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ccrs, as to the place most proper for winter quar» 
lers ; ?aid iht most of them were of opinion, that it 
woul'l be best, in the first place, to go over to the 
south side of the liver, and ascertain whether good 
hunting ground could be found there. Should that 
be ihe case, it Vv^ould be a more eligible place than 
higher up the river, on account of getting salt, as 
that is a very .scarce article with us. 
Monday 2 5 t/i. The morning was pleasant, though 
cloudy, with a white frost. We loaded our canoes 
and proceeded on : went about 9 miles and made an 
attempt to cross the river, but failed ; we therefore 
kept up the north side, round Shallow-bay, and en- 
camped about 4 miles above it. 
Tuesday ^^th. The morning of this day was cloudy 
and wet ; but we set out early, went about a mile and 
then crossed the river ; passing in our way several 
islands. Immediately after we crossed we came to a 
small village of the natives, and procured a few roots, 
called Wapto, from them, and then proceeded on, 
coasting down the bay on the south side. Th^ whole 
of the dav was wet and unpleasant, and in the even- 
ing we encamped for the night. 
IVedncsday 27th, We set out early in a wet morn- 
ing ; coasted round, and turned a sharp cape about a ^ 
mile ; ^vhen we found the swells running so high that 
we had to halt, unload our canoes and haul them out 
on the shore. Here we remain'ed the afternoon and 
had a very wet night. - 
Tliursday 2Sth.. Wc had a wet windy morning ; 
some cf the hunters went out, but had no luck. It 
rained aU day ; and we had here no fresh water, 
but v/hat was taken out of the canoes as tfae rain fell. 
Friday 29t/i, The weather continues cloudy and 
wet. Ca])t. Lewis with 4 men started, 'to go dov/a 
and examine whether there is good hunting and whe- 
ther ve can \vinter near the saltwater. Some of the 
huntci^. v/ent out and*' in the eyening returned with- 
