) grinding his tools."

Nov. 30
" Saturday Wind variable fine mild weather the Men employed as on Wednesday except the 4 who were felling Stockades, employed X cutting Firewood. - The Men arrived from Hannah Bay with Feathers &c. 2 familys of Homeguard came in brought only one Fox one Beaver Skin & 6 Martins & 2 Indian women brought 18 Martins and two Beaver Skins. Mr Bolland came home from the South Bluff brought 6 Rabbets."

Dec. 1 1782
" Sunday Wind Southerly moderate Weather performed divine Service the two Indian Women of yesterday went away."

Dec. 2
" Monday Wind Northerly thick snowey drifting Weather. Armourer repairing hunting Guns Cooper making Sleds two Men sawing boards for repairing the Mens Cabbins. Shipwright and eight Men in the great Sled hauling home Timber from the Bottom of the Island. Talor (who's also Steward) at work for the Men. Cook and Cowkeeper as usual. one staying at Hannah Bay one sick. A. King making a trace for the Bull & fitting yokes and bows for two of our young Cattle."

Dec. 3
" Tuesday Wind Easterly moderate Weather the Men employed as yesterday except the Shipwright A. King & the Sawyers. the former preparing Timbers for a large flatt bottom'd Boat & Ant. King and the Sawyers with the rest hauling home Timber. Mr Bolland went to the South Bluff for his tenting &c. - the Indians of Saturday last went away except a feeble old Man and his sick wife whom the Factory must maintain as they are not able to provide for themselves."

Dec. 4
" Wednesday Wind NW snowey moderate weather the Men employed as before."

Dec. 5
" Thursday Wind Northerly very thick snowey weather Ant. King & 6 Men gone to the South Shore to fell Firewood & Timber two Men with 4 Sleds and the Dogs gone to hannah Bay to fetch home Mr Geor. Donald and the remainder of the things left there. Shipwright preparing Timber for a large flat bottom'd Boat Armourer repairing Indians Guns Cooper making Sleds Taylor at work for the Men. Tho Halcro grinding & helving Carpenters tools. Cook, Cowkeeper & Chiefs Servant as usual. one Sick. Mr Bolland returned from the South Bluff."

Dec. 6
" Friday Wind SW sharp clear Weather the Men employed as before."

Dec. 7
" Saturday Wind West sharp clear weather the Men employed taking out and putting Victuals into the Waterhole to freshen, X cutting and hauling home (with three Cattle) Firewood &c. - PM Ant. King and the 6 Men came home from the Woods."

Dec. 8
" Sunday Wind NW very sharp clear Weather 3 Familys of home Indians came in (brought 144 Martins) which hindered Our performing divine Service."

Dec. 9
" Monday Wind NW sharp clear weather Shipwright preparing Timber for a New flat bottom Boat. Armourer repairing Hunting Guns. Cooper making Sleds Halcro repairing Ant. Kings Cabbin. Taylor at Work for the Men. six Men at the Woods felling Timber & Firewood whom came home in the evening having finished felling all that was near the River Side & handy for rafting. two gone to Hannah Bay. one staying there Cook Cowkeeper & Chiefs Servant as usual. one sick about noon received a packet from Albany three familys of Indians came in nearly paid their debts."

Dec. 10
" Tuesday Wind North clear sharp Weather the six Men whom came from the Woods yesterday felling Timber in the swamp at the back of the Factory. the others employed as before."

Dec. 11
" Wednesday Wind East thick snowey weather the Men employed as before. PM two East'd Indians came in brought 20 MB chiefly skunks."

Dec. 12
" Thursday Wind NW very sharp clear Weather the people employed as yesterday except those who was felling Timber, who was hauling it home with the three Cattle. PM George Donald and the people arrived fom Hannah Bay brought 70 partridges & Pheasants."

Dec. 13
" Friday Wind Westerly sharp clear Weather the people employed nearly as yesterday except the Armorer who was making Cock & side nails for Albany the Armorer there not being capable of making them. the two Indian Men of Wednesday went away. one family of Home Guard came in and paid half his Debt."

Dec. 14
" Saturday Wind West very sharp clear Weather. The Tradesmen as before. two Brewing. two opening the Water Hole. three with the Cattle hauling Timber from the swamp. Cook Cowkeeper & chiefs Servant as usual two Sick the others X cutting Firewood."

Dec. 15
" Sunday Wind variable fine pleasant Weather the people X cutting wood ( having been so fully employed yesterday that they had not time to X cut sufficient wood for the Fires) which obliges us to omit divine service."

Dec. 16
" Monday Wind Southerly cloudy and small rain in the Forenoon. AM sent Anth'y King & 6 Men to fell Timber at Buttlers Creek. shipwright preparing the Timbers for a large flat Bottom Boat. Armourer repairing Indians Guns. Cooper helving & grinding Axes. Taylor at work for Anth'y King. Halcro fitting up Kings Cabbin. Cook Cowkeeper & Chiefs servant as usual. two X cutting firewood. two round the Guns and Traps no luck. one writing. closed Our pacquet for Albany. one family of Homeguard Indians came in for provisions."

Dec. 17
" Tuesday Wind Variable fine Weather the people as yesterday. AM dispatched the packet for Albany. one red Fox from the Guns. PM one family of homeguard Indians came in brought upwards 40 MBeaver received 20 Partridges from the Indians."

Dec. 18
" Wednesday Wind variable moderate weather. the Men employed as before. Received 60 Partridges."

Dec. 19
" Thursday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday the Men as before received one white Fox from the Guns."

Dec. 20
" Friday Wind Variable fine mild weather the Men employed as before. received 18 partridges."

Dec. 21
" Saturday Wind Northerly a heay Gale with very thick snowey Weather. Shipwright Cooper Armorer & Taylor at their several employs. AM the Men returned from the woods having felled sprig'd and X cut about 100 pieces of Timber. the Others (with the Men from the Woods) opening the Victual hole crofscutting Firewood &c Cook Cowkeeper and Chiefs servant as usual. received 22 partridges & 10 Rabbets."

Dec. 22
" Sunday Wind variable sharp clear weather performed divine service. - PM a family of Home Guard Indians came in brought near 90 MBeaver."

Dec. 23
" Monday Wind Variable clear sharp Weather Shipwright preparing Timbers for a large flat bottom'd Boat. Armorer repairing Indians Guns. Cooper repairing Rundlets Taylor (who's also Steward) at work for Mr Geo. Donald. Cook Cowkeeper & Chiefs Servant as Usual. the others X cutting Firewood."

Dec. 24
" Tuesday Wind Variable clear moderate Weather the Men employed as before received one sowow? Fox."

Dec. 25
" Wednesday Wind Variable clear moderate weather performed divine Service and celebrated the day."

Dec. 26
" Thursday Wind Northerly thick snowey weather 4 round the Guns & Traps the others keeping holiday received 10 partridges."

Dec. 27
" Friday Wind variable clear moderate Weather the Men keeping holiday PM received a packet from Eastmain by Math'w Tate & Robt Spence."

Dec. 28
" Saturday Wind SE pleasant moderate weather. the Men opening the Waterhole, Splitting Firewood & Hunting."

Dec. 29
" Sunday Wind Variable fine moderate Weather."

Dec. 30
" Monday Wind variable fine moderate Weather the Men at foot Ball."

Dec. 31
" Tuesday Wind & weather much the same as before. the Men keeping holiday. received one red Fox."

Jan. 1 1783
" Wednesday Wind variable moderate weather trusted and sent away all the Indians except 2 old and infirm, 2 lame & one blind. afterwards celebrated the day."

Jan. 2
" Thursday Wind Southerly fine moderate Weather. the Men employ'd X cutting & splitting firewood. PM a family of home guard came in brought 3 Beavers flesh & 6 Skins & 20 Martins."

Jan. 3
" Friday Wind Variable cloudy weather the people X cutting firewood & getting Timber to the Sawhouse."

Jan. 4
" Saturday Wind Northerly cloudy weather six Men felling Timber on the Factory Island the rest X cutting firewood and hunting received 4 partridges."

Jan.5
" Sunday Wind Variable fine moderate weather performed divine Service."

Jan. 6
" Monday Wind variable moderate weather A. King with 8 Men at Buttlers Creek felling Timber Shipwright preparing Timbers for a large flat bottom'd Boat. Cooper repairing Kegs. Armorer repairing Indians Guns. Taylor at work for Mr Donald. two Men at the Pit Saw sawing Timbers for the Perky bottom'd Boat. one round the Guns & Traps. one Cooking. one tending the Cattle. one waiting on the Chief & occasionally X cutting Wood with David Laughton who is now able to rise his Gun Shot hand a little."
[I could't help it. It's "flatt"]

Jan. 7
" Tuesday Wind West sharp clear weather the Men as yesterday except the Shipwright whom I sent with Mr Donald to the Eastward hunting instead of Math. Tate whom was to have gone but was suddenly taken ill the Indians of the 2nd Instant went away."

Jan. 8
" Wednesday Wind and weather as yesterday the people employed as before Math Tate round the Guns & Traps brought one white Fox."

Jan. 9
" Thursday Wind Southerly sharp clear weather. the Men employed as before went to the Men at Butlers Creek they have almost finished felling all the Timber that is handy to be got home received 10 partridges."

Jan. 10
" Friday Wind Southerly moderate weather AM the Men came home from the Woods having fell'd Xcut and sprig'd about 100 pieces more Timber. the others employed as before. the wooders in the afternoon Xcutting firewood. Sent Math. Tate to the Eastward to Mr Donald instead of the Shipwright who is to come home to Morrow."

Jan. 11
" Saturday Wind variable moderate weather with Snow. - 7 Men felling Stockades and Timber about a 1/4 of a mile down the NE path. Armorer Cooper Sawyers Cook and Cattle keeper as before. the others cutting firewood. Taylor & Nicol Allen Sick. the Shipwright returned from the Eastward with the ill news of Partridges being very scarce received 10 partridges."

Jan. 12
" Sunday Wind SE moderate weather performed divine service."

Jan. 13
" Monday Wind variable from West to North a heavy Gale with much Snow eight Men at the Woods felling Timbers for a large flatt bottom'd Boat. Armorer repairing Indians Guns Cooper repairing Kegs. two at the Eastward hunting partridges two round the Guns and Traps. one Cook one Cattle keeper one tending on Chief. Taylor sick David Laughton variously employed. - received 13 partridges. one family of homeguard came in paid their debt."

Jan. 14
" Tuesday Wind Northerly very sharp clear weather. the Men employed as yesterday except the two who was round the Guns, who were preparing to go to the whayway Creek. partridge hunting."

Jan. 15
" Wednesday Wind NW very sharp clear weather the Men employed as before sent two to the whayway Creek partridge hunting. the Indians of the 13 Inst, went away."

Jan. 16
" Thursday Wind Easterly moderate Weather with a little snow. the people employed as before. PM two familys home Indians came in paid their debts."

Jan. 17
" Friday Wind SW a fresh Gale sharp Weather the people employed as before except two brewing small beer."

Jan. 18
" Saturday Wind Northerly moderate Weather. Tradesmen employed as before. Cook and Cowkeeper as usual. the Men came from the Woods having felled &cut & sprigg'd about 60 pieces of Timber. 30 of which they have haul'd out to the river. - the others putting Victuals into Water to freshen Xcutting & splitting Firewood &c."

Jan. 19
" Sunday Wind Variable mild weather performed divine Service."

Jan. 20
" Monday Wind West exceeding sharp much snow and drift. sent eight Men to the Woods to fell Timber & Firewood. two at the Pit Saw. Shipwright preparing Timbers for a large flat bottom Boat. Cooper helving & grinding Hatchets. Armourer repairing Indians Guns. Taylor at work for the Chief. Cook & cowkeeper as usual two Xcutting Firewood. two tenting at the whayway Creeks. two at the Eastward."

Jan. 21
" Tuesday Wind West sharp clear weather the People as before PM Our hunters came home from the Eastward brought 110 partridges & received 20 Rabbets and 24 partridges from an old Woman & Boy."

Jan. 22
" Wednesday Wind South a heavy Gale with much Snow the Men employed as before one round the Guns & Traps."

Jan. 23
" Thursday Wind NW blow'd fresh. Snow & Drift. the people employed as before."

Jan. 24
" Friday Wind variable fine moderate weather the Men employed as before the Indians of the 16th went away as likewise the old Woman and Boy of the 21st."

Jan. 25
" Saturday Wind NE snowey weather fore part latter part clear and sharp. the Wooders came home having fell about 30 pieces more Timber and finish'd felling the Firewood according to directions given them. - The Tradesmen as before the others (with the wooders after they came home) taking victuals out of the water hole and putting more in to freshen Xcutting firewood &c. PM the Hunters came home from the Northward brought 101 Partridges."

