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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