" Journal of Occurrances and Transactions
at Severn House from 5th August 1782 to 20th August 1783 by John Hodgson Master"
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" Journal of Occurrences at Severn."
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" By Peter Willdridge"

Aug. 5 1782
" Monday Wind SE a gentle breeze clear Weather the Sloop set sail for York Fort about 9 OClock AM got as far as the point of Marsh and brought up. the people employed brewing small beer and doing other necefsary Jobbs."

Aug. 6
" Tuesday Wind variable from SE to WNW clear Weather. the Sloop proceeded on her voyage about 3 O'Clock in the morning. the people employed bringing home a Boat load of drift Wood and did other necefsary Jobbs."

Aug. 7
" Wednesday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday the people employed the same."

Aug. 8
" Thursday Wind NW a gentle breeze and cloudy Weather. 4 men at the hay. myself and the other mending a fishing Net. an Indian Man brought a few ducks."

Aug. 9
" Friday Wind NE foggy weather four Men at the hay. the other at work at the launch. an Indian brought a few ducks."

Aug. 10
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday the people employed the same. a few Ducks from an Indian."

Aug. 11
" Sunday Wind NW cloudy weather with rain at times Divine Service as usual. a few ducks from an Indian."

Aug. 12
" Monday Wind WSW moderate breeze warm Weather. 4 men at the Hay. the other pointing the mainhouse. an Indian brought a Deer to day."

Aug. 13
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. the people employed the same a few ducks from an Indian."

Aug. 14
" Wednesday Wind variable from WSW to East with rain at times. the people employed at the Hay and doing other necefsary Jobbs."

Aug. 15
" Thursday Wind ESE a gentle breeze very warm weather the blacksmith at the forge making iron work for the Launch. the rest brewed small beer and did other necefsary work."

Aug. 16
" Friday Wind ENE a gentle clear weather. the people employed cutting Hay and one man hunting brought a few ducks. likewise received a few from an Indian."

Aug. 17
" Saturday Wind SSE a Strong Gale and cloudy Weather with rain at times. the people employed cutting Grafs and doing other necefsary work. a few ducks from an Indian."

Aug. 18
" Sunday Wind SW and clear weather a moderate breeze very warm. Divine Service as usual."

Aug. 19
" Monday Wind WSW a Strong Gale and cloudy weather with rain at times. the people employed as before."

Aug. 20
" Tuesday Wind variable a Strong Gale with Thunder and rain very squally Weather. the people employed cutting Grafs and other necefsary Jobbs. one Canoe came down the River brought a few Summer Skins and some fat."

Aug. 21
" Wednesday Wind SSW a gentle breeze clear weather. the people employed as yesterday. 2 Indians came from York Fort and brought the following Letter from Mr Falconer"

" York Fort 12th August 1782
Friend Peter
The purport of this is to advise You that the small Pox having been communicated to the Natives about Cumberland House and the upper Settlement have almost entirely rooted them, and the Pungees' having also caught the infection are most of them (that belong to this place) either dying or dead. You will therefore keep a strict look out that none of the Homeguards come to the factory but keep them at a proper distance so that none of the Pungees' that come for debt may have any Communication with them. Should you find the disorder has attacked any of them, do all in your power for their preservation. if the Englishmen have been handling any person that may have had the small Pox. you must be careful that they shift, wash and air their Cloaths as well as themselves 'ere they go near one of the homegaurds. by this prudent precaution the homeguards here are preserved. I solicit you most earnestly to adhere to this advice, as not only the Company's Interest but our own preservation depend now on the homeguards safety.
There is no appearance as yet of the Ship but hope for her soon as the Winds have been favourable for her of late. Wishing you free from accident and misfortune.
I remain Your's &c
Wm Falconer"

Aug. 22
" Thursday Wind variable from SW to NE clear Weather. the York Fort Indians went away last night. the men employed at the Hay and repairing the House Fire place. a few ducks from an Indian."

Aug. 23
" Friday Wind SSE a gentle breeze and rain all the day no work out of doors. the people employed. Blacksmith and one Man at the forge making Falling hatchets. 2 men repairing the Fire place in the House. the other about odd Jobbs."

Aug. 24
" Saturday Wind Westerly a strong Gale with rain at times. the people employed at the hay and other necefsary Jobbs. a few fish from the Nets."

Aug. 25
" Sunday Wind WNW very squally at times with rain and Thunder. Divine Service as usual. a few Ducks from an Indian."

Aug. 26
" Monday Wind NW cloudy Weather with rain. No working out of doors. the people employed cleaning the pewter? and other necefsary Jobbs."

Aug. 27
" Tuesday Wind from NW to North cloudy weather with rain. the people employed cleaning the Masters Apartments and repairing the Cook room fire place and other necefsary Work. a few fish from the Nets."

Aug. 28
" Wednesday Wind from South to WNW a gentle breeze clear Weather. 4 men at the Hay. the rest repairing the Fire place as yesterday a few Ducks from an Indian."

Aug. 29
" Thursday Wind variable all round clear Weather the blacksmith at the forge finished the falling hatchets. the rest cleaned the Yard and brewed Small beer. a few fish from the Netts."

Aug. 30
" Friday Wind Variable from NE to SW forenoon clear afternoon Cloudy a fresh Gale. the people employed at the Hay and other necefsary Jobbs. a few fish from the Netts."

Aug. 31
" Saturday Wind NW a strong Gale with rain at times. 2 men hunting. the rest about necefsary work at home. a few ducks from the hunters."

Sept. 1 1782
" Sunday Wind Westerly fine clear Weather Divine Service as usual. two Indians came from the Northward brought only two White Bear Skins and went away immediately."

Sept. 2
" Monday Wind WNW a gentle breeze clear Weather. Employed getting drift Wood and other necefsary Jobbs."

Sept. 3
" Tuesday Wind SSW cloudy Weather with rain at times. People employed as yesterday."

Sept. 4
" Wednesday Wind from WNW to NNW a Strong Gale cloudy Weather with rain at times. People employed. two hunting. the rest getting drift Wood. a few Ducks from a few ducks from Hunters."

Sept. 5
" Thursday Wind WSW a gentle breeze forenoon Cloudy Afternoon clear weather. four familys' of Indians came in to hunt Geese. only brought a few Bear Skins. the people employed as Yesterday."

Sept. 6
" Friday Wind Southerly a gentle breeze cloudy weather. people employed putting the Indians acrofs the river that came last night, and other necefsary work at home."

Sept. 7
" Saturday Wind NW a fresh Gale with rain and Fog. employed cleaning Warehouse and other necefsary Jobbs."

Sept. 8
" Sunday Wind WSW a gentle breeze cloudy weather a few Geese from the hunters. Divine Service as usual."

Sept. 9
" Monday Wind Easterly Cloudy weather with rain. no work out of doors. employed about necefsary Jobbs in the House. Four families of Indians came in to hunt Geese. Received a few from Hunters."

Sept. 10
" Tuesday Wind WNW a fresh gale cloudy weather with rain and fog. employed getting Geese from the Indians acrofs the River and Salting them and what we got before."

Sept. 11
" Wednesday Wind NW a strong Gale with rain and Sleet. We recieved the melancholy News of York Fort and Churchill being surrendered to the french. and now the Indians being more bold on us than before. God only knows how long we shall be able to withstand them without afsistance."

Sept. 12
" Thursday Wind Westerly a strong Gale clear Weather Indians very crofs by reason of Powder not being plenty to give them. People keeping a strict look out."

Sept. 13
" Friday Wind WNW cloudy Weather with rain at times. employed cutting firewood and fetching Geese acrofs from the Indians."