Jan. 26
" Sunday Wind Variable moderate Weather performed divine Sevice. - PM two Indian Men and a Boy came in brought 19 MBeaver in Martins Chiefly. Our Hunters went to their Tent."

Jan. 27
" Monday Wind NW fine moderate weather eight Men felling Stockades at the head of the Island. Shipwright preparing for a new flatt bottom'd Boat. Cooper grinding and helving Hatchets, Armourer mending an Indians Gun. Taylor Ill. three gone to the Eastward hunting partridges. three at the Whayway Creeks Do. Cook Cattle Keeper & Chiefs Servant as usual. two at the Pit Saw cutting boards for various duties - the Indians of yesterday went away."

Jan. 28
" Tuesday Wind variable from SE to NE blow'd fresh with much Snow and drift. the Men employed as before."

Jan. 29
" Wednesday Wind SW clear moderate weather 4 Men felling Stockades at the head of the Island 3 Men with three Cattle hauling Stockades home Shipwright & Sawyers as on Monday. Cooper repairing Kegs Taylor making Trading Coats. Armorer repairing Guns three at the Eastward & three at the Northw'd Partridge hunting. Cook and Cowkeeper as usual two Xcutting firewood."

Jan. 30
" Thursday Wind NW excefsive sharp blow'd hard with much drift the Men employed as before."

Jan. 31
" Friday Wind WSW sharp clear weather the People employed as before our hunters came home from the Eastward without a single partridge. the Indians having killed all that was near their Tent."

Feb. 1 1783
" Saturday Wind SW very sharp clear weather Tradesmen employed as before. the others Xcutting firewood Brewing & putting victuals into the water to freshen. Cook & Cattle keeper as usual. PM our hunters came home from the Northward brought 93 partridges & 14 Rabbets. one family of Indians came in brought one rump one heart 2 Shoulders and 1 leg? of Venison."

Feb. 2
" Sunday Wind WNW very sharp Weather performed divine Service. the Indians of yesterday went away."

Feb. 3
" Monday Wind West very sharp weather. Shipwright getting setting poles & Boat-hook staffs. sent eight Men to Poplar Island to fell Timber. Armorer repairing a Xcut Saw. Taylor making Trading Coats for Brunswick. Cooper grinding and helving Hatchets. two Men sawing boards for Buoys. two crofscutting firewood. two out hunting. Cook & Cattle keeper as usual. two went to the Northward hunting. Received 20 Partridges and Pheasants. PM two Indians came in for Victuals."

Feb. 4
" Tuesday Wind SSW very sharp clear Weather the people as before PM a family of home Guard came in paid their Debts."

Feb. 5
" Wednesday Wind NW sharp clear Weather the Shipwright finished all he can do at the flat Bottom'd Boat till the weather becomes warmer. that he can put her together. Armourer repairing a Xcut Saw which was brought home to day by one of the Men from the woods. Taylor making Trading Coats for Brunswick. Cooper preparing stuff for buoys. two sawing boards for Do. two Xcutting firewood. Sent Mr George Donald the Shipwright and Math'w Tate to tent up the River and hunt partridges. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. two tenting at the whaway Creeks partridge hunting. eight at the Woods felling Timber. the Indians of the 3d & 4th Instant went away."

Feb. 6
" Thursday Wind variable from SE to NW fore part fine moderate weather latter part sharp with Sow & drift. the Men employed as before. received 0 Rabbets from Indians - received one red fox from Our Guns."

Feb. 7
" Friday Wind SW excefsive sharp the people employed as before."

Feb. 8
" Saturday Wind and weather much the same as yesterday. AM the Men came home from the Woods. having fell'd Xcut & sprigg'd 40 pieces of large Timber. the others employed as before. The Men from the Woods taking Victuals out of water and putting more in to freshen. Crofscutting firewood and cleaning out the Sheds. Received 84 partridges from the Whaway Creeks."

Feb. 9
" Sunday Wind variable cloudy mild weather with mizling snow performed divine Service PM Our hunters from up the River came home with only 16 Partridges."

Feb. 10
" Monday Wind North sharp Weather with small snow. sent 7 Men to the Woods to make paths for getting Timber out to the Bank edge. Shipwright making setting poles for the Upland Boats. Cooper preparing stuff for Buoys. two Men sawing boards for Do. Armorer repairing Indians Guns. Taylor making Indian Coats for Brunswick. two gone to the whaway Creeks to hunt partridges. two likewise to the Eastward. two Xcutting firewood. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. one round the Guns & Traps. AM two Indian Men & a woman came in brought only 40 MBeaver which did not pay their debts. One of the Men has lately lost his wife which has so deprefsed his Spirits that he had no heart to look for Furs. he tells me his Brother and two other familys (whom he left three days since) are in a starving condition & beg I would send them Victuals. Received one red fox."

Feb. 11
" Tuesday Wind Northerly thick snowey weather the people as yesterday - PM the Men returned from the Woods having finished the Paths."

Feb. 12
" Wednesday Wind Westerly very clear sharp Weather. 14 Men at Poplar Island hauling out Timber to the Bank edge. two at the Whaway Creeks & two at the Eastward hunting Partridges. Taylor at Work for Brunswick. one Tending the Cattle. The Indians of the 10th Inst. went away. sent Victuals by them for the others whom were in want."

Feb. 13
" Thursday Wind West sharp drifting weather the People employed as yesterday."

Feb. 14
" Friday Wind variable Snowey weather the Men employed as on Wednesday."

Feb. 15
" Saturday Wind SSE very thick snowey weather, Tradesmen employed as on Monday. 4 Xcutting wood for the Fires. 2 brewing small beer. two opening the waterhole. Cook & Cattlekeeper as usual one round the Guns & Traps no luck. one of Our hunters came home from the Whaway Creeks brought 20 partridges and three Rabbets and two Men from the Eastward brought 63 Partridges."

Feb. 16
" Sunday Wind variable fine mild Weather performed divine Service."

Feb. 17
" Monday Wind NW a fresh Gale with much Snow and drift. sent 14 Men to Poplar Island to haul out Timber Taylor making Trading Coats for Brunswick Cook and Cattle keeper as usual one round the Guns and Traps no luck. the three Partridge Hunters returned to their Tent."

Feb. 18
" Tuesday Wind SW clear moderate Weather the People employed as yesterday."

Feb. 19
" Wednesday Wind NE fine pleasant weather the People finished hauling out the Timber (having got out to the Bank edge 64 pieces of very fine large Timber) the rest as before."

Feb. 20
" Thursday Wind Variable snowey weather Armourer making Tools for easing the Triggers of Guns for Brunswick. Cooper preparing Stuff for Buoys two sawing Boards for Do. Shipwright making setting poles for our Upland Boats. three Men with our three Cattle hauling home firewood & Stockades. Five Men Xcutting & splitting Firewood. two at the Whaway Creeks and two at the Eastward Partridge hunting. Cook & Cattle keeper as usual. two round the Guns & Traps."

Feb. 21
" Friday Wind southerly fine mild pleasant Weather. Armourer stocking a hunting Gun. the five Men whom were cutting firewood yesterday collecting firewood & Stockades. the others as before."

Feb. 22
" Saturday Wind and weather as yesterday. Tradesmen employed as before. the others brewing small beer. opening the water hole. hauling home firewood & Stockades. Xcutting & splitting Firewood. Our hunters came home from the Nward brought 45 Pheasants & 50 Partridges."

Feb. 23
" Sunday Wind Southerly fine mild weather performed divine service."

Feb. 24
" Monday Wind Variable fine moderate Weather. Shipwright preparing setting poles for Our flatt bottom Boat. Armourer stocking a hunting Gun.Cooper preparing Stuff for Buoys two at the Pit Saw for Do. Taylor at work for Mr Cloney. two preparing to go to Bunswick House. sent three to hannah Bay. to Cut the Ice from round Our Long Boat which I was informed by Indians is (by overflowing) become near level with her Gun wales. one tending the Cattle & Hogs. one Cooking one Tending the Chief one ill the others getting Logs into the Sawhouse & Xcutting Firewood - about noon a packet arrived from Albany with the alarming News of York & Churchill Forts being destroyed by 4 French Ships whom have threatened to return next Year to reduce the rest of the Companys Settlements. the Inteligence came to Albany by a Letter from one Peter Wildridge Locum Tenens at Severn where there's 6 Men only remaining. all the Men belonging to the two Forts were sent to Europe by Mr Faulkner (to whom they gave the Severn Sloop) except Mr Lockey & 3 or 4 Men whom escaped inland. both Forts struck it's said without firing a Gun. Mefs Martin and Hearn were kept on board the French Ships. - Mr Jarvis has requested my Company & likewise Mefs Atkinson and Turnor if pofsible and all of the Companys council here that can be spared to consult on measures for Our mutual preservation and the defence of the Companys property. - the remote situation of Eastmain & advanced state of the spring will hinder Mr Atkinsons attendance but I shall dispatch a packet immediately for Mr Turnor (whom may attend without any great detriment to the Companys Trade as I can relieve him for the present by Mr Geo Donald) and shall proceed with him & Mr Cloney for Albany as we may afsist each other in our opinions personally much better than by Letter."

Feb. 25
" Tuesday Wind South very thick snowey weather. dispatched Mr George Donald & two Men with a packet to Brunswick for Mr Turnor. Shipwright preparing Stuff for dead Lights for several of Our Windows that wants. Sawyers sawing boards for Do. Cooper making Sleds the others as yesterday. except two preparing to set off for Eastmain to morrow."

Feb. 26
" Wednesday Wind NW a heavy gale with excefsive thick snowey Weather all day. early this morning dispatched a packet for Eastmain to inform them of the disastrous news. - The Men employed as before."

Feb. 27
" Thursday Wind & Weather as yesterday Shipwright preparing Beds & Quoins for our Great Guns. Sawyers sawing Plank for various uses. Cooper preparing stuff for Buoys Armorer stocking a hunting Gun. Taylor at work for Mr Cloney. the others Xcutting and splitting Firewood. Cook & Cowkeeper as usual."

Feb. 28
" Friday Wind Westerly fine clear weather Tradesmen employed as yesterday two Men cutting Fishing holes the others Xcutting Firewood."

Mar. 1 1783
" Saturday Wind and weather as yesterday. Tradesmen employed as before the others cutting Firewood & opening the waterhole. no luck from our Fishing holes."

Mar. 2
" Sunday Wind Variable moderate weather PM a pacquet arrived from Eastmain by John Hay Wm Robinson & John Leask our Taylor whom I Sent Eastmain last Fall."

Mar. 3
" Monday Wind Northerly clear fine weather Shipwright making beds & Quoins for our great Guns. Armorer preparing Cock side rails & Jaws for Gun Locks. Cooper repairing Rundlets Taylor at work for the Chief. two at the Pitsaw cutting Plank for Platforms for our great Guns. 2 brewing. 4 Men with three Cattle hauling out Stockades at the head of the Island. Cook & Cattle keeper as Usual. two gone with a packet to Eastmain. 3 gone with a packet to Brunswick & 3 at Hannah Bay cutting the Ice from the long Boat. no luck from Our fishing holes."

Mar. 4
" Tuesday Wind Westerly fine clear weather the people as yesterday except them who brew'd whom were cleaning the Snow of the Sheds. received 4 Rabbets & 13 Methy from our hooks. Our Men came home from Hannah Bay brought 95 partridges."

Mar. 5
" Wednesday Wind Variable mild Weather the people employed as before. received 6 Methy."

Mar. 6
" Thursday Wind variable fine clear weather one of Our Men (who came from Hannah Bay) lame. three Men with our three Cattle hauling home Timber from the bottom of this Island. three cleaning the Snow off the Sheds & one round the Guns & Traps. the others as on Monday the Eastmain Men whom brought Our Taylor returned for that place."

Mar. 7
" Friday Wind variable fine clear weather. three Men clearing the Snow out of the Yard the others as before. received 10 partridges."

Mar. 8
" Saturday Wind Northerly sharp weather with a little snow in the forenoon. two opening the water hole 5 Xcutting & splitting wood for the fires. two fetching home some of the Guns & Traps. the rest employed as before."

Mar. 9
" Sunday Wind West excefsive sharp Weather perform'd divine Service."

Mar. 10
" Monday Wind SW clear sharp weather Armorer repairing & Cleaning Musquets Shipwright making Handspikes for the great Guns. John Laughton Jun. preparing Tackling for Do. two Men sawing plank for platforms for Do. & for dead lights for Several of the Windows that want. Cooper repairing old and putting together new wheel Barrows. 4 Men with three Cattle hauling Timber from the bottom of this Island. four wheeling snow out of the inner Yard. John Leask making Trading Coats. Tho. Burwick (Our Steward) at work for the Chief. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. one round the Guns & Traps. two gone with a packet for Eastmain & two gone to Brunswick with Mr George Donald & to fetch Mr Turnor from thence. received one white Fox & 5 partridges."

