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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.

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

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.

The file consists of various documents, both original and transcription copies, relating to the Puget Sound Agricultural Company (PSAC) 1852-1865. The file includes a copy of the treaty and other documents regarding the settlement of the Oregon boundary; indentures, accounts, agreements and disputes.

The file consists of original correspondence written by James Anderson between 1846 and 1849 during his time at Lake Nipigon. The letters are personal in nature and are addressed to his brother, assumed to be Alexander Caulfield Anderson. The earliest pieces of correspondence predate Anderson's 1847 promotion to Chief Trader, and document his disappointment at being passed over for promotion. The letters contain references to events affecting other HBC personnel, including the 1845 suicide of William Glen Rae.

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 the original appointment of Paul Fraser to Chief Trader of the Hudson's Bay Company in 1844.

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 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."

The file consists of the original documents appointing Peter Skene Ogden as Chief Trader and Chief Factor of the Hudson's Bay Company. Ogden was appointed Chief Trader in 1824 and as Chief Factor in 1835. The file also includes 2 photostats of the original records; these have been placed in a separate folder.

The file consists of one letter written by Peter Skene Ogden's son, Peter Ogden, to Donald Manson in 1847. The letter provides details of Ogden's life at Fraser's Lake.

The file consists of both original and typed transcripts of two letters written by Charles Ross. The first is dated October 1 1842 and was written at Fort McLoughlin to Sir Charles Simpson. The second was written at Fort Victoria in January 1844 and was sent to Donald Ross.The letter to Simpson refers to a list of "words and phrases to be translated into the language of those Indian tribes to which I have access." Ross indicates that the list - which is not included in this letter - was translated into the language of the "Billbillah" and "Bellwhoolah" tribes. There is some suggestion that this refers to the Bella Bella and the Bella Coola, or the Heiltsuk and Nuxalk peoples, respectively. Ross also provides a rough population count for each group.

The file consists of one original letter from Sir George Simpson to Charles Ross, dated at Red River Settlement 20 June 1844. The letter is personal in nature. Simpson makes passing reference to the Indigenous population near Fort Victoria, and also the "Quakiolths" (likely the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw or Kwakiutl peoples) in Johnston Strait, and makes several comments on Ross's family, friends, and finances.

The file consists of Charles Ross's appointment to Chief Trader of the Hudson's Bay Company in December 1842.

The file consists of an original copy of a letter sent by Isabella (Mainville) Ross to James Douglas in 1860. There are also two typed transcripts included in the file. The letter was written inquiring about the financial state of her husband Charles Ross's affairs at the time of his death.

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.

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 file consists of various documents created at Fort Alexandria in 1850-1852 and 1861. It includes unbound ledger sheets listing the Fort Alexandria outfit returns, book debts, inventory of merchandise, a requisition list and servants private orders. There is also an invoice of sundry merchandise supplied to the fort in 1861.

File contains loose ledger pages listing sundry merchandise at Fort George.