the river which falls into the sea, to the westward of the Copper-
Mine, “Richardson,” as a testimony of sincere regard for my friend
and companion Dr. Richardson; and named the islands which were
in view from onr encampment, “ Couper’s Isles,” in honour of a friend
of his. The sun set this night at thirty minutes after eleven,
apparent time. / '
The travelling distance from Fort Enterprise to the North ot the
Copper-Mine River, is about three hundred and thirty-four miles.
The canoes and baggage were dragged over snow and ice for one
hundred and seventeen miles of this distance.
