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| Journal Thomsons River November 1841 [Journal kept by Chief Trader John Tod]
Feeling anxious about the people expected here from Colvile with the F. Express & being unable to account for their detention I set out this morning with M. Ogden, an Ind.n & one of the men in hopes of meeting them. I intend however to return here on third day. This evening I returned without having accomplished the object for which we started, altho' we extended our ride to the distance of about 40 miles from this. Nothing worthy of remark occurred at the Fort during my absence. Cloudy weather. Sent M.r Cameron & Lolo off in the direction of Colvile with orders to the former should they meet the people expected from thence to return here with the packet without delay_ Two of our men unwell and the others cutting fuel Mild but cloudy weather_ People as yesterday_ on the evening Antoin Gregoire & Gendron arrived from Alexandria for ten female Colts requested by M.r McLean for the Trade of that Post Snow_ Clear_ A band of horses brought in from which were chosen ten female Colts with their mothers all in good condition_ Shortly after they were crossed over and proceeded on under the care of the two men (A Gregoire & Gendron) toward Alexandria_ Snow_ Men emp.d chopping fuel on the evening Marrinau & Ingnace arrived from Alexandria with Letters from M.r Ogden, by which I am happy to learn all is well in his quarter_ These two men will remain here until we receive some acc of the long delayed YF. Express Mild weather_ Men as before Castore arrived with the carcass of a deer. No appearance of the Express from Colvile Rain_ Nothing particular Rain again. M.r. C.T. Manson & eight men with Mountignie & Lefleure arr.ed from Colvile bringing with them the F. Express. The war party, so much talked of, and so long expected it appears is now ended in smoke. the murderer being Killed, the folks at Vancouver, I presume, think it enough and that nothing more is required M.r Cameron with five men were dispatched to Alexandria for a supply 6000 SalMonday . This morning Seven of the men whom M. Manson brought here were sent up the South branch to square wood for building leaving only two men with Lolo at the Fort Pleasant weather. Two men at the Fort employed one cutting fuel, the other making a wood Train. A continuance of fine weather Water fowl still abundant, but the natives tho' tolerably supp.d with ammunition, Kill but few_ They appear to be indifferent Shots. Weather as yesterday. Work the same. Mild & clear weather. M.r Manson with one man & three Ind.ns went up in a canoe to see the men at work. M.r Manson returned at midday and the men squaring wood came to the Fort in the evening. during the week they have done but little having squared little more than 30 pieces_ Wood for building being of a superior quality & nearer the water Side on the north River, it is resolved on sending the men in that direction on Monday Mild pleasant weather._ Seven Men appointed to square timber for building Set off this morning along the banks of the North River_ Ignace Cummings, Lolo & M. Ogden remain at the Fort, together with Moungtinie & Bap.t_ the two last are to proceed with a small assortment of Trade Goods to meet M.r Cameron at the Point where we learn Indians have collected with Furs to trade_ Rather sharp wind North. Sent Lolo & M. Ogden up the N. river a days march to collect the fall hunts of a few Indians who have there assembled. Early this morning E. Mougntinie & Bap.t A__ proceeded with three horses towards the Pont for the object mentioned on Monday Mild weather_ Lolo & Michele Ogden returnd this evening with twenty fine beaver Skins Ignace as usual cutting fuel_ Clear & frosty during the night, but warm on the day_ Indians arrive from the South Branch, but no furs_ Nothing worthy of remark. The men squaring wood being at the distance of ten miles up the river in order to save time, provision for the ensuing week was sent them by an Indian. Fine weather_ Again fine weather. Ignace being in bad health & unable to work two Ind.ns were employed to chop & carry fuel to the Fort Cold. Ice floating in the river.
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