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Explore prairie life, travelling in the early 1900’s with Mary and her Metis Grandma. Read commentary on Dana Claxton’s excellent performance of Buffalo Bone China 1997.
#IntergenerationalStorytelling
#MétisStorytelling
#MetisHistory
#IndigenousVoices
#IndigenousHistory
#RedRiverCarts
#RupertLand
#PrairieLife
#SaskatchewanHistory
#BuffaloHistory
#Bison
#BuffaloSlaughter -
Explore prairie life, travelling in the early 1900’s with Mary and her Metis Grandma. Read commentary on Dana Claxton’s excellent performance of Buffalo Bone China 1997.
#IntergenerationalStorytelling
#MétisStorytelling
#MetisHistory
#IndigenousVoices
#IndigenousHistory
#RedRiverCarts
#RupertLand
#PrairieLife
#SaskatchewanHistory
#BuffaloHistory
#Bison
#BuffaloSlaughter -
Explore prairie life, travelling in the early 1900’s with Mary and her Metis Grandma. Read commentary on Dana Claxton’s excellent performance of Buffalo Bone China 1997.
#IntergenerationalStorytelling
#MétisStorytelling
#MetisHistory
#IndigenousVoices
#IndigenousHistory
#RedRiverCarts
#RupertLand
#PrairieLife
#SaskatchewanHistory
#BuffaloHistory
#Bison
#BuffaloSlaughter -
Explore prairie life, travelling in the early 1900’s with Mary and her Metis Grandma. Read commentary on Dana Claxton’s excellent performance of Buffalo Bone China 1997.
#IntergenerationalStorytelling
#MétisStorytelling
#MetisHistory
#IndigenousVoices
#IndigenousHistory
#RedRiverCarts
#RupertLand
#PrairieLife
#SaskatchewanHistory
#BuffaloHistory
#Bison
#BuffaloSlaughter -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
Michel Fallardeau -- one of my favorites in the HBC fur trade in #BritishColumbia. He was #Metis, and one of the men who accompanied my great grandfather on his expedition to find a new route from #Kamloops to #FortLangley #HistoricJourney #Explorations #MetisHistory http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/michel-fallardeau/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
Michel Fallardeau -- one of my favorites in the HBC fur trade in #BritishColumbia. He was #Metis, and one of the men who accompanied my great grandfather on his expedition to find a new route from #Kamloops to #FortLangley #HistoricJourney #Explorations #MetisHistory http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/michel-fallardeau/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
Michel Fallardeau -- one of my favorites in the HBC fur trade in #BritishColumbia. He was #Metis, and one of the men who accompanied my great grandfather on his expedition to find a new route from #Kamloops to #FortLangley #HistoricJourney #Explorations #MetisHistory http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/michel-fallardeau/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
Michel Fallardeau -- one of my favorites in the HBC fur trade in #BritishColumbia. He was #Metis, and one of the men who accompanied my great grandfather on his expedition to find a new route from #Kamloops to #FortLangley #HistoricJourney #Explorations #MetisHistory http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/michel-fallardeau/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
"Bully" was an actual position in the fur trade everywhere. This is the story of the Fort Nisqually #TacomaWA Bully, who competed with, and beat, the Bully of the Fort Colvile Brigades. #WAHistory #Washington #HBCHistory #MetisHistory #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/the-bully/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
"Bully" was an actual position in the fur trade everywhere. This is the story of the Fort Nisqually #TacomaWA Bully, who competed with, and beat, the Bully of the Fort Colvile Brigades. #WAHistory #Washington #HBCHistory #MetisHistory #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/the-bully/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
"Bully" was an actual position in the fur trade everywhere. This is the story of the Fort Nisqually #TacomaWA Bully, who competed with, and beat, the Bully of the Fort Colvile Brigades. #WAHistory #Washington #HBCHistory #MetisHistory #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/the-bully/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
"Bully" was an actual position in the fur trade everywhere. This is the story of the Fort Nisqually #TacomaWA Bully, who competed with, and beat, the Bully of the Fort Colvile Brigades. #WAHistory #Washington #HBCHistory #MetisHistory #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/the-bully/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
