Nancy Marguerite AndersonYORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1848:
"Blowing very strong up the River. Started from Fort Pitt after breakfast. The Brigade was here increased by 3 boats, making now 21 in all. Each boat had 4 men, including the steersman, and a cargo of 70 pieces. Made a good distance.
"Tuesday. Fine day but a strong head wind. Pulled until breakfast time and were windbound for the rest of the day. Pulled an hour in the evening.
"Wednesday. Went on until breakfast time... #Voyaging #HistoricJourney #Books
"Blowing very strong up the River. Started from Fort Pitt after breakfast. The Brigade was here increased by 3 boats, making now 21 in all. Each boat had 4 men, including the steersman, and a cargo of 70 pieces. Made a good distance.
"Tuesday. Fine day but a strong head wind. Pulled until breakfast time and were windbound for the rest of the day. Pulled an hour in the evening.
"Wednesday. Went on until breakfast time... #Voyaging #HistoricJourney #Books