Mar. 11
" Tuesday Wind West sharp clear weather the People employed as yesterday."

Mar. 12
" Wednesday Wind West very sharp with much drift. Shipwright Armourer Cooper Laughton jun. Sawyers & Taylor as on Monday T Burwick at work for Mr Cloney. two Brewing. - in the forenoon three with three Cattle hauling out Stockades & firewood at the head of this Island & two at the fishing holes. in the afternoon they were Xcutting and splitting Firewood one round the Guns & Traps. two gone with a packet to Eastmain & two gone to Brunswick for Mr Turnor. Cook & Cattle keeper as usual. Received 10 Rabbets."

Mar. 13
" Thursday Wind Westerly clear sharp weather Tradesmen Cook & Cattle keeper as before. the others digging up and wheeling Snow out of the Inner Yard. received 17 pheasants."

Mar. 14
" Friday Wind West mild weather with Snow at times. Tradesmen employed as before. three with three Cattle hauling out Stockades at the head of this Island. two cleaning the Ships and Rubbish out of the Carpenters & Coopers Shops. two sick received 3 Methy from our hooks."

Mar. 15
" Saturday Wind variable fine weather latter part bleak cold wind NE Tradesmen as before. the others employed as usual on Saturdays in opening the Waterhole &c."

Mar. 16
" Sunday Wind variable clear sharp Weather perform'd divine Service."

Mar. 17
" Monday Wind NE fine clear (but rather sharp weather) Wm Gill making rammers for Great Guns. Cooper planing boards for various uses. Armourer cleaning Musquets. two sawing Boards for the Large flatt Bottom'd Boat. Leask at work for Trade. T Burwick at work for Mr Bolland. John Laughton Sailor making Sinnet &c three with three Cattle hauling home Stockades. 4 wheeling the remainder of the Snow out of the inner yard. one hunting. Cook Cattle keeper & Chiefs Servant as usual. received 5 pheasants and part of a red Fox. Our two Men returned from Eastmain with Letters vide Correspondence Book."

Mar. 18
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. about 8 AM Sam'l Sibley & Tho. Knarston arrived from Brunswick house with the ill news of Mr Turnor being bad with the rheumatism which hinders his coming down to attend at the General Council. I shall therefore proceed for Albany to morrow with Mr Cloney. People employed as before. except those who were wheeling out Snow. two of which were preparing to carry medicines and Trading Coats to Brunswick & two Xcutting Firewood."

Mar. 19
" Wednesday Wind NNE a heavy Gale with excefsive thick Snow dispatched the two Men for Brunswick House but the weather being so excefsive thick out to seaward will not permit us to set off for Albany. Tradesmen employed as on Monday two brewing small beer two Xcutting Firewood. John Laughton Sailor making Sinnet two at the Fishing holes one lame. Cook Cattle keeper & Chiefs Servant as usual. received 15 Methey from Our hooks."

Mar. 20
" Thursday Wind NW thick snowey sharp weather. early this morning set off for Albany in company with Mr Pat. Cloney & the two Men belonging to that place leaving Mr Bolland in charge of the Factory. - The Tradesmen employed as before the rest getting Timber up the Bank to the Saw house and Xcutting firewood."

Mar. 21
" Friday Wind as yesterday fine pleasant weather Wm Gill making rammers &c per Great Guns. Cooper planing boards. Armorer cleaning Musquets. Halcro Knarston & two Men at the Pit Saw. T Burwick at work for Sam Sibley. Leask & Rob Spence lame. J Laughton sailor making sinnet. 4 with the Cattle hauling home Stockades & getting Timber up the Bank. Cook & Cowkeeper as usual. Carpenter fitting up the Chiefs Servants Cabbin one hunting brought 3 partridges. 2 Methey from Our hooks."

Mar. 22
" Saturday Wind Variable Easterly fine pleasant weather. Tradesmen as yesterday 2 opening the Victualing hole. one hunting brought 17 pheasants the others hauling home Stockades with the Cattle & Xcutting Firewood."

Mar. 23
" Sunday Wind NE fine clear Sharp weather."

Mar. 24
" Monday Wind Variable fine warm pleasant weather. Wm Gill at work per great Guns. Cooper planing boards Carpenter fitting up the Chiefs Servant Cabbin. Armourer repairing Musquets &c Steward at work for Sam Sibley 4 at the Pit Saws one making Sinnet 4 with the Cattle hauling home Stockades Cook and Cowkeeper as Usual one round the Guns no luck. the other two up the River fishing brought home a few small Trout. about 6 PM an Abbitibby Indian came in very poor indeed 28 MBeaver only."

Mar. 25
" Tuesday Wind Southerly very soft thawey weather. the people nearly employed as yesterday except the two that were fishing. one of which was at work upon Indian Coats the other hunting brought 4 partridges. the Indians of yesterday went away."

Mar. 26
" Wednesday Wind variable all round the compafs warm weather. Wm Gill making handspikes for the Shallop. J Laughton Sailor & one Man airing and drying all the Sails. the others as before. finished hauling home the Stockades from the head of the Island."

Mar. 27
"Thursday Wind NE sharp frost at 4 AM Anth. King returned from Brunswick House with the disagreable news of Mr Turnor still continuing too lame ro come to the Factory. likewise return'd at the same time David Laughton & John Johnson the two Men whom were dispatched with a packet for Brunswick House the 19th Inst. Not having been further than the white Rocks about 40 Miles above the Factory owing to Johnsons freezing his Toes and the deepnefs of the Snow. however I shall send Wm Wase & Rob Spence this morning with the Indian Coats &c as they will be much wanted for the Trade of that place and as they are to old hands in the Service and very bustling fellows I hope they will be able to return here before the River opens. - The Tradesmen employed as yesterday three Men hauling home Stockades with the Cattle from the NE path. the others variously employed in getting home the Guns & Traps opening the fishing holes &c at 10 PM dispatched the above mentioned two Men for Brunswick house."

Mar. 28
" Friday Wind NE cloudy weather the Tradesmen as before. 3 with the Cattle hauling home Stockades. 2 brewing. 2 Sick with violent pains in their breasts, Stomack &c. Cook & Cowkeeper as usual one hunting brought 8 partridges."

Mar. 29
" Saturday Wind NE cloudy warm weather the Tradesmen as before the others opening the Water hole cleaning out the North Flanker Xcutting Firewood and other necefsary duties as usual on Saturdays. in the afternoon exercized the Men at firing at a target. punished them that mifsed & gave a Qt of Brandy to the best shot."

Mar. 30
" Sunday Wind variable from NW to SE blowed fresh fine Warm Weather."

Mar. 31
" Monday Wind variable from SE to NW a strong Gale all hands beating a Track down the NE path to the Stockades that was felled last year except Ant. King & Laughton who was fixing the Tackles to the great Guns & David Laughton Sick. Cook as usual two huntng and fetching home Guns & Traps. received 7 pheasants & one Mid. Grey Fox."

Apr. 1 1783
" Tuesday Wind NW sharp cloudy Weather Will. Gill making wedges &c for building the intended new Boat. Armorer cleaning & repairing Musquets. Carpenter fitting up the Chiefs Servant Cabbin. Taylor at work for Trade. Anth. King & Mate as yesterday. Cooper planing Boards one sick. Cook & Cowkeeper as usual. the rest finishing the Path to the Stockades in the afternoon hauled two loads from them with the Cattle."

Apr. 2
" Wednesday Wind variable to the Southward sharp weather. Wm Gill preparing for setting up the New Boat. Carpenter & the rest as before except those that was beating the path. 4 of which was at the long Saw. 4 with the Cattle. one hunting brought 3 pheasants the other cutting Firewood."

Apr. 3
" Thursday Wind NE much Snow & very sharp Weather. the people nearly employed as yesterday."

Apr. 4
" Friday Wind Northerly exceeding sharp weather. Wm Gill making Tompions for the Great Guns. Carpenter making a Door for the Mens necefsary. the others employed as before. received 15 Pheasants."

Apr. 5
" Saturday Wind Easterly Weather as Yesterday. The Tradesmen employed as before. the others brewing opening the waterhole Xcutting Firewood &c PM two Familys of home Guard Indians came in but could not pay their debts."

Apr. 6
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday the Indians of yesterday drunk."

Apr. 7
" Monday Wind Northerly sharp clear weather early this morning one family of homeguard Indians came in brought 56 MBeaver chiefly Martins and some venison. Wm Gill helving Tools for cutting out the Craft. Steward making a Coat for an Indian Boy. Leask at work for Trade. Laughton Sailor making Sinnet. Anth. King making Nettles. Cooper planing boards. two at the pit Saw. Sam Sibley & T Knarston sick. 4 with the Cattle hauling home Stockades. one fetching home Guns & Traps. Armorer cleaning Musquets. Cook & Cowkeeper as usual. one opening the fishing holes. at Noon Mr Cloney & Self returned from Albany."

Apr. 8
" Tuesday Wind variable Southerly blows fresh warm weather. three Men sick the others employed as yesterday. early this Morning Our two Men returned from Brunswick House brought Letters from Mr Turnor vide the Correspondence Book. in the evening exercized the Men at Small Arms."

Apr. 9
" Wednesday Wind South blows fresh very warm Weather. the Men (except the Armorer who was at work for Albany. three Sick. two preparing for Albany. Cook & Cowkeeper) employed cutting Out the Sloop from the Ice."

Apr. 10
" Thursday Wind Northerly rain'd hard in the Morning afterwards sharp Weather with Snow. Tradesmen at their Several employs. two brewing three Sick the rest tying Quills. Mefs Bolland Cloney & Self tying up Martins."

Apr. 11
" Friday Wind North freezes very Sharp in the Shade. Ant. King & 10 Men cutting the Sloop out from the Ice. Taylors making rigimentals for Self. Cooper planing boards for Buoys. Armourer cleaning Musquets. Carpenter making Dead lights. three packing Beaver. one Sick. Cook as usual. one hunting brought 17 pheasants. - early this Morning dispatched Peter Lisk and two Indians (whom came with me from Albany) for that place & Henry Burney in lieu of James Clouston whom came here to stay to afsist in getting plank cut for the Albany Sloops Decks."

Apr. 12
" Saturday Wind variable fine pleasant weather. Tradesmen employed as yesterday. 4 Men at the Pit Saw cutting Stuff for centry Boxes. five tying up Quills. three with three Cattle hauling home Stockades. John Laughton Sailor making Sinnet. Wm Gill recover'd from his late illnefs & went to Poplar Island to look for proper Timber for plank for the Albany Sloops Decks which is to come here in the Summer to have her Decks relaid before she proceeds for Severn. Cook Cowkeeper & Chiefs Servant as usual exercized the Men with small Arms."

Apr. 13
" Sunday Wind Southerly fine warm pleasant weather perform'd divine Service. About 3 oClock PM two Men arrived from Eastmain brought a letter from Mr Atkinson requesting a supply of coarse Jack Twine. 30 out of 45 Sks of which I immediately packed up for that place & intend dispatching the Men with it to morrow Morning early."

Apr. 14
" Monday Wind SW a fresh Gale very warm Weather which has made so much water on the Ice that the Eastmain Men could not set off. sent 4 Men (and Wm Gill to shew them the proper Timbers) to poplar Island to Saw plank for the Albany Sloops Decks. two preparing to go to Hannah Bay to serve the Indians powder & Shot for the Goose Hunt. Anth. King and five Men finished cutting Out the Sloop. Carpenter making Dead Lights. Cooper planing Boards Ja Clouston repairing Kegs. Armourer cleaning and repairing Guns. 2 Taylors making rigimentals for Mr Cloney. Cook and Cattle keeper as usual. exercised the Men."

Apr. 15
" Tuesday Wind Southerly blowed fresh towards evening warm thawey Weather which has made much Water on the Ice & Plantation. Wm Gill making Tompions for the great Guns. the rest of the Tradesmen employed as yesterday. two brewing Table Beer. two peeling Stockades. Anth. King and two Men packing Feathers. three gone to Hannah Bay. two to stay there to serve the Indians Powder & Shot & one to afsist them there with the several things for the Hunt. Early this Morning dispatched the Eastmain packet for that place. saw two Ducks to Day. Gave our three hunters their hunting Treat & intend sending them to the Marsh to Morrow - Exercised the Men."

Apr. 16
" Wednesday Wind variable from South to West very warm Weather which has taken great part of the Winter covering off Our plantation and made much water on it & the River. the people employed as before - sent the Hunters to the Marsh."

Apr. 17
" Thursday Wind North sharp weather Tradesmen employed as before the others grinding Oatmeal & cutting Firewood."

Apr. 18
" Friday Wind North very sharp weather perform'd the proper service for the day."