Michel Fallardeau came to the Columbia District in 1827, with Edward Ermatingers incoming York Factory Express. He is one of my favourite men in the #BritishColumbia fur trade, and he suffered a mysterious death. It was said he was beaten to death by Paul Fraser. The story may or may not be true. #BCHistory #AmWritingHistory #MétisHistory #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/michel-fallardeau/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
Michel Fallardeau came to the Columbia District in 1827, with Edward Ermatingers incoming York Factory Express. He is one of my favourite men in the #BritishColumbia fur trade, and he suffered a mysterious death. It was said he was beaten to death by Paul Fraser. The story may or may not be true. #BCHistory #AmWritingHistory #MétisHistory #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/michel-fallardeau/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
Michel Fallardeau came to the Columbia District in 1827, with Edward Ermatingers incoming York Factory Express. He is one of my favourite men in the #BritishColumbia fur trade, and he suffered a mysterious death. It was said he was beaten to death by Paul Fraser. The story may or may not be true. #BCHistory #AmWritingHistory #MétisHistory #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/michel-fallardeau/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
Michel Fallardeau came to the Columbia District in 1827, with Edward Ermatingers incoming York Factory Express. He is one of my favourite men in the #BritishColumbia fur trade, and he suffered a mysterious death. It was said he was beaten to death by Paul Fraser. The story may or may not be true. #BCHistory #AmWritingHistory #MétisHistory #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/michel-fallardeau/ -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1826:
"At 4.45 pm we arrived at the Rocky Portage, which I estimate is 34 Miles above the Mouth of the Hill River. Making this portage occupied us until 6 pm, when we proceeded for 2 miles and got to Borwick's Falls, & having hauled above them at 8.15 we continued our ascent for a Mile when we Encampt for the night, at 9 pm. On getting above the Rock Portage we discontinued tracking, and proceed by Poling, an operation.... #Voyageurs #VoyageurHistory #MetisHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1826:
"At 4.45 pm we arrived at the Rocky Portage, which I estimate is 34 Miles above the Mouth of the Hill River. Making this portage occupied us until 6 pm, when we proceeded for 2 miles and got to Borwick's Falls, & having hauled above them at 8.15 we continued our ascent for a Mile when we Encampt for the night, at 9 pm. On getting above the Rock Portage we discontinued tracking, and proceed by Poling, an operation.... #Voyageurs #VoyageurHistory #MetisHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1826:
"At 4.45 pm we arrived at the Rocky Portage, which I estimate is 34 Miles above the Mouth of the Hill River. Making this portage occupied us until 6 pm, when we proceeded for 2 miles and got to Borwick's Falls, & having hauled above them at 8.15 we continued our ascent for a Mile when we Encampt for the night, at 9 pm. On getting above the Rock Portage we discontinued tracking, and proceed by Poling, an operation.... #Voyageurs #VoyageurHistory #MetisHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1826:
"At 4.45 pm we arrived at the Rocky Portage, which I estimate is 34 Miles above the Mouth of the Hill River. Making this portage occupied us until 6 pm, when we proceeded for 2 miles and got to Borwick's Falls, & having hauled above them at 8.15 we continued our ascent for a Mile when we Encampt for the night, at 9 pm. On getting above the Rock Portage we discontinued tracking, and proceed by Poling, an operation.... #Voyageurs #VoyageurHistory #MetisHistory -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
My next book is about the HBC Brigades that ran from #FortStJames to Fort #Vancouver #WA, and in later years over the Coquihalla (Tulameen Plateau) to #FortLangley. Here is the story of the leg of their journey from Fort Alexandria, on the Fraser River, to "Drowned Horse Lake," in the early years. (The #Book will be published in spring, 2024, all going well) #BritishColumbia #MetisHistory #History #Transportation #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/brigade-three/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
My next book is about the HBC Brigades that ran from #FortStJames to Fort #Vancouver #WA, and in later years over the Coquihalla (Tulameen Plateau) to #FortLangley. Here is the story of the leg of their journey from Fort Alexandria, on the Fraser River, to "Drowned Horse Lake," in the early years. (The #Book will be published in spring, 2024, all going well) #BritishColumbia #MetisHistory #History #Transportation #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/brigade-three/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
