The Remarkable History of the Hudson's Bay Company Including that of the French Traders of North-Western Canada and of the North-West, XY, and Astor Fur Companies

CHAPTER XI.

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THE SCOTTISH MERCHANTS OF MONTREAL.

Unyielding old Cadot--Competition--The enterprising Henry--Leads the way--Thomas Curry--The elder Finlay--Plundering Indians--Grand Portage--A famous mart--The plucky Frobishers--The Sleeping Giant aroused--Fort Cumberland--Churchill River--Indian rising--The deadly smallpox--The whites saved 92