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A Journal of the most remarkable Transactions and Occurrences at Moose Fort from August 1789 to 19th September 1790
by John Thomas"
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" Moose Fort
Journal
of Winds Weather and Occurrinces
from the 1st of August 1789
to the 19th September 1790
by
Mr George Donald"
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" Moose Fort Journal"

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Aug. 1 1789
" Saturday Wind variable extremely warm hazy weather the people employed as before till breakfast time. that the boats returned from the Marsh when all hands except two that was brewing & Cooking & Six that were employed on and for the Sloop unloaded the boats of Grafs."

Aug. 2
" Sunday Wind NE a fresh breeze clear fine weather two Canoes of Abbitibi Indians arrived from the East'd but brot very few Furrs the one of 'em is a lieutenant."

Aug. 3
" Monday Wind E & S Cloudy weather very warm. the two Shipwrights jobbing for the Sloop & preparing for putting up a shallops boat. Carpenter making a sprit for the Yawl and mending the mouldings of her. Armourer making nails for the intended new boat. Six? Sloopers getting the Sloops sails onboard and getting her ready for going down to the point tomorrow. one Cook one afsisting in the Warehouse finished the Overhale of Trading Goods &c the others cutting Grafs & making Hay. the Shallop arrived from Albany this forenoon. rec'd ducks from Indians."

Aug. 4
" Tuesday Wind Calm till noon when we had a fresh breeze NE very warm weather. Armourer making nails. Carpenter at work on the launch. Cook as usual & one Chief servant. the Shipwright got the shallop ashore & the Sloopers attempted in vain to get the Ship to the point all the rest variously employed afsisting the Sloopers & Carpenters Cutting grafs and making hay. dispatch'd the Albany men for that place. rec'? a Canoe for Inland Service."

Aug. 5
" Wednesday Wind NE fresh breeze warm weather. all hands at tide time got the Sloop down to the Point the rest of the day was given up to them to wash &c, for Haymaking & Shiptime so fully employs every one that scarcely a ? & can be spared. two Indians arrived from East Main with Letters. (vide Correspondence)"

Aug. 6
" Thursday Wind SW fresh breeze very warm weather. four men mowing the plantation. Carpenter & one to afsist him at work on the Launch. two Shipwrights & one to afsist them at work on the Shallop prepairing her for a Voyage to East Main, one painting one of the boats one Cook & one Chiefs Servant. all the rest afsisting in dispatching the Sloop & afterwards mowing and hay making."

Aug. 7
" Friday Wind S very warm weather with thunder showers. the Shipwrights an 3 to afsist them a while at work on the Shallop. Evr'y body else haymaking & Stacking hay."

Aug. 8
" Saturday Wind SE very warm weather the Shipwrights and others to afsist them at times at work on the Shallop. the Carpenter and Cooper at work on the Launch. all the rest mowing and making hay. this afternoon could not (as usual) be given up to them, the dispatch necefsary to be used with the Shallop and the precarious state of the Weather obliged us to work till dark. rec'd a Large Canoe for Inland Service."

Aug. 9
" Sunday Wind SW very warm cloudy weather. the Shallop in laying on blocks has broke away part of her keel it being to thin to bear her weight. Origianlly having been intended for a Long boat the people were employed getting her in a better situation for repair. that if pofsible she may make a voyage to East Main for the Geese Mr Atkinson offers, which would be of materal service to Albany and this place. as every 3 Geese would be the saving of a piece of Pork or Beef."

Aug. 10
" Monday Wind SW flying clouds very warm weather. in the evening we had a tremendous storm of thunder lightning and rain. Thirteen Men gone with the two large boats to the Marsh for Grafs. the two Shipwrights & Huntow at work on the Shallop. Armourer and one to afsist him making bolts for ditto. the Carpenter at work on the Launch. one Cook and one Chiefs Servant. Rec'd ducks from Indians."

Aug. 11
" Tuesday Wind W cool cloudy weather. the people employ'd as before. PM Mr George Donald with one Canoe of home Indians & one of Upland Indians return'd from Surveying the S Branch of Moose River. the Boats return'd from the Marsh in the Evening. Sent fresh provisions down to the Sloop by Indians."

Aug. 12
" Wednesday Wind NE fair weather the Tradesmen at their several employs as before. the others unloading the Boats of Grafs and Collecting the Hay that had been cut before on the plantation."

Aug. 13
" Thursday Wind NE cloudy cool weather. Thirteen men gone with the 2 Boats for Grafs to the Whaway Creeks. the Shipwrights and Huntow, and at times the Carpenter taking out part of the broken keel of the Shallop and prepairing a piece of timber to put in its stead. Armourer and one man making Iron work for ditto. Seven in the Sloop at Ship hole. Rec'd ducks from Indians."

Aug. 14
" Friday Wind SE & NE cloudy weather with a little rain. the men employed as yesterday except the Shipwrights mate & Armourers mate who were taken off to brew small beer. in the evening the men came home with two Boats loads of Grafs. rec'd ducks from Indians."

Aug. 15
" Saturday Wind NW cloudy cool weather with rain. the Tradesmen employed as on Thursday. the Shipwrights imperfectly finished putting in the Shallops keel all the rest except one to Cook unloading the Boats of Grafs."

Aug. 16
" Sunday Wind SW cloudy cool weather with mizling rain. about 9 AM Capt. John Richards came up to the Factory in his Yawl the Honble Companys Ship Sea Horse being safe arrived in Moose roads the Shipwrights at low water secured the Shallops keel."

Aug. 17
" Monday Wind NW cloudy cool weather the Shipwrights Huntow and 3 Sailors prepairing the Shallop for going down to the Ship. the Carpenters & Cooper finished the new Launch one Cook one Chief Servant all the rest mowing on? the plantation and at times afsisting the Carpenters who finished the other side of the Shallop & block'd it. the ships Yawl ret'd for the Ship Early this Morning."

Aug. 18
" Tuesday Wind W rainy weather. Early in the Morning dispatched Robt Folster & four Indians with the Brunswick & Micawbunish? Letters &c for M. Maugenest. the Men employed as follows the two Shipwrights and Huntow and 3 Sailors preparing the Shallop for going down to the ship the Carpenter and Cooper at work on the new launch which they finished. one Cook all the others Haymaking and at times afsisting at the Shallop. rec'd Jn Manson, Tho. Isbister, & Ja Flett Labourers and Rich'd? Graham & Jos? Brown Sailors ashore by the Ships Long Boat which came up with a Cargoe of Flour. Geo? Beckwith and an Indian arrived from Brunswick with the Accompts of that place and a Letter from M. Maugenest. Vide Correspondence. Discharged Jn Inkster & Ja Death, Sailors."

Aug. 19
" Wednesday Wind N Cloudy cool weather with rain. the three Shipwrights making top masts for the ship. the House Carpenter and Huntow afsisting them one Taylor at work for self. one Cook two writing. the rest afsisted the Shipwrights in getting home sticks for masts and afterwards Cutting Grafs & making hay in the forenoon the Shallop went down to the ship."

Aug. 20
" Thursday Wind as before SW fine weather the three Shipwrights House Carpenter and Taylor Employed as before. Cook as usual. all the others Stacking Hay they Compleated 1 Stack. Ships long boat went down to the ship."

Aug. 21
" Friday Wind West fine weather. the Shipwrights House Carpenter Cook & Taylor as before. the rest in the forenoon hay making in the afternoon unloaded the Ships Longboat & Shallop which came up with Cargoe. both Vefsels proceeded to the Ship again. rec'd on Shore Helsey? Sangster House Carpenter."

Aug. 22
" Saturday Wind SE fine clear weather all hands in the forenoon hay making and afternoon unloaded the ships long Boat which came up with Cargoe & was discharged immediately. the Shallop came up to Middleburgh the Indians that went with the Companys Packet to AR return'd."

Aug. 23
" Sunday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. the Shallop and Long Boat came up with Cargoe and were discharged immediately. rec'd ducks and Fish from Indians."

Aug. 24
" Monday Wind West clear hot weather Shipwrights making a Crofs Jack yard for the Ship. N? Linklater and Sangster Jobbing. Armourer repairing Indians Guns. Taylor at work for Chief. two writing. one Cook. the rest in the forenoon stowing away Cargoe in the afternoon unloading the Ships Long Boat and putting stones on board her and she proceeded again for the ship. Discharged Rich'd Whitehead Cooper he being unfit for the Companys Service. dispatched the AR shipwright for that place."

Aug. 25
" Tuesday Wind NE cloudy weather all hands variously employed Viz. Stowing away Cargoe, unloading the Shallop and ships Long Boat which came up with Cargoe, putting Water, Wood, Stones &c on board for the Ship. in the evening the Shallop proceeded to the point. rec'd Fish from Indians."

Aug. 26
" Wednesday Wind NNW cloudy dark weather. Shipwright at work on the Shallops boat Carpenters Jobbing. three Sick. Taylor at work for self the rest stowing away the Cargoe in the forenoon afterwards Carrying Grafs up the bank to the plantation. in the Morn'g the Capt. went down to ship hole in the Long boat & Shallop but the wind blowing so hard the long Boat could not proceed for the ship but return'd to the point. PM the Moose Sloop Anchor'd in Ship hole and the Capt. & Mr Lavaser came up to the Factory. rec'd Letters from Albany in the Evening Mr Maugenest and the Indians arrived from Brunswick."

Aug. 27
" Thursday Wind N fine weather Shipwright and Huntow at work on the Shallops Boat. Armourer & Bricklayer Sick. the two Carpenters Jobbing. Taylor at work for self. Cook as usual. two writing. the rest Gathering Stones along shore and putting them above high water mark. in PM the Capt. & Mr Vavasar proceeded for the Ship. rec'd ducks Fish & Bears flesh from Indians."

Aug. 28
" Friday Wind SW fresh breeze fine weather all hands at home hay making in the Even'g the ships Long Boat came up with Cargoe. Mr Jn Turner the Ships Surgeon & another young Gentleman came ashore. Early in the Morn'g the Moose & Beaver Sloops Sail'd for AR."

Aug. 29
" Saturday Wind NW blows hard cloudy rainy weather. in the Morn'g the Shallop came to the Launch loaded with AR Cargoe. all hands employed putting stones on board the Shallop & Ships Long Boat, unloading the Shallop & stowing away the Cargoe. rec'd on shore Magnufs Spence, Tho. Rich, Andrew Thompson & Nich. Bues Labourers. Rec'd Geese & Ducks from Indians."

Aug. 30
" Sunday Wind NE fine weather. Rec'd Rabbits & Fish from Indians."

Aug. 31
" Monday Wind SW Shipwright and two Carpenters at various necefsary Jobs. Armourer repairing Guns. Taylor at work for Trade. two looking after the Cattle the rest Mowing and fetching Grafs from Menseys? Island. AM Mr Jn Turner Ships Surgeon &c went onboard late PM the long boat came up again with part AR Cargoe Mr Ramsey came ashore."

Sept. 1 1789
" Tuesday Wind NE fine clear weather. Shipwright & Huntow at work on the Shallops Boat. Armourer Taylor and Cook as yesterday the rest variously employed collecting stones for the ship fetching home Grafs unloading the Shallop which came up with AR Cargoe & afterwards putting stones on board the Shallop for Ballasting the Ship. rec'd fish from Indians."

Sept. 2
" Wednesday Wind SE blows fresh clear weather all hands employed hay making. rec'd ducks from Indians. Early this morn'g the Shallop proceeded for the ship."

Sept. 3
" Thursday Wind NNW cloudy weather with small rain. Shipwright & Huntow at work on the shallops Boat. two writing one Cook Taylor at work for self the rest went to Middleborrough & Pilgrims Islands with both the large boats for Grafs in the morning the Long Boat proceeded for the ship but was Obliged to return it blowing too hard for her to proceed. 11 AM the Boat came from Pilgrims Island with Grafs."

Sept. 4
" Friday Wind NE dark Cloudy weather. AM the Large flat bottom boat returnd from Middleborrough with Grafs. all hands employed unloading both boats sent by the Ships Long boat two days provisions to the Shallop which still remains in ship hole it blowing too hard for her to go to the Ship."

Sept. 5
" Saturday Wind NE blows fresh fine weather. Shipwright and Huntow at work on the Shallops Boat. the two Carpenters railing in the Hay stack. Taylor at work for self. Armourer repairing Indians Guns sent from Brunswick the rest washing the officers Guard room cleaning their own House, the Yard &c PM the Moose Sloop came up to the Point. Mr Vavasar came ashore the Indians that went with the Packet to Micawkanish? ret'd. Late PM two Indians arrived with Letters from East Main."

Sept. 6
" Sunday Wind NE fine weather PM the Shallop came up to the point for Stones & Water for the ship. all hands employed putting the homeward bound Cargoe on board the Moose Sloop Ballasting the Shallop &c the Moose Sloop proceeded for the Ship. rec'd ducks and Geese from Indians."

Sept. 7
" Monday Wind SW fine Weather Shipwright & Huntow at work on the Shallops boat. Taylor at work for self Armourer making Iron work for the ship. one Cook two washing the rest gathering stones for the Ship & making Hay."

Sept. 8
" Tuesday Wind SW hot weather with showers of rain at times Shipwright & Huntow as before. Armourer repairing Indians Guns Taylor at work for Self. two Carpenters, Bricklayer, Cooper & two Labourers squaring logs for underbuilding the Warehouse the rest variously employ'd. PM the Moose Sloop came up to the point for to take in EM & part of AR Cargoe. the Shallop likewise came up for stones & Water for the ship."

Sept. 9
" Wednesday Wind SE fine weather the people employed as yesterday & putting the EM & AR Cargoe on board the Moose Sloop."

Sept. 10
" Thursday Wind Variable cloudy weather Shipwright and Huntow at work on the Shallops Boat. Cooper, two Carpenters Bricklayer & two Labourers squaring Logs the rest variously employed. PM the Beaver Sloop came into Ship hole. the Capt., Mr Jarvis & Ja Hudson came ashore in the ships Boat. rec'd Geese and Ducks from Indians."

Sept. 11
" Friday Wind SE cloudy weather the Men employed as yesterday. Mr Williamson came ashore. the Shallop came up for Stones & Water for the Ship & Sloop the Moose Sloop Sail'd for EM with Cargoe."

Sept. 12
" Saturday Wind SW flying Clouds Men as before. discharged Andrew Linklater Carpenter."

Sept. 13
" Sunday Wind SW cloudy weather with light showers of rain at times at 12 OClock Seal'd the Pacquet and delivered charge of the Honble Companys Property to Mr George Donald. afterwards Mr Thomas, Mr Jarvis, Capt. Richards & Mr Williamson went on board the Beaver Sloop & proceeded for the ship. PM a Canoe of Uplanders came in with a few Summer Furrs."

