Their condition was little better than that of the natives they held in subjection.

The territory was divided into districts, each under an officer who reported to the Chief at Sitka.
The Directory was not troubled so long as profits were large, but the government had suspicions that the Company's reign was oppressive.

An exploring expedition under Admiral Krusenstern visited the North Pacific in 1805; the reports of the Admiral exposed many abuses and led to changes.

A more rigid supervision followed, and produced much good.

The government insisted upon appointing officers of integrity and humanity to the chief place at Sitka.
For many years the Company prospered.