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9 mo. 1st. Went on Shore this morningabout 6 and breakfasted at a Tavernthree miles above Oswegatche, being 72miles from Kingston. - The River St.Lawrence for about 10 Leagues belowKingston has no current, and buta very gentle one the remainderof the way to Oswegatche; from thenceit begins to be very rapid. - in theafternoon we pass'd the Rapids call'dthe Long Sue, and about 6 oClock enter'd Lake St. Francis, which is 7 Leaguesin length and 2 wide two in breadth. - at 10 we were overtaken with a violent squall of Wind and Rain; and with difficulty got to land on the N.W. side, about 14 miles from the N.E. end of the Lake, where we left our Boat andmade up a fire on this Shore, andspent a very uncomfortable Night 2nd. A fresh Breese from the Westward - embark'd about 6 A.M. and at 8 landed