My next book is about the HBC Brigades that ran from #FortStJames to Fort #Vancouver #WA, and in later years over the Coquihalla (Tulameen Plateau) to #FortLangley. Here is the story of the leg of their journey from Fort Alexandria, on the Fraser River, to "Drowned Horse Lake," in the early years. (The #Book will be published in spring, 2024, all going well) #BritishColumbia #MetisHistory #History #Transportation #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/brigade-three/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
My next book is about the HBC Brigades that ran from #FortStJames to Fort #Vancouver #WA, and in later years over the Coquihalla (Tulameen Plateau) to #FortLangley. Here is the story of the leg of their journey from Fort Alexandria, on the Fraser River, to "Drowned Horse Lake," in the early years. (The #Book will be published in spring, 2024, all going well) #BritishColumbia #MetisHistory #History #Transportation #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/brigade-three/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
My new book, The HBC Brigades, will be published in spring 2024, if all goes well. It is about the HBC Brigades that carried the furs out to Fort #Vancouver #WA, and who later returned home with the trade goods needed for the next winter. History is fascinating, and this history is huge! #HBC #History #MetisHistory #HistoricJourney #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-st-james/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
My new book, The HBC Brigades, will be published in spring 2024, if all goes well. It is about the HBC Brigades that carried the furs out to Fort #Vancouver #WA, and who later returned home with the trade goods needed for the next winter. History is fascinating, and this history is huge! #HBC #History #MetisHistory #HistoricJourney #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-st-james/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
My new book, The HBC Brigades, will be published in spring 2024, if all goes well. It is about the HBC Brigades that carried the furs out to Fort #Vancouver #WA, and who later returned home with the trade goods needed for the next winter. History is fascinating, and this history is huge! #HBC #History #MetisHistory #HistoricJourney #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-st-james/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
My new book, The HBC Brigades, will be published in spring 2024, if all goes well. It is about the HBC Brigades that carried the furs out to Fort #Vancouver #WA, and who later returned home with the trade goods needed for the next winter. History is fascinating, and this history is huge! #HBC #History #MetisHistory #HistoricJourney #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-st-james/ -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Fine weather. Started at 8 am and proceeded generally through a good track and encamped at Campement de Cardinalle, a small creek, after descending the hills beyond the 2nd Lake at 5 pm. Apisasis killed two moose near the Encampment, which the horses fetch after they arrived from their day's march.
"4th. Fair weather. Started before 8 am and arrived at the Portage about noon. On our way thither the hunter killed another moose.... #Voyageurs #MetisHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Fine weather. Started at 8 am and proceeded generally through a good track and encamped at Campement de Cardinalle, a small creek, after descending the hills beyond the 2nd Lake at 5 pm. Apisasis killed two moose near the Encampment, which the horses fetch after they arrived from their day's march.
"4th. Fair weather. Started before 8 am and arrived at the Portage about noon. On our way thither the hunter killed another moose.... #Voyageurs #MetisHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Fine weather. Started at 8 am and proceeded generally through a good track and encamped at Campement de Cardinalle, a small creek, after descending the hills beyond the 2nd Lake at 5 pm. Apisasis killed two moose near the Encampment, which the horses fetch after they arrived from their day's march.
"4th. Fair weather. Started before 8 am and arrived at the Portage about noon. On our way thither the hunter killed another moose.... #Voyageurs #MetisHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Fine weather. Started at 8 am and proceeded generally through a good track and encamped at Campement de Cardinalle, a small creek, after descending the hills beyond the 2nd Lake at 5 pm. Apisasis killed two moose near the Encampment, which the horses fetch after they arrived from their day's march.
