YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1849:
This is the beginning of John Charles's journey home from York Factory. Sadly, he does not make it all the way home. #Tragedy John Charles is also #Metis, son of Chief Factor John Charles.
"The #Saskatchewan boats being all ready by 6 o'clock this morning we left the Factory. Frederick Lewes and I being passengers in the boat steered by the Columbia Guide Michel Kaonesse. On the 22nd we made the Rock Portage and passed the night a little way above. #History
