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very narrow and crooked stream it took us within 7 points of going around the Compass. Arrived at Kip-my-uck one of the largest villages on the coast, there learned it was impossible to go any further on account of ice, the Kip-my-uck river was filled with floating ice.  Remained over two days, then pushed in through Snake River, a narrowed and crooked river leading to the sea, here we went within 3 points of going around the Compass, were compelled to make short portages, carrying our goods and Bidocs, which delayed us somewhat.

June 11th  Arrived at the Sea, the tide was then at its lowest, there was nothing but soft black mud visible for near 3 miles from the bank, 'at high water' it is all covered to a depth of 1 to 1 1/2 feet.  

June 13  arrived at Aske-ni-uck the supposed harbor and where Capt Taylor was with his schooner last year, found a good bay, but no protection from a North West or West wind, about 5 miles from the Bay, according to Capt Smith, there is 9 1/2 fathoms of water, the channel from the shoal gives 5-3-2 and 1 1/2 fathoms.  Inside the bay