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24 [[space]] folio This would probably be done by way of Dease river and the upper Liand which is certainly a safe route for the line. I might however find a better route via Lewis river. In proportion ^ [[insertion]] as Dease Lake [[/insertion]] is farther North west than represented on the maps, and Lewis River correctly so - and the Mountains passable - and the Lakes few - will I be apt to carry my main Party direct to Lewis River [[line]] I [[strikethrough]] would [[/strikethrough]] propose to use the men as follows [[strikethrough]] to [[/strikethrough]] To explore the Peace and Finlay rivers [[strikethrough]] to [[/strikethrough]] 2 To establish Depot as Babine Lake 10 For transportation to Dease Lake 5 For actual Explorations from Babine to Dease Lake 5 [[line]] 22 [[line]] For Depot at Dease Lake 4 " [[ditto: For]] Commissary Messingers 2 " [[ditto: For]] Messengers to Fort Halkete. Liard Simpson and beyond [[bracket]] 3 [[line]] 9.