Journal of a Voyage from Okkak, on the Coast of Labrador, to Ungava Bay, Westward of Cape Chudleigh

aking possession of this new-explored country, as belonging to the King of England, and of naming the river George

d small inlet, with an intention of penetrating into the country, but the returning warmth of the weather

uld reach. Near the inlet some places seemed boggy, or covered with grass. From hence a valley stretched into the country, with a small lake in i

which Uttakiyok had perceived on the opposite bank. He had followed them in his kayak, driven them into the water, and killed them there. When hard pressed, reindeer soon take to the water, and swim

hoped to gain new laurels. He entered his kayak and proceeded as cautiously as possible along the shore, towards the spot, landed, climbed the hill, so as not to be observed, but when he had got

overed any traces of them during our stay. To the south of Hopedale the Indians and Esquimaux sometimes meet, but as the Hopedale Esquimaux seek to cultivate their friendship, quarrels and bloodshed seldom occur. In Ungava, however, though they often e

e was here an ample supply of provisions, both in summer and winter, which Jonathan also credited, from his own observation. The former likewise expressed himself convinced, that if we would form a settlement here, many Esquimaux would come to us from all parts. We ourselves were satisfied that Europeans might find the means of existence in this place, as it was accessible for ships, and had wood and water in plenty. As for

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the people of Ungava, and of our own company, and hoisted the British flag alongside of it, while another was disp

t, and made choice of it, in case we or our Brethren should think proper to settle here. To which we called upon all present to bear witness." We then proclaim

ad, and we remarked how encouraging they were, as relating

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in earth, and things under the earth; and every tongue shall confess, that

and beer among the Esquimaux, which enabled them to make a sple

outh of the bay, we met several kayaks, coming towards us. They were Esquimaux from Killinek, who expressed regret at not having sooner heard

ance, and seven small islands and rocks on the right, towards the island of Arvarvik, about six or seven miles distant, where we were obliged to c

all low islands, with deep pools between them. Into these the whales stray at high water, and at the ebbing of the tide, are prevented finding their way back again. The Esquimaux the

the same which occurs throughout the coast, from Killinek to South rive

tinent reported, that about two mil

ace where the skin-boat had lain during the night, as it was

d in the evening with two. The wind shifted to the west

ones for examination. We now began to feel some anxiety on account

ve miles, we cast anchor near a long point of land, called Kernertut, by which we were sheltered from the wind, which had again turned to the South-west. The sky however was clear, and the beginning of the night pleasant, with beautiful appearances of the

d to the N.E. and blew a gale, which

, waiting the event in silent anguish. They quitted their tents, and came forward to some eminences near the beach, where, by lifting up their hands, and other gestures, they expressed terror, bordering on despair. Frequently the boat was hid from their view by the waves, which ran mountains high. They expected every moment that we should break loose from our anchors, and the boat be driven on the rocks. The length of our cables was here of the greatest advantage to us. About noon, the rope by which the small boat was fastened,

God for the merciful deliverance we had just experienced. Indeed all our people most fervently joined in prai

the rock, on which the small boat lay, and got her into the water. To