Roy I. Rochon Wilson Commentary: The Black Robes, Part 1: First Catholic Priest Had a Harrowing Journey to Western Washington

Posted 12/7/12

The Hudson’s Bay Company wanted to be alone in the Columbia area. Sharing the territory with others could threaten the monopoly on the fur trade that the company enjoyed. Chief Factor John …

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