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Monday Mar. 30_68
Draw out lead in the AM.  Paspilkoff puts a new bottom into my alcohol can.  The old one is completely rotted away.  Kurill is unwell & doesn't go to the fishtrap, but brings wood.  Splendid weather.  Have rabbits roasted on sticks for dinner.  They are much better so than boiled.

Tuesday Mar 31
Squirtzoff goes to the fish trap with Kurill - 26 fish.  Make shot in morning, will soon be done.  Set a mouse trap & catch two mice - or rather shrews.  Set a full trap for ermine near the fort and catch one, a little beauty.

Wednesday April 1
Storsman gets another ermine in the trap; there are many of them hereabouts.  Get another mouse.  Kurill hauls wood.  Cut up lead for shot.  Have made about thirty pounds of goose shot & must make as much more for ducks and large snipe.  Fine Aurora