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their course, I immediately encamped tc make the 
necessary arrangements for the separation of the par- 
ties. The warm clothing, shoes, and articles for pre- 
sents, had been previously put up in separate packages, 
but the provisions remained to be divided, which was 
done in.due proportion, Twenty-six bags of pemmi- 
can, and two of grease, were set apart for the Dolphin 
and Union, with a supply of arrow-root, macaroni, 
flour, and portable soup, making in all eighty days’ 
provision, with an allowance for waste. The Lion 
and Reliance received thirty-two bags of pemmican, 
and two of grease, with sufficient arrow-root, &c.; to 
make their supply proportionate to that of the eastern 
party. Provided no accident occurred, neither party 
could be in absolute want for the whole summer, be- 
cause at two-thirds allowance the pemmican could be 
made to Jast one hundred days ; and we had reason 
to expect to meet with deer occasionally. Inthe even- 
ing I delivered my instructions to Dr. Richardson. 
As the parties entertained for each other sentiments 
of true friendship and regard, it will easily be imagin- 
ed that the evening preceding our separation was 
spent in the most cordial and cheerful manner. We 
felt that we were only separating to be employed on 
services of equal interest ; and we looked forward with 
delight to our next meeting, when, after a successful 
termination, we might recount the incidents of our 
