Alexander Mackenzie Voyages From Montreal

_Tuesday, 16._–We were prevented from embarking this morning by
a very strong wind from the North, and the vast quantity of floating
ice. Some trout were caught with the hook and line, but the net was not
so successful. I had an observation which gave 61. 28. North latitude.

The wind becoming moderate, we embarked about one, taking a North-West
course, through islands of ten miles, in which we took in a considerable
quantity of water. After making several traverses, we landed at five
P. M., and having pitched our tents, the hooks, lines, and nets were
immediately set. During the course of the day there was occasional
thunder.