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ed their march, in the expectation of reaching Carlton 
House to breakfast, but we did not arrive until noon, 
although the track was good. We were received by 
Mr. Prudens, the gentleman in charge of the post, 
with that friendly attention which Governor Williams’ 
circular was calculated to insure at every station ; and 
were soon afterwards regaled with a substantial dish 
of buffalo steaks, which would have been thought ex- 
cellent under any circumstances, but were particular- 
ly relished by us, though eaten without either bread 
or vegetables, after our traveling fare of dried meat 
and pemmican. After this repast, we had the com- 
fort of changing our traveling dresses, which had been 
worn for fourteen days. This was a gratification which 
can only be truly estimated by those who may have 
been placed under similar circtimstances, 
Feb. 8.—Having recovered from the swellings and 
pains which our late march from Cumberland had oc- 
casioned, we prepared for the commencement of our 
journey to Isle 4 la Crosse, and requisitions were made 
on both the establishments for the means of convey- 
ance, and the necessary supply of provisions for the 
party, which was readily furnished. On the 9th, the 
carioles and sledges were loaded, and sent off after 
breakfast ; but Mr. Back and I remained till the after- 
noon, as Mr, Prudens had offered that his borses should 
convey us to the eee At 3 P.M. we parted 
