It is remarkable that none of the Indians with whom we had spoken mentioned this inlet, and we subsequently learned that in their journeys they strike across from the mouth of one river to the mouth of another without tracing the intermediate line of coast.
August 11.
Embarking at five A.M.we rounded Point Everitt and then encountered a strong breeze and heavy swell which, by causing the canoes to pitch very much, greatly impeded our progress.

Some deer being seen grazing in a valley near the beach we landed and sent St.Germain and Adam in pursuit of them who soon killed three which were very small and lean.

Their appearance however quite revived the spirits of our men who had suspected that the deer had retired to the woods.

It would appear from our not having seen any in passing along the shores of Bathurst's Inlet that at this season they confine themselves to the sea-coast and the islands.

The magpie-berries (Arbutus alpina) were found quite ripe at this place, and very abundant on the acclivities of the hills.