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rapids to the extent of three miles and at this point , the Indians told me, Lieut Gagoskin on his Exploration turned back. He crossed the rapids twice to avoid the driftwood; the wind blowing very hard against the current, making quite a sea, however I succeeded in getting through safely. I would here mention, that I witnessed a thunder storm, which was the first seen by us in this country, although [[marginalia]](20)[[/marginalia]] on the Youcon said to be not uncommon during summer.

On the 5th June we passed a large river, emptying into the Youcon at the left bank, called the "Ukokagut" coming from a southerly direction, as far as I could learn.

On the seventh we arrived at Newklakayette, situated on a point of land, formed by the junction of the Youcon and "Tan-anna" rivers, called by the English "Jean de Butte".
The Indians gave us a very friendly reception, firing guns as we approached, and cheered us according to their fashion. There were over one hundred men, besides women and children. There are two chiefs among this tribe, one made by the English, and one by the Russians.
Our Indians in the canoe declared themselves too tired, and not capable to go up with us, besides they were afraid of sickness, said to prevail above, among the Indians about Fort Youcon. I distributed presents among the two respective chiefs, and obtained two Indians as guides up the river. I here received two letters, the one addressed to Col. Bulkley, which I beg to enclose, the other was addressed to the Chief Officer, in command of the Exploration in this section, both letters were handed me open. The one addressed to Col Bulkley