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Sept. 14 1789
" Monday Wind Variable with rain most part of the day. people doing necefsary Jobs indoors."

Sept. 15
" Tuesday Wind Variable cloudy weather Shipwright, two Carpenters & Huntow at work on the Shallops Boat. Taylor at work for the Men. Armourer mending Indians Guns the rest squaring Logs & other necefsary duties. AM the Shallop came up from the ship & Inform'd us the Ship Sailed at 8 OClock yesterday Morning. Mr Maugenest, Jn Manson & 4 Indians sett off for Micawbanish & Mr Jn Hudson, two Indians & one Albany man for that place."

Sept. 16
" Wednesday Wind Southerly cloudy weather Shipwright and two Carpenters at work on the Shallops Boat. Armourer Stocking Indians Guns. Taylor at work for self. one Sick. the rest squaring Logs & putting the AR Cargoe on board the Shallop & in the Even'g She went down to Ship hole. a Canoe of Uplanders came in with a few Summer furrs, Rec'd Fish & Rabbits from Indians."

Sept. 17
" Thursday Wind Sthly fine weather till the Even'g when it began to rain. Tradesmen employed as before. the rest squaring Logs making Hay &c. in the Night the Shallop Saild for Albany. Rec'd Fish from Indians."

Sept. 18
" Friday Wind NE fresh breeze fine weather. Shipwright and one Carpenter at work on the Shallops boat. Taylor at work for self. Armour stocking an Indians Gun. two railing in the Hay Stack. one Cook one drefsing mouldy Tobacco. one Sick. the rest Squaring Logs for rebuilding the NE shed. rec'd Ducks & Geese from Indians."

Sept. 19
" Saturday Wind Southerly blows hard fine clear weather. Shipwright & Huntow at work on the Shallops Boat. one Carpenter making a Door the other Sick. Armourer Stocking an Indians Gun the rest as before. a Canoe of Mesackamy Indians came in with a Few Furrs. Rec'd Ducks & Geese from Indians."

Sept. 20
" Sunday Wind NE blows fresh fine weather. Capt. Moosoominan came in brought only 10 MBeaver & three Canoes of Indians from the Marsh with Geese which prevented our performing divine Service."

Sept. 21
" Monday Wind NW blows fresh clear weather. Shipwright & Huntow finished the Shallops Boat. two Carpenters, Bricklayer & two Labourers Squaring Logs for rebuilding the NE shed. Taylor at work for Mr Knight. Geo Beckwith & 7 Men up the river rafting home Drift Wood. one Cook. Armourer Jobbing. Rec'd Duck & Geese from Indians."

Sept. 22
" Tuesday Wind E fine weather Shipwright & two Carpenters Squaring Logs. Taylor at work for Trade. Armourer Jobbing. two Grinding Oatm'l, three went up the river to fetch home the Cattle. two rolling decayed brazil Tobacco which has been drefsed. one Cook. one Sick. in the afternoon Mr Knight & 6 Hands went in one of the Batteaux with Powder Shot &c to the Whaway Creeks for the Goose Hunt. rec'd Fish from Indians."

Sept. 23
" Wednesday Wind Southly fine Weather. Shipwright two Carpenters & two Labourers Squaring Logs. Armourer stocking Guns. Taylor at work for Trade. two Salting Geese. the clearing the Nth Flanker in readinefs for putting the Goods out of the Warehouse which is intended to be raised and to have a new foundation. one Lame, one Sick. PM the Men returned with the Batteaux from the Whaway Creeks & afterwards were Employed Grinding felling Axes, Sharpening Saws &c in readinefs for going up the river to Fell Timber to underbuild the Warehouse Flanker. rec'd ducks &Geese from Indians."

Sept. 24
" Thursday Wind Southerly fine clear Weather. Armourer Stocking Guns. one Cooking & Washing. two variously employed . one Lame all the rest gone up the river to Fell Logs for under building the Warehouse."

Sept. 25
" Friday Wind Southerly blows hard with frequent showers of rain. Armourer stocking Guns. Shipwright two Carpenters Bricklayer & Eight Labourers up the river felling and squaringTimber for the purpose before mentioned. Cook as usual one lame the other two Labourers employed at various Jobs about the Fort."

Sept. 26
" Saturday Wind NW fresh breeze flying Clouds people employed as yesterday. AM the Shallop arrived from Albany in the Evening the Men came down in the Boat with a Man hurt by a Stick at the Woods. rec'd ducks & Geese from Indians."

Sept. 27
" Sunday Wind Southerly fine weather rec'd Ducks & Geese from Indians."

Sept. 28
" Monday Wind Westly flying Clouds with a little rain. Shipwright two Carpenters Bricklayer three Sailors & Nine Labourers up the river squaring timber for underbuilding the Warehouse Flanker & rebuilding the NE shed. Armourer sticking Guns. Cooper Salting Geese & preparing Hogsheads for that purpose. one Cook. one variously employed and two Sick. rec'd Ducks and Geese from Indians."

Sept. 29
" Tuesday Wind Variable pleasant Weather people employed as yesterday PM Mr Knight came home from the Whaway Creeks. Rec'd ducks Geese & Fish from Indians."

Sept. 30
" Wednesday Wind NW blows fresh with rain at times. Armourer repairing Indians Guns. one Cook two Lame & incapable of duty. the res up the river getting timber Late in the Evening the men came home with the Timber. The Moose Sloop ret'd from Albany."

Oct. 1 1789
" Thursday Wind NW blows hard with snow at times. All hands getting the Timber up the Bank unrigging the Sloop &c."

Oct. 2
" Friday Wind SW cool Weather with light snow. Shipwright & one Carpenter making necefsary repairs to the Shallop the other Carpenter altering Mr Vavasars Bedplace. Armourer mending Hunting Guns Taylor at work for Self two brewing Small Beer, one Cook one Servant two lame the rest afsisting Mr Vavasar in Endeavouring to get up the Sloop to her Winter birth. rec'd Geese & Fish from Indians. Sent four hands in the New Shallop to Hannah Bay to fetch home Geese."

Oct. 3
" Saturday Wind E blew hard with Snow & Sleet Shipwright & Carpenters making Wedges &c for raising the Warehouse Flanker. Armourer repairing Guns. Taylor at work for Mr Vavasar all the rest variously employed."

Oct. 4
" Sunday Wind NE showery weather performed Divine Service. Rec'd Geese Rabbit & Fish from Indians."

Oct. 5
" Monday Wind NE fine weather Shipwright one Carpenter and two Labourers squaring Logs for underbuilding the Warehpouse Flanker. Taylor at Work for Mr Vavasar. Armourer Jobbing Bricklayer and one to afsist him Sawing plank for raising the roof of the Sloops Shed. the other Carpenter with one to afsist at work on ditto, three Salting Geese & cleaning the Goose shed all the rest with Mr Vavasar digging a Trench for getting the Old Shallop into the Doctors Creek and Getting Booms for the Shallop. PM a Canoe of Mesackamy Indians came in with a few Skins."

Oct. 6
"Tuesday Wind SW fine weather. Shipwright one Carpenter one Sailor and one Labourer squaring Logs the other Carpenter & Magnufs Spence roofing the Sloops shed. Taylor at work for Mr Vavaser. Armourer stocking Hunting Guns, three Lame, two Sick, one Cook, one cleaning the Warehouse &c. Sent Mr Beckwith & 4 hands in the Small batteaux to the Goose Bluff to fetch Geese & to serve the Indians Powder & Shot Likewise sent Jn Knarston & 4 Hands in the Sloops Boat to fetch home Mr Knight several of the people being Sick & Lame. rec'd Geese from Indians. in the Evening the boat return'd from the Goose Bluff brot 176 Geese."

Oct. 7
" Wednesday Wind Nthly cloudy cool weather. Tradesmen employ'd as yesterday. one Cook four Grinding Oatm'l, three Salting Geese two Cleaning the Warehouse five sick & Lame all the rest with Mr Vavasar getting the old Shallop into the Doctors Creek AM Mr Knight & the Men ret'd with Geese from the Whaway Creeks."

Oct. 8
" Thursday Wind NW blows fresh with showers of Snow. the Tradesmen as before. Mr Beckwith & 4 hands went to the Whaway Creeks, the former to stay in Mr Knights stead and serve the Indians Powder & shot. the rest employed taking the Lead of the NE shed & Warehouse Flanker, removing Trading Goods &c out of the Warehouse Flanker into the Nth Flanker."

Oct. 9
" Friday Wind SW fine weather Self Mr Vavasar & 4 hands went in the yawl to fetch Geese from the Goose bluff & to serve the Indians Powder and Shot. return'd in the Evening with near 300 Geese. all the rest employed as yesterday. Rec'd Fish from Old Women."

Oct. 10
" Saturday Wind Nthly blows fresh Cloudy weather Shipwright & 8 Men pulling down the NE shed one Carpenter roofing the Sloops Shed the other Carpenter making Cupboards for stowing away the Tradesmens Stores in the Nth Flanker. the rest employed carrying away the Logs boards &c into the Calf Garden."

Oct. 11
" Sunday Wind NW blows fresh with showers of rain at times. Sent five hands in the Wooden Canoe to fetch Geese from the Whaway Creeks. in the Evening they return'd bro't one Hogshead Salted & 16 Loose Geese. rec'd Geese from Indians."

Oct. 12
" Monday Wind E blows fresh clear weather Shipwright & two hands laying the foundation of the NE shed. two taking the spikes out of the Logs. Armourer straiten'g do. Taylor at work for Mr Vavasar the rest collecting firewood below Wicked Point. rec'd Geese from Indians."

Oct. 13
" Tuesday Wind SW blows fresh cold weather sent Jn Knarston & an Indian boy to tent at the Goose Bluff & to serve the Indians Powder & Shot. the rest employed as yesterday. rec'd Geese from Indians."

Oct. 14
" Wednesday Wind SW cloudy weather Armourer Straitening Spikes. Taylor at work for Mr Vavasars Boy. Sent 16 Hands to the Nth Shore to fell & raft Firewood four lame self & one man Salting Geese."

Oct. 15
" Thursday Wind NE cloudy cold weather with showers of hail & rain at times Armourer repairing Indians Guns the rest as yesterday."

Oct. 16
" Friday Wind NW cloudy with showers of hail & Sleet at times. the Men as before. rec'd Fish from Old Women."

Oct. 17
" Saturday Wind NE with rain at times.Self & 4 hands went up to the people at the Woods to Carry them Provisions, Vegetables &c in the Even'g 4 hands came home from the Woods to make bread."

Oct. 18
" Sunday Wind SW cloudy weather Mr Knight went to the Whaway Creeks to carry Bread &c to Geo Beckwith. three Canoes of Indians came in with Geese which prevented our performing Divine Service. the Wooders ret'd (with bread) to their Tent."

Oct. 19
" Monday Wind Variable cloudy weather fifteen Men at the Woods. Armourer making spikes. Taylor at work for Mr Knight. Cook as usual. two at the Whaway Creeks Serving the Indians Powder and Shot & one at the Goose bluff for the like purpose & 5 Lame. the Shallop ret'd from Hannah Bay bro't 8? hogsheads of Geese."

Oct. 20
" Tuesday Wind NW blows fresh with rain most of the day. Mr Vavasar with the Shallops Crew went over to the Doctors Creek and laid up the old shallop. the lame men making Sinnet & picking Oakum. Cook as usual. 15 at the Woods 2 at the Whaway Creeks & one at the Goose Bluff. rec'd Fish from Indians."

Oct. 21
" Wednesday Wind NW blows hard Cloudy frosty weather with Snow most of the Day. 15 men at the Woods. Armourer straitening Spikes that was taken out of the Shed. two lame. the rest went to the Whaway Creeks to fetch home Mr Beckwith & Thompson the Indians having given over Hunting in the Evening they ret'd bro't 2 Casks of Geese. most of the Indians came in from the Eastw'd."

Oct. 22
" Thursday Wind NW cloudy with snow & sleet. sent five Hands in a batteaux to fetch home Jn Knarston & the Geese &c from the Goose bluff. the rest employed as before. in the Evening they ret'd bro't 479 Geese."

Oct. 23
" Friday Wind NW blows fresh with showers of Snow at times. 15 at the Woods. Armourer mending Indians Guns. Taylor at work for the men. the rest taking up Vegetables. the remainder of the Goose Hunters came in."

Oct. 24
" Saturday Wind & Weather as yesterday the Men at home taking up Vegetables. in the Evening the men came from the Woods & informed me they had got three rafts down to the Head of the Island but the Tide being too low they were obliged to leave them."

Oct. 25
" Sunday Wind NW clear & cloudy at intervals. part of the Home Guard Indians took Debt & went away which prevented our performing Divine Service."

Oct. 26
" Monday Wind NE cloudy cold weather Sent the Shipwright and 14 men to fetch home the rafts of Firewood left on Saturday 7 taking up the Sloops Anchor &c at 10 AM the men arrived with the rafts after which all hands except two lame carrying the Wood up the Bank. the rest of the Indians took Debt & went away."

Oct. 27
" Tuesday Wind Eastly cloudy weather all hands employed carrying up the Firewood."

Oct. 28
" Wednesday Wind Nth cloudy cool weather. Shipwright and two men rebuilding the NE shed. Armourer making hinges. one Carpenter & Huntow making a Ladder the other Carpenter at work in the Nth Flanker. Taylor at work for the men. one melting blubber. One Cook. 3 Sick. all the rest employed getting the Boats up the Bank & taking up the Launch & Boats Moorings."

Oct. 29
" Thursday Wind & Weather as yesterday. Shipwright & Mates as before. Sangster & Huntow making a Ladder. the other Carpenter & Cooper making a Gate to the Boat yard. Armourer straitening spikes. all the Sloopers Stowing away the Sloops Sails, Stores, &c one Cook three Cattle hunting three sick all the rest Cutt'g firewood & carrying vegetables out of the Garden."

Oct. 30
" Friday Wind SW blew hard. Shipwright & mates as before. Sam'l Smith & Stone making a Gate & putting up a shed in the Boat yard. Sangster & Huntow helving & Grinding Hatchets. Armourer making small Hatchets. Taylor at work for the men. the rest taking up the remainder of the Vegetables. Late in the Evening Mr Bolland & the Indians that went up the Micawbanish arrived."

Oct. 31
"Saturday Wind NE blows fresh with Snow. Tradesmen employed as yesterday. the rest hauling the Sein caught about 50 lb Small Fish."

Nov. 1 1789
" Sunday Wind SW cloudy snowey weather. Perform'd Divine Service."

