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15 The Nass river issuing about the same distance to the northward of Fort Simpson is thus avoided. The shores of the latter river (as I have witnessed) are very impractable in the lower parts The mouth of the river too is almost inaccessible in the winter months owing to the violent gales that then blow downwards almost without intermission It was for this reason that the H.B. Co Post (formerly established about 5 miles up the Nass) was in 1834 removed to its present position (Fort Simpson) General Remarks In general the Indians are very sparely scattered throughout the line indicated Guides could be always procured but for hard labour they could not be depended upon. From the Babines coast-wise, however they are more numerous and especially near the coast a good deal of Indian labour might be available The natural resources of the country cannot be depended upon to any extent for provisions. From the Babines down to the Coast however excellent Salmon can be obtained in large quantities during the fishing season. Snow begins at Alexandria (on the