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[A little elevation is apt to dazzle us too much, and make us some times forget the previous footing we were upon. This I am persuaded was his foible, which no doubt contributed to bring others upon him.] I am always at the same Post as before, struggling to make as many Packs as possible. We were pretty lucky last Year all over the Department.

Your Friend, I dare not presume to add, mine, M^r Simon Fraser, has taken up his Head Quarters amongst us this Year. His Predecessor, Mr. J.G. McTavish, though a Clerk, was very justly esteemed in this quarter. He has got Slave Lake Department in charge. Our friend, Mr. Rocheblave, went out and winters at the Pie. Lake Superior – the rest you know better than I do. There is some talk of Mr. Donald M^cTavish's retiring this year. His administration as far as I learn has

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