Nov. 2
" Monday Wind W cloudy weather with snow all night and most part of the day. Shipwright & 3 Hands at work on the NE shed Sam'l Smith & Stone mak'g a shed in the Boat Yard. Sangster and three Squaring Logs ? sheds?. Armourer & one making hinges pr Boat Yard Gates. one Cook. one Cattle keeper one lame making Sinnet the rest in the morn'g collecting firewood in the Nth Path? PM Sent Tho. Flett & Arch. Graham to Maidmans Creek to hunt & Fish. those that were collecting firewood in the forenoon were employed clearing the Nth Flanker & Ferrying the Hunters acrofs the Nth river. the Taylor at work for the Men."

Nov. 3
" Tuesday Wind Variable all round very sharp clear weather the river Opposite the Factory set fast last night the people employed as yesterday."

Nov. 4
" Wednesday Wind NW Snow at times Sharp weather. Shipwright and four men killing & cleaning five hogs. all the rest as before."

Nov. 5
" Thursday Wind Wst mild weather Shipwright & 3 Mates at work on the N shed. one Carpenter Sawyer & two Mates squaring Logs for ditto. Taylor at work for Mr Bolland. Armourer making hatchets one lame making Sinnet one Cook one Cattle keeper the rest in the forenoon cutting firewood & afterwards collecting Willows for making a bonfire, round which at Night they made themselves merry on the happy Occafsion."

Nov. 6
" Friday Wind Variable from SW to SE fine weather. Shipwright and two Killing & cleaning two of the Cattle. Huntow & Sam'l Smith making a Ladder. Armourer straitening Spikes Cooper & two men at work on the shed all the rest as before."

Nov. 7
" Saturday Wind Westly blew hard with snow. Shipwright and three men killing and cleaning two of the Cattle. Cooper and two at work on the Shed. Sam'l Smith making a ladder. Huntow helving hatchets. Armourer straitening spikes. Sangster & three squaring Logs. Taylor at work for Geo Beckwith all the rest variously Employed."

Nov. 8
" Sunday Wind Sthly mild weather with a little Snow. Performed Divine Service."

Nov. 9
" Monday Wind SW very mild cloudy weather.Shipwright and 3 Men at work on the NE shed. four squaring Logs for ditto. Cooper planing staves for sleds. Taylor at work Geo Beckwith Armourer straitening spikes, two making a Ladder. one Cook one Cattle keeper all the rest at the Woods collecting Firewood."

Nov. 10
" Tuesday Wind & Weather as yesterday. Taylor at work for the Men. one man lame. the people that was gathering Firewood yesterday was felling wood to day all the rest as before."

Nov. 11
" Wednesday Wind Variable from S to West Sleet & rain all day. Shipwright and Mates at work on the NE shed 4 squaring Logs for it. Cooper planing staves for Sleds and 3 Sewing ditto. Taylor at work for the Men. Armourer mak'g spikes & cleaning Musquets & Pistols. two making a ladder one Cook one Cattle keeper all the rest x cutting & splitting Firewood."

Nov. 12
" Thursday Wind SW Cloudy sharp weather the Shipwright & 3 Mates building the NE shed Bricklayer House Carpenter and 2 Sailors squaring Logs for do. Armourer cleaning Musquets. Taylor at work for the Men Sam'l Smith & Huntow putting up the Ladder which they finished late yesterday evening Cooper planing staves for Sleds one Cook one Cattle keeper the rest felling Firewood in the Nth Path.PM two Indian Boys came in to fetch their Provisions &c that they left when they went away."

Nov. 13
" Friday Wind Eastly Cloudy frosty weather the people employed much the same as yesterday.Rec'd fish from Indians. the Indian boys that came in for Provisions went away."

Nov. 14
" Saturday Wind West cloudy mild Weather two men brewing small beer all the others as before."

Nov. 15
" Sunday Wind Sthly in the Morning with rain & Sleet PM Wind Westerly sharp windy weather Performed Divine Service."

Nov. 16
" Monday Wind SW clear sharp weather Shipwright Huntow & Mag Flett at work on the NE shed two squaring Logs for ditto. Cooper planing staves for sled. Armourer cleaning Musquets Taylor at work for the men. two gone up the river to hunt & Fish & two gone to the Whaway Creeks two Sick one Cook one Cattle keeper all the rest felling Firewood."

Nov. 17
" Tuesday Wind SW very sharp clear weather Shipwright & two Men at work on the NE shed Armourer making a small steel Trap. Cooper making Sleds Taylor at work for the men. 1 Carpenter making a Closet belowstairs for the Sloop Master the other Carpenter Bricklayer & two men Squaring Logs Sloop Mate and one man at the Whaway Creeks hunting. four do. up the river fishing. one Cook & one Cattle keeper Geo Beckwith and one man hunting. Nine do. at the Woods felling firewood Will. Bolland & Mr Knight hunting bro't 6 Rabbets."

Nov. 18
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday Armourer & one man making spikes Cooper variously employed. all the others as before. 2 Indian Boys came in with a little provisions."

Nov. 19
" Thursday Wind & Weather as yesterday one man lame people as before & the Indian Boys went away."

Nov. 20
" Friday Wind Sth cloudy with snow most of the day. Shipwright & two men at work on the NE shed one Carpenter Bricklayer & two others squaring Logs for do. Armourer & one repairing steel Traps. Cooper repairing Kegs. Taylor at work for the men. Sam'l Smith blocking out hatchet helves. Nine men hunting & fishing one Cook one Cattle keeper & Seven at the Woods felling firewood."

Nov. 21
" Saturday Wind NW cloudy mild weather Shipwright & two men killing one of the Cattle. Cooper making Sleds. Armourer cleaning Musquets. all the rest as yesterday except the Labourers who was variously Employed Opening the Water hole Crofs Cutting firewood &c. the Hunters & fishermen came home bro't 42 lb Fish & 6 Pheasants."

Nov. 22
" Sunday Wind Notherly blows fresh with Snow. Perform'd Divine Service."

Nov. 23
" Monday Wind SW clear fine sharp weather Shipwright one Carpenter & one man Employed on the NE Shed the other Carpenter and another man squaring Logs for ditto. Armourer straitening Spikes. Taylor at work for the Men. Cooper & one man making Sleds. Huntow Jobbing. one Cook one Cattle keeper. 2 Gone to the Whaway Creeks. 2 at the Sth Bluff. Mr Vavasar & 4 Men up the river Fishing. Sent Jn Knarston & 9 Men up the river to fell Timber."

Nov. 24
" Tuesday Wind E fine mild weather the people Employed as yesterday."

Nov. 25
" Wednesday Wind SE cloudy thawey weather. Shipwright & one man at the shed Cooper two Carpenters & one sailor squaring Logs for do. Armourer mending steel Traps. Taylor at work for the Men. one? round the Guns & Traps, one helving felling Axes. Mr Vavasar & two men at the Fishing Tent. two at the S bluff hunting & fishing two at Maidmans Creek fishing & two at the Whaway Creeks hunting. one servant, the rest up the river felling Timber for Cutting into boards. one Cook one looking after the Cattle."

Nov. 26
"Thursday Wind E cloudy weather with Sleet & rain most of the day. the people Employed nearly as yesterday. Rec'd 9 Partridges & 2 Rabbets from Mefs Knight & Bolland."

Nov. 27
" Friday Wind Variable warm rainy weather. the men employed as before."

Nov. 28
" Saturday Wind NE thick snowy weather people variously employed opening the Water hole & putting Victuals in to freshen, Crofs Cutting firewood, hunting &c. the Hunters & fishermen came home rec'd from the Whaway Creeks 22 partridges, 4 Rabbets, & 2 stage Foxes. from the Fishermen at Maidmans Creek 45 Partridges 20 lb Fish & 3 Martins. from up the river 40 lb Fish & 8 Partridges. from the S Bluff 20 Rabbets 3 lb Fish 20 Partridges & 3 Martins & from the Home hunters 16 Part'g & 1 Rabbet."

Nov. 29
" Sunday Wind NW cloudy with much snow & drift. Performed Divine Service."

Nov. 30
" Monday Wind NW cloudy snowey weather Shipwright one Carpenter & two Labourers building the NE shed the other Carpenter Cooper & 2 Labourers squaring Logs for ditto. Taylor at work for the men. Armourer mending x cut Saws. Jn Knarston & Mate up the river Sawing Boards for flooring the NE shed. the Hunters & Fishermen return'd to their Tents. one Cook one looking after the Cattle Six Cutting firewood Mr Bolland & one man went to the East'd hunting."

Dec. 1 1789
" Tuesday Wind NW cloudy with a little Snow at times the Men employed as yesterday. rec'd 10 Partridges."

Dec. 2
" Wednesday Wind SW fine Weather the people employed as before. rec'd 4 Partridges."

Dec. 3
" Thursday Wind W cloudy with snow most of the Day. Shipwright one Carpenter & Huntow at the Building the rest as before."

Dec. 4
" Friday Wind Variable cloudy weather Shipwright one Carpenter & 2 Labourers building the NE shed four squaring Logs Pr ditto. Knarston and one man up the river Sawing plank for flooring do. Nine out hunting & Fishing the rest Cutting Wood."

Dec. 5
" Saturday Wind & Weather as yesterday people employ'd as before. the Hunters came home bro't 110 Partridges."

Dec. 6
" Sunday Wind Variable cloudy thawey weather Performed Divine Service."

Dec. 7
" Monday Wind NW a heavy Gale with Snow & Drift. Shipwright & two men at the Building. Jn Knarston & 1 man sawing plank for flooring do. Mr Vavasar & two men up the river fishing & hunting two at Maidmans Creek do. two at the Whaway Creeks & Mr Bolland and one man at the East'd hunting Partridges one Cook one Cattle keeper 15 clearing & leveling the Nth path in readinefs for the Cattle hauling home Timber & Firewood."

Dec. 8
" Tuesday Wind Sthly blows fresh with Snow. All hands excepting Cook & Cattle Keeper & Hunters clearing the North Path."

Dec. 9
" Wednesday Wind Nth cloudy sharp weather Shipwright & 3 men at work on the NE shed. Six at the Pit saws. Taylor at work for the Men. Armourer and one man making spikes three huntng the Cook & Cattle keeper as usual all the rest Cutting Firewood."

Dec. 10
" Thursday Wind E sharp weather people as before."

Dec. 11
" Friday Wind NE sharp weather people as before."

Dec. 12
" Saturday Wind N cloudy mild weather Shipwright and mates at work on the NE shed. Armourer making spikes Taylor at work for the Men Sawyers Cook & Cattle keeper as before the rest variously employed Washing & cleaning the Houses Cutting firewood &c the hunters & Fishermen came home."

Dec. 13
" Sunday Wind SW clear sharp weather Performed Divine Service."

Dec. 14
" Monday Wind SW Cloudy mild weather with Snow at times Shipwright and 3 Men building the NE shed. two squaring Logs for ditto. Bricklayer & one man up the river Sawing. Armourer & one Man making Spikes. Taylor at work for the Men. two preparing to go to Albany with a Packet two round the Guns & Traps one Cook one Cattle keeper one Servant one Sick the rest Crofs cutting Firewood. An old Indian man & family came in bro't near 20 MBeaver & a small quantity of Provisions."

Dec. 15
" Tuesday Wind & Weather as yesterday Shipwright & Mates Armourer & mate & Sawyers as yesterday the Cook & Cattle keeper as usual. Early this morning dispatch'd Mr Vavasar and two men with a Packet to Albany the rest cutting Firewood."

Dec. 16
" Wednesday Wind SW Cloudy AM. clear pleasant weather PM. - AM Dispatch'd three Men with Letters &c for Brunswick & Micawbanish the rest of the people employed as before."

Dec. 17
" Thursday Wind SW Sleet & snow most of the Day very warm weather people employed nearly as before PM two Men arrived with a packet from Albany an home Guard Indian came in with about 20 MBeaver in Martins."

Dec. 18
" Friday Wind West moderate weather people as before."

Dec. 19
" Saturday Wind & Weather as yesterday early AM dispatch'd Mr Knight Mag Flett Mag Cromartie & the two Albany men for East Main. 2 Men Opening the Water hole & taking victuals out & putting more in to Freshen. the others as before the Hunters Fishermen & Sawyers came home."

Dec. 20
" Sunday Wind NE clear weather Performed Divine Service."

Dec. 21
" Monday Wind SE fine clear Weather AM. cloudy with Snow PM. Shipwright & Huntow roofing the NE shed Armourer & Mate making spikes Joiner & Mate Sawing 3 Inch plank Bricklayer repairing fireplaces Taylor at work for the Men two brewing small Beer 8 hunting & Fishing one Cook one Cattle keeper three on the Jour'y to BH three gone to Albany & three gone to East Main."

Dec. 22
" Tuesday Wind SW cloudy mild weather Shipwright and Huntow roofing the new shed Armourer mending hunting Guns. Taylor at work for the Men. Carpenter Bricklayer & two Men sqating Logs three hunting one Cook one Cattle keeper the rest Cutting firewood pr Christmas."

Dec. 23
" Wednesday Wind variable cloudy thawey weather the people employed as yesterday PM the fishermen came home bro't 10 lb Fish & 60 Partridges."

Dec. 24
" Thursday Wind NW cloudy drifty Weather Six hunting all the rest cleaning their Cabbins &c."

Dec. 25
" Friday Wind Variable Cloudy Weather Perform'd Divine Service."

Dec. 26
" Saturday Wind NE clear warm weather the men keeping holiday."

Dec. 27
" Sunday Wind West fine pleasant weather Performed Divine Service."

Dec. 28
" Monday Wind NE cloudy mild weather the Men keeping holiday two familys of house Indians came in bro't 60 MBeaver."

Dec. 29
" Tuesday Wind Westly fine Weather people as yesterday the Indians Drunk."

Dec. 30
" Wednesday Wind NE cloudy mild weather with Snow. the men keeping holiday a Family of Indians came in paid their Debts."

Dec. 31
" Thursday Wind NE much Snow all day people as before."

Jan. 1 1790
" Friday Wind SW Cloudy snowey weather."

Jan. 2
" Saturday Wind NW Weather as yesterday the men cutting firewood."

Jan. 3
" Sunday Wind NW blows fresh with Snow & Drift."

Jan. 4
" Monday Wind SW clear sharp weather. Shipwright an Huntow laying the upper floor of the NE shed. Carpenter Bricklayer & 2 Men squaring logs for the Breastwork of do. Taylor at work for the men Armourer sick Eight out hunting four cutting firewood one Cook one Servant one Cattle keeper two familys of Indians went away."

Jan. 5
" Tuesday Wind E clear sharp weather the Men cutting Firewood brewing small beer & doing other necefsary jobs."