Apr. 19
" Saturday Wind SW fine warm Weather James Flatt and James Clouston preparing Stuff for making pailes & Buckets. Armorer repairing Guns. Shipwright making Tompions for Our great Guns. Carpenter making Dead lights for several Windows that wants. two making rigimentals for Our Men. 4 Men at Poplar Island sawing plank for the Albany Sloops Decks. three gone to Hannah Bay Cook Cattlekeeer & Chiefs Servant as usual. the others taking Victuals out of water and putting more in to freshen, Xcutting firewood &c. went to the Sawyers at Poplar Island they have the last two logs on the Pit, for the plank for the Sloops Decks. - AM an eastern Indian came in brought about 60 MBeaver and went away again in the evening."

Apr. 20
" Sunday Wind NE sharp weather performed divine Service."

Apr. 21
" Monday Wind NE cold weather two Coopers making pails. Armourer and one Man making Iron ramrods for Musquets. Shipwright making cleets & wedges for laying the Shallops Decks. Carpenter and one Man making Platforms for Our great Guns. Taylors making uniforms. 4 Men at Poplar Island sawing plank for the Albany Sloops Decks. Cook Cattle keeper & Chiefs Servant as Usual. three at Hannah Bay four Grinding Oatmeal. Anth. King making Foxes."

Apr. 22
" Tuesday Wind & Weather much the same as before. the people employed as yesterday. the Man whom went to afsist the people with the things for the Goose Hunt at Hannah Bay returned - he tells he saw only one Indian Man there. PM the Sawyers came home from Poplar Island having finished sawing the plank for the Albany Sloops Decks."

Apr. 23
" Wednesday Wind Southerly fine weather exercised the Men with small Arms."

Apr. 24
" Thursday Wind Variable very warm Weather. the Coopers making pails. Armourer and one Man making Iron ramrods for Musquets. Shipwright making Cleets & Wedges for laying the Shallops Decks. Carpenter and one Man making Platforms for Our great Guns. Taylors with one to afsist them making Uniforms. two Men at the Pit Saw cutting Stuff for Centry Boxes. 4 peeling Stockades. Cook Cattlekeeper & Chiefs Servant as Usual. two at Hannah Bay. Anth. King attending the Sloop & Shallop. Several flocks of Geese & Ducks flew past."

Apr. 25
" Friday Wind variable miseling rain in the morning afterwards very fine Warm Weather the people employed as yesterday. received 4 Ducks. Grey Geese & Whaways flew to day."

Apr. 26
" Saturday Wind variable very warm weather. the water rising very fast. Anth.King with all hands attending the Sloop and Shallop. the latter of which was so froze to the ground that she never floated but filled with water. the river broke up above the head of Hayes's Island. several Geese flew."

Apr. 27
" Sunday Wind NW cold weather the Ice gave way about Day break this morning tore up great part of the platform & hove the old Sloop close to the Bank. - the Shallop has not yet received any damage from being sunk. a large piece of Ice having luckily placed itself under her Cables & right acrofs her stern and fends off the drivng Ice. - The Ice presently chocked again on this side the River but was in motion most of the Day on the South Side all hands employed securing the Boats &c in case the Ice should come over the Bank which it's now within two feet of the level of. many Geese & Ducks flew. Shot a Goose."

Apr. 28
" Monday Wind NE cold weather The Ice continues chock'd on this side but in motion at times in the South Channel. Shipwright making a Rudder for the Battaux. Carpenter making Platforms for Our great Guns. two Coopers making Pails. Armourer and one Man making Iron ramrods for Musquets. two Taylors with one to afsist them making rigimentals. two at the Pitsaw cutting Stuff for Centry Boxes. Cook Cattlekeeper and Chiefs servant as usual. two at Hannah bay at the Goose Tent. the others picking oakum & digging the Trench for setting Stockades. Shot 2 Ducks. Exercised the Men."

Apr. 29
" Tuesday Wind NE cold weather. the people employed as yesterday except the Armourer and his Mate whom were making Iron work for the Battaux. - exercised the Men."

Apr. 30
" Wednesday Wind NE cold weather Shipwright repairing the Battaux, Carpenter making a door for the Upper guard room in the Chiefs Flanker. two Coopers tightening Casks. Armorer and one Man making Iron ramrods for Musquets. two Taylors with one to afsist them making rigimentals. two at the pitsaw cutting Stuff for centry Boxes. two at the Goose Tent at Hannah Bay Cook Cattlekeeper & Chiefs Servant as usual the rest picking Oakum. AM ten Canoes of home Indians landed on Hayes Island and at a great risque came over the Ice to the Factory. they paid their Debts. received 2 Grey Geese."

May 1 1783
" Thursday Wind and weather as yesterday the people employed as before. the Indians Drunk."

May 2
" Friday Wind and Weather as before the people employed as on Wednesday. The Indians drunk. PM two Canoes more homeguard came in paid only 15 out of 59 MBeaver their Debts. Hayes's Channel clear but the Channel between the Flatts & Factory remains Chock'd."

May 3
" Saturday Wind and weather as before. the people employed as on Wednesday dispatched David Laughton and an Indian with Trading Goods for Brunswick."

May 4
" Sunday Wind NW cold weather employed serving the Indians powder & Shott for going to the Marsh to morrow which hindred divine service. one Canoe of homeguard came in paid only 20 Out of 37 MBeaver his Debt."

May 5
" Monday Wind Northerly fine weather Shipwright employed caulking the Ships jolly Boat. two Coopers making pails. Carpenter making a Door for the Guard room in the Chiefs Flanker. two Taylors with one to afsist them at work for Trade. Armorer repairing Indians Guns. two Sawing Stuff for Centry Boxes. Anth. King and two Men bailing the water out of the Shallop which I am happy to hear has not received much damage. two brewing one keeping the Gates. Cook Cowkeeper & Chiefs servant as Usual. one gone to Brunswick with Brandy & Cloth & two at the Goose Tent at Hannah Bay. Mr Donald and an Indian arrived from Brunswick House."

May 6
" Tuesday Wind NE fine pleasant Weather. Wm Gill making formers for the great Guns. Ant. King making Netts per wads for Do. the other Tradesmen employed as yesterday. Mr Donald and 4 Men in the Jolly Boat went down to the Marsh for Geese returned in the evening with 45. one watching upon the Sheds. Cook Cowkeeper & Chiefs Servant as usual. The Indians went to the Marsh to hunt."

May 7
" Wednesday Wind and weather as yesterday. Shipwright making a mast for the Jolly Boat Armourer repairing Musquets the rest of the Tradesmen as before. Mr Donald and 4 Men went to the Marsh for Geese and to carry the Indians Powder and Shot returned in the Evening with 244? Geese. on the Evening Capt. Chickahenish came in with 2 Canoes brought 110 MBeaver in Martins and Beaver."

May 8
" Thursday Wind NE pleasant weather Wm Gill caulking the New upland Boat the rest of the Tradesmen as yesterday. one Man sick three digging the ground for setting the Stockades. Cook and Cowkeeper as usual. The Indians drunk. received some Beaver and Deers flesh."

May 9
" Friday Wind variable fine Weather the people employed as yesterday. Capt. Chickahenish took Powder and Shot and went to the marsh to hunt."

May 10
" Saturday Wind NE cold foggy Weather. the people employed as yesterday. three Indian Women came in for Powder & Shot and requested a Boat to be sent for their Geese to Morrow."

May 11
" Sunday Wind Northerly fine Weather Mr Bolland and 4 Men went down to the Marsh for Geese and to carry the Indians Powder and Shot. returned in the Evening with 295 Geese. in the Evening Capt. Pequatisahaw and family came in. likewise Cowesonescogee?"

May 12
" Monday Wind Northerly blows fresh fine Weather seven Men fetching home two Sticks for Posts to Our inner Gates. Mr Donald and 4 Men went to the Marsh for Geese. Armorer making Iron work for the lower Guard room Door in the Chiefs Flanker. Carpenter finished making the Door for the Upper Guard room in the Chiefs House. Taylor making rigimentals. one keeping watch upon the Sheds. Cook Cowkeeper and Chiefs Servant as usual. received 268 Geese from the whaway Creeks."

May 13
" Tuesday Wind variable cold weather with Snow at times. Shipwright repairing the old Upland Boat. Armorer repairing Indians Guns Carpenter and one Man grinding his tools. Sawyers squaring two posts for the Inner Gates Steward with the two Coopers and two Labourers salting Geese. Anth. King making Wads per great Guns. two brewing two keeping watch. Taylor at work for Trade. Cook and Cattlekeeper as usual. AM Captain Atummo with 7 Canoes came in pretty well Gooded.. PM David Laughton and Pewetagon? returned from Brunswick house."

May 14
" Wednesday Wind Northerly cloudy Weather Anth. King Shipwright Armorer and Taylor as yesterday. Carpenter making the Platforms for the great Guns. 2 Coopers making Buoys Halcro preparing Stuff for making centry Boxes. Steward makig rigimentals. one Man watching upon the Sheds. Cook & Cowkeeper as usual,. the rest digging the Trench for resetting the Stockades and digging the Garden &c the Indians Drunk."

May 15
" Thursday Wind NE clear fine Weather the People as yesterday except those that was digging the Gardens &c who was peeling Stockades Self Bolland & Donald Trading with the Indians 600 MBeaver they all went away in the evening. received 48 Geese from Indians & 112 lb Fish."

May 16
" Friday Wind NE blows hard cold weather. The Tradesmen as before except the Shipwright who was preparing to relay the Shallops Decks. 3 Men digging the Trench for resetting the Stockades. one attending the Cattle and hogs. one Cooking one Chiefs Servant. Anth. King And. Folster & Nicol Spence sick. - Part of Our Indians came in having left of hunting received 120 Geese."

May 17
" Saturday Wind Northerly blowed very hard with rain and Snow. The Tradesmen employed as yesterday. 3 Men sick. The Labourers picking Oakum and tying Quills. about noon Capt. Chachamock with three Canoes came in."

May 18
" Sunday Wind variable Northerly Mr Donald and 4 Men went to the Whaway Creeks for Geese. - Trading with the Indians of yesterday which hindered divine Service. The remainder of the Hunting Indians came in the Geese being gone. in the evening the Upland Indians went away. received 139 Geese."

May 19
" Monday Wind variable cloudy cold weather. Wm Gill at his work. Anth. King making Wads. Armourer repairing Indian Guns. Carpenter making Platforms. Steward and Taylor making rigimentals. Coopers drawing off Brandy. Halcro making centry Boxes. 2 brewing. one Sick. one peeling Stockades. PM dispatched John Laughton Sen., Wm Wase and Rob. Spence and 4 Indians in the Battaux for Brunswick House to fetch down the Men, Furrs and remains of Trading Goods from that place. unlefs Mr Turnor expects more strangers, in which case he's to stay awhile longer. vide his instructions in the Correspondence Book. Cook Cowkeeper & Chiefs Servant as usual. one watching upon the Sheds and two at Hannah Bay."

May 20
" Tuesday Wind NE pleasant weather Ant. King Wm Gill and one Man at work on the Shallop. Armorer Carpenter Taylors & Halcro as yesterday Coopers repairing rundlets two digging the Trench pr Stockades. the others as yesterday."

May 21
" Wednesday Wind Easterly fine weather Wm Gill at his work Anth. King making Wads. the others nearly as yesterday. PM two of Captain Pequatisahaws Sons came in and Neemaycoose. the latter brought only 4 Beaver Skins."

May 22
" Thursday Wind southerly cloudy & rain at times warm Weather, Anth. King Wm Gill and one Man employed on board the Shallop. the rest of the Tradesmen as before. the others employed filling the water Casks in case of accident by fire. Traded the Indians of yesterday whom brought 100 MBeaver. PM Capt. Chickahenish went for Albany to consult and form a league with the Indians there. sent Letters by them for that place."

May 23
" Friday Wind Northerly much frost and Snow. Anth. King Shipwright and three Men employed on board the Shallop. Carpenter Armourer Halcrow Coopers & Taylors as before. one Man at the Trench one warching upon the Sheds the others as before. in the evening two Canoes of Abbitibby Indians came in received 30 Geese from Indians."

May 24
" Saturday Wind NE very cold frosty Weather. The people employed nearly as yesterday except the Taylor who was making Captains Coats. Traded the Indians of yesterday who brought only 54 MBeaver afterwards went away. An Indian arrived from Brunswick with 170 MBeaver in parchment Beaver. - haul'd seine with tolerable succefs. served to people two days Allowance."

May 25
" Sunday Wind Southerly fine pleasant Weather could not perform divine Service on account of Trusting some of the homeguard Indians. - The three Canoes of Uplanders of the 21st Instant went away. PM Capt. Mauwesee came in and Traded directly brought 109 MBeaver."

