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in which they received the Chiefs of other Nations. The land on the South East side of the Green Bay is but very indifferent, being overspread with a heavy growth of Hemlock Trees, Pine, spruce, and Firr. The communication between Lake Michigan and the Green Bay, has been reported, by some, to be impracticable for the passage of any vessels larger than Canoes and Boats, by reason of the shoals between the Islands in the grand traverse; but on sounding, I found sufficient depth for a vessel of Sixty Tons, and of a good width. The land at the bottom of the Bay, is very fertile, the country in general Level, Prospective and Pleasant, a few families live in the Fort, and opposite on the East of the entrance of the Tax River, are some French families who cultivate the Lands and appear to live very well. On the 20th. of Sept. I left Green Bay, and proceeded up the Tax River in Company with the Traders, and some Indians, and on the 25th. arrived at the great Town of the Winnebagoes, situate on a small Island, at the entrance into the East [[note]] Winnebago formerly called by the French Puants. signifies stinking[[/note]] end of Lake Winnebago; here the Queen, [[underline]] for there was no King, [[/underline]] received and entertained me in a very distinguished manner during the time I remained here, which was four days, which time I spent in making the best observations possible of the Country, and in collecting the best intelligence I could of this People; their Territories, Origin, Language & Customs. The Winnebagoes are supposed to be some of the Refugees that were driven [[catchword]] from [[/catchword]]