"4th. Fair weather. Started before 8 am and arrived at the Portage about noon. On our way thither the hunter killed another moose.... #Voyageurs #MetisHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"During our stay at the camp of the Stone Indians, we had one of our canoes regummed. Resumed our journey at 11 am. Shortly after another canoe having got a slight break in one of the rapids, put ashore to gum. Indeed we find all our canoes too much laden to proceed without getting damaged in such strong rapids as we have passed today, and they have so often rubbed on the rocks that we were obliged to put ashore at 5 pm... #Voyageurs #Canoeing #MetisHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"During our stay at the camp of the Stone Indians, we had one of our canoes regummed. Resumed our journey at 11 am. Shortly after another canoe having got a slight break in one of the rapids, put ashore to gum. Indeed we find all our canoes too much laden to proceed without getting damaged in such strong rapids as we have passed today, and they have so often rubbed on the rocks that we were obliged to put ashore at 5 pm... #Voyageurs #Canoeing #MetisHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"During our stay at the camp of the Stone Indians, we had one of our canoes regummed. Resumed our journey at 11 am. Shortly after another canoe having got a slight break in one of the rapids, put ashore to gum. Indeed we find all our canoes too much laden to proceed without getting damaged in such strong rapids as we have passed today, and they have so often rubbed on the rocks that we were obliged to put ashore at 5 pm... #Voyageurs #Canoeing #MetisHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"During our stay at the camp of the Stone Indians, we had one of our canoes regummed. Resumed our journey at 11 am. Shortly after another canoe having got a slight break in one of the rapids, put ashore to gum. Indeed we find all our canoes too much laden to proceed without getting damaged in such strong rapids as we have passed today, and they have so often rubbed on the rocks that we were obliged to put ashore at 5 pm... #Voyageurs #Canoeing #MetisHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Fine weather. Started about 4 o'clock and took breakfast at 10 at the Old Fort George below the Dog Rump Creek.Hence two men were dispatched on horseback for #Edmonton in order that horses may be brought home in readiness by the time the boats arrive. Wind still continues to favour us and assists us in ascending many strong rapids. Continued sailing till 6 o'clock in the evening when it calmed and we proceeded... #Voyaging #Voyageurs #MetisHistory #Books -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Fine weather. Started about 4 o'clock and took breakfast at 10 at the Old Fort George below the Dog Rump Creek.Hence two men were dispatched on horseback for #Edmonton in order that horses may be brought home in readiness by the time the boats arrive. Wind still continues to favour us and assists us in ascending many strong rapids. Continued sailing till 6 o'clock in the evening when it calmed and we proceeded... #Voyaging #Voyageurs #MetisHistory #Books -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Fine weather. Started about 4 o'clock and took breakfast at 10 at the Old Fort George below the Dog Rump Creek.Hence two men were dispatched on horseback for #Edmonton in order that horses may be brought home in readiness by the time the boats arrive. Wind still continues to favour us and assists us in ascending many strong rapids. Continued sailing till 6 o'clock in the evening when it calmed and we proceeded... #Voyaging #Voyageurs #MetisHistory #Books -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Fine weather. Started about 4 o'clock and took breakfast at 10 at the Old Fort George below the Dog Rump Creek.Hence two men were dispatched on horseback for #Edmonton in order that horses may be brought home in readiness by the time the boats arrive. Wind still continues to favour us and assists us in ascending many strong rapids. Continued sailing till 6 o'clock in the evening when it calmed and we proceeded... #Voyaging #Voyageurs #MetisHistory #Books -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Rain afternoon. The Dog Prince having strayed from the Boats yesterday, a man was dispatched in search of him this morning. Started at half past 4 am. Encamped at half past 8 pm.
"18th Fine weather. Started at half past 4 am. At noon came to Point La Corne and breakfasted. Saw G. Sutherland, freeman, from whom traded a little dried meat &c. McKay and Guilbauche fought at the point above -- 2 rounds -- Guilbauche beaten. #MetisHistory #Voyageurs #SKHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Rain afternoon. The Dog Prince having strayed from the Boats yesterday, a man was dispatched in search of him this morning. Started at half past 4 am. Encamped at half past 8 pm.
