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October, December 1802, Kennedy hunting with "companion" York Factory post journal.
HBCA, B.239/a/107, fos. 4-4d, 7d.
27 Wednesday fine weather[.] several of the Indians went away[.] took a walk with Mr Sutherland to Mr Kennedy’s tent at 10 Shilling Creek – was out hunting
28 Thursday All the Indians went away[.] Mr Kennedy came and told us he had 7 deer of his own killing laying near his tent – he went away in the evening – took a dog with him
October 29 Friday Sent the Armourer to Mr Kennedy’s tent for Venison he returned in the evening – the wooders are taking 4 sled loads to their tent…
November 1st Mr Kennedys companion with a dog brought 140 lbs of Venison – Coopers at sleds – Boat builders at their employ One filling up the new Cook room One with Armourer Cook & Cowkeeper at their duties – Mr Whitfords man went to his tent…
December 18 Saturday Wooders and several hunters came home – Mr Kennedy and Companion brought tentings &c home – Donald Laughton died this evening
