Rapid River to Cedar Lake
Rapid River was the name of the short piece of the Saskatchewan River, that extends westward from the horseshoe bay at the mouth of the river, on Lake Winnipeg, to…
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It is time now to bring Governor George Simpson to Norway House and so to close down this journal. At the moment, the Governor is at Fort Garry, which place…
Read moreSimpson to Spokane River
In the spring of 1825, Governor George Simpson paused his journey at the future location of the Wascopam Mission, while travelling east on his way to the Rocky Mountains and…
Read moreGovernor George Simpson
Governor George Simpson had a powerful effect on the history of the North American continent, and his power came to him as soon as he stepped off the ship from…
Read moreSimpson on the Beaver
“At noon on Monday, the 6th of September, we embarked on board of the Beaver steamer, Captain McNeill, leaving Mr. Hopkins in temporary charge of Nisqually along with Mr. Heath.…
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