Travel

Day 18: Captains Log

By JamesW on May 28, 2008 in Travel, Travel Blog, World

Sirs. I am pleased to report that my troops have successfully achieved our mission by reaching the territory now referred to as the Straits of Northern Ohio. My troops are weary, to be sure, but in good spirits. We have scant provisions left, and the weather here remains cold, often accompanied by a dampness that penetrates the very soul, yet their is a beauty here unlike any other I have witnessed. We shall soon set up a base camp in an area called “East Harbor” by the natives, and will begin our secondary mission of protecting the bounteous fur trade that transpires here, and will use arms against rouge Injun tribes or any other parties that attempt to disturb this blossoming commerce (some of our elected officials also like to call this protective activity “ensuring democracy”). I will of course in subsequent correspondence provide you with an accounting of our expedition expenditures, to include provisions, cost of fossil fuels utilized, and other such expenses. At this time, as mentioned, our provisions run low, yet the locale is rich in fish and other meats (something they call “cows”, and of course “corn” which I am told you are quite fond), that surely will sustain us through the summer and with proper preparation, the winter should that become necessary. The natives are friendly, and will most likely provide us with help in these endeavors. I do, on occassion, notice some of the more hungry of the indiginous here eyeballing our plump mascot, Maggie, but she remains agile and would surely escape their grip should they get any unconventional ideas about diminishing their appetites.

I will, of course, keep you posted as our mission progresses. Additional details of our daily log will be forthcoming. A runner was sent towards your location several days past, and should be in your hands post haste.  As always, I remain your humble servant and faithful subordinate -

Yours truly,

Captain James Rutherford Wilson