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lishments were transferred to the Hudson's Bay Company since which time the proceeds have been brought by British ships to England.

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posts and settlements has the Company or near the Banks of the Columbia or its Tributary Branches when as nearly as can be ascertained were they first formed and how many are North and how many are South of the Rivers or of its Branches? A. The Company have now six settlements on the Columbia and its Tributary Branches exclusive of Fort George and thirteen settlements in the whole on the North side of the River in New Caledonia. The Company have none on the south side but parties have been fitted out from Fort George to hunt the Country on that side. Q. When the Company was formed on which Mr. Astor was the head, of how many partners did it consist, how many of that Company were citizens of Great Britain and how many citizens of the United States? A. Formed in 1810 after Lewis and Clarke's return, do not know their number but several of them were British subjects and had been in the service of the North- West Company. Q. Had the Company any charter of incorporation or other instrument of special recognition from the State of New York or any other authority in the United States ? A. Cannot say if had a charter of incorporation, but they believe they were recognized by the State of New York.

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