Diary, 1904, of trip to the Athabaska-Mackenzie region
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Monday Jun-13. Took a number "Birds" and a few mice and made them up. The day was fine in the am but it rained heavily in the afternoon. Wheat was sent to First Land Hope this morning so as as I send some of my pupils on by bus which will enable me to carry the work with more speed and safety. Tuesday Jun-14. Took a few mammals including [illegible] Richerson and a few frogs and made them up. Paid visit at Bishop Enegis post a visit and obtained a old fox for a specimen and had a look at the fox they had collected and obtained some information regarding number of skins found of different kinds. Wednesday Jun-15. The day was very windy cold and raining, and I could collect bird litter. Took a few mammals and birds.