May 26
" Monday Wind NE blows hard cold weather Shipwright and mate employed on board the Shallop. Armorer repairing Indians Guns. Carpenter at the Platforms per great Guns. Steward making rigimentals. Lisk making Capt. Coats. Halcro making centry Boxes. Coopers repairing Rundlets. 2 Brewing Anth. King and one Man preparing to go to Hannah Bay to fetch home the Long Boat. One Man keeping watch. Cook Cowkeeper and Chiefs Servant as usual. early this Morning the Indian of yesterday went away. The rest of the home Indians took Debt and by one family of them who are going to Eastmain sent Letters for that place. in the Evening one of the Men return'd from Hannah Bay and informed me the Bay was so full of Ice that it would be impofsible to get the Boat home yet and that they had salted only one puncheon & a Hogshead?."

May 27
" Tuesday Wind Southerly close warm Weather with rain at times. Shipwright and Mate Steward Taylor Halcro and one of the Coopers as yesterday. Armorer cleaning the Trading Guns Carpenter and one Man pointing Stockades. Anth. King and John Laughton making Sails for the Jolly Boat. 2 Men peeling Stockades. the others as yesterday. all the home Indians went away to their Summer Quarters except a few old Women."

May 28
" Wednesday Wind as weather as before the people employed as yesterday PM our Battaux returned from Brunswick house with [blank] MBeaver in Furrs and part of the remains of Trading Goods. received 58 Geese from Indians. Receiv'd And'w Backie from Brunsick house."

May 29
" Thursday Wind Southerly blow'd hard warm Weather. Shipwright and Mate relaying the Shallops Decks. Steward making rigimentals. Lisk making Captains Coats Halcro finish'd another centry Box. Albany Cooper repairing Rundlets Armourer Sick one watch. one at Hannah Bay. Cook and Cowkeeper as usual. Anth. Kng and Laughton Sailor slinging Casks for Buoys. Mr Donald & Laughton Sen. preparing for Brunswick house. - Carpenter & Cooper with the rest Pointing & peeling Stockades."

May 30
" Friday Wind variable from SW to NE warm pleasant weather. Shipwright and mate and Albany Cooper as yesterday Steward and Lisk making Rigimentals Armorer cleaning the Trading Guns. Anth. King and mate making sails for the Jolly Boat. Carpenter Cooper and Halcro with 6 Labourers pointing Peeling and cutting the Stockades to a proper length. AM Mr Donald and John Laughton Sen. set off in a Canoe with a small supply of Brandy Cloth and Shot for Brunswick House and to relieve Mr Turnor. one Canoe of Uplanders came in with only 4 Beaver and one black Bear Skins. all the home Indians went away except 5 Old Women. one of which is blind and another lame. hauled the Seine served the people a days allowance of Fish."

May 31
" Saturday Wind Northerly fine Weather. the people 'till noon employed as yesterday afterwards all hands setting Up Stockades. compleated half of the front."

June 1 1783
" Sunday Wind Easterly fine weather necefsity obliged us to work so late yesterday evening that the people were obliged to perform several necefsary Offices for themselves this day which they otherwise (when Bufinefs is not particularly urgent) performed of a Saturday Afternoon and which obliged us to omit divine Service."

June 2
" Monday Wind light Airs variable very sultry hot weather till towards evening when the wind came round to the NW blew hard and very cold Weather. Wm Gill and Mate relaying the Shallops Decks. Anth. King and mate laying the Moorings for the Boats. Armourer cleaning the Trading Guns Albany Cooper repairing Rundlets. Steward and one Man in the Gardens. Lisk making regimentals. 2 Men brewing. Sibley Sick. Cooper Halcro and 4 Men peeling Stockades. Cook Cowkeeper and Chiefs Servant as Usual. - PM three Canoes of Eastern Indians came in brought only 53 MBeav."

June 3
" Tuesday Wind Northerly raw cold rainy Weather Shipwright and Mate at work for the Shallop Halcro & John Laughton at the Pit Saw cutting Stuff for making a new draw bridge. Albany Cooper repairing Rundlets. Our Cooper making Buoys. Carpenter sharpning Xcut saws. Taylor & Steward making rigimentals. Armorer cleaning Trading Guns. anth.King with the rest picking Oakum ad other necefsary duties. AM the Captain of Our Eastern Goose Hunters came in and one of old Captain Carracataurs Sons brought 80 MBeaver. - haul'd the Seine with tolerable Succefs served the people a days allowance."

June 4
" Wednesday Wind NE cool weather a very sharp frost last night. Shipwright and mate at work on board the Shallop. Halcro and Knarston at the Pit saw fpr a new draw bridge. Coopers making Buoys. Taylor and Steward making Regimentals. Armourer cleaning Trading Guns. Carpenter and one Man pointing and three peeling Stockades. Anth. King John Laughton and Wm Wase gone to Hannah Bay to fetch home the Long Boat &c one Man residing there taking care of the Boat. one gone to Brunswick with Mr Donald. Cook & Cowkeeper as usual. one keeping watch on the Sheds. the Indians of 2nd & 3rd Instant went away. gave the Men Brandy to rejoice on the Happy Anniversary."

June 5
" Thursday Wind variable fine pleasant weather. the people employed as yesterday. one Canoe of Capt. Wethicats Young Men came in brought 110 MBeaver. Traded and went away directly. late in the Evening a Canoe of Eastern Indians came in brought 17 MBeaver only."

June 6
" Friday Wind Easterly mild rainy Weather all hands setting up the other half of the Stockades in the front of the Factory. The Indians of yesterday went away. PM Capt. Pequatisahaw came in the second time this spring with 46 MBeaver which he had left a distance up inland."

June 7
" Saturday Wind Northerly rainy weather. Wm Gill and mate at work for the Shallop. Armourer repairing an Indian Gun. coopers at work on the Buoys. Halcro and Knarston cutting Stuff for the new gate posts. Carpenter making centry Boxes. Seward and Taylor making Regimentals. Two brewing. Chiefs Servant very ill. the rest picking Oakum and cleaning the yard &c. The Indian of Yesterday went away."

June 8
" Sunday Wind as yesterday with a little Rain at times mild weather. performed divine Service. a home Indian came in with 140 lb fine large Jack and 40 lb Titomeg."

June 9
" Monday Wind NE fine weather Shipwright and Mate at work on the Shallop. Armourer cleaning Trading Guns. Carpenter making centry Boxes. Steward and Taylor making Regimentals. Coopers finished the Buoys. Halcro and Knarston sawing ribbons for the Stockades. one watching upon the Sheds. Cook and Chiefs Servant as usual. the rest peeling Stockades. in the Evening James Folster and two Indians arrived with Letters from Eastmain. Vide the Correspondence Book."

June 10
" Tuesday Wind Northerly blows fresh fine weather. the men employed as yesterday except the Coopers one of whom was preparing stuff for Buckets and the other making new Gate Posts & the Taylor who was making Indian Coats. PM Capt. Mishatwiskee with 5 Canoes came in brought 233 MBeaver. shortly after two Canoes of Eastern Indians came in brought 34 MBeaver only. late in the Evening Captain Chickahenish with some of the Albany Indians arrived with a packet from that place."

June 11
" Wednesday Wind and weather as yesterday. the people employed as before. the Indians drunk. AM an Indian Man and his wife arrived from Brunswick with a Letter from Mr Turnor requesting a supply of Brandy Cloth Twine Guns &c. PM dispatched And'w Backie and the Indians with the Several articles requested."

June 12
" Thursday Wind NE blows fresh fine weather. the people employed as yesterday except Lisk who was at work for Wm Bolland. all the Uplanders went away. the two Eastmain Indians returned for that place with Letters."

June 13
" Friday Wind Southerly with rain at times close weather Cooper and five Men getting Sleepers for the Platforms &c. The others employed as Yesterday. early this Morning Mr Turnor arrived from Brunswick House with 254 MBeaver."

June 14
" Saturday Wind Northerly cloudy rainy weather. Cooper and 5 Men fetching the Logs home for the Sleepers pr platform. Taylor and Steward making Regimentals for Mr Turnor. Armourer repairing Indian guns the rest employed as yesterday. AM Anth. King returned from Hannah Bay with the long Boat and 10 Hhds of Geese. 8 of which was left there last fall."

June 15
" Sunday Wind NE fine warm weather no divine Service on Account of several of Ours and Albany Home Indians being on the Plantation. PM received a Packet from Albany requesting the Afsistance of Our Shallop and some Men to get their Sloop off the Bank."

June 16
" Monday Wind light airs variable Wm Gill Tho. Halcro and Nicol Spence at work on board the Shallop. Armourer making Keys for Pad Locks. Carpenter making centry Boxes. Steward and Taylor making Regimentals for Mr Turnor. Cooper making Buckets. James Flatt and 6 Men setting up the Inner Gate posts. Anth. King and 3 Men getting Buoy stones & Beacons. one watch. Cook Cowkeeper and Chiefs Servant as usual."

June 17
" Tuesday Wind Northerly very warm weather. Wm Gill Halcro & Spence at wotk on the Shallop. Armourer and one Man at work for the Shallop all the others setting up Stockades except Anth King and 3 Men getting the Long Boat ready for laying the Buoys. PM the packet returned for Albany. all Our Homeguard (except one family whom I have detain'd for going to Mishipecoote with Mr Donald) went away"

June 18
" Wednesday Wind Variable from SE to NW all hands employed as yesterday except Anth King and 3 Men gone to lay the Buoys & set the Beacons."

June 19
" Thursday Wind NE blows fresh fine Weather all hands as yesterday except two Brewing PM Anth King came up having Set the Beacons but was not able to lay the Buoys it blew so much. Abbicootch came in for the purpose of going to Mishippecoot with Mr Donald."

June 20
" Friday Wind Southerly very hot weather Anth King Shipwright and 5 Men employed on board the Shallop 9 Men getting Ribbands for the Stockades. Kirknefs and one Man making ring and eye bolts for Gun ports. one preparing for Brunswick house. one watch. Cook & Cowkeeper as usual."

June 21
" Saturday Wind Northerly cold weather. the people that was getting Ribbands yesterday was employed digging the Trench for the Stockades. the others as yesterday. early this morning dispatched Math. Tate and two Indians for Brunswick House. The Indians to proceed with Mr Donald to Mishipecoote and Math Tate to return with the two Men and goods remaining there."

June 22
" Sunday Wind NE very fine weather. The people employed Ballasting the Long Boat and Shallop which hindered us from performing divine Service. AM three Indian Men came in with a little Venison."

June 23
" Monday Wind NE blows fresh rain in the evening. 2 Sawing Ribbands. Armourer and Mate making Iron work for the Gun ports. the rest employed fetching the Plank for the Albany Sloops Decks and putting it on board the Shallop 'till noon afterward tying up Quills. AM the Shallop and Long Boat got underway in Order to proceed to Albany. soon after they brought up under Pilgrims Island. rec'd 196 lb of Sturgeon and Jack."

June 24
" Tuesday Wind variable cloudy cool weather. Armorer & Mate & Cook as before. two brewing the others employed setting up Stockades. Saw the Shallop and Long Boat underway in the morning."

June 25
" Wednesday Wind variable Northerly fine weather Armorer and Mate making bolts for the Gun ports. cook as Usual all the others setting up Stockades."

June 26
" Thursday Wind variable cloudy cool weather all hands employed as yesterday. compleated setting all the Stockades we have home. PM one family of home Indians who went for Eastmain the 26th Ultimo returned with a Letter from that place."

June 27
" Friday Wind SE blowed fresh cool weather with a little rain. Armorer and Mate as yesterday. Carpenter Halcro Knarston & Albany Cooper making Dead lights & Gun ports for the Flankers. J Flatt and the rest hanging the Inner gates and repairing the platforms."

June 28
" Saturday Wind variable fine Weather Carpenter Halcro Knarston Albany Cooper Armourer and Mate as before. Steward and Taylor making regimentals for Mr Turnor. J Flatt repairing the platforms two digging the Trench for the Stockades. Cook & Cowkeeper as usual."

June 29
" Sunday Wind Northerly cool weather performed divine Service."

June 30
" Monday Wind NE cool foggy weather. Carpenter Halcro Knarston and Albany Cooper making dead lights and Gun ports. Armorer and mate making bolts pr Gun ports. two brewing. J Flatt repairing the Platform. Cook as usual. the others in the Warehouse packing Feathers. The Indians of the 26th Inst. went away."

July 1 1783
" Tuesday Wind southerly fine weather Carpenter Halcro Knarston Albany Cooper Armourer & his Mate as yesterday Cook as usual 2 Carrying Stockades to the Trench the others afsisting in the warehouse packing Furrs &c. received 84 lb Fish from Indians."

July 2
" Wednesday Wind Northerly cool foggy weather with rain at times. Carpenters Armourer & his Mate & Cook as yesterday. Steward and Taylor at work for Mr Cloney. Ja Flatt repairing the Platform. the others tying Quills. PM Math Tate returned with two Men and the remains of Trading goods from Brunswick house. all the home guard came down the river & call'd in in their road to the marsh."