Jan. 6
" Wednesday Wind W cloudy moderate weather. Shipwright and Mate Bricklayer & Mate & Taylor as on Monday. Armourer stocking a Gun. One Grinding Oatmeal. two Cutting Firewood all the rest hunting a family of house Indians came in & paid their Debts."

Jan. 7
" Thursday Wind SW cloudy weather Shipwright & Mate laying the upper floor of the NE shed. Armourer stocking an Indian Gun. Carpenter Bricklayer & 2 Men at the pit Saw Taylor at work for the Men Cook & Cattle Keeper as usual five hunting the rest cutting firewood. Four Familys of house Indians came in paid their Debts."

Jan. 8
" Friday Wind SW clear & cloudy at intervals the Men employed as yesterday."

Jan. 9
" Saturday Wind Westly sharp hazy weather two men opening the waterhole taking provisions out & putting more in to freshen all the rest as before. 4 familys of Indians took Debt & went away."

Jan. 10
" Sunday Wind Westerly sharp weather with drift and small Snow Performed Divine Service."

Jan. 11
" Monday Wind S clear pleasant Weather Shipwright and Huntow flooring the NE shed Armourer repairing Musquets. Carpenter and one Man squaring Logs for the breastwork of the NE shed, Taylor at work for the Men five sent hunting four crofscutting firewood one Cook one Cattle keeper Sent 3 Hands up the river to Saw 3 Inch plank for laying the platform in the inner yard & two to the Fishing Tent to hunt & fish."

Jan. 12
" Tuesday Wind NE clear pleasant weather people employ'd as yesterday except two preparing to go to the East'd Partridge hunting."

Jan. 13
" Wednesday Wind E thick weather with snow & Drift Shipwright & Mate Taylor and Armourer as before. Carpenter cutting the Windows of the NE shed & preparing linings for them. two sewing sleds four Cutting firewood one Cook & one Cattle keeper Sent two to the East'd Partridge hunting & one to afsist them with their things there."

Jan. 14
" Thursday Wind W clear sharp weather Shipwright caulking doors & windows Carpenter putting the Windows in the NE shed. Armourer jobbing Taylor at work for the men two making sleds one Cook one Cattle keeper one servant two hunters the rest Cutting firewood."

Jan. 15
" Friday Wind E clear pleasant weather the men employed as yesterday 1 1/2 PM Mr Vavasar & the two men return'd from Albany."

Jan. 16
" Saturday Wind NW blows hard with Snow & Drift. Shipwright Carpenter & Huntow at the new shed. Taylor at work for the Men Six hunting Cook & Cattle keeper as usual the rest Cutting Firewood. rec'd 25 partridges & 10 lb Fish from one of the fishermen & 3 Partridges from the Hunters."

Jan. 17
" Sunday Wind W fine weather AM. Cloudy with snow PM. two familys of Indians went away. AM three men arrived from Brunswick (Vide Corresponence Book)"

Jan. 18
" Monday Wind W fine pleasant weather Shipwright & Eight hands cleaning the Snow of the NE shed & putting on the Lead. Carpenter making Window Shutters Taylor at work for Mr Vavasar Armourer repairing Musquets. Sent two to the NEward Partridge Hunting. one Cook one Cattle keeper the rest Cutting firewood. the fisherman return'd to his Tent."

Jan. 19
" Tuesday Wind West blows fresh fine weather the men employed as yesterday."

Jan. 20
" Wednesday Wind West clear sharp weather Shipwright and Huntow at work on the new shed Sangster fitting Windows in do. Armourer cleaning Musquets. Taylor at work for the men. one Cook one Cattle keeper one Servant, one Sick. all the rest cutting firewood PM Mr Knight arrived from East Main but the Men that accompanied him he left at the Point of Hannah Bay."

Jan. 21
" Thursday Wind & Weather as yesterday people employed nearly as before. AM the Men Mr Knight left yesterday arrived."

Jan. 22
" Friday Wind & Weather as yesterday people employed as before."

Jan. 23
" Saturday Wind Variable from W to NE very sharp clear weather. 2 Men opening the Water hole taking provisions out & putting more in to freshen Gill & one man at work on the NE shed Sangster & one Man Sawing boards Sam'l Smith closing up Windows in the Cellar in the Mens House. Armourer repairing Indians Guns Taylor at work for Geo Beckwith three with the Cattle hauling home firewood the Hunters & Fishermen came home bro't 190 Partridges & 40 lb Fish PM two Indian Lads came in & informs me Capt. Chickahenish & two other familys of Indians are on their way coming to the Fort in a very weak & starv'd Condition Immediately Dispatch'd Geo Beckwith & two men with Provisions to their afsistance."

Jan. 24
" Sunday Wind E clear sharp Weather Performed Divine Service."

Jan. 25
" Monday Wind East cloudy mild Weather Shipwright & Huntow killing & cleaning one of the young Oxen that was gored in the Fall in a dangerous manner by some of the other Cattle. Armourer repairing the lock of the Cellar. Taylor at work for Mr Bolland. Sangster making a Cupboard in the Surgeons Cabbin. Sam'l Smith planing staves for Sleds one Sewing do. four with the Cattle hauling home firewood three up the river Sawing plank for various uses two fishing up the river two at the Whaway Creeks & two at the East'd hunting partridges. one Cook. on Cattle keeper the rest Cutting Wood & Fishing holes. AM dispatch'd the two Albany men for that place about noon Geo Beckwith & the Men ret'd with the Indians (Vide 23d Inst.)"

Jan. 26
" Tuesday Wind Ely much Snow & drift all day. Shipwright and Huntow at work on the NE shed. Armourer making Hinges pr Windows Taylor at work for the Men. Carpenter and Mate Sawing plank. Geo Beckwith writing the rest as yesterday."

Jan. 27
" Wednesday Wind West cloudy with Snow the men employed as before."

Jan. 28
" Thursday Wind SW cloudy weather Shipwright and Huntow at work on the new shed. Armourer repair'g Indians Guns Taylor at work for Trade. Carpenter & mate at the Pit Saw Smith and one man making Sleds Knarston & Mate at the Fishing Tent Sawing 3 Inch plank two cutting holes in the ice & setting hooks for Methy. Six out hunting & Fishing one Cook one Cattle keeper one Lame three with the Cattle hauling firewood all the rest Crofs Cutting & Splitting firewood."

Jan. 29
" Friday Wind Variable cloudy weather the employed as Yesterday. the Indians of the 25th Inst. went away."

Jan. 30
" Saturday Wind NW Drifting Weather the Tradesmen as before. the Hunters & one of the Fishermen came home bro't 130 Partridges & 30 lb Fish the rest Cutting firewood."

Jan. 31
" Sunday Wind NW cloudy Weather Perform'd Divine Service."

Feb. 1 1790
" Monday Wind NW clear sharp weather Shipwright at work on the NE shed Carpenter making some alterations in the Surgeons Cabbin. Armourer repairing Pistols. Taylor at work for the Men. Sent 11 more up to the Fishing Tent to Fell & haul out Timber for the Sawyers Jn Knarston & Mate there Sawing plank for various uses two Labourers sawing plank for the Craft one Cook and one Cattle keeper."

Feb. 2
" Tuesday Wind SW cloudy weather the people employed as yesterday."

Feb. 3
" Wednesday Wind SW cloudy mild weather the people Employed as before."

Feb. 4
" Thursday Wind S cloudy mild weather Shipwright putting up quartering on the Breastwork of the NE shed. two Carpenters at work in the Surgeons Cabbin. Taylor at work for the men. Armourer making hinges pr Windows & deadLights. two sawing Boards for the Craft Six out hunting & fishing one Cook one Cattle keeper the rest up the river Felling & hauling out Timber."

Feb. 5
" Friday Wind NW blows fresh cloudy weather the men employed as yesterday."

Feb. 6
" Saturday Wind & Weather as yesterday Shipwright preparing knees &c for a Batteaux two Labourers at the pit Saw. Taylor Armourer Cook & Cattle keeper as before. Carpenters cleaning the chips & shavings out of their Work Shop. Six out hunting & Fishing the Wooders came home from felling Timber up the river inform'd me they had fell'd & haul'd out as much as would keep the Sawyers employed most of the Winter."

Feb. 7
" Sunday Wind NNW clear sharp weather Performed Divine Service."

Feb. 8
" Monday Wind NW Cloudy sharp weather Shipwright making knees Timbers &c for the intended new Batteaux Armourer repairing steel Traps Taylor at work for the Men Bricklayer & one man up the river Sawing 3 Inch plank for laying the floor of the new shed & laying the Yard &c two Carpenters cutting out the windows & Door way of the NE shed two sawing plank for the Craft. Six out huntng & fishing one Cook one Cattle keeper one Servant four with the Cattle hauling firewood three Crofs cutting & Splitting do. Early this morning Dispatch'd Mr Bolland, Alex Belly and Will Rowland for Fredrick House PM two Men arrived from Albany to fetch Cloth &c."

Feb. 9
" Tuesday Wind SW fine weather people as before."

Feb. 10
" Wednesday Wind Notherly cloudy at times sharp weather people Employed as before."

Feb. 11
" Thursday Wind Variable Cloudy Weather the Shipwright helving felling Axes all the rest as before PM Jn Stone & Robt Mason arrived from Brunswick."

Feb. 12
" Friday Wind S cloudy mild weather people employed as before excepting the Cooper & Mason resting themselves early this morning Dispatch'd the Albany Men with Cloth Vittry &c for that place."

Feb. 13
" Saturday Wind S mild weather Shipwright sharpening the Crofs cut Saws Armourer stocking a hunting Gun. Taylor at work for the Men Cooper preparing staves for rundlets pr Inland Service. two opening the water hole taking Victuals out of Water & putting more in to freshen. the Hunters & Fishermen came home bro't 190 Partridges & 30 lb Fish."

Feb. 14
" Sunday Wind W cloudy mild weather Performed Divine Service."

Feb. 15
" Monday Wind Variable warm cloudy weather sent the Shipwright with Mr Vavasar up the River in Search of a convenient place for getting Timber for rebuilding the Warehouse Flanker. two Carpenters fitting the Door & Windows to the New shed. Armourer stocking a hunt'g Gun. Taylor at work for the Men. Cooper making rundlets pr Inland. Knarston & mate Sawing boards for the Craft. Bricklayer & mate Sawing plank for various necefsary uses. Six out hunting & fishing three with the Cattle hauling firewood one Cook one Cattle keeper two grinding Oatm'l one Writing Six Cutting firewood."

Feb. 16
" Tuesday Wind SW cloudy thawey weather the people employed as yesterday."

Feb. 17
" Wednesday Wind WSW warm thawey weather the Tradesmen as before the rest Cutting firewood Mr Vavasar & the Shipwright return'd from up the river."

Feb. 18
" Thursday Wind WSW with Snow Shipwright Sharpening Saws &c Sangster & Smith making a Door for the NE shed. Armourer making rivets Cooper making Rundlets Taylor at work for the Men two pack'g flour for Inland one planing boards one Cook one Cattle keeper two Convalesents picking Oakum all the rest Cutt'g Firewood &c."

Feb. 19
" Friday Wind Nly cloudy weather the Shipwright preparing knees & Timbers for the Intended batteaux Carpenters at work at the Door & windows of the NE shed. Cooper & one to afsist him making rundlets Armourer & one to afsist him making Fish Darts Taylor at work for the Men two making bags pr Inland Service all the rest as before."

Feb. 20
" Saturday Wind West fine clear weather Shipwright grinding felling Axes. Sangster at work on the door of the NE shed. Armourer & Taylor as before two opening the Waterhole and taking Victuals out & putting more in to freshen four with the Cattle hauling home firewood two packing provisions for Inland one Cook one Cattle keeper one Convalescent the rest Cutting firewood. on of the fishermen came home bro't 56 lb Fish."

Feb. 21
" Sunday NE with Snow most part of the Day."

Feb. 22
" Monday Wind S cloudy mild weather with snow. Sent the Shipwright and thirteen hands up the river to fell Timber for rebuilding the Warehouse Flanker. two at the Fishing Tent Sawing plank for various uses & two there fishing. two at the Nwd & two at the Eastwd hunting Partridges. Taylor at work for the Men one Cook one Cattle keeper the others variously Employed."

Feb. 23
" Tuesday Wind SW cloudy thawey weather people employed as before in the evening one of the Men that went up the river yesterday ret'd & Inform'd me they could not get their Sled up any further than Hancocks Creek Snow being so soft & bad hauling."

Feb. 24
" Wednesday Wind Nly moderate weather Cooper making Rundlets Taylor at work for Mr Knight one Cook one Cattle keeper the other two Cutt'g Wood &c."

Feb. 25
" Thursday Wind NE clear warm weather Cooper making kegs Taylor at Work for Mr Knight Huntow & mate at the Pit Saw one Cook one Cattle keeper Six out hunting & Fishing two at the Fishing Tent Sawing plank for various uses all the rest up the river felling Timber for rebuilding the Warehouse."

Feb. 26
" Friday Wind N mild weather people employed as before."

Feb. 27
" Saturday Wind W pleasant weather people employed as before the Hunters Came home bro't 206 Partridges."

Feb. 28
" Sunday Wind WNW clear pleasant weather Performed Divine Service PM two men arrived with a Packet from AR."

Mar. 1 1790
" Monday Wind W clear pleasant Weather fourteen men up the river felling Timber for rebuilding the Warehouse Flanker &c one Cook one Cattle keeper one Lame all the rest planining Staves for Sleds."

Mar. 2
" Tuesday Wind N pleasant weather one Cook & Cattle keeper all the rest cutting firewood. Early this morning dispatche'd Will. Leask & Robt Mason with Letters for BH & Micawbanish."

Mar. 3
" Wednesday Wind N sharp weather with snow and drift one Cook one Cattle keeper the rest making Sleds."

Mar. 4
" Thursday Wind W clear sharp weather people as before PM family of Indians came in for Medecines &c."

Mar. 5
" Friday Wind E clear sharp weather Cooper making rundlets the others cutting Wood &c AM Mr Knight & two men went with the Indians of yesterday to their Tent to fetch home a Sick Indian. Early this Morning Dispatch'd Will Wase & the two Albany Men for EM."

Mar. 6
" Saturday Wind NW cloudy cold weather with Snow and drift people as before one of the fishermen came home bro't 46 lb Fish & four of the Wooders came home to bake Bread for the rest."

Mar. 7
" Sunday Wind NW clear sharp weather the people getting their Victuals &c in readinefs for setting off for their Tent tomorrow morning at Day break prevented our Performing Divine Service."

Mar. 8
" Monday Wind SW cloudy with snow at times. Shipwright and 13 hands up the river Felling and haul'g out Logs for rebuilding the Warehouse Flanker two up the river Sawing plank for various uses four Partridge hunting one Cook one Cattle keeper the rest Cutting firewood."