Sept. 14
" Saturday Wind WNW a strong Gale cloudy Weather Indians all went away from Goose hunting. they would not stay all I could perswade them. and God knows what Shall become of us, for We have not Provisions to last us above 3 Months, in the House, and can't get out to hunt for any Supply."

Sept. 15
" Sunday Wind NNW a gentle breeze cloudy Weather. Divine Service as usual."

Sept. 16
" Monday Wind SE cloudy Weather with rain at times. employed cutting of firewood. Some of the Indians returned back to kill Geese but I am obliged to pay them well for it."

Sept. 17
" Tuesday Wind SE a strong Gale cloudy Weather employed cutting firewood and keeping a strict lookout for Indians coming upon us unawares."

Sept. 18
" Wednesday Wind NW a gentle breeze clear Weather employed fetching Geese acrofs the River from the Indians."

Sept. 19
" Thursday Wind WNW a strong Gale cloudy Weather with a little Snow. employed getting home some Hay for the horse. the Indians Shot our Bull and eat him."

Sept. 20
" Friday Wind Variable and moderate cloudy Weather. employed Salting Geese and bringing home Hay."

Sept. 21
" Saturday Wind Easterly a strong Gale with rain and Sleet. employed cutting firewood and cleaning the Yard."

Sept. 22
" Sunday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. Gave some Indians Debt. a few Geese from the hunters."

Sept. 23
" Monday Wind ESE cloudy Weather all the Goose hunters got a little debt and went away. employed putting them acrofs the river. engaged 2 to go with a pacquet to Albany."

Sept. 24
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday employed fishing with the Siene Net got about 40 fish."

Sept. 25
" Wednesday Wind NW cloudy with Fog. employed getting home some hay. Blacksmith cleaning the hunting Guns."

Sept. 26
" Thursday Wind NW a strong Gale with fog and rain. people employed cutting firewood."

Sept. 27
" Friday Wind WSW cloudy Weather employed hunting got a few Geese and ducks."

Sept. 28
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday employed getting home hay and cutting firewood."

Sept. 29
" Sunday Wind SW a strong Gale clear Weather Divine Service as usual."

Sept. 30
" Monday Wind WNW a fresh gale with Showers of rain. People employed about necefsary Jobbs."

Oct. 1 1782
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. People employed fishing with the Seine Net poor luck."

Oct. 2
" Wednesday Wind NNW thick Snow employed cuttng firewood and other necefsary Jobbs."

Oct. 3
" Thursday Wind WNW a strong Gale cloudy weather employed as yesterday."

Oct. 4
" Friday Wind WSW a gentle breeze clear Weather.People employed fishing with the Siene Net. caught about 100 fish."

Oct. 5
" Saturday Wind NW a gentle breeze cloudy weather with Showers of rain. People employed as yesterday."

Oct. 6
" Sunday Wind WNW a strong Gale cloudy weather Divine Service as usual."

Oct. 7
" Monday Wind SW a gentle breeze cloudy weather people employed taking up the launch."

Oct. 8
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday People employed fishing with the Seine Net."

Oct. 9
" Wednesday Wind Southerly a strong Gale cloudy weather employed fishing with the Seine Net. caught nothing."

Oct. 10
" Thursday Wind WNW a fresh Gale with Snow and Sleet. no work out of doors, employed cleaning the house and other necefsary Jobbs."

Oct. 11
" Friday Wind NW a strong Gale with Snow at times. people employed fishing caught about 150 Gwiniards."

Oct. 12
" Saturday Wind NNW a fresh gale with Sleet employed about necefsary work within doors."

Oct. 13
" Sunday Wind Northerly a strong Gale with Snow and Sleet. Divine Service as usual."

Oct. 14
" Monday Wind ENE a gentle breeze with Snow and Sleet. people employed cutting firewood and clearing the Gangways from Snow."

Oct. 15
" Tuesday Wind Northerly Sharp freezing Weather. People employed cutting firewood and took one of the Boats out of the river."

Oct. 16
" Wednesday Wind WNW fine cloudy moderate Weather. Some small Ice driving in the river. People employed Gunning Partridges got about 12."

Oct. 17
" Thursday Wind SSW a moderate breeze Cloudy Weather. People employed as yesterday. got 15 Partridges. River full of driving Ice."

Oct. 18
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday People employed the same. got 6 Partridges."

Oct. 19
" Saturday Wind NNE a moderate breeze cloudy Weather. people employed cutting firewood and cleaning the Yard."

Oct. 20
" Sunday Wind Southerly fine moderate cloudy weather some small Ice driving in the river. Divine Service as usual."

Oct. 21
" Monday Wind SE a gentle breeze cloudy Weather People employed Gunning Partridges. got 11."

Oct. 22
" Tuesday Wind Easterly a moderate breeze cloudy Weather. people employed putting Snow out of the Yard with the Horse and Kedge."

Oct. 23
" Wednesday Wind WNW a fresh gale with Showers of rain at times. employed Gunning Partridges got 9."

Oct. 24
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday employed cleaning the Yard from Snow."

Oct. 25
" Friday Wind NW a fresh Gale with Snow People employed about necefsary Jobbs within doors."

Oct. 26
" Saturday Wind and Weather as Yesterday People employed cutting firewood and cleaning the Gangways from Snow."

Oct. 27
" Sunday Wind WNW a strong Gale clear Weather Divine Service as usual."

Oct. 28
" Monday Wind ENE a fresh Gale with thick Snow employed cutting firewood and other necefsary work."

Oct. 29
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a strong Gale clear Sharp Weather River froze fast. people employed putting Snow out of the Yard. one Man gunning Partridges got 8."

Oct. 30
" Wednesday Wind WSW a fresh Gale clear sharp freezing Weather employed gunning Partridges got 11."

Oct. 31
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday Thomas Catley? and Gilbert Duncan went to Beaver River to fish, the rest gunning Partridges."

Nov. 1 1782
" Friday a fresh Gale of Wind and Snow from WNW employed Shoveling Snow and cutting firewood."

Nov. 2
" Saturday Wind SSW a moderate breeze cloudy Weather employed Gunning Partridges got 7."

Nov. 3
" Sunday fine clear Weather Southerly Wind Divine Service as usual."

Nov. 4
" Monday Wind NW a fresh gale cloudy weather employed Gunning Partridges."

Nov. 5
" Tuesday Wind Easterly a strong Gale with thick Snow. employed cutting firewood."

Nov. 6
" Wednesday Wind NE cloudy Weather employed cleaning Yard and gangways. Shot a few Partridges."

Nov. 7
" Thursday Wind WNW a moderate breeze cloudy Weather employed putting Snow out of the Yard."

Nov. 8
" Friday Wind Westerly a fresh gale clear sharp Weather. People employed putting Provisions in Water and Shooting Partridges. one Man came home from Beaver river brought 40 fish."

Nov. 9
" Saturday Wind WSW clear freezing Weather employ'd cutting firewood and cleaning the Yard."

Nov. 10
" Sunday Wind NNW moderate Cloudy Weather Divine Service as usual."

Nov. 11
" Monday Wind WSW a strong Gale clear Sharp Weather employed gunning Partridges."

Nov. 12
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday people employed the same."

Nov. 13
" Wednesday Wind WNW a fresh Gale clear Sharp Weather. employed brewing small beer and other necefsary Jobbs."

Nov. 14
" Thursday Wind NW a strong Gale thick Snow. people employed within doors."

Nov. 15
" Friday Wind Northerly moderate cloudy weather 3 Indians came in from the Southward. brought a few White Bear Skins and some Venison and went away directly."

