July 29 Took a few mammals and a number of birds and made them up! The Wrigley arrived about 4 P.M. so took up all my traps and made ready to leave as she will probably start at light in the morning. July 30. We left Fort Rae about 3 A.M. and proceeded toward down the Arm toward Fort Ross. tion. We passed out into the lake during the afternoon and reached Hardisty Island late in the afternoon. Here or were obliged to lay to for the night as the wind was high and it was not safe exto pass the Cross the wide expanse to Resolution. July 31. Left Hardisty Island early in the morning and get to Fort Resolution about 9 A.M. I found my brother had made a very good collection of mammals. We made ready To Cure with the Treseness of the Camp any showed permit. About Noon. The wind increased in such an extent that the Captain announced his intention I seeking a more favorable place in the lee I am salared near to Inde put the storm, so I embarked on freight on board. The wind increased in fury until about dark when it bent down some- what. August 1. Everything keen, body. The Wrigley left Fort Resolution late in the afternoon and rounding the Islands entered the mouth of the Slave River, and began as send it. About9 o'clock my stripped Two stood and The crew was engaged a good part of the night in loading it. As soon as enough wood was obtained in race