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The file consists of an original letter written by Francis Ermatinger to John McLeod at York Factory in 1828. The file also consists of a typed transcript of the letter, as well as a photostat copy of a letter written in 1843 from Ermatinger to Angus McDonald.

The file consists of Ermatinger's 1828 journal detailing the so-called Clallam expedition from Fort Vancouver under the command of Alexander McLeod, chief trader at the fort. The punitive expedition, which set out from Fort Vancouver in June 1828, sought revenge for the deaths of Alexander McKenzie and four of his men.

Journal contains details of Work's travels from Fort Colvile to Fort Okanogan, including areas such as Fort Vancouver, Grand Rapid and Nez Perces. Journal also includes trading and interacting with the First Nations tribes.

File consists of letters written by John Work. Envelopes have wax seals with John Work's initials. All original letters were written to Edward Ermatinger in St Thomas, Upper Canada from Work while he was in Colvile (Colville), Flat Heads, Columbia River, aboard the Steamer Beaver, Fort Simpson, Nisqually, Fort Vancouver, and Fort Victoria. There is one photostat copy of a letter to John McLeod.

The item is a single, torn page containing a packing account of furs, probably packed at Connolly's Lake (Fort Connolly) in 1828.

The file consists of typed transcripts of Ermatinger's 1828 journal detailing Clallam expedition from Fort Vancouver.

The file consists of an original letter written by William Todd to Edward Ermatinger in 1829. The file also includes a photostat of a transcript of the letter.

The file consists of several letters written to Edward Ermatinger by Archibald McDonald between 1830 and 1846. Early correspondence refers to the Clallam campaign, in which Ermatinger's brother Francis took part. All letters in this file are original with the exception of one dated 15 January 1832.

The file consists of typescript copies of correspondence between Ermatinger and Archibald McDonald. There is also a photostat of the transcripts included in this file. There are three complete copies of the typed transcriptions.

The file consists of eight outfit lists or requisitions for Babine Post, created between 1830 and 1845.

Journal describes the journey from Colville to Walla Walla, with stops in Fort Vancouver and the base of the Mount St. Helens and Mount Baker. Journal also describes the conditions of the travel and the trade interactions with the First Nations tribes.

Journal describes an expedition around the Snake River area. Includes meeting with many First Nations tribes identified by Work as Snake Indians, Flathead Indians, Blackfeet, and Cayuse Indians, he also mentions working with half-Indians. Journal also includes Work's description of battles and conflict between the Snake Indians and the Blackfeet tribe, and the members of Work’s company and the Blackfeet tribe. Journal mentions encounters with American hunters.

The file consists of three documents created at Fort Alexandria in 1831, 1832 and 1841. The first is a "list of Indian credits" dated February 12, 1831 which is a compiled list of names in alphabetical order with the number of skins credited to each. Names of Indigenous people associated with either the Fort George or the Chilcotin establishment are further marked. The second document is an indent for Post of Alexandria and the Chilcotins outfit, 1832. It appears to be an inventory of equipment and supplies for both. The third document is a list of articles wanted for summer of 1841.

Journal describes Work joining a Snake River Expedition from Fort Vancouver. The journal includes descriptions of the illnesses of Work's company. It also mentions trading, hunting, and interacting with First Nations tribes as well as Americans.

Journal contains the continuation of a Snake River expedition for trade and hunting. The journal mentions aggression and fights between the First Nations tribes that Work identifies as Blackfeet Indians and Flathead Indians. It also includes interactions with Americans and other First Nations tribes among the aforementioned Blackfeet and Flathead Indians.

The file consists of 7 letters and 4 transcripts of Ogden's outward correspondence from 1831 to 1849. Correspondence is addressed to a variety of recipients, including John Haldane, William F. Tolmie, John McLeod, Donald Ross, and Ogden's son-in-law Archibald McKinlay, as well as several unidentified correspondents. The file also includes an extract from Ogden's letters to Chief Traders Tod and Mansion in 1845. Although described as a holograph, it appears to be in a different hand than Ogden's. Correspondence deals with a variety of private and Company matters.

Transcripts have been placed in a separate folder for conservation purposes. Not all letters have accompanying transcripts. Some transcripts appear to be copied from John McLeod's "Journals and correspondence of John McLeod, Senior, Chief trader, Hudson's Bay Company."

Journal contains the continuation of a Snake River expedition. It describes a hunting and trading expedition down Snake River, around some of the river's tributaries, and the return to Fort Nez Perces. The journal mentions encounters with Americans and First Nations tribes who Work identifies as Blackfeet Indians, Flathead Indians, and Snake Indians, Work also mentions working with Half-Indians.

The file consists of two inventories of equipment and sundry articles at Fort Babine, made in 1831 and 1842.

Journal describes the journey from Fort Vancouver to the Bonaventura Valley and the illnesses of many people in Work’s company. It also describes interacting, fighting, and trading with a variety of First Nations tribes. Journal describes how Work met and cooperated with an American party led by Michel Leframboise. Entries include Work's arrival at a Russian Establishment and a Spanish Mission settlement.

The series consists of correspondence from James Douglas to other HBC officials, written between 1832 and 1849 while he was assigned to Fort Vancouver. The first part of the series consists of the original letters (1839 to 1848) while the second part consists of copies or transcripts of original letters (1832 to 1849) obtained from other institutions or individuals.

The letters cover all aspects of life in the Hudson's Bay Company forts including directions sent by Douglas to other Fort officials regarding men, equipment and farm operations; trading, exploration and relations with the Indigenous people; news and politics.

The series consists of correspondence from John McLoughlin to other HBC officials, written between 1832 and 1845 while he was Chief Factor at Fort Vancouver. The series consists of both original letters and of borrowed copies or transcripts of original letters obtained from the Bagley collection.

The letters cover all aspects of life in the Hudson's Bay Company forts including directions sent by McLouglin to other Fort officials regarding men, equipment and farm operations; trading, exploration and relations with the Indigenous people; news and politics.

Item consists of one letter written by Admiral Zachary Mudge to his son, Zachary Mudge, in 1832. The letter is personal and discusses whether or not the son should sell his horse.

The file consists of private orders of sundry articles for the men working at the post, 1833-1834 and 1838.