Mar. 9
" Tuesday Wind SW clear sharp weather people employed as before."

Mar. 10
" Wednesday Wind S fine warm weather thawing in the Sun. People as before PM a family of Indians came in for Medicines & bro't 30 MBeav."

Mar. 11
" Thursday Wind & Weather as yesterday Fourteen people at the Woods felling & hauling out Timber. two at the Fishing Tent Sawing plank for various uses four out hunting Partridges one Cook one Cattle keeper the rest with the Cattle hauling the rest with the Cattle haul'g home firewood &c."

Mar. 12
" Friday Wind & Weather as yesterday Cooper planing staves for making Sleds one Cook one Cattle keeper two brewing the rest sewing Sleds."

Mar. 13
" Saturday Wind SE first part warm thawey weather latter part snow all day Cooper making rundlets one Cook one Cattle keeper two putting Salt Geese in water to freshen the rest Crofs Cutting Firewood. the Hunters ret'd bro't 184 Partridges & one man return'd from up the river to fetch blocks for the Teakle Fall. the Sawyers ret'd to bake bread."

Mar. 14
" Sunday Wind NE clear pleasant weather Performed Divine Service."

Mar. 15
" Monday Wind SW clear weather Shipwright and 13 hands felling and hauling out Timber for the Warehouse Flanker Taylor and one man on the Journey to Micawbanish. Cooper making 8 Gallon Rundlets pr Inland. three with the Cattle hauling home firewood one attending the Cattle two gone to the Eward and two to the Nwd hunting. the Sawyers & the man that came to fetch the Blocks on Saturday return'd to their respective Tents."

Mar. 16
" Tuesday Wind E cloudy thawey weather people employed as before."

Mar. 17
" Wednesday Wind NW clear sharp weather people employed as before two familys of Indians came in Paid their Debts."

Mar. 18
" Thursday Wind SW clear pleasant weather Shipwright and 13 hands up the river felling Timber for rebuilding the Warehouse Flanker &c two at the Fishing Tent Sawing plank for various uses. Cooper making 8 Gn Rundlets for Inland Service Huntow planing Weather Boards four out hunting one Cook one Cattle keeper the rest with the Cattle hauling home firewood PM two Men arrived from Fredrick House the Indians of yesterday went away."

Mar. 19
" Friday Wind NE & NW clear pleasant weather people employed as before except one hunting the two Men from FH resting themselves."

Mar. 20
" Saturday Wind S thick weather snow all day Cooper making rundlets one Cook one Cattle keeper two opening the water hole taking victuals out & putting more in to freshen. one hunting the others Cutting firewood Rest of the Men from the Woods return'd for Provisions &c."

Mar. 21
" Sunday Wind WSW clear pleasant weather."

Mar. 22
" Monday Wind NE clear sharp weather Shipwright and Eleven hands up the river felling and hauling out Timber for rebuilding the Warehouse Flanker two at the fishing tent sawing plank for various uses. Cooper making Rundlets pr Inland Service Armourer making Fish Darts four out Partridge hunting one Cook one Cattle keeper one Sick three with the Cattle hauling home firewood in the forenoon afterwards Grinding Oatmeal Cutting firewood &c."

Mar. 23
" Tuesday Wind W clear pleasant Weather. Armourer making rivets Cooper making rundlets Sangster & Huntow planing Weather boards one Cook one Cattle keeper one hunting the rest with the Cattle hauling home firewood and in the afternoon all hands except the Cook & Cattle keeper were clearing and beating a Path for hauling home Timber &c."

Mar. 24
"Wednesday Wind SW clear pleasant weather Shipwright and Eleven hands felling & hauling out Timber up the river. Armourer stocking hunting Guns four with the Cattle hauling home Timber and Firewood Cook and Cattle keeper as usual Cooper making rundlets Carpenter & one man planing feather edge boards for Weather Boarding the NE shed 2 Large familys of Indians came in in a Starving Condition."

Mar. 25
" Thursday Wind Nly cloudy weather with snow fore part clear weather latter part. people employed as before."

Mar. 26
" Friday Wind Nly blew fresh fine Weather Cooper making rundlets Armourer stocking hunting Guns. Sangster and Huntow planing feather Edge Boards one Cook one Cattle keeper one hunting all the rest in the forenoon getting Beacons and Setting Poles and in the afternoon felling Poplar for ships Dunnage."

Mar. 27
" Saturday Wind NE a heavy Gale with much snow and Drift. Tradesmen Employed as before. the rest opening the Water hole &c. the Hunters & Sawyers return'd from their Tents."

Mar. 28
" Sunday Wind S clear pleasant weather Perform'd Divine Service PM all the Men ret'd from the Woods."

Mar. 29
" Monday Wind S clear pleasant Weather Armourer mending locks Cooper making rundlets Shipwright & one grinding tools in readinefs for beginning to work at the Craft. Sam'l Smith and Huntow planing feather Edge Boards one sewing bags pr Inland Service one Cook one Cattle keeper three out Hunting 12 gone up the river to haul out plank &c to the Bank Edge in readinefs for rafting home in the Spring & Six with the Cattle hauling home Beacons & setting Poles in the forenoon, afternoon felling Poplar Cutting Firewood &c Early AM dispatched the two Albany men for that place the Indians of the 24th went away."

Mar. 30
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as before Armourer stocking a hunting Gun. Shipwright and two others shoveling the Snow out of the Boat yard & laying the stocks for Building a Small Batteaux Cooper making rundlets Sam'l Smith & Sangster planing feather edge boards one sewing bags Pr Inland Service two Cutting fishing holes one Cook one Cattle keeper three with the Cattle hauling home Timber & firewood & Cutting firewood two brewing all the rest as before."

Mar. 31
" Wednesday Wind East fine warm weather the Shipwright and Huntow at work on the new batteaux two making Flour Bags one hunting all the rest as before."

Apr. 1 1790
" Thursday Wind East cloudy thawey weather Shipwright and Huntow at work on the new Batteaux Cooper making rundlets Sangster & smith planing feather Edge Boards. Armourer Stocking a hunting Gun. three Sewing Bags & packing Flour pr Inland. one Cook one Cattle keeper the rest getting the Poplar beforementioned to the path for the Cattle to haul home Cutting firewood & in the Evening the Men return'd from the Woods having hauled all the Boards out to the Bank."

Apr. 2
" Good Friday Wind Sly cloudy warm weather with a little rain Performed Divine Service."

Apr. 3
" Saturday Wind West Cloudy mild weather with light Snow. AM Shipwright and Huntow at work on the intended new batteaux. Jn Knarston, Mag. Spence, Jn Brown & Wm Bailey Sewing stuff for Buoys & railings. Cook sick and incapable of duty. Cattle keeper as usual all the rest Except two taking Victuals out of water and putting more in to freshen were employed Crofs cutting & splitting firewood."

Apr. 4
" Sunday Wind W cloudy thawey weather with showers of rain at times Performed Divine Service."

Apr. 5
" Monday Wind North fine weather fore part latter part cloudy with Snow. Shipwright & Huntow at work on the intended new Batteaux. Armourer mending pick axes and Mattocks Sam'l Smith & Sangster planing feather edge Boards Cooper making rundlets four at the Pit saw sawing plank for Buoys &c two mending Tents two making bags and Packing flour for Inland. Cook Sick Cattle keeper as usual. all the rest digging the Snow up in the Inner yard & with the Cattle hauling it out. Rec'd 165 Partridges from Indians."

Apr. 6
" Tuesday Wind W clear pleasant weather Shipwright and mate Cooper and two Sawyers as before. one mending Tents, two Hunting one Cook one Cattle keeper one sick all the rest were employed cutting out the Sloop PM a family of Indians came in."

Apr. 7
" Wednesday Wind East clear cool weather Shipwright and Huntow at work on the intended new batteaux. Armourer making Iron work for ditto Cooper making rundlets Sangster planing boards four at the pit Saw Sawing plank for Buoys &c one Cook one Cattle keeper all the rest went with the Large Sled to the North shore & hauled the Shallops Boat which was left there in the Fall to the Doctors Creek & afterwards cut out the Shallop there."

Apr. 8
" Thursday Wind E clear pleasant Weather Shipwright and Huntow at work on the new Batteaux. Armourer fore part of the day making Iron work for do. Cooper making Rundlets. Sangster & Sam'l Smith planing Boards two at the Pit saw sawing plank for Buoys &c. three mending Tents, making Boats Coverings &c two packing Goods for Inland. two brewing. Cook & Cattle keeper as usual three with the Cattle hauling home Firewood all the rest cleaning the Snow out of the Yard Cutting Firewood &c."

Apr. 9
" Friday Wind East fine weather Shipwright & Mate, Cooper and Sawyers as before. Armourer variously Employed two packing Goods for Inland three out hunting three with the Cattle hauling home Timber & firewood Cook and Cattle keeper as usual all the rest felling Poplar for ships Dunnage cutting Firewood &c."

Apr. 10
" Saturday Wind East pleasant weather Shipwright and Sam'l Smith at work on the new Batteaux. Sangster making a Chest Cooper making rundlets Armourer making Fish Darts & Bricklayer mending the fire place in the Chiefs Apartment three washing the room three making traces one balling? off Twine for Canoes & Boats Tracking Lines. Cook & Cattle keeper as usual all the rest shoveling the snow off the Platform. Cutting Wood &c AM two Men arrived with Letters from Albany and PM Jn Slater & Ja Scott arrived with Letters from Brunswick and Micawbanish. Vide Correspondence."

Apr. 11
" Sunday Wind N cloudy moderate weather Perform'd Divine Service."

Apr. 12
" Monday Wind East clear pleasant weather Shipwright and Alex Huntow at work on the new Batteaux Armourer making Fish Darts Cooper making rundlets. four at the pit Saw Sawing railings for the NE shed four Sailors making Sinnet, mending Tents and making a Tent. Sangster making a Chest, Sam'l Smith making Paddles &c five went up the river to fetch home two Canoes and some Oars that was left in the Fall. one Cook one Cattle keeper all the rest Barking Setting poles & Beacons. PM all hands except the Tradesmen were beating a Path for the Cattle to haul home Poplar for the Sloop."

Apr. 13
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday Shipwright & Mate Cooper & Carpenters as before Armourer mending spades and Shovels four at the Pitsaw Sawing Stentions for the NW shed. two Weatherboarding the Nth & Mens Flanker Five Sailors making Sinnet and Traces two do. making a Tent. two grinding Oatmeal three with Cattle hauling home Poplar for the Ship the rest Barking Setting Poles & Beacons Cutting Wood &c."

Apr. 14
" Wednesday Wind SE fine pleasant weather Shipwright & Mate Cooper & one Carpenter as before the other Carpenter and one to afsist him Weather boarding the Nth Flanker Armourer repairing Gun locks for Inland. four at the Pitsaw two Sailors making a Tent five making Sinnet three drawing yarns for do. Cook & Cattle keeper as usual Sent five men with two Indians to get Cedar for building Canoes the rest Cutting firewood &c AM Dispatched the two Albany men for that place. Saw 2 Ducks."

Apr. 15
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday people employed as before Except two brewing AM a family of Uplanders came in in a Starved Condition."

Apr. 16
" Friday Wind S warm clear weather the Tradesmen and Sawyers Employed as before all the rest in the forenoon tying Quils afterwards the Sailors were taking the Powder out of the Magazine and sweeping the rhime &c out the rest cleaning the Snow of the Platform."

Apr. 17
" Saturday Wind E fresh breeze fine weather Tradesmen as before Eight Sailors making Sinnet Spun yarn &c two washing rooms one Cleaning the drain in the inner yard & two Cutting firewood Cook and Cattle keeper as usual AM the five men that went with the Indians to get Cedar return'd."

Apr. 18
" Sunday Wind E fore part, latter part NE fine pleasant weather."

Apr. 19
" Monday Wind NE clear fine weather Shipwright & Huntow at work on the Batteaux Cooper making rundlets Armourer repairing Indians Guns Jn Knarstons Will Bailey Ja Slater and William Rowland Sawing railing for the Nth Flanker & NE shed Carpenters & Spence weather boarding the NW shed. Eight Sailors making Sinnett Spun yarn &c the drawing & knotting yarns for do. two digging Garden Ground one Sick Cook & Cattle keeper as usual two tarring twine for making tracking lines Pr Batteaux & Canoes Pack'd Goods for the Nwd & Ewd Goose Tents. the Indians went away to the Marsh to look out for Geese."

Apr. 20
" Tuesday Wind NE clear warm weather Shipwright and Mate Carpenters & Cooper as before. Armourer variously employed making Shoes for Setting poles Garden hoes rakes &c three employed in the Gardens at 3 AM Dispatch'd 10 hands with one of the large Sleds to the Whaway Creeks with Powder Shot &c for the Goose Hunt and 10? Hands with the other sled for the like purpose to the Goose Bluff AM two familys of Indians came in to go to the Goose hunt and PM the Men return'd from the Goose Bluff and Whaway Creeks."

Apr. 21
" Wednesday Wind NNW fore part clear weather latter part Cloudy fresh breeze Shipwright & mate at work on the new Batteaux Sam'l Smith and Spence weather boarding the NW shed Sangster planing boards Cooper making Rundlets Armourer & one to afsist him making Shoes for Setting Poles one mending boats Coverings two making Sinnet one Making spun yarn two making Canoe tracking Lines four at the Pittsaw. Cook & Cattle keeper as usual one Sick all the rest employed in the Gardens the Indians of yesterday went away to the Marsh much water along shore."

Apr. 22
" Thursday Wind NW cool weather Shipwright and Huntow at work on the new Batteaux Sangster planing boards Sam'l Smith and Spence trimming down Sticks for Setting poles. Armourer and one man making shoes Pr ditto. Cooper making rundlets four at the pit Saw three making Sinnet one making Spun yarn one mending Boats Coverings one Cook one Cattle keeper two brewing one at the Ewd & two at the Nwd Goose Tents the rest digging Garden Ground PM sent four men over to the Doctors Creek to attend the Shallops at the breaking up of the river ice. an Hannah Bay Indian came in with a few Furrs."

Apr. 23
" Friday Wind North blows hard cloudy weather with Snow people firing at a Target as usual. the water in the river rising."

Apr. 24
" Saturday Wind Variable from S to N & NE two people employed taking Victuals out of Water & all the rest getting the Plank &c from the Saw house Cutting firewood &c the river ice broak up almost as far as the head of Hays Island."

Apr. 25
" Sunday Wind NE cloudy weather Performed Divine Service."

