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14 RODERIC MCKENZIE .
and several of his people. He is very troublesome at times, so
that you must take care of yourself, though he was not so with
me; but as he will see you with so few men, he may take
advantage of it. If he remains quiet and does not molest other
Indians, endeavour to retain him with you, as he is an exccellent
hunter.
" You never met with so troublesome Indians as the Chippeweans,
contmually asking things for nothing; but they will not
be much displeased at your refusal. I wish you a quiet winter
and remain,
" Dear Roderic,
" To Mr. Roderic McKenzie,
" Where he is to be found.
" Your sincere friend,
,. ALEX. MACKENZIE"
" I forgot to give the men a dram; give them one for me and
give them what advances they may want. The Bearer is a
favorite, you must pay him a little more attention than to the
others, as he is really attached to us ".
Le Joli jeune homme (the Bearer) Dr.
1 blanket ........................... 8 skins
1 blanket ........................... 7 "
t trench, it.:e ........................ 2 "
t cotillon ............................. 7 "
1 fathom tobacco .................. 4 "
1 Beaver coat Pd & marked .... 4 "
--- 32 skins.
Accass Dr.
t axe................................. 3 skins
1 pr sleeves ........................ 3 LC
1 coat') 2t ells ..................... 4 "
Tobacco ............................. 2 "
t coat, 1 ell ........................ 2 "
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