Nov. 16
" Saturday Wind SW moderate cloudy Weather People employed cutting firewood."

Nov. 17
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday Divine Service as usual."

Nov. 18
" Monday Wind Southerly moderate clear Weather People employed sleding Snow out of the yard."

Nov. 19
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a gentle breeze clear Weather employed Gunning Partridges and cutting firewood."

Nov. 20
" Wednesday Wind Northerly moderate weather employed Gunning Partridges."

Nov. 21
" Thursday Wind WNW a fresh gale with Snow and drift employed shoveling Snow and other necefsary Jobbs."

Nov. 22
" Friday Wind SW a fresh gale clear freezing weather. one man came home from Beaver river brought 80 Fish. the men at home Shooting partridges."

Nov. 23
" Saturday Wind and Weatherly as yesterday. the people employed the same. the man that came from Beaver river returned to his Tent."

Nov. 24
" Sunday Wind NW a fresh gale with thick snow. Divine Service as usual."

Nov. 25
" Monday Wind Westerly clear sharp Weather employed Gunning Partridges and cutting Firewood."

Nov. 26
" Tuesday Wind NW a strong Gale clear freezing weather employed cutting firewood and shoveling Snow."

Nov. 27
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday people employed gunning Partridges."

Nov. 28
" Thursday Wind SSW a fresh gale clear freezing weather employed Shooting Partridges."

Nov. 29
" Friday Wind WNW a moderate breeze cloudy weather. Employed sleding Snow out of the yard. one man came home from Beaver Creek brought 80 fish."

Nov. 30
" Saturday Wind Westerly a strong Gale freezing Weather employed cutting firewood and other necefsary Jobbs."

Dec. 1 1782
" Sunday Wind WSW a moderate breeze clear Weather Divine Service as usual."

Dec. 2
" Monday Wind and Weather as yesterday the men killing 2 swine which produced 336 lb nett Pork."

Dec. 3
" Tuesday Wind WSW fine moderate cloudy weather People employed Gunning Partridges."

Dec. 4
" Wednesday Wind Westerly a fresh Gale clear freezing Weather people employed as yesterday."

Dec. 5
" Thursday Wind NNW thick Snow people employed cutting firewood and shoveling snow."

Dec. 6
" Friday Wind Easterly clear moderate weather employed Gunning Partridges. Thomas Catley came home brought 120 Fish."

Dec. 7
" Saturday Wind WNW a fresh gale clear weather employed cutting firewood. Thomas Catley went for his Tent."

Dec. 8
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday Divine Service as usual."

Dec. 9
" Monday Wind Westerly a fresh gale clear weather employed sleding Snow out of the yard."

Dec. 10
" Tuesday Wind WNW a strong gale clear weather employed cutting firewood."

Dec. 11
" Wednesday Wind Northerly a fresh gale with Snow and drift. people employed about necefsary Jobbs."

Dec. 12
" Thursday Wind NW a modrate breeze clear freezing Weather. people employed gunning Partridges."

Dec. 13
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday people employ'd cutting firewood."

Dec. 14
" Saturday SW Wind a strong gale clear weather. employed gunning partridges. Thomas Catley and Gilbert Duncan came home from fishing. total of fish they have caught 469."

Dec. 15
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday Divine Service as usual."

Dec. 16
" Monday Wind Northerly a fresh gale with Snow People employed setting a Partridge Net."

Dec. 17
" Tuesday Wind WSW clear sharp Weather employed at the partridge Net."

Dec. 18
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday People employed cutting firewood."

Dec. 19
" Thursday Wind SE thick Snow employed shoveling Snow and Gunning Partridges."

Dec. 20
" Friday Wind NW moderate cloudy weather People employed at the Partridge Netts."

Dec. 21
" Saturday Wind Westerly clear freezing Weather People employed cutting firewood."

Dec. 22
" Sunday Wind SW a fresh gale sharp clear weather performed Divine Service."

Dec. 23
" Monday Wind Northerly moderate cloudy weather people employed at the partridge Netts."

Dec. 24
" Tuesday Wind WSW a fresh gale clear sharp Weather. employed cutting firewood and cleaning the yard."

Dec. 25
"Wednesday Wind & Weather as yesterday."

Dec. 26
" Thursday Wind WNW a fresh gale clear Sharp Weather people as before."

Dec. 27
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday People at the partridge Netts."

Dec. 28
" Saturday Wind WNW a fresh gale thick Snow employed cutting firewood."

Dec. 29
" Sunday Wind Southerly a moderate breeze clear Divine Service as usual."

Dec. 30
" Monday Wind NW moderate cloudy weather Three Indians came in brought a few furrs the people employed Gunning Partridges."

Dec. 31
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a fresh gale clear Sharp Weather employed Shoveling Snow."

Jan. 1 1783
" Wednesday Wind NW moderate cloudy Weather."

Jan. 2
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday People employed Gunning Partridges."

Jan. 3
" Friday Wind Westerly a fresh gale clear sharp weather.People employed as yesterday."

Jan. 4
" Saturday Wind Northerly with thick Snow People employed cutting firewood."

Jan. 5
" Sunday Wind WNW fresh gale cloudy weather Divine Service as usual."

Jan. 6
" Monday Wind Westerly clear sharp weather People employed at the partridge Netts."

Jan. 7
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. People employed the same."

Jan. 8
" Wednesday Wind SW strong gale clear Sharp Weather. employed Gunning Partridges."

Jan. 9
" Thursday Wind Southerly a moderate breeze People employed at the partridge Netts."

Jan. 10
" Friday Wind ESE a moderate breeze cloudy weather employed at the partridge Netts."

Jan. 11
" Saturday Wind NW a fresh gale cloudy weather People employed cutting firewood."

Jan. 12
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday Divine Service as usual."

Jan. 13
" Monday Wind NNW a fresh gale with thick drift. people employed grinding Oatmeal."

Jan. 14
" Tuesday Wind Westerly clear sharp weather. people employed shoveling Snow and other necefsary Jobbs."

Jan. 15
" Wednesday Wind WSW clear sharp weather employed at the partridge Netts."

Jan. 16
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday People employed sleding Snow out of the yard."

Jan. 17
" Friday Wind SW a moderate breeze cloudy Weather employed at the partridge Netts."

Jan. 18
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday People employed cutting firewood."

Jan. 19
" Sunday Wind NW a fresh gale cloudy Weather Divine Service as usual."

Jan. 20
" Monday Wind WNW a fresh gale with thick Snow people employed Shoveling Snow."

Jan. 21
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday 2 Indians came down the river brought a few furrs."

Jan. 22
" Wednesday Wind SW clear Sharp Weather People employed at the Partridge Netts. the two Indians went away."

Jan. 23
" Thursday Wind Westerly cloudy weather employed Sleding Snow out of the Yard."

Jan. 24
" Friday Wind WNW clear Sharp Weather. People employed gunning Partridges."

Jan. 25
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday Peple employed cutting firewood."

Jan. 26
" Sunday Wind SE with thick Snow Divine Service as usual."

Jan. 27
" Monday Wind NW a fresh gale clear Sharp Weather People employed at the partridge Netts."

Jan. 28
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday People employed Shoveling Snow."

Jan. 29
" Wednesday Wind NE a fresh gale with thick Snow people employed cutting firewood."

Jan. 30
" Thursday Wind variable clear Weather people employ'd gunning Partridges."

Jan. 31
" Friday Wind NW a fresh gale with Snow and drift People employed grinding Oatmeal."

Feb. 1 1783
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday. People employed cutting firewood and cleaning the yard."

