Raw cold overcast weather.
C. McKay and the men who went off on tuesday returned. The River is so shallow above that they could not get the canoe to the Indians camp but two men were sent. The Indians have had no provisions and the people were starving when they got a little. Only about two animals are brought home. They brought home the skin of a ram, horns and all, for stuffing.
Monday 30th
Snowed in the night and snowing thick the greater part of the day. Men differently employed.
Tuesday 31
Snowing part of the day, but soft weather & thawing. There is now nearly a foot deep of snow.
The men employed cutting and melting down talow.—
Wed.y. 1 Feby. 1826
Overcast soft weather. Some some sleet and rain showers.