Apr.26
" Monday Wind Nly cold Weather Shipwright & Huntow at work on the new Batteaux Sangster planing boards Cooper making rundlets Armourer and one to afsist him making Shoes pr Setting Poles four at the Pit saw four over at the Doctors Creek attending the Shallops two at the Nwd & one at the Eastwd Goose Tents five packing Provisions for Inland one Cook one Cattle keeper one Sick all the rest Crofs cutting and Splitting Poplar for the Ship. PM two familys of Han'h Bay Indians came in. much water along shore."

Apr. 27
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday Tradesmen and Sawyers employed as before Spence trimming down setting Poles one making spun yarn two grinding Oatmeal one Cook one Cattle keeper one Sick and Eight variously employed getting lead on the NE shed, cleaning out the North Flanker Cellar, Cutting Poplar &c. the Indians of yesterday went away to the Marsh."

Apr. 28
" Wednesday Wind Notherly clear pleasant weather Shipwright and huntow at work on the new batteaux and repairing one of the Old ones. Armourer and one man making Iron work for Do. Cooper making rundlets Sangster planing boards Sam'l Smith & Spence trimming Setting Poles four at the pit Saw three with Mr Vavasar making Tracking lines Pr Batteaux and Canoes two washing one Cook one Cattle keeper one Sick and two Cutting and splitting Poplar for the Ship."

Apr. 29
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday Shipwright and Huntow at work on the Craft Armourer making Iron work for ditto. Sangster planing Boards Sam'l Smith & Spence shaving? setting poles. Cooper making rundlets four at the Pit saw five packing Provisions for Inland Journeys two at the Nthwd and one at the Eastwd Goose Tents one Cook one Cattle Keeper one Sick and Six employed in the Gardens, Cutting Poplar, &c."

Apr. 30
" Friday Wind N fine weather the Tradesmen employed as before except Sam'l Smith who was pointing Stockades. two brewing Table Beer, two grinding Oatmeal. the Sailors took out the Sloops & Shallops Sails to air in the forenoon and afterwards were employed with the rest in the Gardens. much water along shore."

May 1 1790
" Saturday Wind & Weather as yesterday Shipwright and Huntow at work on the Craft Armourer making Iron work for do. Cooper making rundlets. Sangster planing Boards Sam'l Smith & spence weather boarding the NW shed two mending the Sloops Sails three grinding Oatmeal four at the Pit saw Cook and Cattle keeper as usual and four employed in the Gardens."

May 2
" Sunday Wind Notherly cloudy cold weather with rain most part of the Day."

May 3
" Monday Wind Notherly cloudy cold weather with Snow fore part Shipwright making rudders and tillers for the Batteaux. Sangster plaining boards Sam'l Smith making thouls? for the Boats. Cooper making rundlets Armourer & one to afsist him cleaning Musquets four at the Pit saw squaring Logs for new Gate Posts one making Paddles two mending the Sloops Sails three grinding Oatmeal four tying Quils one Cook one Cattle keeper four over at the Doctors Creek attendng the Shallops and two at the Nwd & one at the Eastwd Goose Tents."

May 4
" Tuesday Wind S fine mild weather Shipwright and Huntow at the Craft Cooper making rundlets Sangster planing Boards Sam'l Smith Weather boarding the NW shed Armourer and one Labourer cleaning Musquets two at the Pit Saw two making Gate posts two mending the Sloops & Shallops Sails one Painting Boats two packing provisions for Inland. Cook & Cattle keeper as usual all the rest Crofs Cutting & splitting Poplar. AM the Man from the Etwd Goose Tent & two Indian Lads came home with 58 Geese. the ice in the North River broke up."

May 5
" Wednesday Wind S cloudy weather with rain most part of the Day Tradesmen employed as before two Sailors mending the Sloops & Shallops Sails. two do. and one Labourer squaring Logs two making Gate Posts Cook & Cattle keeper as usual all the rest variously Employed Cutting & Splitting Poplar digging in the Gardens and clearing the mould out of the Nth Flanker Cellar. rec'd Geese from the East Marsh. AM the Ice gave way up the river but stopt again at the Head of Hazeys Island."

May 6
" Thursday Wind S fine warm weather Tradesmen and Sawyers Employed as before three squaring Logs one mending the Sloops Sails two packing Goods for Inland two making Gate Posts Cook & Cattle keeper as usual all the rest variously employed Crofs Cutting short Stockades firewood &c the ice broke up opposite the Factory."

May 7
" Friday Wind N fine weather Shipwright and Huntow at work on the Craft Armourer straitening Nails Cooper making rundlets Sangster making a Table. Sam'l Smith Pointing Stockades two at the Pit saw three squaring Logs two making Gate Posts two paying the Sloops decks two brewing small Beer Cook and Cattle keeper as usual all the rest digging a trench round the Sloops Shed for setting Stockades digging in the Gardens &c the river above the Factory almost clear of ice PM a family of Indians came in & Paid their Debts."

May 8
" Saturday Wind S clear pleasant Weather Shipwright and mate Sangster & Cooper employed as before Armourer cleaning Musquets two at the Pit Saw two making Gate posts three squaring Logs one mending boats Coverings three washing rooms one Cook one Cattle keeper the rest employed in the Gardens PM? the Men return'd from the Doctors Creek the Indians of yesterday went away the river almost clear of ice."

May 9
" Sunday Wind S light showers of rain in the morning Sent five men in a Batteaux to the Whaway Creeks to fetch Geese and five to the Eastwd for the like purpose. PM loaded the Batteaux for Brunswick & Micawbanish the Men ret'd from the Marsh with 167 Geese."

May 10
" Monday Wind SW hot weather at 11 AM Dispatched Mr Nich. Vavasar & the following persons Viz. Rich. Leonard, Kelsey Sangster, Mag Flett, Tho. Flett, Jn. Braun?, Jn Brown, Arch Graham, Jn Norn, Will Rowland, Mag. Cromartie, Nich. Bues, Tho. Rich, Andrew Thompson, Tho. Isbister, Will. Johnson, Jn Slater, Ja. Scott, Will. Wase, Hugh Monroe, George Groat & Will. Bailey in four Batteaux with Supplys for Brunswick and Micawbanish afterwards sent Geo Beckwith and 4 Hands to the Marsh to fetch home Geese Shipwright making a rudder. Armourer jobbing Knarston making Gate Posts one Servant & one Cattle keeper."

May 11
" Tuesday Wind S fine weather people employed as before the Boat ret'd from the Marsh bro't only 42 Geese."

May 12
" Wednesday Wind N blew hard fine weather Shipwright at work on the Craft Cooper making rundlets Armourer making Iron work for the Craft. Knarston at work on the new Gate Posts then digging up the Stumps of the old ones. one Sewing Indian Coats three familys of Indians came in from the Marsh."

May 13
" Thursday Wind Nth fresh breeze fine weather Early AM Sent 3 hands in the Yawl to the Goose Bluff & five in the Wooden Canoe to the Whaway Creeks to fetch home the people & their things and likewise the Indians in readinefs for going Inland. one Servant one Cook and Cattle keeper PM the Boats ret'd rec'd 93? Geese from the E'd Marsh & 13 1/2 from the Nwd."

May 14
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday Shipwright at work on the Craft Armourer cleaning Pistols and making hinges Cooper making rundlets Sam'l Smith making a Gate in the Calf Garden two digging up the old Gate posts one Cook one Cattle keeper & two in the Gardens. PM two Hannah Bay Indians came in."

May 15
" Saturday Wind & Weather as before Shipwright at work on the Craft. Armourer repairing Indians Guns one Cook one Cattle keeper all the rest at work at the new Gate Posts. A family of Indians came in from the Marsh. The Indians of yesterday went away."

May 16
" Sunday Wind and Weather as before AM dispatched four Indians with Letters and to afsist up with the Cargoe to Micawbanish. a family of home Guard Indians came in with a few Furrs & some Fish."

May 17
" Monday Wind & Weather as before Shipwright and Huntow at work on the Craft the rest employed at the Gate Posts PM four familys of Home Guard came in with a few Furrs & some provisions the Indians Drunk."

May 18
" Tuesday Wind and weather as before Shipwright and Mate at work on the Craft Knarston & one laying the plank on the platform about the Gate. Armourer cleaning Pistols the rest variously Employed PM a Canoe of home Guards came in with a few Furrs the Indians Drunk."

May 19
" Wednesday Wind NNE clear pleasant weather Shipwright and mate Armourer & Cooper as before. one brewing small beer. Sam'l Smith drefsing down Setting poles Knarston painting the Gate posts one Cook and Cattle keeper, one Cook & Cattle keeper and one Servant. rec'd Geese from the Marsh."

May 20
" Thursday Wind NE fine weather Shipwright at work on the Craft. two preparing to go Inland one Cook and Cattle keeper the rest variously employed, Shaving Setting Poles Carrying the FH Cargoe under the Bank &c. PM Dispatch'd David Norn?, Magnufs Spence & 14 Indians in 7 Canoes with Supplys for Fredrick House."

May 21
" Friday Wind N fine clear weather fore part latter part S inclinable for rain. Shipwright at work on the Craft. Sam'l Smith Weather boarding the Nth Flanker Stone & Knarston putting the plank on the platform about the Gate. Armourer mending steel Traps the others variously Employed the Indians took Debt & went away."

May 22
" Saturday Wind NE cloudy weather Shipwright & Huntow at work on the Craft. Sam'l Smith, Stone & Knarston at work on the Platform Armourer variously employed one Cook and Cattle keeper and one employed in the Gardens."

May 23
" Sunday Wind Nly cloudy weather with snow & hail at times Sent a Letter to EM by an Indian thats going there. Vide Correspondence."

May 24
" Monday Wind & Weather as yesterday Shipwright and Huntow at work on the Craft. Sam'l Smith Weather boarding the Nth Flanker Armourer Jobbing Knarston laying bricks round the lower logs of the Nth Flanker one making Mortar for do. one Cook & Cattle keeper one Servant AM Kelsey Sangster Jn Brown Hugh Monroe George Grott Ja Slater & Jn Norn arrived in the Charlotte Batteau from Brunswick House with a few Furrs &c from thence Rec'd Fish & Geese from Indians. PM 3 Canoes of uplanders Came in."

May 25
" Tuesday Wind Nth fine weather Shipwright & mate Knarston & Smith as before Armourer mending Indians Guns. Cooper making a Victualing Buoy &c. Blacksmith mending Indians Steel Traps Sangster making a Table two tying Quils the rest variously employed the Indians Drunk."

May 26
" Wednesday Wind SE cold cloudy weather Shipwright & Mate & Armourer as before. Sent all the rest except the Cook with the Charlotte Batteaux & Wooden Canoe up the river to raft home the Logs that was fell'd in the Winter AM Mr Mannall & 3 Indians arrived from Fredrick House PM a Canoe of Misackamy Indians came in with a few Furrs. Traded with the Indians of the 24th Rec'd Beaver flesh from Indians."

May 27
" Thursday Wind NE fine weather the people employed as before the Indians of the 24th went away."

May 28
" Friday Wind & Weather as before Shipwright at work on the Craft Armourer mending Indians Guns Huntow making a Slip way under the Bank one Cook one Servant PM a Canoe of Mesackamy Indians came in with a few Furrs."

May 29
" Saturday Wind & Weather as yesterday people employed as before AM Dispatch'd Mr Mannall & 3 Indians for FH PM Chickahenish arrived with Letters from Albany."

May 30
" Sunday Wind NE fresh breeze cloudy weather."

May 31
" Monday Wind N fine clear weather Shipwright and Huntow at work on the Craft Armourer jobbing one Cook one Servant 10 up the river rafting home Logs. 2 on the Journey to FH and 16 on the Journey to Micawbanish the Indians of the 29th Drunk."

June 1 1790
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday people employed as before."

June 2
" Wednesday Wind & Weather as yesterday people employed as before PM five men came home from up the river for more rope &c to raft home the Logs. rec'd Fish from Indians."

June 3
" Thursday Wind N cloudy at times Shipwright and Huntow at work on the Craft. Armourer mending Indians Guns sent two more hands with the men that came home last night to fetch home the rafts. at 11 PM they return'd with about 30 Logs all the Indians went away."

June 4
" Friday Wind N cloudy weather with rain most part of the day Sent all hands up the river again to fetch the remainder of the Logs. PM they return'd having got them all down. AM 3 Canoes of Abbitity Indians came in bro't about 170 MBeaver."

June 5
" Saturday Wind N fine weather two men brewing small Beer one Cook all the rest getting the Large upland Boat in the Water the Indians of yesterday went away. Rec'd Fish from Indians."

June 6
" Sunday Wind SW cloudy weather with rain most part of the Day. AM a family of sick (Hannah Bay) Indians came in for Medecines &c."

June 7
" Monday Wind Nth cool weather with snow fore part Shipwright and 6 Hands went over to Doctors Creek to try to get the shallop over but they ret'd and inform'd me the tide had not been high enough to float her afterwards the people were Employed as follows Shipwright making a new mast for the Shallop. Sam'l Smith Weather Boarding the Nth Flanker. Knarston and one to afsist him laying Bricks round the lower Logs of Ditto. Armourer making a Lock Sangster making a Table Huntow making a Bread box. three Cattle hunting one Cook & one Servant."

June 8
" Tuesday Wind N fine weather Shipwright & Huntow at work on the Shallops Mast Cooper tightening Hogsheads. Armourer making a Screw and nuts for the Martin Prefs Knarston Sam'l Smith & Sangster as before the others Carrying up water & filling? Hogsheads on the Sheds. Self Mr Knight Geo Beckwith & two hands Packing Martins."

June 9
" Wednesday Wind N fine weather sharp frost in the Night. Shipwright & Mate & Sam'l Smith as before. Sangster & stone putting up the Launch Armourer variously employed Self Mr Knight Geo Beckwith & 4 Hands Packing Beaver two cleaning the Calf Garden two Grinding Oatmeal and one Sick."

June 10
" Thursday Wind SE rain most of the day. Shipwright and Huntow making a boom for the new Shallop. Blacksmith making Iron work for ditto. Carpenters & Cooper putting up the Launch. one Cook one Employed in the Warehouse one Sick sent seven hands in the large flatt bottom Boat to fetch home plank from the Fishing Tent fifteen on the Journey to Micawbanish and two on the Journey to Fredrick House rec'd fish fish from Indians."

June 11
" Friday Wind Variable hot Weather people Employed as yesterday PM the Men return'd with the Large boat load of Plank."

June 12
" Saturday Wind S with rain Shipwright & Huntow making a galf? for the new Shallop. Sangster and Stone putting up the Launch. Sam'l Smith weatherboarding the Nth Flanker. Self and 3 hands in the Warehouse Packing Furrs one Cook all the rest carrying up the plank that was bro't home yesterday."

