Keith, George. An Account of Mackenzie River (Letters to Roderick Mackenzie), 1807-1817. An electronic transcription. MFTP #0033
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Forks, Mckenzie's River Dept.
15th Jany 1814
Rod: McKenzie Esq.
Dear Sir,
Your very gratifying and obliging favor of the 7th June 1813 duly came to hand – and it is with infinite satisfaction I observe that you enjoy Health and tranquillity in these disastrous times. Since the news of the declaration of war I have often felt for our friends' situation in Canada, little expecting that our numerous Enemy would be opposed so gloriously and so successfully. Altho' we cannot be said to be at open warfare in this unfortunate part of the Country, yet our situation is rather critical and as disagreeable at least as if we were actually opposing the foe in Upper Canada. Last winter we were in a manner struck motionless by the dreaful and altogether unexpected massacre of Fort Nelson in this Department. Sorry am I to add that
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