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Title: Historical view of the progress of discovery on the more northern coasts of America (microform) : from the earliest period to the present time
Identifier: cihm_49878 (find matches)
Year: 1833 (1830s)
Authors: Tytler, Patrick Fraser, 1791-1849; Wilson, James, 1795-1856
Subjects: Cabot, Sebastian, 1476?-1557; Cabot, Sebastian, 1476?-1557; Natural history; Sciences naturelles
Publisher: Edinburgh : Oliver & Boyd; London : Simpkin & Marshall
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i\ ARRIVAL AT FORT ENTERPRISE, It may be easily imagined what were the sensa- tions of the party in approaching the spot which they trusted would be the end of all their toils and privations. From the arrangements previously made, it was judged certain that they would here find relief, and be able to send assistance to their unfortu- nate companions. It was a spot where they had en- joyed, at a former period of the expedition, the greatest comfort; but it was possible, though they scarcely permitted themselves to contemplate so dreadful an idea, that circumstances might have occurred to de- feat their present expectations. On approaching th« house their minds were strongly agitated betwixt hope and fear, and, contrary to their usual custom, they advanced in silence. At length they reached it, and their worst apprehensions were realized. It was completely desolate. No provisions had been de- posited—^no trace of Indians could be discovered— no letter lay there from Mr Wentzel to inform them where the Indians might be found. On entering a mute despair seized the party. They gazed on the cold hearth, comfortless walls, and broken sashes, through which the wind and snow penetrated, and, awakening to a full sense of the horrors of their situation, burst into tears.* On recovering a little, and looking round with more attention, a note was found from Mr Back, stating that having two days before this reached the house, he had proceeded in search of the Indians; but it described his party as so debilitated that it was doubtful whether they would be able to reach Fort Providence. The sufferings en- dured by this meritorious ofil^er and his little party, one of whom was frozen to death, were equally • Franklin's Journey, pp. 438,43a

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