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unclear unclear Chaiham? onnd? B.C. October 12th 1867 Dear General. I was very sorry that we were not in Victina? on arrival of unclear John L. Stevens?. I started back from Frazers Run? on purpose to meet you, but had no idea you would have? so quick a passage from San Francisco. On 30th? unclear we saw you off Stewart's Island? bound north. We are going to Fort Simpson and Metkahtla? to collect information in regard to Indians on Portland Channel and the unclear River with a view to the establishment of a military post opposite Fort Simpson. By the way Capt. Coftive? (who goes as Pilot of the unclear from Fort Simpson) can give you a great deal of valuable information in regard to indians within your jurisdiction. He is the best pilot you can find and is in every way a reliable man. The unclear could not get a pilot at Victina?, and our captain consented? to Capt. Coffin going on board of her - so we have been in company thus far. We will trust to faith and good luck going back. Please remember me to Mrs. Davis, Col and Mrs. Weeks.