Narrative Of A Voyage To The Northwest Coast Of America In The

Chapter 15

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Arrival of a Number of Canoes of the Northwest Company.--Sale of the Establishment at Astoria to that Company.--Canadian News.--Arrival of the British Sloop-of-War "Raccoon."--Accident on Board that Vessel.--The Captain takes Formal Possession of Astoria.--Surprise and Discontent of the Officers And Crew.--Departure of the "Raccoon."