John McLaughlin, Chief Factor of Fort Vancouver
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» Gibson0817 - Re: Poor guy
In a sense that's true--but he was equally disgusted by his superiors who didn't think he should help Americans because they were "competition." As you read, he died an American citizen and was buried here.-- posted by Gibson0817
» aiabgold - Re: Re: Poor guy
In response to message posted by Gibson0817:Wish the text book said more about him. Turned 14 this month (April) and I'm still in the 8th grade. He was a good guy, helping the settlers and all. Not too sure if the Native Americans were too happy with it.
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» Gibson0817 - Re: Re: Re: Poor guy
As far as I can determine the Indians did not have a problem with the presence of the British or the Americans. They liked to trade, especially for finished goods such as blankets and of course rifles. They generally got along well with the trappers. It wasn't until mobs of people started coming west after the gold rush that attitudes started to change.-- posted by Gibson0817
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