Blanche and cave Portages and Slept at the old fort of Portage de l'isle called by the natives Wabastium[.] Next day passed the Portage de l'isle[.] Below which we were informed by Indians that a party of Traders from Hudson's Bay consisting of three boats and two canoes, had for the first time descended the waters about 8 days ago – and in testimony showed us where one of them had been shot through the arm by the Indian who guides these Hudson's Bay Traders[.] Slept at Chûte à Jacqueau[.] Wednesday 28^th[.] M^r Grant's Canoe and mine set out in pursuit of the Hudson's Bay Traders leaving the rest of the Canoes with the guide to follow as fast as they can. Made the Pointe de Bois Petit Rocher, Rocher Bruler and Chûte aux Esclaves by 9 A.M[.] Proceeded to the Barriere at noon[,] Grand Rapid at 2 P.M. and slept at the Grand Galais of the Riviere Blanche. Having performed a journey of 25 Leagues and made 8 Portages since morning – all hands quite fatigued[.] This Rivier Blanche is but a part of the River Winipie under another name.

The River Winipie is full of shocking rapids which occasions this frequent carrying[.] The Country from Matawin but more par-

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