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REPORT OF E. B. BORRON, STIPENDIARY MAGISTRATE, QN THAT PART OF THE BASIN OF HUDSON'S BAY BELONGING TO THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO. moronto: PRINTED BY THE "GRIP" PRINTING AND PUBLI~HING· COMPANY. 1884. COLLINGWOOD, 26th February, 1884. The Honourable O. MOWAT, Attorney-General, Toronto. SIR,-I have the honour to transmit herewith my report for last year. In it, a detailed account is given of my exploration is in the Provincial Territory, on and beyond the Height of Land. Some subjects which appeared specially to demand it, have peen discussed under separate and appropriate heads. I have once more to acknowledge the obligations I am under to all the officers at the Honourable Hudson's Bay Company's Posts visited by me this season, for assistance willingly afforded, and numerous acts of kindness conferred on myself and companions. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant, E. B. BORRON, Stipendiary Magistrate. CONTENTS. PAGB Routes followed on previous trips. .. ....................... 1 From Red Rock, Lake Superior, to Nipigon House (Lake Nipigon).... .... .... .. 3 From Lake Nipigon to Long Lake ................................... , . 8 From Long Lake House to Pic River Post. .. ......... 17 From Long Lake House to English River Post. .. 22 The Country North-west of Long Lake House.. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. 23 From English River Post to the Forks of the Albany. .. 34 From the Forks, or Junction of the Kenogami and Albany Rivers, to Albany Factory. 38 From Albany Factory to }Ioose Factory. 41 From Moose Factory to New Brunswick...... 43 From New Brunswick to Michipicoten, Lake Superior.. 53 Land... ... .... ... .... ... ... .. .. .. .. .. .... ... ... ...... .... ... .... 61 Minerals .............................................................. 63 Fish ..........................
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