This was formerly a post of some consequence to the Hudson's Bay Company but at present it exhibits unequivocal signs of decay.

The Indians have of late years been gradually deserting the low or swampy country and ascending the Saskatchewan where animals are more abundant.

A few Crees were at this time encamped in front of the fort.

They were suffering under whooping-cough and measles and looked miserably dejected.

We endeavoured in vain to prevail on one of them to accompany us for the purpose of killing ducks which were numerous but too shy for our sportsmen.