246 T. C. Elliott. a portion of that claim. Could she have been a charming widow when Mr. Ogden married her? She was six years his senior in age. The following spring, 1824, the journals of Mr. Work assist us again: "April 15th, Thursday, clear, fine weather. Left Spokane House early on horseback, accompanied by Mr. Ogden and Mr. McDonald (Finan) and in company with the men and horses loaded with furs for Spokane Forks, there to embark for Ft. George." And again: "Sat. May 1st. The brigade, consisting of 7 boats, left Oganogan for Wallawalla, wrought by 63 men and loaded with the Spokane and Thomp- son river veterans and a number of passengers." They arrived at Fort George the morning of the 13th. The annual ship from London was late that year and the partners waited as long as possible, but (the journal continues) — "Tues. Aug. 3rd, Early in the morning Messrs. Dease, Ogden, and McLeod accom- panied by Kennedy came to the boats which were already loaded. The three former embarked and proceeded up the river for the interior." They reached the mouth of the Spo- kane on the 25th of August (a quick passage), and Ogden proceeded to Spokane House with 80 loaded horses. Soon an Indian brings the message from Fort George that the ship has arrived and back down the river again they go to Fort George, but are again at Spokane Forks on the 21st of Octo- ber. And here we note an interesting item, the arrival of important people in "Old Oregon." The journal reads: "Oct. 2 1st (1824) The property and all the Spokane men but two were sent off to Spokane in charge of Mr. McDonald. Mr. Ogden remained with me and the remainder of the extra men to wait for the express. Oct. 27th. The express arrived in the afternoon, 2 boats with Governor Simpson, Dr. McLough- lin, Mr. McMillan, Mr. Dears and Mr. McKay. October 28th. The Governor, Dr. McLoughlin, Messrs McMillan, Ogden and McKay went off to Spokane. * * * Oct. 30th. The gentlemen returned from Spokane. Sunday, Oct. 31st. Em- barked about 11 o'clock with the Governor and Mr. McMillan