July 3
" Thursday Wind Northerly fine pleasant weather Math Tate and five Men felling Stockades all the others as yesterday."

July 4
" Friday Wind Southerly cloudy weather with a little rain in the evening. T Burwick at work for Mr Turnor all the others as yesterday. all the Indians went away."

July 5
" Saturday Wind variable fine weather. Tradesmen as before the others rafting and fetching home Stockades. Rec'd Letters from Albany, by two Indians, informing me of their having got their Sloop afloat and requesting the afsistance of Mr Turnor. vide the Correspondence Book."

July 6
" Sunday Wind Var. cloudy cool weather rain in the even'g. early this morn'g Mr Turnor and the 2 Albany Indians set off for that place."

July 7
" Monday Wind NW very cold weather for the time of year. all hands (except the Cook) carrying up the bank (peeling pointing & Xcutting) Stockades. in the Evening Our Shallop and long Boat arriv'd from Albany. by them received a packet from Severn cont'g further inteligence concerning the Surrender of York and Churchill Forts to three French Ships. vide the Correspondence Book."

July 8
" Tuesday Wind var. cool rainy weather all hands in the morning getting Burch for handspikes, Hatchet Helves &c for Albany afterwards putting 8 Hhds contain'g 1008 Geese on board the long boat (which in the evening set sail for Albany) and cleaning out the North Flanker Sheds Yard &c. received fish & Rabbets from the old women."

July 9
" Wednesday Wind Southerly very rainy weather the people (when weather permits) setting up stockades. rec'd fish from the old women. A. King & 4 Men went down in the Shallop to put the Buoys and Beacons to rights for the Beaver Sloops coming in."

July 10
" Thursday Wind Northerly cold weather rain in the morning. all hands employ'd putting up the remainder of the Stockades which they compleated about noon afterwards variously employed. The Tradesmen at their several duties and the Labourers cleaning the Launch Yard &c."

July 11
" Friday Wind NW cool cloudy weather Armourer putting handles into spades. Carpenter Halcro Knarston and Coopers helving and grinding felling Axes. Steward at work for Mr Turnor. the rest fetching home Timber pieces from the poplar Island two familys of Indians came in with a few Summer Beaver Skins."

July 12
" Saturday Wind Westerly cool cloudy Weather rain latter part. Sibley & Halcro making Shutters for Gun ports. Flatt & Knarston cutting great Gun ports in the Chiefs rooms. Albany Cooper & one Man grinding felling Axes. Armourer and one Man making ring Bolts. T Burwick at work for Mr Turnor. Cook as usual the rest cutting down willows cleaning great Guns &c. Recev'd Fish from the old Women."

July 13
" Sunday Wind NE cold rainy weather the Men worked so late yesterday after noon that they had not an opportunity to wash and do several necefsary offices for themselves which obliged us to omit divine service."

July 14
" Monday Wind No'erly cloudy weather. J Flatt & Knarston cutting Gunports in the Chiefs room. Halcro & M Tate cutting Do. in the warehouse Flanker. Steward at work for Mr Turnor. Cook as usual. Armourer & one Man making ring bolts. the others varia'ly employed cleaning great guns getting two upstairs into the Chiefs Flanker repairing the Leads &c. the Indians of the 11th Inst took Powder & Shott and went to the Marsh."

July 15
" Tuesday Wind Southly fine pleas't weather. Flatt Knarston Halcro Tate Armorer (& mate) & Cook as Yest'y. Sibley making a Centry Box. Stew'd at work for Nicol Allen. A. King preparing Tackles for the great Guns. the rest sloping the Bank. rec'd fish from the old Women."

July 16
" Wednesday Wind Southerly blow'd hard with a little rain at times the people employed as yesterday except two brewing small Beer."

July 17
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday the people employed as before except the two brewing who were employ'd with the others sloping the Bank."

July 18
" Friday Wind Northerly cool rainy weather the people (when weather permits) employ'd as before."

July 19
" Saturday Wind NE cool rainy weather. the people employed as yesterday. AM a family of homeguard came in. rec'd fish from the old Women."

July 20
" Sunday Wind vari'ble Southly fine weather. perform'd divine Service about 3 PM the Beaver Sloop hove in sight and made her Signal. Our LongBoat from Albany at the same time made her appearance in the offing. in the even'g the long Boat got up to the Fort (with Mr P Turnor on board) & the Sloop brought up at the Point. - Rec'd Ducks Young & Old."

July 21
" Monday Wind variable S Eastly fine weather J Flatt, T Knarston, T Halcro, M Tate, Sam Sibley & And. Backie cutting Gun ports in the Flankers Steward at work for Mr Faulkner. Armorer and one Man making ring bolts and other Iron work for Gun Ports. Anth King Shipwright Nicol Spence & J Laughton Jun. getting the Shallop in Shore in order to caulk her and give her some other necefsary repairs in her bottom, which I'm informed is in a very indifferent State, she having been badly put together. Cook as usual the others sloping the Bank exercised the Men and try'd Our Cohorn."

July 22
" Tuesday Wind NE fine weather Tradesmen and their mates employed as yesterday. the others unloading & Stowing away the Beavers Cargo. Receiv'd Duck from Indians. Receiv'd Benj. Whayman & Peter Kirknefs on Shore."

July 23
" Wednesday Wind Vara. fine weather. J Flatt & Knarston cutting Gun ports in the Warehouse Flanker. Sam Sibley & And. Backie cutting do. in the N. Flanker. David Kirknefs & Mate making hinges for Gun ports Shutters &c. Benj Whayman repair'g Musquets. T Burwick at work for Mr Faulkner. Shipwright and two Mates at work on the Shallop. Anth. King & Mat. Tate painting the Chiefs room. one Cooking. T Halcro & the rest breaking lime Stones & setting the Lime Kiln. Rec'd Ducks from Indians."

July 24
" Thursday Wind Northerly fine weather the people employed as before. the Eastmain Sloopers burning the Sloops bottom. Receiv'd Rabbets & fish from the Old women."

July 25
" Friday Wind NW rainy weather fore part latter part fine. The Factory and Sloopsmen employ as before. - Receiv'd Ducks from Indians."

July 26
" Saturday Wind variable fine weather Tho. Halcro T Knarston & 2 Mates began laying the foundation of the Cookroom fireplaces in the SW Shed.The old cook room being thought an abstruction to our defence and dangerous in case the enemy should set fire to it. T Burwick at work for the Cook. Ja Flatt & David Laughton cutting Gun Ports in the Chiefs Flanker. David Kirknefs Benj Whayman Shipwright and Mates Anth King Math Tate Sam Sibley And, Backie & Cook all employed as on Wednesday last. 2 Brewing the others leveling the Bank. - The Sloopers unbending and bringing the Sloops Sails on Shore."

July 27
" Sunday Wind Easterly fine Weather about 2 PM Mr George Atkinson with 5 Indian Men in 2 Canoes arrived from Eastmain, having left 3 Men (as directed) in charge of the House in Order (with the afsistance of the Indians) to make hay for the Cattle there & whom are to return here as soon as that Duty is accomplished. but on no Account they're to exceed the Middle of August. Vide Mr Atkinsons instructions to James Robinson."

July 28
" Monday Wind Southerly fine weather. Shipwright and 2 Mates at work on the Shallop. James Flatt & David Laughton cutting a Gun Port in the South Flanker. Sibley and And. Backie cutting another in the W Flanker. Halcro Knarston and two to afsist them building the Cookroom fireplace. Kirknefs & Mate making Hinges & other Iron work for Gun ports & Shutters. one Man Straitning and punching holes in Iron hoops for covering the Dead Lights and Gunport Shutters. Anth King and Math Tate painting the great Guns. Benj Whayman repairing Musquets. two Cooking one waiting on the Chief the others Sloping the Bank. the Sloopers scraping the Sloop. Receiv'd Ducks & Fish from Indians. - in the afternoon muster'd all Hands and Mr Turnor read the Following paper to them.

Whereas misconceptions have arisen concerning the Bounties due to such of the Honorable Company Servants as may be wounded or disabled in fight or to the Widows & Children of those who may be kill'd. These are to inform that the Honble Company did in the Year 1736 send out a printed declaration where in the rewards were mentioned which paper is by Accident mislay'd and in The Posrscript to their General Letter of the Same Date they have the following Paragraph.

P.S. Since writing the above General Letter War having been declared against france as will appear by a printed Copy thereof inclosed in Our Packet we again strictly Order that you keep a good Watch and be always on your Guard to prevent any attempt that may be made to surprise the Factory and if any of Our Servants shall be disabled or kill'd in the defence of Our Factory or Property we will puncrually comply with paying the rewards promised to such as inserted in Out printed declaration likewise inclosed in the Pacquet, which you are to make Publick to all Our Servants at the Factory under Your Command.

And no orders having yet been received by the said Company I do hereby for and in the Name of the said Company as their Chief Factory promise that the said rewards will be punctualy paid as in the said printed declaration is specified.
Moose Fort 28th July 1783

After the above paper had been read I desired them (in a short speech) to declare weather or no they would fight if necefsity required it and if there was any among them that did not chuse to fight to quit the ranks & those that would fight to hold up their hands, upon which they unanimously held up their hands and declared they would fight & gave three Cheers."

July 29
" Tuesday Wind Southerly fine Weather the people employed as yesterday. receiv'd Ducks from Indians."

July 30
" Wednesday Wind South a fresh Gale Shipwright and two Men at work on board the Shallop Armorer and one Man making Iron work for Gun Ports. James Flatt David Laughton Sibley Backie James Clouston & Henry Burney making Gun Ports in the Flankers. Tho. Burwick making Regimentals for Mr Atkinson. one making Cartridges. Halcro Knarston & two Men building fireplaces in Our intended new Cook room. Wm Thomas preparing Sleepers for Platforms for the great Guns. Anth King and Math Tate painting the Great Guns. two Cooking. Chiefs Servant as usual. The others as before. Sloopers painting the Sloop. at 6 PM dispatched the Long Boat for Albany with 2 Casks of Geese and some Train Oil & the following persons to afsist them in Building a Battaux making Iron work & preparing Tackles for their Great Guns Viz. Tho. Watson, Benj Whayman & Edw'd Todd. Receiv'd Fish from Indians."

July 31
" Thursday Wind SE rainey weather the Factory men employed as yesterday the Sloopers with Anth. King slinging Buoys. PM Capt. Pequatishahow came in with a few Summer furrs."

Aug. 1 1783
" Friday Wind Northerly cloudy rainey weather the People employed as on Wednesday except Anth King and Matthew Tate whom were at work on board the Beaver Sloop the Sloopers getting buoy stones and Beacons and putting Breechins? to the Great Guns."

Aug. 2
" Saturday Wind Variable rainey weather the people employed as before the Sloopers getting the Shallop ready to go to lay at Ship hole for to look out for any Vefsels that may appear in the offing."

Aug. 3
" Sunday Wind Variable rain in the forenoon latter part fine. all hands busy at their several employments and making all clear in the Flankers and cutting loop holes &c PM 5 OClock Mr Faulkner with 4 hands got underway in the Shallop in order to go down to Ship hole to lay and look for any Vefsels that may appear in the offing - 2 Englishmen and 10 Indians cutting down Willows."

Aug. 4
" Monday Wind Variable fine weather Wm Gill and 2 men hewing timber for raising and strengthening our sheds. Thomas Halcro Tho Knarston and 2 men building fireplaces in the intended new Cook room. James Flatt and Matt Tate hanging dead Lights to the lower windows of the appartments below stairs in the Chiefs house. James Clouston & David Laughton cutting door ways to make a free communication all round the Factory above stairs. Wm Thomas and one man making platforms for the Great Guns on the sheds. Armourer and one man making hinges and bolts for Great Gun ports, Shutters and dead lights. Sibley and Johnston cutting Gun ports in the mens house. Anth King and Wm Hunter, strapping blocks for a Tackle, painting two Battaux coverings. Tho Burwick making regimentals for Mr Atkinson. Jn Lisk making cartridges two brewing Two cooking one tending on the Chief one Englishman and 10 Indians cutting down Willows. the Shallop at Anchor in Ship hole."

Aug. 5
" Tuesday Wind SW rain at times the people employed as yesterday PM Capt. Cowestoggana with two Canoes came in."

Aug. 6
" Wednesday Wind Northerly cool weather the people employed as on Monday Rec'd Fish from Indians. traded the Indians of yesterday whom brought 70 Made Beaver."

Aug. 7
" Thursday Wind NE fine weather. Anth King making & filling small bags with musquet balls for the great Guns. Thomas Burwick at work for Anth King. Mr Turnor with 6 men getting timber on the Sheds for raising and strengthening them. the others as on Monday. about 11 AM the Long boat returned from Albany."

