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Journal du poste de York Factory.
HBCA, B.239/a/106, fo. 12-13.
December 1801
24 Thursday Men cleared the yard – received their Christmass [sic] Provisions – and put every thing to right out of Doors within the Works so as to enjoy themselves during the holly days. French & Ten shilling Creek Hunters came home brought a few Partridges – four white foxes and about 30 Beaver in Martins. Two families of Indians also arrived brought a small Quantity of venison and about 40 Made Beaver in various kinds of Furs. very sharp weather
25 Friday Performed Divine Service as appointed for the Day. The afternoon Men diverted themselves at innocent amusements. still very sharp weather.
26 Saturday Men enjoyed themselves all day on the Plantation at foot ball.
1802 January
1st Friday A Pleasant Day – snowing a little at intervals[.] Men amused themselves at innocent diversions
2nd Saturday Fine warm weather. Wooders and Hunters preparing to go to their respective stations on Monday if Weather permits.