Feb. 2
" Sunday Wind NW a moderate breeze clear sharp Weather Divine Service as usual."

Feb. 3
" Monday Wind WSW a fresh gale clear Sharp Weather. people employed sleding Snow out of the Yard."

Feb. 4
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. People employ'd at the Partridge Netts."

Feb. 5
" Wednesday Wind Southerly clear sharp Weather People employed as yesterday."

Feb. 6
" Thursday Wind NW a fresh gale clear Sharp Weather People employed at the Partridge Netts."

Feb. 7
" Friday Wind Westerly a strong gale thick drizzling Snow employed cutting Firewood."

Feb. 8
" Saturday Wind WSW a fresh gale clear Sharp Weather People employed cleaning the yard and House."

Feb. 9
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday Divine Service as usual."

Feb. 10
" Monday Wind and Weather as yesterday People employed gunning Partridges."

Feb. 11
" Tuesday Wind Northerly with Snow and drift People employed about odd Jobbs."

Feb. 12
" Wednesday Wind NW a fresh gale clear Sharp Weather employed Shoveling Snow."

Feb. 13
" Thursday Wind WSW a fresh gale clear Sharp Weather. People employed cutting firewood."

Feb. 14
" Friday Wind Variable all round moderate clear Weather. employed at the Partridge Netts."

Feb. 15
" Saturday Wind ESE with drizzling Snow. People employed Gunning Partridges."

Feb. 16
" Sunday Wind and Weather as Yesterday. Divine Service as usual."

Feb. 17
" Monday Wind Variable fine clear Weather People employed at the Partridge Netts."

Feb. 18
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday the people the same."

Feb. 19
" Wednesday Wind ESE with thick Snow People employed Shoveling Snow."

Feb. 20
" Thursday Wind WNW a fresh gale People employ'd Sleding Snow out of the Yard."

Feb. 21
" Friday Wind WSW a fresh gale cloudy warm Weather people employed as yesterday."

Feb. 22
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday People employed cutting firewood."

Feb. 23
" Sunday Wind NW a fresh gale cloudy Weather Divine Service as before."

Feb. 24
" Monday Wind Westerly clear fine Weather People employed at the Partridge Netts."

Feb. 25
" Tuesday Wind WSW a fresh gale clear Sharp Weather. People employed as yesterday."

Feb. 26
" Wednesday Wind NNWa fresh Gale with thick Snow. People employed cutting firewood."

Feb. 27
" Thursday Wind WNW a fresh gale clear Sharp Weather. people employed Shoveling Snow and other necefsary Jobbs."

Feb. 28
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday People employed Gunning Partridges."

Mar. 1 1783
" Saturday Wind NW a fresh Gale and very heavy Snow no work out of doors. people employed about necefsary Jobbs."

Mar. 2
" Sunday Wind Westerly a fresh gale with Snow & drift. Divine Service as usual."

Mar. 3
" Monday Wind Variable all round fine clear Weather People employed at the Partridge Netts."

Mar. 4
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday People employed the same."

Mar. 5
" Wednesday Wind WNW a fresh gale cloudy Weather. People employed sleding Snow out of the Yard. Three Indians came from York Fort and brought us some Oatmeal and flour which I traded from them."

Mar. 6
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday People employed the same. the Indians went away."

Mar. 7
" Friday Wind WNW a fresh gale clear Sharp Weather. People employed Gunning Partridges."

Mar. 8
" Saturday Wind Westerly moderate cloudy Weather People employed cutting firewood."

Mar. 9
" Sunday Wind NW a fresh gale clear Sharp Weather. Divine Service as usual."

Mar. 10
" Monday Wind and Weather as Yesterday People putting Victuals in water."

Mar. 11
" Tuesday Wind Westerly a fresh Gale with Snow and drift. People at necefsary Jobbs within doors."

Mar. 12
" Wednesday Wind WSW a fresh gale People employ'd Sleding Snow out of the Yard."

Mar. 13
" Thursday Wind Northerly moderate Cloudy Weather. employed Shooting Partridges."

Mar. 14
" Friday Wind WNW a fresh gale clear Sharp Weather employed Sleding Snow out of the Yard."

Mar. 15
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday People employed cutting firewood and cleaning the Yard."

Mar. 16
" Sunday Wind SSW a moderate breeze clear Weather Performed Divine Service."

Mar. 17
" Monday Wind Westerly fine clear Weather People employed Gunning Partridges and taking Provisions out of Water."

Mar. 18
" Tuesday Wind NW a fresh gale with Snow and drift. employed about necefsary Jobbs."

Mar. 19
" Wednesday Wind Easterly fine clear Weather People employed at the Partridge Netts."

Mar. 20
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday People employed the same."

Mar. 21
" Friday Wind Variable all round fine clear Weather. People employed at the Partridge Netts."

Mar. 22
" Saturday Wind ESE a fresh gale clear Weather. People employed cutting firewood and cleaning the Yard."

Mar. 23
" Sunday Wind NW a fresh gale clear Weather Divine Service as usual."

Mar. 24
" Monday Wind Southerly a small breeze cloudy Weather. People employed putting Snow out of the Yard."

Mar. 25
" Tuesday Wind NW a fresh gale with Snow. People employed cleaning the Warehouses and other necefsary Jobbs."

Mar. 26
" Wednesday Wind NE fine clear Weather People employed Gunning Partridges."

Mar. 27
" Thursday Wind ESE a fresh gale clear Weather People employed at the Partridge Netts."

Mar. 28
" Friday Wind Easterly a fresh gale with Snow and drift. People employed about necefsary Jobbs within Doors."

Mar. 29
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday People employed cutting firewood and cleaning the Yard."

Mar. 30
" Sunday Wind WSW a fresh gale cloudy Weather. Divine Service as usual."

Mar. 31
" Monday Wind NW a fresh gale with Snow and Drift. the blacksmith cleaning hunting Guns. the rest Shoveling Snow. about noon Mr John Hodgson and John Spence arrived here from Albany Fort. delivered up the Charge of Severn house to Mr John Hodgson according to orders received from Mr Edw'd Jarvis."

" By Jn Hodgson"

Apr. 1 1783
" Tuesday Wind NW fine clear Weather After a Journey of 38 days in which we have experienced both hunger cold and fatigue we reached Severn house Yesterday found all the men well and every thing in regular order under the care of Peter Willdridge. Engaged 5 Indians to haul the Powder from about half way. Several others accompanied me to the house. Gave each of the Indians a little Powder according to Mr Jarvis's directions. My Legs greatly Swelled as is also John Spence from the continual hard walking. Myself and Peter Willdridge overhauling Trading Goods. Traded some Venison and furrs with the Natives."

Apr. 2
" Wednesday Wind NW blows fresh cloudy Weather dispatched the Indians to their families. Peter Willdridge afsisting me in overhauling the Provisions and Stores. the blacksmith cleaning Guns the Taylor ill. John Spence resting himself. My Legs still very much Swelled so that I can scarse walk, the rest of the Men cutting Wood Cooking &c."

Apr. 3
" Thursday Wind NW blows and drifts the Tradesmen employed at their respective businefs. the rest cutting Wood. all but John Spence whose Legs are very much Swelled."

Apr. 4
" Friday Wind as before fine clear Weather the Men cutting Wood and doing other necefsary work."

Apr. 5
" Saturday Wind and Weather as before. 3 men at the Partridge Netts. Netted 73 the rest cutting Wood and Brewing."

Apr. 6
" Sunday Wind and Weather as before Performed Divine Service."

Apr. 7
" Monday Wind Southerly blows hard warm Weather. the armourer cleaning Guns. the Taylor at work for John Spence. the rest Shoveling Snow and doing other necefsary work."