"18th Fine weather. Started at half past 4 am. At noon came to Point La Corne and breakfasted. Saw G. Sutherland, freeman, from whom traded a little dried meat &c. McKay and Guilbauche fought at the point above -- 2 rounds -- Guilbauche beaten. #MetisHistory #Voyageurs #SKHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Rain afternoon. The Dog Prince having strayed from the Boats yesterday, a man was dispatched in search of him this morning. Started at half past 4 am. Encamped at half past 8 pm.
"18th Fine weather. Started at half past 4 am. At noon came to Point La Corne and breakfasted. Saw G. Sutherland, freeman, from whom traded a little dried meat &c. McKay and Guilbauche fought at the point above -- 2 rounds -- Guilbauche beaten. #MetisHistory #Voyageurs #SKHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Rain afternoon. The Dog Prince having strayed from the Boats yesterday, a man was dispatched in search of him this morning. Started at half past 4 am. Encamped at half past 8 pm.
"18th Fine weather. Started at half past 4 am. At noon came to Point La Corne and breakfasted. Saw G. Sutherland, freeman, from whom traded a little dried meat &c. McKay and Guilbauche fought at the point above -- 2 rounds -- Guilbauche beaten. #MetisHistory #Voyageurs #SKHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS BLOGPOST:
On his journey into the district west of the Rocky Mountains in 1846, artist Paul Kane makes his way up the Athabasca River to #Jasper's House, travelling with the incoming [returning] York Factory Express. #HBC #History #Stories #MetisHistory http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/paul-kane-6/ -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS BLOGPOST:
On his journey into the district west of the Rocky Mountains in 1846, artist Paul Kane makes his way up the Athabasca River to #Jasper's House, travelling with the incoming [returning] York Factory Express. #HBC #History #Stories #MetisHistory http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/paul-kane-6/ -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS BLOGPOST:
On his journey into the district west of the Rocky Mountains in 1846, artist Paul Kane makes his way up the Athabasca River to #Jasper's House, travelling with the incoming [returning] York Factory Express. #HBC #History #Stories #MetisHistory http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/paul-kane-6/ -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS BLOGPOST:
On his journey into the district west of the Rocky Mountains in 1846, artist Paul Kane makes his way up the Athabasca River to #Jasper's House, travelling with the incoming [returning] York Factory Express. #HBC #History #Stories #MetisHistory http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/paul-kane-6/ -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Fine weather. Wind being more moderate loaded the boats and got under weigh about 8 am. Rowed along the shore of the Lake #Winnipeg till 6 pm and then hoisted sail and proceeded with a fresh breeze till night.
"3rd. Friday. Sailed all night and arrived at the Grand Rapids at 9 pm. Got the Boats up to the Portage and carried the cargoes half way over. Traded some fresh and dried sturgeon from freemen and Indians. #Voyaging #Voyageurs #MetisHistory #Books -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Fine weather. Wind being more moderate loaded the boats and got under weigh about 8 am. Rowed along the shore of the Lake #Winnipeg till 6 pm and then hoisted sail and proceeded with a fresh breeze till night.
"3rd. Friday. Sailed all night and arrived at the Grand Rapids at 9 pm. Got the Boats up to the Portage and carried the cargoes half way over. Traded some fresh and dried sturgeon from freemen and Indians. #Voyaging #Voyageurs #MetisHistory #Books -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Fine weather. Wind being more moderate loaded the boats and got under weigh about 8 am. Rowed along the shore of the Lake #Winnipeg till 6 pm and then hoisted sail and proceeded with a fresh breeze till night.
"3rd. Friday. Sailed all night and arrived at the Grand Rapids at 9 pm. Got the Boats up to the Portage and carried the cargoes half way over. Traded some fresh and dried sturgeon from freemen and Indians. #Voyaging #Voyageurs #MetisHistory #Books -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Fine weather. Wind being more moderate loaded the boats and got under weigh about 8 am. Rowed along the shore of the Lake #Winnipeg till 6 pm and then hoisted sail and proceeded with a fresh breeze till night.
