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| Journal Thomsons River February 1843 [Journal kept by Chief Trader John Tod]
A slight thaw, but excepting on the hills there is scarcely any snow to be seen. The Indians of yesterday traded their few furs for traps, ammunition & tobacco The wind changed to the North during the night and blew strong this morning_ very cold, with light dry snow_ The coldest weather we have had this winter. Snow with cold piercing wind N.W. Wind N.W. with light dry snow_ Heavy fall of Snow. The men employed as before planing plank & making windows_ Till lately a few Indians who live a small distance up the north branch were in the habit daily of bringing us a few fresh fish, but now the weather is too cold_ More snow_ with the wind at N.W. Thickly overcast & very cold, with more Snow_ Men as before_ An Ind.n the bearer of letters, arrived from Colvile_ Clear & sharp, but almost calm_ Overcast but still cold_ wind N.W. Weather still severe_ Men finished all the plank intended for ceiling & will begin on Monday with those for flooring Clear & very cold_ Weather as before. The men on the opposite resumed their work as usual. Overcast but still cold. towards evening we had another fall of snow. The chief Nicolah sent one of his women to the upper Lake to trade Salmon . the poor creature had scarcely a rag of clothes upon, the consequence was that before she got half way she was so overcome by the cold that she fell from her horse in a state of insensibility and would evidently died but for two other persons who were behind & coming up to her, and finding her quite insensible, put their blankets round her & carried her back to an Ind.n Lodge. Nicholah is said to treat his women very cruelly_ Thickly overcast wind N.W._ Cloudy & mild. nothing worthy of remark Ceiling & flooring nearly completed_ SiMonday Gale slightly indisposed in his right eye_ Indians arrived from Frasers River with a supply of Salmon for themselves & families_ dark, dull weather with alternate showers of sleet & rain_ Indians congregated about the house in great numbers in expectation of M.r Ogden & Parson Demerse's arrival from Alexandria Three men, Ignace, Douliet & Fallerdeau commenced grooving posts for the dwelling house William Swanson occupied with window frames_ SiMonday Gale disabled from work in consequence of an inflammation of the right eye & piles. M.r Cameron promises to have the frame of the House up in three weeks from this date, which I doubt much if he will. Gloomy weather Weather dark & cloudy_ No appearance of M.r Ogden_ in his last letter he promised to be here on the 20th but probably the snow in that quarter is more deep than it is here The Indians who have during these few days past have been collecting about the Fort, finding the Priest does not arrive as was expected, have determined on going off to hunt, in which I think they are right_ during the night the wind went round to the N.W. from which it blew very strong & brought a severe frost this morning_ Very cold & drizzly. Men as before. S. Gale does not get better. Again cold_ Indians complaining of hunger_ Weather as before_ M.r Cameron & the men took a ride to the horse guard Severe weather_ The men resumed grooving posts for dwelling house_ Clear cold weather_ No appearance of M.r Ogden_ One of our mares foaled last night_
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