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this brings me to reflect that in my own house their is abundance which I may be wanting food in the wilderness. My trust however is in him who feedith the young ravens. Here we observed for the first time the chimney-swallow, found in our cities. Our crew are smoking, laughing+ lying on the grass, having the morrow to provide for itself. June 22d ~ The wind continues unfavorable and we have not yet been able to move from our camp. Early this morning a schooner passed us on her way to the bay. The weather is cloudy which makes every thing appear dull and sombre. Saw wild ducks, some crows + a small flock of cedar birds. Hear the thrush singing in indifference at our delay: opposite to where are unclear is a very lofty hill, or in some places it would be called a mountain , also a pretty little island with the remains of an Indian lodge. I sit before our fire over one of our frenchmens blankets, with my back resting against a lofty pine which the men are amusing themselves with imitating the different notes of the bull frog, and at times laughing at their success. After breakfast, the wind moderated a little + we endeavored to proceed, but the sea was so high that we were compelled to take shelter in eagle harbor, formed by an island opposite the main land. on our approach saw the bald-headed eagle perched on a dry tree and eyeing us as if he supposed we were invading his country. this harbor is used by the largest vessels on the lakes and is a shelter from the storm. It was first discovered by a vessel in distress, driven before the gale, and running behind the island at a venture to escape shipwreck: when much to the relief of the crew they found themselves in a beautiful harbor in the form of a crescent and with so hold a shore of gravel + sand as to enable then to throw a unclear to the land. We have pitched our camp and as usual I traveled round to explore + examine our domain?. In the center of the island I discovered the remains of indian cultivation of former years, also great abundance of as fine strawberries thereon as I ever beheld. The wild pigeon had taken up his residence on this lone spot as well as the wren + other small birds. I lost my way + was compelled to follow the shore to find out camp in which I succeeded without much trouble, as the island is not more than a mile in circumference. As we were detained I took out my razors + shaved a beard more grey than blue. Our host took me to see the remains of a Chippewas warrior who