Friday 11th a warm morning I write all day in the evengn. about 4 oClock a violent gust from the N W by W, [rasd?] the [vestles?] up the Creek Some distance, Seven french arrive with Drewyer— [1] I send Drewyer and the horse's to St Louis
1. These "french" may have been boatmen recruited by Drouillard in the river settlements. (back)