Wednesday May 20. We arrived to find that it had snowed nearly all night. As soon as practicable we pushed off and after descent by the river for some distance reached the Rapids du Joli Then we were obliged to portage a portion of our load which we did with the assistance of some Indians who were encamped on the left right bank. We learned that we were then with about 8 miles of Kansas River, which we soon reached. We had now and continuing down reached Grand Rapids about six o'clock. We went to join Baptiste Forcier in charge with Mission Jesuas. With his help our canoe was run to the Island, where we encamped. Thursday May 21. Made arrangements to have Baptiste Forcier take a portion of our bags gage to Smith Landing so that we can travel in our canoe without so much difficulty, and also to help us through the rapids. We unpacked some of our baggage accordingly and dried out some of our effects which had become wet from the constant snow. A Hop sparrow, sang near our tent and a number of other birds were noted. Four Evening Brushcakas were seen and one shot. The day proved very unfavorable for work of any kind, snow squalls and showers succeeding in rapid succession. Friday May 22. It snowed and hailed some during the night but the day was fair and we were enabled to dry our tents and other things which had become soaked by the constant stormy weather. We made up some books. Expected to start tomorrow.