Summary of the diary of Willard Freer, April 1, 1942 to October 20, 1942:
- April 1-May 30, 1942: Trapping cabin along the Ingenika River
- May 30-June 16, 1942: In the Finlay River area, Freer sold furs to the HBC at Fort Grahame and helped portage supplied through Deserters Canyon for Del Miller and priest
- June 17-October 13, 1942: Employed with the United States Army in Northern BC, packing and outfitting for the survey crews of the Alaska Highway in the areas of Deserters Canyon, Fort Ware, Sifton Pass, and Fox Pass
- October 13-20, 1942: Journey to Skook Davidson's Diamond J Ranch