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134 W. F. WENTZEL'S
for the conveyance of themselves, their inst.ruments and provisions,
they would require two north canoes, but Sir Alexander
MacKenzie has suggested that one north canoe with Canadian
voyageurs, and six small Indian canoes, would be a fitter outfit
for the route from Fort Chipewyan to the Coppermine River.
In deciding any question of this kind and in any other question
which may arise, I trust you will afford Lieutenant Franklin
every assistance and information in your power, and I trust you
can be at no loss to provide snch conveyances and supplies as
may be deemed the fittest for his purpose. In the event of your
having to furnish canoes and men for Lieutenant Franklin's
expedition, it will of course be proper that you send with them,
an experienced clerk, accustomed to voyaging and to the habits
of the Indians on the proposed route. The men must be engaged
to attend Lieutenant Franklin for such time and to such COUlltries
as he may find occasion to require their services; and for
any extra remuneration which it may be necessary to give them,
as well as for their engagements, and for the outfits and supplies
which you may furnish to Lieutenant Franklin, and which are
to be paid for by Government, you will please to take his receipts
and transmit the same with accounts of the particulars to
the Agents at Fort William.
A true copy from one by
George Keith, Esq.
I remain always Gentlemen,
Your faithful obedient servant,
(Signed)
W. F. WENTZEL.
SIMON MACGILLIYRAY.