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nication with them, and retreated as speedily 

 as he could. 



The observations we obtained here shewed 

 that the chronometers had varied their rates 

 a little in consequence of the jolting of the 

 carioles, but their errors and rates were as- 

 certained previous to our departure. We 

 observed the position of this fort to be lati- 

 tude 55° 25' 35" N., longitude 107° 51' 00" 

 W., by lunars reduced back from Fort Chi- 

 pewyan, variation 22° 15' 48" W., dip 84° 

 13' 35". 



March 5. — We recommenced our journey 

 this morning, having been supplied with the 

 means of conveyance by both the Companies 

 in equal proportions. Mr. Clark accom- 

 panied us with the intention of going as far 

 as the boundary of his district. This gen- 

 tleman was an experienced winter traveller, 

 and we, derived much benefit from his sug- 

 gestions ; he caused the men to arrange the 

 encampment with more attention to comfort 

 and shelter than our former companions had 

 done. After marching eighteen miles we put 

 up on Gravel Point, in the Deep River. 



