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6th, 7th and 8th. Variable Winds, and mostly >from the Southward with some Rain. 9th. At Noon passed the Bass Islands through the Northermost Channell, in which we found from 3 to 7 fathoms of Water.- The Bass Islands extend quite across the Lake about 40 miles below the mouth of Detroit River and make a very beautiful appearance, some of them are 6 or 7 miles in length, and we were informed are well cover'd with Timber and of an excellent soil - the smaller ones produce excellent Red Cedar Ship Timber - this being first Day had a Meeting in the Cabbin, with the Passengers and some of the Chiefs among the Indians, - which appear'd to give general satisfaction - about 11 P.M. came to an Anchor in De--troit River - distance from Fort Erie to Detroit 285 m--- 10th. On coming upon Deck this morning we were agree­ably surprised to find ourselves sailing up a fine River, with Plantations of new settlers on both sides - the father we advanced up, the beauty of the prospect increased, and when we came within 6 or 7 miles of the Town, a sight of the kind more pleasing, I think I never saw.