Description: Regarding Christmas decorations and celebrations at Swan River, journey to Shoal Lake, a description of the guardhouse, orders to go to Fort Carlton, the signing of Treaty 6, journey to Fort Pitt, and arrival at Fort Macleod.

Description: Regarding life at Battleford, escorting a prisoner to Turtle Lake, Cochrane Ranche, his plans to marry the Métis woman Margaret Calder, breaking off of his engagement, visit of the Governor General, the Marquis of Lorne, the chase and capture of Stoney horse thieves, and buying lots in Prince Albert.

Description: Regarding Christmas festivities at Fort Macleod, capture of the horse thief "Slim Jim" Brooks, plans to return to England during his furlough from the North-West Mounted Police, trip back to Eastern Canada, trip to Shoal Lake, description of barracks at Shoal Lake, life at Shoal Lake and trip to Winnipeg.