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given them by the Russians during the Crimean War to allow us French or English to land upon the coast, were fearful of conducting our employees into the interior, and therefore detained them.
  During the whole term of their sojourn however our men were treated with all the kindness and attention, which it was possible for the Indians, with their limited means, to show. Upon the American side the natives have also shown themselves very friendly and our young men have found it easy to obtain food and other necessaries, even at less price and more advantageously, than the Employees of the Russian American Company, who have been there for years. As an instance of the devotion of these people to the interest of those, who treat them kindly, I may mention the case of Kooskoosin, the most powerful chief of the tribes in the vicinity of Norton Sound and the Arctic Ocean, who gave up his winter hunting, and travelled some sixty miles, to assist members of the late Mr. Kennicott's party. The extent of the sacrifice made by him will be appreciated when we remember, that on the proceeds of labor during a few months of winter these people must depend for their subsistence during the entire year. The vessels of the fleet, with the exception of the "Golden Gate" are now here, and with moderate repairs, will be in readiness for another seasons work.
  these vessels have all been found well adapted for the service required, and the Officers in charge