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to be thankful to God, that we have not suffered 

 at all, for the want of the means of subsistence. 



Wednesday, 22. Fort Duncan. The people 

 for whom we were waiting at Portage du Fort, 

 arrived on the 12th, and the day following, we 

 set out for this place, which we reached this af- 

 ternoon. 



Saturday, 25. Yesterday, we left fort Dun- 

 can, and came to an island " in Lake Nipigon, on 

 which we are now encamped, and where we in- 

 tend to pass a few days, in fishing for trout, 

 which are here in plenty, and are of an excellent 

 quality. 



Thursday, July 7. Yesterday morning, I ar- 

 rived at Fort William, where I had only time to 

 read my letters from my friends below, and an- 

 swer them, and prepare myself for a long journey. 

 This afternoon I embarked for Athabasca, in 

 company with Mr. J. G. M c Tavish ; and both of 

 us are to remain at the place of our destination, 

 for three years, at least. 



Wednesday, 20. Rainy Lake. We here find 

 all the Athabasca people, excepting one brigade, 

 which is expected daily. 



Saturday, 22. Ever since my arrival here, 

 we have been busily employed in preparing to 

 leave this place, for our winter quarters. 



Tuesday, 26. Rainy Lake River. In the 