Apr. 8
" Tuesday Wind Southerly with a Shower of rain in the forenoon warm thawy Weather the river all over Water. the men as yesterday."

Apr. 9
" Wednesday Wind Northerly cloudy Weather with Snow and drift all day the Taylor and Blacksmith at their businefs. the rest cleaning out Warehouse Shoveling Snow &c."

Apr. 10
" Thursday Northerly Wind fine clear Weather 3 men at the Partridge Netts no succefs the rest Shoveling Snow."

Apr. 11
" Friday SE Wind fine clear warm Weather the men with the Horse hauling Snow out of the Yard."

Apr. 12
" Saturday Wind Southerly a fresh breeze warm Weather. the men as yesterday and cutting Wood."

Apr. 13
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday Performed Divine Service. In the afternoon and Indian Man came down the River with a few furrs. he informs me he left his family about 5 mile up the River. he Traded a little Brandy and set off directly."

Apr. 14
" Monday Easterly Wind thick foggy Weather all day. about noon the Indian of yesterday with another Indian Man and their families came in & brought a few furrs. They tell me they have seen but one Indian during the Winter, that they are all dead Inland. these are very deeply marked with the Small Pox. one of them has lost all his Children by it except one poor Boy which is both blind and Lame and they have been obliged to haul him all the Winter."

Apr. 15
" Tuesday Wind Southerly fine clear Weather till towards evening when the Wind changed to North and blew fresh with Cloudy Weather. the Indians drinking all day the men employed. Taylor making Indian Cloaths. Blacksmith mending Guns the rest doing necefsary work."

Apr. 16
" Wednesday Wind North blows very hard a perfect hurricane all last night. Traded the Indians furrs which amounts to 143 made Beaver. they are intending to stay here to hunt Geese in the Spring and as they have all been well of the small Pox since last Fall there will be no pofsibility of the homeguards catching it. The men employed. Peter Willdridge afsisting in the Warehouse the Taylor making Indian Cloaths. the rest cutting Wood cleaning house &c."

Apr. 17
" Thursday Northerly Wind clear Weather two men fetching home the Partridge Netts but with much difficulty the river being all over Water. the Taylor and Armourer at their respective businefses. the rest Shoveling Snow &c."

Apr. 18
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday the men Shoveling Snow and hauling it out to the bank."

Apr. 19
" Saturday Wind and Weather as before the men cutting Wood cleaning house &c."

Apr. 20
" Sunday Southerly Wind fine warm Weather Performed Divine Service Indians still Tenting on the Plantation."

Apr. 21
" Monday Northerly Wind with Snow all day. the blacksmith and two Men cleaning and Loading the Great Guns and putting them in their proper places. 2 men taking out and putting Victuals in Water. the Taylor at work for the Men one Cooking &c."

Apr. 22
" Tuesday Southerly Wind a strong breeze fine clear Weather the men cutting Wood. hoisting the upper Flag staff and doing other necefsary work."

Apr. 23
" Wednesday Wind as yesterday warm Weather with a few drops of rain towards evening. hoisted the flag and gave the men Brandy in the evening to drink succefs to old England."

Apr. 24
" Thursday Wind and Weather as yesterday the men cutting Wood and doing other necefsary work."

Apr. 25
" Friday Wind Westerly blows hard warm Weather the men making Foxes ready for mending the Deer hedge. about noon part of our hunters came in for the Goose hunt but brought very few furrs and not a bit of Provisions of any kind having been in great want themselves, the Deer not being come yet. Six Grey Geese flew past to day."

Apr. 26
" Saturday Northerly Wind with Snow the Indians drinking all day. early in the morning sent 4 men with Powder and Shot to the Goose Tent in the North Marsh. the blacksmith mending Guns. The Taylor making Indian Coats one Cooking."

Apr. 27
" Sunday Northerly Wind cold raw Weather the Indians still drinking therefore had no Publick Service."

Apr. 28
" Monday Easterly Wind cloudy Weather the Indians pitched away for the hunt. sent Peter Willdridge and Edward Tomison to serve Powder and Shot. 2 men afsisting them down with their things."

Apr. 29
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as before the men cutting Wood &c the Water in the river rises very fast."

Apr. 30
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as before the men putting down Snares for Deer, mending the hedge &c and doing other necefsary work at home."

May 1 1783
" Thursday Wind and Weather as before with a little Snow. the Indians came in for Victuals having not seen a Goose since they went away. the blacksmith Stocking a Gun. the Taylor at his work. one Cooking &c."

May 2
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday the men as before the water rises very fast in the river. Several places open in the middle."

May 3
" Saturday Wind and Weather as before the men cutting Wood cleaning house &c."

May 4
" Sunday Northerly Wind with a heavy flight of Snow last night fair Weather all day. Performed Divine Service. the Indians came in again for Victuals. the continual North and Easterly Wind stops the Geese from coming."

May 5
" Monday Easterly Wind clear Weather the people putting down Deer Snares. Blacksmith an Taylor at their businefs &c."

May 6
" Tuesday Wind SE cloudy weather the people as yesterday Several Geese flew past killed one at the factory received 3 Indians."

May 7
" Wednesday SE Wind fine clear warm Weather the blacksmith cleaning and Loading Muskets. one round the deer hedge no Luck the rest clearing away rubbish out of the Yard Cooking &c."

May 8
" Thursday Wind South clear hot weather the men much the same as yesterday many Geese flew past killed 4 at the house."

May 9
" Friday SE Wind fine Weather the men as before 1 Deer from the hedge."

May 10
" Saturday Wind South fine clear Weather the men cutting Wood cleaning house. about noon two Indians came from the Southward with some dried Venison."

May 11
" Sunday Wind South fine clear warm Weather in the morning but changed to North with a Strong Gale and cloudy weather towards evening. Performed Divine Service. the Indians came up with a few Geese and a Deer killed in the Marsh yesterday."

May 12
" Monday Northerly Wind cloudy cold Weather the men variously employed. 1 deer from the hedge."

May 13
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as yesterday sent two men to the Creek below to angle fish got only 4. the men at home variously employed. In the evening seven Indians came down the River with a few furrs and the flesh of 3 deer. they tell me the river is broke up within 3 miles of the house where they left their Canoes."

May 14
" Wednesday Wind North fair Weather At 6 O'Clock AM the river Ice gave way on the North side and drove gently past without any rise of water. some straggling pieces yet driving past very little Ice left on the Shores. the South channel remains fast. Traded with the Indians of yesterday and they went away. the men employed at the deer hedge fetching home a Buck deer and doing other necefsary work."

May 15
" Thursday Wind and Weather as before the men variously employed."

May 16
" Friday Northerly Wind cloudy Weather the men doing necefsary work. the South Channel Ice gave way and went out to Sea."

May 17
" Saturday Wind NE cloudy Weather the men cutting Wood cleaning house &c. most of the hunting Indians came up from the Marsh there being no Geese to be got. engaged two and the Albany Indian who came with me in the Winter to go with a Pacquet to Albany Fort."

May 18
" Sunday Calm clear Weather dispatched the 3 Indians with a Pacquet to Albany. Employed putting the Indians acrofs therefore had no Publick Service."

