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Told by the Pioneer's - Washington Secretary of State

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<strong>Told</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Pioneers<br />

said that fear made him come here instead <strong>of</strong> going to <strong>the</strong> Chinooks<br />

from him we got 10 beaver skins and a couple <strong>of</strong> otters. Fine clear<br />

wea<strong>the</strong>r but warm.<br />

20th. Sunday. The Chickalitz Indians and family <strong>of</strong>f. Plamondan's<br />

wife has been unwell some time, and all her care is to give away<br />

property to Indian Doctors for curing her, though at times she applys<br />

to me for medicine which are given but <strong>the</strong> relief she gets is attributed<br />

to her doctors. Fair wea<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

21st. ~londay. PlomOlldon, Louis, and Anuwiskum were employed<br />

at <strong>the</strong> floor <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Gentlemen house. Ouvre and McKee plastering <strong>the</strong><br />

Indian house. Traded five beaver from a couple Indians who are from<br />

<strong>the</strong> Too and Noo tribe. The wea<strong>the</strong>r dowdy.<br />

22nd. Tuesday. Plomondon and Louis arranging <strong>the</strong> floor above<br />

stated Anuwiskum squaring wood for <strong>the</strong> floor <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Indian house.<br />

Ouvre and McKee still plastering. Got <strong>the</strong> meat <strong>of</strong> an animal and a<br />

couple <strong>of</strong> chivon skins from an Indian <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> :Mount Reneir. Many <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> natives about us are living on berries which are numerous. Fair<br />

wea<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

23rd. \Vednesday. The same employment for <strong>the</strong> men. Late in <strong>the</strong><br />

forenoon Pierre Charles and party arrived from Vancouver with <strong>the</strong><br />

small request from that place. I am informed <strong>by</strong> :Mr. Chief Factor<br />

:McLaughlin that <strong>the</strong> furs sent were returned to his place in good order.<br />

The ague thought not severe and all is well. Very warm wea<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

24th. Thursday. Began flooring <strong>the</strong> Indians hall which work is<br />

done bv McKee and Ouvre. Laves on <strong>the</strong> sick list. Fair 'Vea<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

•<br />

Friday 25th. The Indian hall finished. Men as usually employed<br />

about <strong>the</strong> place. Traded a few skins. Laahlette arrived from <strong>the</strong><br />

Yackmus and says that <strong>the</strong> Brigade passed up <strong>the</strong> river seven nights<br />

ago. The wea<strong>the</strong>r continues warm.<br />

26th Saturday. ,Ve this day completed<br />

house which is attached to <strong>the</strong> Indian hall.<br />

warm.<br />

<strong>the</strong> flooring <strong>of</strong> Oune's<br />

'rhe wea<strong>the</strong>r really very<br />

27th. Sundav. This day observed as usual. Fair wea<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

• •<br />

28th. Monday. Plamondon and Louis working about <strong>the</strong> new dwelling<br />

house. Pierre Charles has been out getting wood for a couple<br />

ploughs. McDonald, Bourgean and Brown were employed at squar­<br />

.ing wood for <strong>the</strong> men's houses. John McKee and Ouvre doing sundry<br />

jobs about <strong>the</strong> fort. The wea<strong>the</strong>r much <strong>the</strong> same.<br />

29th. Tuesday. The peas being ripe five <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> men were put at<br />

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