I went immediately with Hepburn to join Mr.Back and directed Mr.Hood to proceed with the Canadians and halt with them at the spot where the hunters had killed a deer.

Though Mr.Back was much fatigued he set off with me immediately, and in the evening we rejoined our friends on the borders of the Big Lake.

The Indians informed us that Fontano only remained a few hours with them and then continued his journey.

We had to oppose a violent gale and frequent snowstorms through the day, which unseasonable weather caused the temperature to descend below the freezing-point this evening.

The situation of our encampment being bleak, and our fuel stunted green willows, we passed a very cold and uncomfortable night.
June 18.
Though the breeze was moderate this morning the air was piercingly keen.
When on the point of starting we perceived Mr.Wentzel's party coming, and awaited his arrival to learn whether the canoes had received any injury during the severe weather of yesterday.