" Letter to Mr Edw'd Jarvis Chief at Albany Fort
Severn house 18th May 1783
Dear Sir
I have the pleasure to inform You of my arrival here the 31st March but could not get the Indians perswaded to go with a pacquet at that time. I therefore dispatched them as soon as the Ice in the River cleared for a Boat to go acrofs.
The River broke up here the 14th Inst. and drove away very quietly. We have made but a poor Goose hunt as yet, but we have got several Deer from Indians and two or three from the hedge, so that we live pretty well. the Winter proved so fine for Partridges that the Men Netted a great Number which they subsisted mostly on. and am happy to inform you I found the house better provided than was informed at Albany or than I expected as you will find by the overhaul made at that time. Peter Willdridge has taken great care of every thing and acted with a deal of prudence.
Mr Falconers Leter to Peter Willdridge comes by this conveyance as does also the private Journal to which I refer you for further particulars and remain
Dear Sir
Your most Obt.
hble Servant
J Hodgson"

May 19
" Monday Northerly Wind clear Weather sent two Men in a Boat down to fetch up Peter Willdridge and his things, the Indians being all gone over to the South Marsh."

May 20
" Tuesday Wind North a Strong gale with Snow the men cutting Wood &c."

May 21
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday. myself, Peter Willdridge and the blacksmith hunting Geese on the Partridge Island returned in the evening with 20. the men at home Shoveling Snow."

May 22
" Thursday Northerly Wind cloudy Weather the men fetching Geese from the Indians acrofs the river Shoveling Snow &c."

May 23
" Friday Wind Northerly with Snow. men employed. 2 Salting Geese one at the deer hedge no Succefs 2 fetching Geese from the Indians acrofs the river 1 Cooking &c 1 Laying Moorings for the Boats."

May 24
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday the men cutting Wood cleaning house and fetching Geese from the Indians acrofs the river."

May 25
" Sunday Wind NE clear weather Performed Divine Service. In the evening 2 Canoes of Uplanders came down to Trade. at the same time also the Indians of the 14th came in with two Deer."

May 26
" Monday SE Wind cloudy Weather Traded the Indians furrs which amounts only to 50 Beaver. the men variously employed."

May 27
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday the Indians went away to hunt Deer. the men employed fetching Geese from the Indians acrofs the river, overhauling the Deer hedge and angling Trout. This afternoon I had the misfortune to tear my left Thumb by the bursting of the Gun firing at a flock of Geese."

May 28
" Wednesday Easterly Wind Weather Cloudy and cold with heavy rain at times. 2 men cutting Wood 1 round the Deer hedge, one doe deer. Taylor working for the Men. Armourer mending Guns one Cooking &c. In the afternoon the hunting Indians came acrofs having left off hunting the Geese being all gone. paid them for hunting and they went acrofs again in the evening to hunt Deer. Total Geese killed this Spring 500."

May 29
" Thursday Wind NW with a heavy flight of Snow and drift blows a Storm. indeed a worse day is scarce to be seen in the middle of winter, nigh a foot of Snow on the Ground. the men doing necefsary work within doors."

May 30
" Friday Wind North clear Weather towards evening. the men Shoveling Snow and cutting Wood."

May 31
" Saturday Easterly Wind cold cloudy Weather the men as yesterday."

June 1 1783
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday Divine Service as usual."

June 2
" Monday Northerly Wind cloudy Weather with a little Snow towards evening Thomas Catley mending a Boat. one round the deer hedge no luck. the blacksmith cleaning hunting Guns. 2 men Salting Geese. the Taylor working for the Men. one Cooking &c."

June 3
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as before a heavy flight of Snow last night which has drove the Geese back again. they are flying now as thick as any time this Season. the men variously employed."

June 4
" Wednesday Wind SE fine clear warm Weather. myself and 3 men went down to the Marsh returned in the evening with 28 Geese. the men at home digging the Gardens."

June 5
" Thursday fine clear warm Weather Wind SE Thomas Catley mending a Boat one round the deer hedge. one Cooking &c. the blacksmith cleaning Guns the rest digging Gardens."

June 6
" Friday fine clear weather Wind SE the people much the same as yesterday an Indian came acrofs the river with one doe deer and went away again directly."

June 7
" Saturday Easterly Wind fine clear Weather Tho. Catley at the Boats. one round the Deer hedge one doe deer. one man brewing. the rest cutting Wood."

June 8
" Sunday Wind Variable fine clear Weather Performed Divine Service. the Indian of Friday came in again with Buck Deer."

June 9
" Monday Northerly Wind cold raw cloudy Weather the men mending Netts, working at the Boats &c."

June 10
" Tuesday Cloudy Weather Wind North the men round the deer hedge mending the Boats and setting a Net at the point of Marsh. and Indian came in with a few fish."

June 11
" Wednesday Weather Clear and Cloudy Wind North blows a Strong Gale the men cutting Wood working in the Gardens mending a Boat. about 10 AM 3 Canoes of Uplanders came down to Trade. they brought only a few Beaver Skins. Traded with them and just as they was starting off 3 more Canoes came down. Traded with them and got them all ready for Starting in the morning."

June 12
" Thursday Wind SSW a very Strong Gale which hinders the Indians from Setting off. Weather Cloudy with a few drops of rain at times. sent 2 men down to the Point of Marsh to set a Net and overhaul the one set on Tuesday. the rest variously employed. About 11 AM I was greatly alarmed with the call of Fire below Stairs, and at my running out I observed a great Smoke rising a little from the Mens house door, which had gathered from a spark from one of the Indians Pipes. We however presently extinguished it. God be praised it was no worse! 20 Trout from the Netts."

June 13
" Friday Wind as yesterday but rather more more moderate Weather clear. Indians all gone. the men overhauling Netts, Deer hedge, and working at the Boats. 18 Trout from the Netts."

June 14
" Saturday Northerly Wind cloudy Weather the people much the same as yesterday."

June 15
" Sunday SW Wind fine clear Weather Performed Divine Service a poor Indian Boy (mentioned the 14th April) died this morning after a long and severe illnefs."

June 16
" Monday Wind Variable from South to East a gentle breeze fine Weather. Thomas Catley putting down the Launch. the blacksmith at the Forge. one round the Deer hedge. 2 at the Netts. Peter Willdridge mending Netts. one Cooking &c. 12 Trout from the Netts and one Buck Deer from the hedge."

June 17
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as Yesterday the men as before a few fish from the Netts about noon 2 Uplanders came here brought only a few Summer Skins. one of them is a Leader and informs me that four of his Gang starved to death in the Winter for want of Powder and Shot. himself and the rest of his Gang subsisted on fish, having got to a good fishing place. He says he was coming down here for Debt last Fall but meeting with other Indians who informed him the french had taken Severn and burnt it. I have Sympathized with him, he being the greatest Leader belonging to this place and who generally brought the most furrs and have given him a Coat and a few Presents."

June 18
" Wednesday Westerly Wind a strong breeze the Indians of yesterday went away early in the morning. the men variously employed. about noon 3 Canoes came down to Trade brought nothing but a few refuse furrs. Traded with them and got them all ready for setting off."

June 19
" Thursday Wind ESE with rain towards evening. the men working at the Launch, fishing &c. the Indians of yesterday went away. about noon part of our Goose Hunters came in with some Deers flesh, fat and Tongues."

June 20
" Friday Wind Easterly with a little rain in the forenoon afterwards clear Weather. the Indians of yesterday went away. the men variously employed."

June 21
" Saturday Wind Variable fair Weather the blacksmith mending Windows. one at the deer hedge 2 at the Netts Thomas Catley and one Man working at the Launch. one Cooking &c. in the Evening three Indian Lads came in with a few Deer Skins and went away directly. one Buck deer from the hedge."

June 22
" Sunday Wind East fine clear Weather Performed Divine Service."

June 23
" Monday Wind and Weather as yesterday Thomas Catley and Mate at the Launch. Armourer cleaning hunting Guns. 1 at the Deer hedge. 2 at the Netts no Luck. one Cooking &c."

