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YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1826:
"At 2 pm we arrived at the Shoots #Chutes Falls, where we had to make a Portage of our Boats and Luggage for about 1/4 Miles across a Rocky Point on the North Shore, which occupied us two hours. We found about 70 Indians Encampt upon this Portage, who conducted themselves very peaceably, the men upon our guard so as to resist any aggression. We gave the chief some Tobacco to have a smoke when they ranged their Tribes about them.... #WAHistory #AmWritingBooks

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1826:
"We saw a few Indians in two very curiously constructed Canoes. In the afternoon we run the 2nd Dalles rapids, our Boats shipping a good deal of Water. The Scenery about these rapids is very fine. #RevelstokeBC At 6 pm we Entered the Upper Lake & Encampt upon a low flat at its Entrance, having come about 80 miles during the Day. #ArrowLake
"Wednesday. Commenced with rain which continued until 8 am, accompanied with Strong Breeze... #BCHistory #AmWritingBooks

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Fine weather. Started at 4 am. Saw a Black Bear today at which several shots were fired, but missed. Continued rowing and tracking all day against a head wind. Encamped at 8 pm.
"2nd. Fine weather. Started at 4 am, travelled till 10 o'clock rowing and tracking, then having taken breakfast hoist sail with a fresh breeze, Easterly wind which pushes us forward till night and put ashore for a few hours at the lower end... #Voyageurs #TravelHistory #AmWritingBooks