On the 15 th they arrived at the rapid des Galets; the 16 th after having repaired several batteaux, they could not make any more than three leagues beyond the place called la Galette where the bad navigation terminated.

At those places where portages were required to be made, several detachments marched on land On the 17 th the rain prevented a long march. to cover those who drew (the batteaux.) th they proceeded to within 4 leagues of the fort [Frontenac]. They made more than On the 18 twelve leagues that day, and arrived there the next day, noon

;

so that of 70 leagues, the distance

from Montreal to this fort, they were only four days passing through the smooth water, crossing Lake St. Francis included, and thirty ascending the Rapids which do not comprise half the distance.

On the 26 th they took their departure, and encamped at Deer island, (lie aux chevreuils,) the scouts marching continually ahead of the army.

Sieur de Luth, captain, was

left in the fort as commandant with a garrison of 40 men and masons and carpenters necessary for the buildings which he was

recommended to hasten.

There remained only 26 sick in the fort, most of whom were wounded in

the legs ascending the rapids.

On the 27 th they got to within three leagues of Riviere de la Famine [Black River J, and on the 28 th at the mouth of that of Onnontague, our scouts reported having seen the trails of nine men.