June 24
" Tuesday Wind and Weather as before the men much the same as yesterday."

June 25
" Wednesday Wind Easterly Cloudy Weather in the morning Sent Peter Willdridge Thomas Catley Edward Tomison and John Spence up the river for Sticks for Beacons. towards noon the Wind changed to North blowed very hard with heavy rain which has stoped them from coming home. the men at home variously employed."

June 26
" Thursday Wind North clear Weather the men came home this morning with the Beacons. afterwards Variously employed."

June 27
" Friday Easterly Wind cloudy Weather with a little rain at times the men employed at the Launch overhauling the Deer hedge and Netts no Luck."

June 28
" Saturday Wind Variable fine clear Weather the men the same as yesterday 2 fish only from the Netts."

June 29
" Sunday Wind and Weather as yesterday Performed Divine Service."

June 30
" Monday Wind East clear Weather the blacksmith mending Guns one at the hedge 2 at the Netts got 20 fine Trout. Tho. Catley preparing the Beacons the rest variously employed."

July 1 1783
" Tuesday Wind Northerly cloudy Weather with heavy rain in the forenoon afterwards clear the men variously employed. 12 Trout from the Netts."

July 2
" Wednesday Variable Wind cloudy Weather Musketoes innumerable. employed packing of furrs and cleaning the House."

July 3
" Thursday Westerly Wind exceeding hot Weather. 2 men at the Netts. 1 round the Deer hedge no succefs. 2 Weeding the Gardens. Thomas Catley working at the Beacons. one Cooking &c."

July 4
" Friday Wind and Weather as yesterday the men as before."

July 5
" Saturday Northerly Wind Rain in the forenoon afterwards fair Weather. the men overhauling the Netts packing of Martins and doing other odd Jobbs. 20 Trout from the Netts."

July 6
" Sunday Wind North with Snow and Rain in the forenoon afterwards clear Weather Divine Service as usual."

July 7
" Monday Wind Northerly cloudy Weather 2 men looking at the Netts 12 Trout. 1 at the Deer hedge. the rest packing of Deer and Bear &c."

July 8
" Tuesday Wind North with continual rain the men variously employed within doors."

July 9
" Wednesday Northerly Wind cold raw Weather with rain. the men at the Netts. putting down the Gallows at the End of the Launch and otherways employed. a few fish from the Netts."

July 10
" Thursday Wind NW cloudy cold Weather with rain and Sleet. the men employed. 2 at the Netts. the Blacksmith making Iron work for the Launch. Peter Willdridge mending Netts. Tho. Catley making new Moorings for the big boat. the old one being worn out. 1 weeding in the Gardens the other man cooking."

July 11
" Friday Northerly Wind cloudy cold Weather with rain at times the men much the same as yesterday."

July 12
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday the men brewing cleaning house &c. in the evening two Canoes of Indians came here with a few Deer Skins and some Venison."

July 13
" Sunday Wind Variable in the NW Quarter cloudy Weather the Indians went away early this morning Performed Divine Service."

July 14
" Monday Northerly Wind cloudy Weather the men employed fishing cleaning away rubbish out of the Yard and cutting Wood. 6 fish from the Netts."

July 15
" Tuesday Fine clear Weather Wind NW Sent 3 men down to the Sands to see if the Ice was drove away that the beacons might be set. they returned about noon and inform'd me they see the Ice a little way out to Sea but not to Stop setting the beacons. in the forenoon part of our hunters came in but brought no Venison, only a few Deer Skins. they tell me they have been in great want themselves and that they have not seen any deer this long while. the men at home fetching the Indians acrofs the River and doing other necefsary Work."

July 16
" Wednesday Wind and Weather as yesterday Sent 5 men down to Set one of the Beacons. they say the Ice has drove in the last flood Tide and grounded on the Sands. the men at home attending the Indians who have been drinking all day."

July 17
" Thursday Wind East cloudy Weather with a little rain towards evening the blacksmith mending Guns. 2 at the Netts only 2 fish. the Taylor working for the Men. myself attending the Indians who are going to the Northward to morrow, to see if they can meet with Deer that way. the other two men cutting Wood."

July 18
" Friday Wind ENE cloudy cold Weather. the Indians went away. the men employed overhauling the Netts Cutting Wood &c. 6 fish."

July 19
" Saturday Wind and Weather as yesterday the Men cleaning House. Yard. and cutting Wood."

July 20
" Sunday Northerly Wind cold raw Weather early this Morning two of our Hunters came in with a Buck Deer and about 11 AM 2 Canoes of Uplanders came down with a few Summer Beaver. Traded with them and they went away in the evening. busy with the Indians therefore had no Publick Service."

July 21
" Monday Wind NE Cloudy Weather two Men fishing Taylor and Blacksmith at their Work the rest cutting Wood."

July 22
" Tuesday NE Wind foggy Weather 2 of our Hunters came in with a Doe Deer and went away directly. the men variously employed."

July 23
" Wednesday Wind as Yesterday Weather Cloudy and cold. 2 men down overhauling the Netts and looking at the Beacons found them Standing but the Ice still very close to the Sands. The Taylor and Blacksmith at their Work. Peter Willdridge mending Netts. one Cooking &c. the other Man transplanting."

July 24
" Thursday Wind and Weather as before. the men employed at necefsary work. in the forenoon an Indian came in with some dried Venison."

July 25
" Friday Wind SE clear Weather the men employed clearing away rubbish &c. the Indian of Yesterday went away."

July 26
" Saturday Wind Southerly warm Weather the men cutting Wood cleaning House &c."

July 27
" Sunday westerly Wind hot Sultry Weather. Performed Divine Service."

July 28
" Monday Wind West hot Weather the Men employed. Blacksmith at the Forge. 2 at the Netts 8 Fish. 2 Washing Casks. 1 Brewing the other Man Cooking &c. in the Afternoon 3 Canoes of Indians came in with a Beaver Skins and some Venison."

July 29
" Tuesday Westerly Wind hot Weather with Thunder Lightning and Rain. the men overhauling the Netts and doing other necefsary Work 8 Fish. the Indians of yesterday went away."

July 30
" Wednesday Wind Variable all round cloudy Weather with heavy Showers of rain.the men variously employed. No news yet from Albany. although it is above 2 1/2 Months since they went from here."

July 31
" Thursday Northerly Wind cloudy Weather the men fishing, cutting Wood, and packing of Furrs."

Aug. 1 1783
" Friday Cloudy Weather Wind North with Showers of rain the men fishing and doing other necefsary Work. 20 Tickomeg from the Netts."

Aug. 2
" Saturday Wind North with heavy Showers of rain. the men cleaning House Cutting Wood and fishing."

Aug. 3
" Sunday Wind NW cloudy cold Weather with heavy Showers of rain. Performed Divine Service."

Aug. 4
" Monday wind North with rain in the forenoon but afterwards changed to East with Clear Weather. The Men employed 2 fishing Blacksmith and Taylor at their businefs. 2 hunting got a few Plover. one Cooking. 12 Tickomeg from the Netts."