Aug. 8
" Friday Wind Variable fine weather all hands employed on the various necefsary preparations for our defence, as cutting loop holes, cleaning the Flankers & sheds, filling cartridges raising the breast work on the Sheds, making Iron work for Dead lights, lining dead lights with Iron hoops &c serv'd the Indians powder and shot & sent them to the marsh to hunt."

Aug. 9
" Saturday Wind SE fine weather the men employed as before."

Aug. 10
" Sunday Wind Variable fine weather all hands employ'd lining loop holes, trimming water casks filling cartridges pulling down the old Cook room, making iron work, and mooring the Beaver Sloop in such a situation that our small arms (as well as 8 of our great Guns) will have effect, should an enemy attempt to burn or carry her off."

Aug. 11
" Monday Wind Easterly cool cloudy weather the men employed hanging dead lights, tightning and filling water casks and getting them into the Flankers, pulling down the old cookroom fireplaces, making Iron work for dead lights. Bricklayers finished the new cookroom fireplaces preparing Tackles & Breechins, priming horns &c for great guns raising & securing the Breast work on the Sheds &c."

Aug. 12
" Tuesday Wind NE fine weather all hands variously employed in the necefsary preparations for our defence. Rec'd Ducks and Fish from Indians."

Aug. 13
" Wednesday Wind Northerly fine weather all hands employ'd as yesterday - rec'd a Letter from Albany Vide correspondence Cook."

Aug. 14
" Thursday Wind N fine weather all the tradesmen variously employed in the necefsary preparations for our defence, which we have now nearly compleated. 6 of the labourers mowing grafs, the others clearing away the partitions and other Rubbish. Rec'd ducks and fish from Indians - We are now tolerably well prepared for the expected invaders, having our Flankers and Sheds all clear, our great Guns in good order & ready loaded & primed. plenty of ammunition ready at hand and Matches burning, our small arms (including all our trading Guns) ready loaded. our men & Officers stationed in their different Flankers and 4 men and an Officer alternately take the watch through the night."

Aug. 15
" Friday Wind Variable light airs fine weather all hands variously employed, filling and getting Water casks into the yard & Flankers. Shipwright and Mate caulking the Sloops Boat. Armourer and mate making Iron work for dead lights &c. six labourers cutting grafs."

Aug. 16
" Saturday Wind NE fine weather Shipwright and mate employed on board the Sloop, 6 labourers cutting grafs. the others variously employed, filling casks with water and getting them into the yard and Flankers, cleaning rubbish out of the yards, Brewing &c. rec'd fish from Indians."

Aug. 17
" Sunday Wind NNE fine weather tradesmen at their various employs the rest employed cleaning the rubbish from round the works, gathering the old Stockades together and various other dutys. Rec'd ducks & fish from Indians."

Aug. 18
" Monday Wind Easterly fine weather Wm Gill & Nicol Spence at work on board the Sloop. Wm Thomas and one man repairing the platform. Armourer and one man making lugs and bails for pails. James Flatt and Matt Tate fitting Dead lights to three of the windows which were wanting. six men cutting grafs. Sibley & Clouston making hayrakes. A King W Robinson and Wm Hunter painting Gun carriages. Tho Knarston and Jn Laughton jun. sawing plank for the new draw bridge to the necefsary. Tho Halcro and one man repairing the Fire places. Thom Burwick and Nicol Allen making coats. Andrew Folster making candles. two cooking, the rest cleaning the guard room and yard. Rec'd Ducks and a little Beavers flesh from Indians."

Aug. 19
" Tuesday Wind Variable Southerly fine weather. at 1/2 past 8 AM the Shallop made the signal for seeing one Ship in the offing, upon which I accutred as many men as I had regimentals made for, and gave orders for all hands to be ready on a moments warning, and dispatched two Indians with a letter for Albany (to inform them) which I ordered them to deliver to two other Indians at the North Bluff. at 4 PM the Shallop haul'd down her colours & got underway to come up, which is a signal to us that the proper signal has not been made, and that she's uncertain whether they are friends or enemys, and at about 8 PM the Shallop brought up at the Bottom of the Island & Mr Falconer and the crew came on shore and informed us that when they made they the Signal they saw one three mast Vefsel which appeared to them to be within the usual place where the outer Buoys lay and was standing over to the Southw'd and disappeared in about a 1/4 of an hour from their first seeing them, the tide of ebb being then strong made out, they are all positive to its being a Ship and say they distinctly saw her sails and think they saw her jib haul'd down, & her mizzen topsail aback, and her ensign flying at her mizzen peak. in the evening the two Indians whom I dispatch'd this morning with a letter for Albany returned having delivered it to two other trusty Indians according to the directions I had given. immdeiately dispatch'd those two Indians again to Na,ta,tish,a a point which commands a view of hannah bay, in order to gain intelligence if the Vefsel which had appeared had by mistake or otherwise gone into Hannah Bay - divided ourselves into two watches. & 2 officers with half the men kept watch alternately all night and the other half lay on their arms."

Aug. 20
" Wednesday Wind Variable Westerly squally with heavy rain at times at 3/4 past 7 AM the Shallop got underway in order to go out and ascertain the certainty of a ship appearing in the offing, and about 9 she brought up at upper ship hole. at 42 Minutes after 1 PM saw her again underway going out & at 8 minutes after 2 PM She disappeared, and at 55 minutes after 2 PM she came in again but did not make any signal of seeing any thing. about 1/2 past 7 PM the Shallop brought up at the point and at 1/2 past 8 Mr Falconer Anth King with the Shallops crew came on shore, they inform me they went out lower than the lower ship hole, but could not perceive any thing tho' the weather was exceeding clear. all hands alternately 1/2 watching and half on their arms all day."

Aug. 21
" Thursday Wind NE a fresh gale fine weather. early this morning the two Indians whom I dispatch'd for Hannah Bay on tuesday evening last return'd without any intelligence of the ship which had appeared in the offing none of the Indians there having seen her nor could they perceive any thing from the top of the pine trees at Natatisha point which leaves us in some doubt of the reality of the appearance of a vefsel, tho' the Shallops crew are still positive to its being a Ship, but I must needs say its something surprizing to me that a Ship should be so close in & never be seen by any of our Indians at the North Bluff. at 1/2 after 11 AM the Shallop got underway for Ship hole in order to lay & look for any Vefsel that may appear - about PM she brought up aback of Pilgims Island - sent down one man with a swivel gun to the bottom of the Island which he is to fire as an alarm to the Factory and retreat home on the appearance of any Boat or Vefsel. one Centinal on the banks edge & another on the House, two repairing the platforms before the gates. Cooper making deadlights. Armourer & one man making window barrs. A King & one man strapping Buoys. the others making Hay. all that are at work out of doors have their fire arms lying by them."

Aug. 22
" Friday Wind SE cloudy weather with rain. Shipwright making rammers for great guns two repairing the platform before the gates two repairing the launch three at work on board the Sloop. Armourer and Mate making iron work for windows. Cooper making dead lights. Anth King painting gunports. one centinal at the bank edge. one on the house top & one at the bottom of the Island. six cutting grafs. Mr Faulkner & 4 men on board the Shallop at Ship hole. two cooking. two brewing. one tending on Self. Rec'd 112 lb of Fish (Jack & Sturgeon) & a few ducks & some Venison from Indians."

Aug. 23
" Saturday Wind NE cloudy weather the people employ'd as yesterday except those whom were brewing & cutting grafs. PM Mr George Donald & the man & Indians returned from Meshippicoot he could not gain any intelligence of the Northw'd men but learn'd that peace was concluded between Great Britain & America & Michilimackinac was surrendered up to the Americans on the 26th July last & that the Americans are an independant state, Quebeck and Montreal (he heard) was still held by the English - The Master at Meshippicoot has kindly promised to furnish the Companys servants from Hudsons & Cumberland houses (in case they should arrive at Meshippicoot soon after Mr Donalds departure) with Canoes & every other necefsary & procure them guides for their journey here."

Aug. 24
" Sunday Wind Northerly fine weather the Cooper finished the Dead lights. three on the watch who were relieved every two hours by the others."

Aug. 25
" Monday Wind Vari. fine weather seven mowing grafs on the plantation four at the pitsaw for the launch & Draw bridge. four putting up the Launch & repairing the platforms. Smith & mate making bolts for the launch. Shipwright fitting Iron work to the Sloops boat. Anth King preparing matches to supply the place of those we have burn'd. three on the watch. one painting dead lights & gun port shutters. Mr Falkner with 4 men on board the Shallop at Shiphole. two cooking the others making hay."

Aug. 26
" Tuesday Wind SW a fresh breeze very warm weather. A King Wm Gill & Jn Laughton cleaning and repairing the Shallops boat. the rest employed as yesterday. an Eastward Indian came in with a few furrs."

Aug. 27
" Wednesday Wind Northerly rainey weather 7 men mowing grafs 2 putting up the Launch. 5 repairing the Platforms. 2 at the pit saw one centinal on the house top. one gone round the Island 2 brewing 2 Cooking one putting up a partition between the mens and Chiefs flanker Shipwrig't repairing the Shallops boat. A King painting pails. Taylor at work for self & George Gladman. Armourer repairing Guns two wheeling lime stone up the bank, the others raking hay together - Rec'd a pacquet from Albany by the return of the Indians whom I dispatch'd for there the 19th Inst. Tifsewas? an Abbitiby Indian came in paid only 13 out of 45 MBeav. his debt. Some of his country men having stolen his furrs (as he tells me) Rec'd Ducks & Fish."

Aug. 28
" Thursday Wind NE a fresh breeze cloudy weather the people employed as yesterday. about noon dispatch'd a pacquet for Albany to inform them of our welfare & to acquaint them of with the intelligence we have rec'd from Meshippicoot by Mr Donald as also to inform them with the particulars of the appearance of a Vefsel off our River mouth the 19th Inst which we now begin to doubt the reallity of & suppose to be nothing but what the Shallops crew have formed in their immaginations - 8 PM rec'd an exprefs from Albany by two Indians whom I immediately dispatch'd with directions to get the pacquet from the Indians whom I intended to have carried it (whom I hear have got ho farther than the bottom of the Island) & proceed for Albany with all dispatch as those letters contain the information they request - Rec'd Duck from Indians."

Aug. 29
" Friday Wind Variable fine weather tradesmen at their separate employs. the rest haymaking. Rec'd ducks from Indians & a few summer furrs from an upland man."

Aug. 30
" Saturday Wind NE blow'd hard with rain the people employed cleaning the yard & shifting the water in the Tubbs. a Canoe of Uplanders came in."

Aug. 31
" Sunday Wind N cool cloudy weather Centinals on the House top at the gate way & on the bank edge who were relieved during the day by the rest. one round the Island."

Sept. 1 1873
" Monday Wind WSW fine weather two repairing the platforms. two putting up the launch. two making a new platform & draw bridge to the Necefsary. two at the pitsaw for do. Anth King & Jn Laughton altering the Sloops Topsail. Sloops mate & 4 men making fenders for the Sloops. Armourer making Iron work for the Shallops Boat. Gill repair'g ditto. Carpenter making a step ladder. two Cooking one Chiefs servant, the others making hay. Rec'd 2 Cwt of Sturgeon & Jack from Indians. 1/2 past 2 PM the Shallop made a signal for seeing a Sloop in the offing which she presently after hauled down & Mr Falkner & the crew came up to the Fort according to directions given them. about 3 the Sloop hove in sight and presently after brought up in upper Ship hole a little to the S'd of the Shallop. dispatch'd 2 Indians immediately to her with a note to Mr Horn if the Albanys Sloop if not for them to return to the Fort and inform us. Rec'd Ducks from Indians."

Sept. 2
" Tuesday Wind light airs SW fine warm weather. all hands under arms till 9 oClock AM when Mr John Horn & Mr Jn Hodgson came on shore in the Sloops Boat they inform me they left Severn River the [blank] Ult. that they have brought all the men & goods away & have not heard any thing of the Cumberland & Hudsons house men. the trade rec'd from Severn is little more than 1600 MBeav. Dispatched two Indians for Albany to acquaint Mr Jarvis with the safe arrival of the Sloop & that we have thought it most prudent for Mr Horn to land his cargo here & wait the arrival of the Companys Ship. the tradesmen after breakfast Employ'd as yesterday except the Armourer who with the Severn smith was making Iron work pr Sloop. Sent the others with two Boats to afsist in getting the Sloop up."

Sept. 3
" Wednesday Wind SW fine weather 8 men with two Boats afsisting in getting the Albany Sloop up to the Fort. Six men repairing the platforms & putting up the launch two at the pitsaw for ditto. Armourer as yesterday. A King & 12 men with 2 boats fetching down the large flat Bottom'd boat from the South bluff (where we had concealed her) & getting Stones pr Ballast for the Ship. 2 cooks. 1 Steward. the others variously employ'd. PM the three (& an Indian) arrived from EastMain. they left all safe and well there the [blank] Ultimo. one Canoe of Uplanders brought them 120 MBeav. the House with a few articles of Trading goods they have left in charge with a trusty Indian according to directions given - Rec'd Ducks from Indians."