June 13
" Sunday Wind SE Clear & Cloudy at intervals Performed Divine Service PM sent Eight Hands over to the Doctors Creek to try to get the Shallop over in the Even'g they return'd & Informed me the tide had not been high enough to float her."

June 14
" Monday Wind West cloudy weather with showers of rain at times. Shipwright and all hands at home variously Employed Carrying up plank in the Garden getting the Shallop over from the Doctors Creek &c fifteen on the Journey to Micawbanish and two on the Journey to Fredrick house. rec'd 2 Large Canoes for Inland Service."

June 15
" Tuesday Wind E fine weather Shipwright and Huntow making stentions for the wench of the Sloop. Sangster & Sam'l Smith Weather boarding the Nth Flanker and laying the floor of the NE shed Armourer jobbing Bricklayer and mate laying bricks round the lower logs of the Mens Flanker one Cook one Sick and four employed in the Gardens the Indians went away."

June 16
" Wednesday Wind E cloudy weather rain all day People employed as yesterday except two that was in the Gardens who were to day brewing Small Beer."

June 17
" Thursday Wind & Weather as yesterday Shipwright and Huntow at work on board the Shallop. Sam'l Smith & Sangster flooring the NE shed Stone planing railings for do. Armourer & one making Palls? for the Sloops wench the rest employed in the Gardens."

June 18
" Friday Wind N cloudy weather with light showers of rain at intervals Tradesmen employed as before the rest employed in the Gardens & Washing Rooms."

June 19
" Saturday Wind West Cloudy weather with frequent showers of rain Shipwright and Huntow at work on the new Shallop Armourer & one Labourer to afsist him making Iron work for the Sloop. Cooper plaining railing for the Flanker & sheds one Cook the rest variously Employed."

June 20
" Sunday Westy flying clouds with light showers of rain at times. Mr Vavasar, Rich'd Leonard, Mag. Flett, Tho Flett, Tho Rich Labourer, Arch'd Graham, Wm Wase, Ja. Brown, Will Johnson, Will Bailey, Ja Slater Lab., Mag Cromartie, Will Rowland, Will Leask Taylor & Alex Slater return'd with 2 Batteaux & [blank] MBeaver in Furrs. two Canoes of Uplanders came in. rec'd fish from Old Women."

June 21
" Monday Wind East Cloudy weather Shipwright and Huntow at work on the new Shallop. Armourer mending Indian Guns four squaring timber one Cook two grinding Oatmeal Cooper plaining railing Blacksmith & one Man making Iron work pr new Shallop two Labourers variously Employed. the Men that arrived from Inland yesterday resting themselves. rec'd Fish from Indians. Wappiscow? came in bro't 30 MBeaver."

June 22
" Tuesday Wind S fine weather Armourer repairing Indian Guns Shipwright & Mate at work on the Shallop. Taylor at work for self. Cook as usual. Self Writer? & two hands Packing Furrs &c all the rest with the Sloop Master getting Timber up the Bank."

June 23
" Wednesday Wind & Weather as yesterday the people Employed as before."

June 24
" Thursday Wind Swest cloudy weather Shipwright and Huntow employed at the Shallop Armourer & one man making iron work for do. Cooper preparing stuff for making buoys. Taylor as before one Carpenter caulking the new shed all the rest employed till 10 AM getting the Timber up the bank afterwards getting the Shallop off and cleaning the Sloop which floated this tide. rec'd Venison from Indians. Alex Belly and part of the Indians arrived from Fredrick House with the Furrs &c and brought the disagreeable News of the Death of David Horn Sailor. the person that was in charge of the Cargoe for FH & the Furrs &c back Occasioned as I am Informed by his sitting very high in the Canoe which overset in coming down a ripple notwithstanding the Indians had repeatedly told him that by setting so high He would overset the Canoe."

June 25
" Friday Wind S cloudy weather with rain the people employed as yesterday AM a Canoe of strange came in bro't only 10 MBeaver NB they came merely for what they could get gratis."

June 26
" Saturday Wind & Weather as yesterday Shipwright and mate at work on board the Shallop. Sangster making a Table. Sam'l Smith caulking the NE shed two grinding Oatmeal, three making a stay for the Sloop. two drefsing decayed Tobacco three squaring Logs. Arm'r and smith jobbing two employed in the Gardens five employed on board the Sloop all the rest raking the plantation &c. AM Capt. Hoosoominan? Leiut. Mishithinue? Leiut Pifsagon? came in bro't [blank] MBeaver. rec'd fish from old women."

June 27
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday the Indians drunk."

June 28
" Monday Wind S cloudy weather rain most of the Day. Shipwright and Huntow getting the shallops mast ready for putting in tomorrow. Sangster making a Table. Sam'l Smith caulking the NE shed Cooper preparing staves for making buoys. Armourer repairing Indians Guns four overhaling the shallops rigging and getting her ready for putting in the new mast two making a stay for the Sloop three making wads & Cartridges, cleaning paint brushes &c. three squaring Logs one Cook one Servant all the rest employed cleaning the yard, in the Gardens &c. Sent Letters to AR by an Indian returning Hither. the Indians all went away."

June 29
" Tuesday Wind S cloudy weather Shipwright & Huntow at work at the Sloop Sangster & Armourer as before. Cooper & one preparing stuff for buoys. Taylor at work for Mr Knight. Four slinging buoy stones four squaring logs two setting Stockades & paying the Sloops Decks. Sent seven hands in one of the Large boats to fetch stones for the Ship. Blacksmith mending & making hay forks. one Cook one Servant & two Employed in the Gardens."

June 30
" Wednesday Wind Variable clear pleasant weather five were employed rigging the Shallop four squaring Logs. Armourer Jobbing Cooper making buoys. Taylor at work for the Men. two making a ? two making hand lines five setting stockades one brewing one Cook one Servant three employed in the gardens and raking the plantation &c."

July 1 1790
" Thursday Wind NW cloudy & clear at intervals. Shipwright and three hands at work onboard the Sloop Sangster plaining railings Cooper making buoys Armourer variously employed. two setting stockades one Cook one Servant. AM Sent 17 Hands with the Large Boat & the Charlotte Batteaux up the river to fetch stones for the ship at Moose? they ret'd with both boats loaded and put them ashore at the Point. rec'd Fish from Indians."

July 2
" Friday Wind & weather as yesterday Shipwright and two hands at work on board the Sloop. Sangster planing railings Cooper making buoys Taylor at work for Mr Vvasar two painting the NE Flanker four setting Stockades three squaring logs Sent Eight up the river to fetch stones for the ship. Self Mr Knight Geo Beckwith & three hands Packing Furrs. PM an Indian arrived with letters from EM."

July 3
" Saturday Wind NE pleasant weather Shipwright & Huntow repairing the large flatt bottom boat. Sangster planing railings. Cooper making buoys. Armourer making a Lock. Blacksmith mak'g nails for squaring Logs two painting the NW shed Bricklayer and one mending the fire place in the Chiefs Apartment. Self Geo Beckwith & three hands Packing Furrs one Cook one Serv't all the rest Crofs cutting and setting Stockades round the Sloop shed. rec'd Fish & Rabbets from Indians."

July 4
" Sunday Wind NE Cloudy with Thunder & frequent showers of rain. rec'd Fish from Indians."

July 5
" Monday Wind Nly cloudy weather Shipwright & Huntow at work on board the Sloop Sangster planing railings Cooper mak'g buoys Armourer making a Lock. one mending fireplaces Self Mr Knight Geo Beckwith and three Hands Packing Furrs Taylor at work for self. one Cook Sent 17 up the river to fetch stones for the Ship rec'd fish from Old Women."

July 6
" Tuesday Wind SE fresh breeze fine weather people employed as before."

July 7
" Wednesday Wind & Weather as yesterday the people employed nearly as yesterday except the Sailors & Labourers who was for about two Hours digging under the Sloop. the Bricklayer repairing the Pafsage going to the Magazine."

July 8
" Thursday Wind Eastly fine clear weather Shipwright & Huntow at work on board the Sloop Sangster plaining railings Cooper mak'g buoys Armourer making a lock blacksmith making hay Forks Taylor at work for Mr Knight four squaring Logs two Slinging buoys four bending the Shallops Sails and preparing her for a Voyage to AR? Seven went up the river to fetch more stones AM Self & Six Hands went in the yawl to the Whaway creeks to look if the Grafs was high enough to mow. PM ret'd Rec'd Rabbets from Indians."

July 9
" Friday Wind S fore part Latter part Notherly fine weather. the Tradesmen employed as before. two squaring Logs two Painting the Yawl two grinding Scythes and getting them in order for mowing Grafs. AM Dispatch'd Rich. Leonard, Mag. Flett, Will. Wase & Mag. Cromartie & Alex Belly in the shallop for Albany with Brandy Pork &c for that place. one Cook three employ'd in the Gardens all the rest went up the river to fetch stones for the Ship. two Indians with a Packet from Albany rec'd fish from Indians."

July 10
" Saturday Wind Notherly fine weather The Tradesmen employed as before. two Squaring Logs two helving hay Forks two painting the Yawl two brewing three Cattle hunting Seven went up the river for stones. on Cook AM Dispatch'd Jn Nain & two Indians for Brunswick for the Accompts of that place & Micabanish the former to stay there instead of Arch. Beaton who is to return to the Factory."

July 11
" Sunday Wind & Weather as yesterday Early AM Arch Beaton & Rob Mason arrived from Brunswick with the Accompts &c from Micawbanish & PM Mr Bolland Mag. Garrock with one Canoe of home Guards and two of uplanders arrived from Fredrick House."

July 12
" Monday Calm sultry weather Shipwright and Huntow at work on board the Sloop Armourer making hinges Blacksmith making Hay forks Taylor at work for Mr Vavasar. Cooper making buoys two Carpenters putting up the Launch. five Sailors Employed on board the Sloop one Cook Sent two Hands in one of the Batteaux to the Marsh to mow Grafs & make hay. rec'd Fish from Indians."

July 13
" Tuesday Wind South hot weather Shipwright & Huntow at work on board the Sloop Sam'l Smith & Sangster at work on the Launch Taylor at work for Mr Vavasar Armourer making hinges Blacksmith making hay forks three at work at the Sloops rigging two Washing rooms Self Mr Knight Mr Bolland & Geo Beckwith & three hands packing Furrs one Cook & Ten at the Marsh mowing Grafs rec'd fish from Ind. AM Dispatch'd Robt. Mason and two Indians to Micawbanish to fetch Mr Maugenest Down."

July 14
" Wednesday Wind Notherly pleasant Weather Shipwright and Huntow at work on board the Sloop Armourer & Blacksmith making bolts pr ditto. Taylor as before two Sailors employed on board the Sloop Self Mr Bolland Geo Beckwith & five hands Packing Furrs Feathers &c one Cook rec'd fish from Indians."

July 15
" Thursday Wind NE blows fresh fine weather before breakfast Shipwright & Huntow repairing the Sloop the Sailors Employed by the Sloop Master rigging the Sloop strapping buoy Stones &c Taylor at work for Mr Vavasar Armourer making Iron work pr Sloop one Cook one mowing the plantation ten in the Marsh mowing Grafs the rest variously employed. While the Men were in at breakfast Jn Stone Cooper endeavouring to go (in a Canoe by him self) to the Victualing buoy to put some salt Geese in water to freshen tumbled out of the Canoe & was unfortunately Drowned. all hands the greatest part of the day hauling the Sean nett about & dragging about the river endeavouring to find him but all our attempts proved fruitlefs."

July 16
" Friday Wind N fine pleasant weather Shipwright & Huntow at work on board the Sloop Taylor at work for Mr Vavasar Armourer & Blacksmith making bolts pr Sloop two Carpenters in the forenoon finished launch afterwards planing feather edge boards the rest as before."

July 17
" Saturday Wind & Weather as yesterday people employed as before except two brewing PM the Men came home from the Marsh for Victuals &c rec'd Fish from Indians."

July 18
" Sunday Wind N clear pleasant weather."

July 19
" Monday Wind NE fine weather Shipwright Huntow and two Sailors at work on board the Sloop Armourer making bolts pr do. Sangster planing railings one Taylor at work for self the other for Geo Beckwith one Cook Sent 12 hand with the two Large boats to the Marsh for Grafs PM found the Body of Jn Stone, two digging a grave & in the Evening interred his remains."

July 20
" Tuesday Wind Notherly clear & cloudy at intervals Shipwright Huntow & three Sailors at work on board the Sloop Armourer mending Indian Guns Sangster repairing the launch Taylors as before one Cook Self Mr Knight Mr Bolland Geo Beckwith and one hand in the Warehouse taking the Overhale. PM the Men ret'd with the two boats of Grafs. the Indians of the 10th Inst arrived from Brunswick."

July 21
" Wednesday Wind N fine weather Shipwright Huntow & three Sailors at work on board the Sloop Sangster making Hay rakes Armourer & Smith making bolts pr Sloop. one Taylor at work for Trade the other for the men. Sent 10 hands in the large flat boat to the Marsh for Grafs. one sick the rest variously employ'd unloading the Boats of Grafs making hay &c."

July 22
" Thursday Wind S fine weather fore part latter part N with Thunder & lightening the people employed nearly as yesterday rec'd fish from Indians."

July 23
" Friday Wind variable hot weather Shipwright Huntow & three Sailors employed on board the Sloop AM the Boat ret'd from the Marsh with Grafs all hands Except those employed about the Sloop unloaded the Boat & spread the Grafs, afterwards clean'd the outer yard."

July 24
" Saturday Wind Variable cloudy weather with frequent showers of rain. Shipwright Huntow & three Sailors employ'd repairing & rigging the Sloop one Taylor at work for Trade the other for the Men four mowing the plantation. Carpenters planing railings for the Nth flanker &c the rest variously employed clearing the Yard, brewing Small beer &c."

July 25
" Sunday Wind Westly fine weather performed divine Service."

July 26
" Monday Wind S fine weather Shipwright Huntow & four sailors at work on board the Sloop. Armourer making Iron wor for ditto. Sam'l Smith making hay rakes one Taylor at work for Trade one Cook Sent all the rest to the Marsh to mow Grafs."

July 27
" Tuesday Wind Westly fresh breeze fine weather people employed as yesterday PM the Men ret'd from the Marsh with two boat loads of Grafs afterwards all hands except the Shipwright & Mate Carrying the Grafs up the Bank & spreading it on the plantation."

July 28
" Wednesday Wind & Weather as yesterday Shipwright and Mate & 3 Sailors at work on board the Sloop. Armourer making Iron work for do. one Taylor at work for the Men the other mending the Sloops Colours one mowing the plantation. AM sent 10 Men in the Large flatt bottom boat to the Marsh for Grafs. PM Mr Vavasar & the Sailors onboard went with the Sloop down to the point."

