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Miscellaneous papers regarding the Puget Sound Agricultural Company
The file consists of various documents relating to the creation and purpose of the Puget Sound Agricultural Company (PSAC) 1839-1852. The file includes an extract of Committee minutes re the PSAC, a list of shareholders, a letter to John McLoughlin from the directors regarding the formation of the company, miscellaneous correspondence and the memorandum of understanding or prospectus of the company.
Report from James Douglas to John McLoughlin
Part of Fort Vancouver fonds
The item is a transcript copy of an 18 page report in the form of a letter written by James Douglas on October 1, 1840 on board the HBC steam vessel "Beaver". It is addressed to John McLouglin, Chief Factor of Fort Vancouver.
The report details Douglas' activities from May to September 1840 in his visits to various HBC forts including Fort McLoughlin, Fort Simpson, Fort Stikine; and Sitka where he met and negotiated business with the Russian Governor. The report also outlines Douglas' interactions with Indigenous people, the establishment of Fort Taku (later Fort Durham) and fur trade activities.
Despatches from McLoughlin to HBC, London
Part of Fort Vancouver fonds
The file consists of a transcript copy of a letter from John McLoughlin to HBC secretary William Smith in 1843 about McLoughlin's intention to retire. The file also includes a transcript copy of a 27 page letter or report identified as McLoughlin's last letter to the HBC as Chief Factor, Fort Vancouver. It is dated November 20, 1845 and is structured as a narrative report mainly to do with relations with Americans. It includes some copies of letters and reports received by McLoughlin.
Part of William Fraser Tolmie fonds
The file consists of photocopies of two letters from John McLoughlin, 1844, 1845, and one letter outward (handwritten copy) to Colonel Robert Scott, U.S. Army, Division HQ, San Francisco, 1867, regarding U.S. administration of Indian affairs in Alaska.
Copy from McLoughlin letter book
Part of Fort Vancouver fonds
The file is a photostat negative copy of a portion of John McLoughlin's letter book from 1844. The copied portion concerns a personal dispute between McLoughlin and the Rev. Mr. Waller regarding a claim to land near Oregon City. This portion of the letter book appears to be McLoughlin's version of the history of the disputes and includes copies of his letters out and letters received by him on the topic, between 1840 and 1843.
Despatches from McLoughlin to Simpson
Part of Fort Vancouver fonds
The file consists of a transcript copy of a letter from John McLoughlin to Sir George Simpson dated March 20, 1844. The letter takes the form of a report or despatches and includes some copies of letters and trading figures from 1843. The content of the report includes details about the murder of McLoughlin's son, trading relations with the Americans, men and equipment at the forts and other fort business.