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which the other runs is woody, particularly on the 

 north side. From Cumberland House to the 

 Fork, the country on both sides of the river is 

 covered with wood. In these woods, and the 

 small plains that are here and there scattered 

 among them, moose, red deer, &c, are to be 

 found. 



This fort was put up the last summer, and 

 two stores were built ; but the dwelling houses 

 are still to be constructed. — I am informed that 

 buffaloes are in plenty within a half a day's march 

 from this. There are four tribes of Indians, 

 who come to trade at this establishment. They 

 are the Crees, Assiniboins, Sauteux and Musca- 

 goes. A few also of the Black feet Indians resort 

 here. 



In coming up this river, we saw many places, 

 where forts have stood, some of which were 

 abandoned thirty years since, and some at a later 

 period. One, which was situated about six miles 

 below this, was abandoned fifteen years since, on 

 account of an attack from the Rapid Indians. The 

 following circumstances, in regard to that affair, 

 were related to me by Mons. Louis Chattel- 

 lain, who, at that time, had charge of the fort. 

 The Hudson Bay Company had a fort in the same 

 neighbourhood, which was first attacked, by about 

 one hundred and fifty Indians on horse back ; 



