pid, we could advance but slowly. It was but a
small part of the way that any thing could be done by rowing, or
setting. While one took the batteau by the bow, another kept hold of the
stern to keep her from upsetting, or filling with water. Thus our
fatigues seemed daily to encrease. But what we most dreaded was the
frost and cold from which we began to suffer considerably.

October 2d. This day we carried over Norridgewock falls, one mile and a
quarter. At night we encamped at a place formerly inhabited by the
natives and afterwards by the French and Indians; the former had erected
a mass house for their devotions, but had deserted it at the time the
New England forces made great slaughter among them in the French war. A
few inhabitants were now living here, who rendered us some assistance.
The temple of worship contained some curiosities, such as crosses &c. We
took up our lodgings here for the night and were much pleased with our
accommodations. The place had the appearance of once having been the
residence of a considerable number of inhabitants.

October 3d. Having had some better refreshment than usual, we pushed on
our way with increased resolution. We had now taken leave of the last
inhabitants. The remainder of our route was to be through a trackless
wilderness. We now entered a doleful barren woods; the timber mostly
pine and hemlock--some thick patches of spruce and fir, and some groves
of sugar-maple.

One of the riflemen of Captain Hendricks' company this day killed a
young Moose, which weighed about 200 lbs.

October 4th. This day with much exertion we got forward 8 miles, to
Tentucket, or Hell-gate falls, which are of astonishing height, and
exhibit an awful appearance. At the foot of the falls we found fine
fishing for salmon trout. The land carriage here was but about 40 rods
but very difficult to effect.

October 5th. This day we pushed up the river about eight miles. The
stream decreased very fast and we were again much troubled with shoal
water.

October 6th. This day we advanced about 7 miles. Our difficulties
encreased, but our fortitude and patriotism did not fail us. We felt
determined to do something for the freedom and welfare of our country
before we returned.

October 7th. This day we reached the head of Kennebeck river. Here was a
carrying place of three and a half miles through a wilderness without
any tract to guide us.

October 8th. We this day were detained by a storm, from wh