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 XXIII.

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LORD SELKIRK'S COLONY.

Alexander Mackenzie's book--Lord Selkirk interested--Emigration a boon--Writes to Imperial Government--In 1802 looks to Lake Winnipeg--Benevolent project of trade--Compelled to choose Prince Edward Island--Opinion as to Hudson's Bay Company Charter--Nor'-Westers alarmed--Hudson's Bay Company's Stock--Purchases Assiniboia--Advertises the new colony--Religion no disqualification--Sends first colony--Troubles of the project--Arrive at York Factory--The winter--The mutiny--"Essence of Malt"--Journey inland--A second party--Third party under Archibald Macdonald--From Helmsdale--The number of colonists 200