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CHAPTER XII
Brackenridge's Journal of a voyage up the river Missouri, 1811; Franchère's Voyage to Northwest Coast, 1811-1814 · H. M. Brackenridge, Gabriel Franchère
CHAPTER XII
Arrival of the Ship Beaver--Unexpected Return of Messrs. D. Stuart, R. Stuart, M’Lelland, &c.--Cause of that Return--Ship discharging--New Expeditions--Hostile Attitude of the Natives--Departure of the Beaver--Journeys of the Author--His Occupations at the Establishment 273
CHAPTER XIII
Uneasiness respecting the “Beaver”--News of the Declaration of War between Great Britain and the United States--Consequences of that Intelligence--Different Occurrences--Arrival of two Canoes of the Northwest Company--Preparations for abandoning the Country--Postponement of Departure--Arrangement with Mr. J. G. M’Tavish 279
CHAPTER XIV
Arrival of the Ship “Albatross”--Reasons for the Non-Appearance of the Beaver at Astoria--Fruitless Attempt of Captain Smith on a Former Occasion--Astonishment and Regret of Mr. Hunt at the Resolution of the Partners--His Departure--Narrative of the Destruction of the Tonquin--Causes of that Disaster--Reflections 284