July 29
" Thursday Wind NW clear pleasant weather fore part people employed as yesterday PM the Boat ret'd from the Marsh with Grafs afterwards all hands except the Shipwright &c Mate employ'd unloading her & making hay."

July 30
" Friday Wind N with frequent showers of rain. Shipwright & Mate at work for the Sloop two Carpenters planing feather edge boards one Taylor at work for Trade the other for the Men five Sailors taking the Buoys & stones on board the Sloop five Crofs cutt'g & Splitting Wood for do. & one Cook."

July 31
" Saturday Wind NW shipwright at work for the Sloop Mr Vavasar & the Sailors employed taking their Provisions &c on board the Sloop and prepairing for going down to Ship hole on Monday. two at the Pitt saw two brewing small beer All the rest Officers not excepted making hay. rec'd fish from Indians."

Aug. 1 1790
" Sunday Wind SW clear weather PM the Shallop arrived from Albany Mr Vavasar & the Sailors went on board the Sloop in order to proceed tomorrow morn'g to lay the Buoys set the Beacons & wait the Ships arrival."

Aug. 2
" Monday Wind SW clear hot weather Early this morning the Sloop got underway and went down to ship hole to lay the Buoys & sett the Beacons. Sent Ten hands in the Large flatt Boat to the Marsh for Grafs & 15 at home hay making."

Aug. 3
" Tuesday Wind & Weather as yesterday Shipwright doing some necefsary Jobs for the Sloop Sangster planing railings. Armourer Jobbing one mowing the plantation Ten at the Marsh mowing Grafs & 7 went up the river to look after the Cattle PM the Boat ret'd from the Marsh with Grafs."

Aug. 4
" Wednesday Wind NW with Thunder and lightening and frequent showers of rain all hands before breakfast unloading the Boat of Grafs and carrying it up on the plantation. Shipwright making snatch blocks for the Sloop. two Carpenters preparing railing for the Nth Flanker Armourer Stocking a hunting Gun one Taylor at work for Trade three mowing the plantation two squaring logs two Cattle hunting one Cook AM sent 10 hands in the large Boat to the Marsh for Grafs PM a Canoe of Mesackamy Indians came in with a few Summer furrs."

Aug. 5
" Thursday Wind SE clear & cloudy with Showers of rain at intervals two writing Shipwright before Breakfast making a crofs Jack Yard for the Shallop afterwards killing & cutting up one of the Cattle. NB Necefsity obliged me to kill this Young Ox having no kind of Country provisions in the Factory & 35 Men to serve entirely on European provisions. Armourer stocking a hunt'g Gun Taylor at work for Trade one Carpenter planing railings the other Sick. AM the Boat return'd from the Marsh with Grafs unloaded her & sent her off again for more Grafs."

Aug. 6
" Friday Wind SW blows fresh fine weather all hands hay making."

Aug. 7
" Saturday Wind & Weather as yesterday the Men at home as yesterday AM the Men came home from the Marsh but was obliged to leave the Boat with the Grafs at the bottom of the Island the Wind & Tide being against her. PM Mr Maugenest Jn Norn & three Indians arrived in a Batteaux from Brunswick."

Aug. 8
" Sunday Wind SE fine weather sent the Men down to fetch the Boat of Grafs they were obliged to leave yesterday."

Aug. 9
" Monday Wind SW fine weather Shipwright repairing the Wooden Canoe Armourer stocking a hunting Gun two Carpenters at work at the railing of the Nth Flanker. one Taylor at work for Trade all the rest before breakfast unloading the Boat of Grafs afterwards three laying the platform in the Yard. Seven mowing the plantation one afsisting in the Warehouse. one Cook one Servant & Six wheeling out the Mould that came out of the Nth flanker cellar, cleaning the Inner Yard &c rec'd Ducks from Indians."

Aug. 10
" Tuesday Wind S fine weather Shipwright Carpenters Armourer & one Taylor as before. two afsisting in packing Furrs. Bricklayer and one plaistering the Chiefs flanker one Cook one Serv't all the rest mowing & making Hay."

Aug. 11
" Wednesday Wind N fine weather Shipwright & Carpenters as before two making a Ladder one repairing the Hay staddle all the rest mowing Grafs & making hay on the plantation."

Aug. 12
" Thursday Wind Variable fine weather all hands Officers not excepted making hay & Stacking it."

Aug. 13
" Friday Wind SW blew hard all day Shipwright & two hands squaring Logs for the platform of the new shed. two Carpenters at work at the railings two brew'g Bricklayer & one plaistering the Chiefs Flanker all the rest mowing Grafs & making hay on the plantation. rec'd Ducks from Indians."

Aug. 14
" Saturday Wind N fine weather Shipwright and Huntow laying the platform on the New shed. Carpenters preparing railings for the Nth Flanker & shed. four washing rooms Bricklayer & Mate as before all the rest mowing Grafs & making hay."

Aug. 15
" Sunday Wind S clear pleasant weather rec'd Ducks and Fish from Indians AM Capt. Chechamock & Mammockwatch & sons Came in bro't [blank] MBeaver."

Aug. 16
" Monday Wind N pleasant weather Shipwright and Huntow at work at the platform on the new shed. Sangster & Smith at work at the railing on the Nth Flanker Armourer Jobbing for Indians three employed in the Gardens two repairing the to of the Magazine one Cook one Servant and Eleven mowing Grafs."

Aug. 17
" Tuesday Wind & Weather as yesterday Shipwright & three hands repairing the top of the Magazine. two Carpenters putting up the railing on the North Flanker three mowing Grafs one Cook. one Servant. Sent 10 Hands in the Large flatt boat for Grafs."

Aug. 18
" Wednesday Wind N fine weather people employed as yesterday Late PM the Boat ret'd from the Marsh with Grafs."

Aug. 19
" Thursday Wind & Weather as yesterday Shipwright and three Hands at work at the top of the Magazine two Carpenters putting up the railing on the NE shed one Taylor at work for self all the rest before breakfast Carrying Grafs up the Bank afterwards unloading the Boat of Grafs and spreading it on the Plantation raking hay &c. sent six Hands in the large Boat to Pilgrims Island to Mow Grafs. rec'd Ducks from Indians."

Aug. 20
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday Shipwright and Mates and two Carpenters as before. two washing two brewing Sent four hands in one of the small batteaux to Pilgrims Island to afsist home with the Boat of Grafs. PM they ret'd. rec'd rec'd ducks and fish from Indians."

Aug. 21
" Saturday Wind Variable fine weather Tradesmen as before all the rest unloading the Boat of Grafs and spreading it, cleaning the rubbish out of the Yard &c."

Aug. 22
" Sunday Wind Southerly pleasant Weather Performed Divine Service."

Aug. 23
" Monday Wind Southerly fore part with Thunder lightening and frequent Showers of rain people Variously employ'd Making hay &c."

Aug. 24
" Tuesday Wind NW blows fresh with frequent showers of rain Shipwright making an Oar for the Yawl Armourer repairing Indians Guns two Carpenters variously employed one Taylor at work for Trade. four Cattle hunting one Cook one Servant sent ten hands in the large boat to the Marsh for Grafs."

Aug. 25
" Wednesday Wind Westerly rain most part of the day Tradesmen employed as before Six mowing Grafs on Manseys Island the rest variously employed making Hay hauling the Sean &c &c the men ret'd with the Boat of Grafs."

Aug. 26
" Thursday Wind N fine Weather people variously employed unloading the Boat of Grafs making Hay &c."

Aug. 27
" Friday Wind NW blows fresh fine Weather People variously employed making Hay &c PM Capt. John Richards Mr Thomas & Mr Jarvis came up in the Ships Yawl the Honble Companys Ship King George being safe arrived in Moose Roads. Sent four Hands in the Shallop down to the Ship for Cargoe."

Aug. 28
" Saturday Wind and Weather as Yesterday people employed making Hay clearing the North Flanker &c. Dispatched two Indians with the Companys Packet to Albany."

Aug. 29
" Sunday Wind Northerly fine weather PM the Shallop and the Ship came up to ship hole & the Sloop & Ships long Boat came up with Cargoe. people employed unloading them and Stowing away the Cargoe. Dispatch'd Jn Norn & two Indians with Letters for Brunswick. Rec'd Tho. Budge Labourer ashore as likewise Mr Gladman & Philip Good writer."

Aug. 30
" Monday Wind NW cloudy weather fore part latter part fine clear weather. AM the Shallop came up with Cargoe People employed Stowing it away, making hay &c. Mr Vavasar, the Ships Surgeon & another Gentleman came ashore. the Sloop & Ships long boat went down to the Ship."

Aug. 31
" Tuesday Wind West clear pleasant Weather AM he Shallop proceeded for the Ship people employed stowing away Cargoe making Hay &c."

Sept. 1 1790
" Wednesday Wind SW for part cloudy and clear at intervals latter part rain all hands employed making & stacking Hay. AM the Ships Yawl came up & the Capt., Mr Jarvis, Mr Vavasar, the Ships Surgeon &c proceeded for the Ship & PM the long boat came up with Cargoe and the Sloop & Shallop sail'd for Albany."

Sept. 2
" Thursday Wind Notherly rain all day. early AM the long boat proceeded for the Ship and PM she came up again with Cargoe. Armourer making Iron work for the Ships Long Boat. one Taylor at work for Mr Maugenest the other for the men all the rest stowing away Cargoe cleaning Yard &c. Discharged Sam'l Smith Carpenter and Nicholas Robinson Labourer, the latter was sent home for misbehaviour. Mr Thomas Self &c taking the overhale."

Sept. 3
" Friday Wind Nth Est cloudy with rain at times. Armourer making Iron work for the Ship. Taylors at their Several employs. four squaring Timber two Washing one Cook the rest variously Employed clearing the rubbish out of the Boat Yard Stowing away Cargoe &c. AM the Long boat proceeded for the Ship. finish'd the Overhale & delivered Charge of Moose Fort to Mr John Thomas and took his receipt for the Same -
George Donald."

Sept. 4
" Saturday Wind Eastly cloudy cool weather. the people variously employed Viz. unloading the Ships Long boat, Stowing away Cargoe, washing rooms &c &c rec'd on shore Charles Flett John Lutitt Andrew Robinson & Abraham Hervy? Labourers. rec'd Geese & Fish from Indians."

Sept. 5
" Sunday Wind Northerly blows fresh fine Weather. rec'd Geese Ducks & Fish from Indians."

Sept. 6
" Monday Wind NE fine Weather AM the Longboat proceeded to the Ship Armourer repairing Guns making a pump spare? for the Ship &c Taylors at their work two Carpenter'g four hunting the Cattle one Cook the rest finished stacking the Hay rec'd Geese and Fish from Indians Gave the Indians their Hunting Brandy the Indians who conveyed the Honble Companys packet to Albany return'd."

Sept. 7
" Tuesday Wind Variable rain most of the day Armourer Smith & Carpenters and one Taylor at their usual employs. four till noon squaring timber afterwards employed with the rest unloading the Ships Long Boat Stowing away Cargoe &c &c all the Indians took powder & shot & went to the Marsh Entertained Edward Clouston Labourer."

Sept. 8
" Wednesday Wind Variable fine weather the people nearly as yesterday the Indians who went with the Ships packet to Brunswick House return'd PM three Canoes of Eastwd Indians came in with came in with a few Furrs rec'd Geese from Indians."

Sept. 9
" Thursday Wind Eastly rain most of the Day the people variously employed Unloading the Ships long boat Stowing away Cargo peeling & squaring Timber &c rec'd Ducks and Geese from Indians."

Sept. 10
" Friday Wind Notherly flying Clouds fine Weather the people as yesterday about 11 AM the Honble Companys ship Queen Charlotte arrived and in the Evening Capt. Jn Turner came ashore."

Sept. 11
" Saturday Wind Variable fine Weather Armourer repairing Indians Guns sent 4 Men down with one of the Large flatt Bottom Boats to the Charlotte for Cargoe the rest of the people till dinner squaring & peeling Timber afterwards unloading the two ships long boats and large flatt bottom Boat Stowing away Cargo &c PM Acomacady? came in with a few Furrs. rec'd Geese from Indians."

Sept. 12
" Sunday Wind Westerly a little rain fore part latter part fine weather PM the people unloading the two Long boats which came up with Cargo rec'd Fish Rabbets & Geese from Indians."

Sept. 13
" Monday Wind Westerly flying clouds the people employed unloading the two long boats and flatt bottom boat which came up with the remainder of the Cargoe except a few as who? which are necefsary Stowing away Cargo squaring Timber &c.
NB Three of our Goose Hunters are mifsing and we fear are drowned as they went intoxicated from the ship King George yesterday evening and their Canoe was found bottom up on the Ship Sand this Morning. rec'd Geese from Indians."

Sept. 14
" Tuesday Wind Variable fine Weather the people squaring Timber, break'g Limestone, hunting & fetching home the Cattle &c. the two long boats came up with a little more of the Albany Cargoe also the Shallop came up to the point to exchange two of his hands which are ordered home. rec'd Geese from Indians two Canoes of Eastwd Indians came in with a few Furrs. Mr Williamson & Mr Henton? came on shore."

Sept. 15
" Wednesday Wind & Weather as yesterday the people variously Employed squaring Timber breaking Lime stone afsist'g the Ships Men in loading the Long boat with Stones brewing small beer &c &c. An Abbitiby Indian came in with a few Furrs. rec'd Geese & Fish from Indians."

Sept. 16
" Thursday Wind SW rain at times the people as yesterday AM Mefs Williamson & Henton? went On board."

Sept. 17
" Friday Wind Notherly rain most part of the day the Men writing their Letters rec'd Geese from the Indians. the Moose Sloop came up to Middleborough In the Afternoon Captain Richards and Mr McNab came ashore. an Eastwd Indian came in with a few Furrs rec'd Geese from Indians."

Sept. 18
" Saturday Wind S clear Weather the Moose Sloop came up to the point Sent a Labourer on board the Shallop and she proceeded for Albany with Cargo the people employed putting the Homeward bound Cargo on board the Sloop also the Pafsengers Chests &c. rec'd Geese from Indians. Discharged John Slater Smith, Alex Belly, Arhibald Beaton, Wm Rowland, Alex Huntow & Will. Johnson Labourers also Magnufs Flett, Tho. Flett Sloopers & Will. Wase Shalloper."

Sept. 19
" Sunday Wind Southerly fine fore part latter part rain AM the Sloop proceeded with the Homeward bound Cargoe to the Ship. rec'd Geese from Indians. Lieut. Pifsagon came in with a few Furrs. being already for closing the Packet I shall conclude with Wishes for a safe Arrival of all Your Honors Ships and a good Trade next Year and Remain
Your Honors
Humble Servant
Jn Thomas."



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