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A JOURNEY TO THE SHORES 



to whom I wrote ; but in the event of his death, he was to bring 

 away all the papers he could find ; and he promised to travel with 

 such haste, as to be able to return to us on the fourth day. I was 

 now somewhat more easy, having done all in my power to succour 

 my unfortunate companions ; but was very anxious for the return of 

 the messenger. The Indians brought me meat in small quantities, 

 though sufficient for our daily consumption; and, as we had a 

 little ammunition, many were paid on the spot for what they 

 gave. 



On the 9th I had the satisfaction of seeing the Indian arrive 

 from Fort Enterprise. At first he said they were all dead, but 

 shortly after he gave me a note, which was from the Commander, 

 and then I learned all the fatal particulars which had befallen 

 them. I now proposed that the Chief should immediately send 

 three sledges, loaded with meat, to Fort Enterprise, to make a 

 cache of provision at our present encampment, and also, that he 

 should here await the arrival of the Commander. By noon two large 

 trains, laden with meat, were sent off for Fort Enterprise. The 

 next day we proceeded on our journey, and arrived at Fort Provi- 

 dence on the 21st of November. 



Conclusion of Mr. Back's Narrative. 



