Edward Umfreville journal, 1784.

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Edward Umfreville journal, 1784.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/313845747

Photostatic copy and typed transcription of a descriptive journal kept by Umfreville on an exploring expedition for the North West Company to seek a new route from Lake Nipigon to the Winnipeg River. It focuses on a very detailed description of his route and its physical surroundings.

2 folders, boxed.

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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SNAC Resource ID: 7315432

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Umfreville, Edward, approximately 1755-

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North West Company

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Founded in 1779 in Montreal, the North West Company was in the fur-trading business in the Canadian (or British North American) North-West. In 1821, it merged with its main competitor, the Hudson's Bay Company. From the description of North West Company Papers [manuscript]. 1800-1818. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 225562908 ...