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Journal of a third Trading Excursion Expedition to the

Mississouri by M^r Cha^s McKenzie

Fall 1805 M^r Rocheblave who succeeded M^r Chaboillez in the Red River Department as Manager of the Companys concerns did not approve of the Mississouri Trade[.] But from the measure already taken he was under the necessity of continuing it for Another Season and I was appointed to conduct affairs in that quarter[.] but After I had assisted in the fall arrangement of the other outfits[.]

On the 18^th Nov^r to our great joy my worthy friend M^r La Roque and his party made their appearance from their Jaunt the visit to the Rocky Mountains. It is not necessary for me to give any of the particulars which have come to my Knowledge of this journey. As my friend M^r La Roque kept a Journal I shall merely observe that he was disappointed, that he suffered great hardships, and had taken no less than thirty six days on his way back to our Establishments[.] After He passed a short time with me at montagne a la Bosse while I had been in charge[.] He passed remained a little short time with me at Montagne a la Bosse The Post which I had then in charge was then I accompanied him to our Head quarters – where M^r Rocheblave feeling was relieved of much anxiety, & received him with great Kindness[.]

The presence of M^r La Rocque in the Department having made mine less necessary – matters were prepared and I took my departure the 24^th Nov^r upon my third trading Journey expedition to the Mississouri[.]

I had three men and six horses with an assortment of proper goods for the trade[.] But no less than five other traders forming as many different Concerns had taken the lead[.] When

When I arrived at the Mississouri my friend the Borgne received me with open arms and conducted me to his Lodge. But finding that the H Bay traders were

there

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