Sept. 4
" Thursday Wind WSW Cloudy with rain at times all hands employed unloading the Albany Sloop & getting her moor'd under our guns within musquet shot which they accomplished about 9 oClock in the Evening and the crew laid in the Fort. Rec'd Ducks from Indians."

Sept. 5
" Friday Wind Westerly cloudy cool weather 5 men gone in a boat to the Whayway creeks with Mr Jn Hodgson & the Severn men whom I have dispatch'd for Albany. detain'd Tho Catley who is too old & infirm to undertake the journey. two cooking. one Chiefs servant & one Steward all the rest stowing away the Albany Sloops Cargo, clearing the plantation of lumber & various other employs. Rec'd ducks from Indians."

Sept. 6
" Saturday Wind SW Cloudy cold weather with ? Cooks, Steward & Chiefs Servant as usual all the rest variously employed, as afsisting in the warehouse over-hauling the Sloops cargo, Washing, clearing the yard and platforms & various other dutys - Rec'd Ducks and Fish from Indians - Rec'd a Letter from Albany Vide Correspondence Book."

Sept. 7
" Sunday Wind light airs Variable fore part - latter part NE. Centinals at the bank edge & house top who were relieved every hour during the day."

Sept. 8
" Monday Wind Variable Easterly mizling rainey weather. twelve men with the two upland Boats getting Stones for Ballast for the Ship. 6 crofs cutting poplar for dunnage for Do. James Gibson & Wm Thomas putting up the launch ladder. Gill with the Albany Shipwright at work on board the Albany Sloop. two cooking. two sick. Jn Leask at work for James Robinson. Tho Burwick at work for Mr G Atkinson the others variously employed. Brew'd Small beer - Rec'd Ducks from Indians. dispatch'd the Indians whom brought a Letter from Albany the 6th Inst. with my answer. Vide Correspondence Book."

Sept. 9
" Tuesday Wind SW fine warm weather the men employed as yesterday the Indians whom I sent to Albany the 2d instant to acquaint Mr Jarvis with the Safe arrival of the Sloop returned with a Letter Vide Correspondence Book. two Sick."

Sept. 10
" Wednesday Wind light airs Variable fine warm weather. the men employed as on Monday. Rec'd Ducks from Indians. three Sick."

Sept. 11
" Thursday Wind South fine weather twelve men with two upland Boats getting Stones for ballast for the Ship in case she arrives which the latenefs of the Season makes us begin to doubt. 8 crofscutting Poplar for dunnage for Ditto. Shipwright finished the repairs of the Albany Sloop except a little caulking in the quick work which their own Shipwright can do. Carpenters Cooper & Wm Thomas putting together the partitions of the apartments in the Chiefs house in order to put them up as we now begin to think neither Enemy or Friend will visit us this year. two Cooking. one Steward. Taylor at work for Mr Turnor. the rest gathering together the peeling of the Stockades & other Rubbish and burning it. hauld the Seine but with little succefs only caught about a score Small Tickomeg. Rec'd Ducks & Plover from Indians. the Albany Sloop dropt down to the Point."

Sept. 12
" Friday Wind SW a fresh breeze showers of rain at times. Shipwright employed stocking 3 Small kedge Anchors. Armourer making Iron work for do. the others employed as before & with the Sloopers were Ballasting the Albany Sloop - Hauled the Seine caught a few Tickomeg."

Sept. 13
" Saturday Wind SW a fresh gale with heavy rain. Tradesmen employed as before the others putting the Severn mens Chests & Bedding on board of the Albany Sloop. in the afternoon gave Mr Horn his dispatches & he set Sail for Albany. Rec'd Ducks Geese & Plover from Indians. - sent Anth King to the Shallop to relieve Mr Falconer whom I have sent for up to get the Beaver Sloop down to the point & ready for Sea on any emergency. - hauled the Seine without succefs caught only about a Dozen small fish."

Sept. 14
" Sunday Wind SW showery Weather Perform'd divine Service."

Sept. 15
" Monday Wind Variable fine Weather. 10 Men at the Woods gathering firewood. Six setting up the Saw house which was blown down the 20th Ult. Shipwright Stocking Anchors Armourer repairing Indians Guns John Leask at work for Mr Turnor John Laughton puddening the Anchors. two cooking. one Steward. one Chiefs Servant. one Watching on the House. Anth King & 4 on board the Shallop. one Sick. AM dispatched John Hay & James Gibson for Eastmain to acquaint the Indians the Mr Atkinson & the Men belonging to that Settlement would shortly return and to procure Geese. - The Indians came in to get their hunting Brandy - received Ducks Geese and Plover hauled the seine but with very indifferent Succefs caught only 15 or 16 small Fish - The Beaver Sloop dropt down to the point."

Sept. 16
" Tuesday Wind NW cloudy rainy weather the people employed as yesterday. No succefs with the seine - The Indians Drunk. - killed one of the swine."

Sept. 17
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. 5 Men fetching home the long Boat and Battaux from the South Bluff creek where we had concealed them. twelve hauling the seine Nett and clearing the fishing hauls of Stones & Sticks. Armourer repairing Indians Guns. Cooper repairing Rundlets. Shipwright Steward Cooks and Chiefs Servant as before the rest packing up the Eastmain Stores - dispatched all the Indians to the Marsh. - 20 Min after 2 PM two Indians came running up from the bottom of the Island & informed us that they had heard 5 Great Guns & presently after two others came up from the Whayway Creeks and said they heard 6 Great Guns. I immediately dispatched Mr Faulconer with 4 hands in the Sloops Boat down to the Shallop to enquire if they had not heard or seen any thing in the offing. whom returned in the Evening & acquainted me that nothing had been heard or seen, tho they had been down as low as the Sand head Erecting a Beacon. which makes us much doubt the truth of the Indians intelligence and gives us great reason to believe it's only a false alarm. I have neverthelefs sent a letter by an Indian for Albany which he is not to proceed with unlefs he perceives a strange Vefsel in offing or hears more Guns."

Sept. 18
" Thursday Wind NW thick Weather The Indians again came in and informed me they heard 13 Guns. they seem pofsitve to their being great Guns and all agree in the Number. the Indians came from three different parts which gives us great cause to believe that they are not mistaken and gives me uneasinefs in case it should be the Companys Ship as we have only the North Sand head Beacon set and one Buoy laid. I therefore again dispatched Mr Falconer for the Shallop to enquire if they had not yet heard or seen any thing & with a written Order for Anth. King to go out into the roads. Mr Falconer returned about noon & informed me that the Shallop Master & Crew were amaz'd that so many Great Guns should be fired & they not hear them. - The Shallop went out and returned again in the Evening without making any signal (that we could discern) for perceiving any thing out at Sea the Weather at times very thick. All hands cleaning the Yard & Flankers Sheds &c and waiting in anxious expectation of there reports of Guns being fired in the offing. - being further confirmed by the Shallop making a Signal for seeing a Ship in the Offing. - late in the evening received a Letter from Albany by two English Men whom further confirm the reports brought in by the Indians & say they're pofsitive they heard 5 Guns out to Sea off the North Bluff Yesterday about 5 PM."

Sept. 19
" Friday Wind Westerly fine weather at day light this morning we discovered a Vefsel in Ship Hole a little to the Southward of the Shallop which presently after we perceived to be a Sloop under way coming up. The Shallop soon after the Sloop pafs'd her got underway and went out. - The Sloop when she got within about 5 Miles of the Fort hoisted a St Georges Ensign which is the Signal for the Ships safe arrival & is now thank God confirmed by the return of Two Men (whom I sent to gain intelligence who and what they were) with the joyful News of the Ship Sea horse Capt. John Richards Commander being safely Anchored in the Roads. The Sloop is the Albany Sloop loaded from the Ship. part of the Men went down with the Beaver Sloop to the Ship the rest with the Boats unloading the Albany Sloop. PM the Captain with Mr Jarvis & Mefs Maugenest & Goodwin came on Shore. the latter three Gentlemen had come from Albany in order to consult with the Council here on the Questions they had before proposed for the Beavers sailing to England and sending a packet overland to new York & from thence to Europe. which thank God the Arrival of the Companys Ship has rendered unnecefsary. two Canoes of Abbitibby Indians brou't a few Furrs. dispatched the two Albany Men with the Servants Letters for Albany."

Sept. 20
" Saturday Wind Southerly fresh Gale cold Weather the people employed ballasting the Sloop (which went down again for the Ship) and stowing away the Cargo. Mr Jarvis returned for Albany and the Capt. went down for the Ship."

Sept. 21
" Sunday Wind Northerly a heavy Gale with Snow Sleet & rain. the Albany Sloop and Shallop came up with Cargo. The Beaver sailed from the Ship for Albany last night. All hands employed Unloading the Vefsels & Stowing away the Goods."

Sept. 22
" Monday Wind Variable Southly cool weather. an extraordinary low Tide immediately succeeding a very high one last night has rendered it impracticable to get Our Shallop afloat at high water. indeed there was very little more water at the Top high water that there frequently is at Low water upon Spring Tides. 12 Men with the Long Boat and large Upland Boat getting Stones for Ships Ballast. the others stowing away the Cargo. - PM received a Letter by George Sutherland and an Indian from Mr Jarvis dated from on Board the Beaver Sloop. which I am concerned to hear was drove ashore in Our East Marsh in the heavy Gale of Wind Yesterday. they request the afsistance of Our Long Boat & Shallop to lighten them but the former is unlucily up the River Stoning & the latter fast aground. dispatched two Men in a Canoe to Order the Long Boat immediately down & endeavoured in the night tide to get the Shallop afloat but in vain. The Long Boat got down to the Factory about Midnight."

Sept. 23
" Tuesday Wind light Airs Southly fine Weather early this Morning dispatched Geor. Sutherland and the Indian for Albany according to Mr Javis's desire. Sent the Long Boat and large Upland Boat to afsist the Beaver Sloop. - by digging the Ground from the off side of the Shallop & with the afsistance of two Boats got the Shallop afloat and dispatched her immediately for the Sloop or if her afsistance was not needed at the Sloop to proceed for the Ship. the few Men at home clearing and Stowing away Cargo."

Sept. 24
" Wednesday Wind SW fore part latter part Var. NWly fine Weather. The Long Boat & Upland Boat came up from the Beaver Sloop having lightned Her so much that they expect to get her off this noon Tide. The Albany Sloop and Our Shallop brought up at Ship hole with Cargo."

Sept. 25
" Thursday Wind light airs Southerly fine Weather. dispatched the long Boat and flatt bottom Boat to the Beaver Sloops afsistance in case she should not yet have floated. The Albany Sloop and Shallop got no further up than middlebrough. The Beaver got off this morning Tide and went down for the Ship to compleat her Cargo for Albany. The Captain came up from the Sloop in the Shallops Boat. The few people at home stowing away the Cargo. Received Flatt Taylor on shore."

Sept. 26
" Friday Wind SWrly heavey? rain. the people unloading the Sloop and Shallop (which got up to the point last night) and stowing away the Cargo. the Shallops Crew getting Beacons which they proceeded down for Ship hole with in the evening."

Sept. 27
" Saturday Wind Variable rainy weather the people employed unloading the Sloop and getting Stones for Ships Ballast - The Sloop went down for the Ship."

Sept. 28
" Sunday Wind Variable fine weather the people Stowing away the Cargo and getting Stones for the Ship."

Sept. 29
" Monday Wind variable fine weather the people employed Stowing away the Cargo and getting Stones."

Sept. 30
" Tuesday Wind SEly rainy Weather. the two Sloops came up with Cargo and the Shallop from laying Buoys & Beacons. the people employed unloading the Sloops and Stowing away the Goods - An Abbitibby Indian and family came in with a few Summer Furrs. Mr Maugenest came on Shore from Albany received into the Moose Sloop John Inkster Drummond Moad & Richard Small Sailors instead of Peter Lisk James Duncan and Geo. Gage."

Oct. 1 1783
" Wednesday Wind SE rainy Weather the people employed Unloading the Vefsels Stowing away the Cargo and putting Stones on board the Vefsels. Receiv'd Mr Wm Paulson Surgeon on Shore and Mr Alex Brand into the Moose Sloop instead of John Horn late Sloop Master. sent part of the homeward bound Cargo on board the Sloop. Received Rabbets & Fish from Indians."

Oct. 2
" Thursday Wind light Airs SWerly Cloudy weather. The Men employed putting the remains of the Homeward bound Cargo on board the Sloop Moose. The Beaver proceeded down for the Ship - We are now just about closing the Pacquet therefore shall conclude with wishing all Your Honors Ships a safe arrival in old England and remain Your most devoted Servant
Jn Thomas."



B.135/a/66

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