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 IX.

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THE INTERESTING BLUE-BOOK OF 1749.

"Le roi est mort"--Royalty unfavourable--Earl of Halifax--"Company asleep"--Petition to Parliament--Neglected discovery--Timidity or caution--Strong "Prince of Wales"--Increase of stock--A timid witness--Claims of discovery--To make Indians Christians--Charge of disloyalty--New Company promises largely--Result nil 70