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 Diary of Rev. George Gary — III 307 hours at Fort VanCouver where Bro. Waller gets the things that are necessary to pay off our Indians who served as our crew during our river voyage. This night we sleep in our canoe on the north side of the river near what is called Simon's place. 30 Saturday, 11. Early under way again. About two o'clock p. m. we reach the lower part of the portage at the cascades. Mrs. Gary and myself walk about three miles and three-quarters to a stopping place; wait until dark for Bro. Waller, the crew &c. Strong fears began to annoy us that the canoe must be lost and that we should have to spend the night in an uncomfortable man- ner without tent, fire, food, or even our mantles, but in a little while all arrive in safety ; no telling what a relief this arrival affords us Here we spend the Sabbath, a day of rest to us, indeed. Monday, 13. Finish our portage and pass on perhaps 20 miles. Tuesday, 14. About three o'clock p. m. reach the Dalls all well. A very quick passage, less than four laboring days from the Williamette Falls to the Dalls. Wednesday, 15. Busy in arranging the expenses of the trip &c. Expense to mission trip April 1846, $29.13 ; G. Gary, out of it, $5.00 ; A. F. W. paid from Van. bill $10.19; H. B. Brewer, $5.48; G. Gary, $4.91. On hand $8.43, donation by Toulon; paid A. F. Waller, $5.32; H. B. Brewer, $3.11; Bro. Waller charged for time in proportion to the year for 20 days in the settlement of J. Lee's estate, $54.24; portion of the expense after de- ducting $4.30, paid by A. F. W., balance to be credit to the mission, $10.26 ; total $64.50. Saturday, 18. We are very much refreshed by the quietude of this place; no whites here but Bros. Waller and Brewer and their families, and indeed but few In- 30 Perhaps Simmons' place. Col. Michael T. Simmons and others spent the winter near the mouth of the Washougal on the Columbia, 1844-1845, before proceeding to Puget Sound, where they settled.