"3rd. Friday. Sailed all night and arrived at the Grand Rapids at 9 pm. Got the Boats up to the Portage and carried the cargoes half way over. Traded some fresh and dried sturgeon from freemen and Indians. #Voyaging #Voyageurs #MetisHistory #Books -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Heavy rain this morning. Started a little after 2 am. Come up to Mr. Leith &c with 2 Boats just ready to leave the 2nd Portage in Little Jack River at half past 11 am. Cleared it ourselves by half past 3 pm. Arrived at the Upper Portage between 7 and 8 o'clock. People caried over the cargoes and got up the Boats over the first brink of the Fall and encamped about 9 pm. #Voyageurs
"23rd. Rained all last night and continued.. #AmWritingHistory #MetisHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Heavy rain this morning. Started a little after 2 am. Come up to Mr. Leith &c with 2 Boats just ready to leave the 2nd Portage in Little Jack River at half past 11 am. Cleared it ourselves by half past 3 pm. Arrived at the Upper Portage between 7 and 8 o'clock. People caried over the cargoes and got up the Boats over the first brink of the Fall and encamped about 9 pm. #Voyageurs
"23rd. Rained all last night and continued.. #AmWritingHistory #MetisHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Heavy rain this morning. Started a little after 2 am. Come up to Mr. Leith &c with 2 Boats just ready to leave the 2nd Portage in Little Jack River at half past 11 am. Cleared it ourselves by half past 3 pm. Arrived at the Upper Portage between 7 and 8 o'clock. People caried over the cargoes and got up the Boats over the first brink of the Fall and encamped about 9 pm. #Voyageurs
"23rd. Rained all last night and continued.. #AmWritingHistory #MetisHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Heavy rain this morning. Started a little after 2 am. Come up to Mr. Leith &c with 2 Boats just ready to leave the 2nd Portage in Little Jack River at half past 11 am. Cleared it ourselves by half past 3 pm. Arrived at the Upper Portage between 7 and 8 o'clock. People caried over the cargoes and got up the Boats over the first brink of the Fall and encamped about 9 pm. #Voyageurs
"23rd. Rained all last night and continued.. #AmWritingHistory #MetisHistory -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Mr. C. Grant with 2 boats from Red River passes us on his way to York Factory. Afterwards ascended some bad Rapids. At Morgan's Rocks one of our Boats gets stove while passing within a small island to gain the foot of the Rapid. Cargo very litte wetted -- delayed, repair the Boat 2 hours. Leaving Morgan's Rocks we proceed to Upper Burntwood Portage which having cleared we went to the Rocky Launcher and encamped at 10 pm. #MetisHistory #Voyageurs #Books -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Mr. C. Grant with 2 boats from Red River passes us on his way to York Factory. Afterwards ascended some bad Rapids. At Morgan's Rocks one of our Boats gets stove while passing within a small island to gain the foot of the Rapid. Cargo very litte wetted -- delayed, repair the Boat 2 hours. Leaving Morgan's Rocks we proceed to Upper Burntwood Portage which having cleared we went to the Rocky Launcher and encamped at 10 pm. #MetisHistory #Voyageurs #Books -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Mr. C. Grant with 2 boats from Red River passes us on his way to York Factory. Afterwards ascended some bad Rapids. At Morgan's Rocks one of our Boats gets stove while passing within a small island to gain the foot of the Rapid. Cargo very litte wetted -- delayed, repair the Boat 2 hours. Leaving Morgan's Rocks we proceed to Upper Burntwood Portage which having cleared we went to the Rocky Launcher and encamped at 10 pm. #MetisHistory #Voyageurs #Books -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Mr. C. Grant with 2 boats from Red River passes us on his way to York Factory. Afterwards ascended some bad Rapids. At Morgan's Rocks one of our Boats gets stove while passing within a small island to gain the foot of the Rapid. Cargo very litte wetted -- delayed, repair the Boat 2 hours. Leaving Morgan's Rocks we proceed to Upper Burntwood Portage which having cleared we went to the Rocky Launcher and encamped at 10 pm. #MetisHistory #Voyageurs #Books