Aug. 5
" Tuesday NW Wind with Showers of rain the men variously employed. about noon 2 Indians arrived with a Letter from Albany Fort of which the following is a Copy"

" Letter to Mr Jn Hodgson Master at Severn House
Fort Albany 5th July 1783
Mr Jn Hodgson
I Received your Letter by Pout and the other two Indians together with the several papers enclosed and rejoice to hear you were all in good health and had not wanted Provisions. I could wish to have heard respecting the state of the Remains of York Fort especially as these Indians report only 3/4 of it to be destroyed. I propose sending the Sloop as soon as she can pofsibly be got ready, and have enclosed a Signal. You will have a Buoy laid in the fair way and the two usual Beacons. Thomas Catley knows how to lay and set them properly. I have paid these Indians well as indeed they deserve it for their quick arrival and to quicken them back that you may receive the Signal in time. I have promised you shall pay them 20 Beaver a piece, which you will accordingly comply with, as we must not in this case spare for any reasonable expence, the small Pox has made its way above Gloucester. Their Trade is packed and is somewhat better than 4000 made Beaver. the Indians being in a great hurry to return to their Families obliges me to defer more particulars till the Sloop arrives with You, with my best wishes for a continuance of your health and the Men under your Charge. I remain
Your Friend and Servant
Edward Jarvis."

Aug. 6
" Wednesday Wind East Cloudy Weather with rain at times. 4 men down laying a Buoy. 1 Brewing. Armourer mending Guns. 1 Cooking &c. the Indians who came with the Pacquet went away to their families. In the Evening 2 Canoes arrived with some Venison and Deer Skins."

Aug. 7
" Thursday NW Wind Cloudy Weather the Indians of Yesterday went away. the men employed 2 Fishing. Blacksmith and Taylor at their businefs 2 men Cutting Wood. 1 Cooking &c."

Aug. 8
" Friday Wind and Weather as Yesterday the People Variously employed."

Aug. 9
" Saturday Wind East fine clear Weather the men cleaning House. Yard. &c and Wheeling Rubbish out to the bank. in the forenoon an Indian came in with the flesh of a Deer."

Aug. 10
" Sunday Wind ESE fine clear Weather Performed Divine Service."

Aug. 11
" Monday Wind and Weather as Yesterday the Men employed 2 fishing. Taylor working for the Men Armourer mending Guns. Tho Catley making a Mast for the Jolly Boat. Peter Willdridge mending Netts. 1 Cooking &c. the Indians of Saturday went away early this morning."

Aug. 12
" Tuesday SE Wind fine clear Weather the men fishing and otherways employed."

Aug. 13
" Wednesday Wind SW fine clear Weather. About 10 AM observed a Sail in the offing Which I found by the Signal to be the Albany Sloop. sent a Boat and 3 men down to afsist her in and about noon She anchored below at the Sloops Creek. the Tide being done Mr Horn came up in the Boat with the following Letter from Mr Edward Jarvis Chief at Albany Fort."

" To Mr Jn Hodgson Master at Severn House
Fort Albany 17th July 1783
Mr J Hodgson
Sir
1st. The Company's Sloop the Eastmain, Mr Jn Horn Master, brings you this Pacquet with a Supply of Articles as pr enclosed List which you will make use of discretionally as is hereafter mentioned.
2d. If Mefs Tomison and Locky Should have arrived with you from Inland the latter will in all probability be able to give you more perfect intelligence of the late unfortunate Capture of the Northern Settlements, and as Mr Locky's retreating Inland, and the Mens return to You, may be the effect of some preconcerted plan formed in Council at York Fort at the first appearance of the Enemy. and previous to their Summons. in such case you will consult with Mefs Horn Tomison and Locky and Should it appear to you to be of advantage to the Company's Service that Mr Tomison or yourself should stay at Severn another Year upon an almost afsuredly expected arrival of a Vefsel from England you will retain the Supply of Trading Goods now sent You for your Trade and Support and Mr Horn has orders to leave as much Provisions as he can pofsibly spare with prudence as he carries an extra Supply for that purpose.
3d But Should you have received no other materiel intelligence than what we are already in pofsefsion of you are in such case to embark yourself and Men with the most Valuable articles of Trading Goods on board the Sloop as the Season advances fast, leaving the House standing and the most cumbersome articles of Stores behind enjoining some of the Home Indians on whom you can mostly rely to stay by it till the usual arrival of the Sloop from York Fort. You may afsure them that you will again return. that you are only going to afsist in fighting our Enemy's. and that if we prove victorious of which we have confident hope they will still be supplied as usual. You may make them a large Present and Exhort them not to be faint-hearted. that our country is Strong and that we will not leave them finally to perish by want. You may Conclude by leaving a Letter which you will receive enclosed for any Gentleman in the Company's Service with an Indian of the most proved fidelity and enclosing a duplicate in a Quart Bottle in the House.
4th Should any Indians be about You waiting for an expected Supply of Trading Goods in the Sloop. you will Trade them but not receive more Goods on Shore than your present want requires unlefs in the case mentioned in the second Paragraph.
Lastly You will use the utmost expedition in dispatching the Sloop again on her return down the Bay as an affair of very material Consequence to the Companys Affairs in the presant Crisis and exert your utmost prudence in determining from Circumstances as they arise (which cannot be foreseen at this distance) the measures to be pursued for the Company's advantage which will afsure you the Regard and Esteem of the Honourable Company and that of -
Your hble Servant
Edward Jarvis."

Aug. 14
" Thursday Wind and Weather much the same as yesterday the Sloop came up and anchored about 1/4 mile below the House. having grounded upon a Shoal in coming up which hindered her from reaching the Launch. As we have heard no account of the Cumberland House Men nor no further News of any kind relating to the Capture of the Northern Settlements. we are intending to embark with Mr Horn for Albany as soon as pofsible according to Mr Jarvis's directions in the third Paragraph of his Letter and have been employed packing the remains of Trading Goods in Casks. In the Evening part of our Hunters came in from the Northward with the flesh of a Deer. informed them of our resolutions and Concluded with telling them to keep a good heart and that we was not going to desert them entirely. they seemed very sorry but upon me telling them I Should give them some Powder and Shot &c they was very well Satisfied."

Aug. 15
" Friday Wind and Weather as before. the Indians went away to fetch the remainder of the home Guards who are Tenting a little Way to the Northward. The Sloop came up to the Launch. busy packing Goods in Casks to put on board the Sloop."

Aug. 16
" Saturday Wind NW a little rain last Night fair Weather all day. busy packing of Goods putting them on board the Sloops and getting all ready as fast as pofsible."

Aug. 17
" Sunday Wind Variable fair Weather. Perform'd Divine Service in the forenoon. Most of the Sloopers attended. in the afternoon employed putting Goods on board."

Aug. 18
" Monday Wind Variable fair Weather the Homeguard Indians came in from the Northward disributed Powder and Shot and a few other necefsary Articles among them. and gave them a good drink of Brandy. employed getting every thing on board intending to set off to Morrow."

Aug. 19
" Tuesday Wind ESE a Strong gale with heavy rain all day which has hindered the Sloop from setting off. Delivered the Letter received from Mr Edward Jarvis to an half Upland Indian who is well acquainted with most of the Uplanders and has been lying about the House all the Summer waiting the arrival of a Sloop from England. Could not get any of the homeguards perswaded to Stay. they being afraid of the Uplanders, as I have seen during my stay here, when only one Canoe of Uplanders came down, the very sight of them drove every one of these Homeguards away. I have left this Man therefore to take care of the House together with his Son in Law, and have given them a Presant. left a duplicate of the Letter enclosed in a Quart Bottle in the House. also left a little Flour, half a Cask of Salt Geese and most of a Cask of Salt Venison for these Indians Subsistance."

Aug. 20
" Wednesday Wind Variable from NW to North clear Weather embarked on board the Sloop in the afternoon having got every valuable article on board and we sett off at high Water. got aground a little below the Shallops Creek. I shall now conclude this Journal wishing all imaginable Succefs to Your Honours affairs and Remain
Your Honours
Most Obt. humble Servant
Jn Hodgson."



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