John Macdonell’s journal: part 5
John Macdonell’s journey: He completes the first leg of his 1793 journey, arriving at the Grand Portage rendezvous about 6 weeks after departing from LaChine with his brigade.
John Macdonell’s journal: part 4
John Macdonell’s journal. part 4: They finally travel downstream on the French River to Lake Huron, and Michilimackinac.
John Macdonell’s journal: part 3
John Macdonell’s 1793 diary: In 3 weeks, his brigade has traversed the Ottawa and Mattawa Rivers and reached the Lake Nipissing, back-breaking work for the voyageurs.


