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Whitman and Whitman Party Enter Hudson Bay Trade Realm
A historical account recounts the Whitman party led by Narcissa Whitman and Eliza Spaulding meeting Hudson Bay traders near Fort Walla Walla and Fort Vancouver in 1839. Governor MacLaughlin’s prudent leadership calmed tensions, assured settlers’ credit, and averted possible conflict between Britain and the United States during a pivotal westward journey.
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Wyeth
Boston
Hudson Bay Company
Toan
Narcissa Whitman
Eirza Spaulding
Whitman
Hudsonay Company
Britain
United States
Walter Scott
Old Oregon
Columbia
Fort Vancouver
Pambrun
Bonneville Head
Washington Irving
John Jacob Astor
New York City
Pambruo
Oregon
Fort
Vancouver
Nereid
London
McLaughlin
Knightly Douglas
Governor McLaughlin