He had not depended on birth or influence for his advancement, was not yet wholly immersed in the traditions or prejudices of either company, and had consequently nothing to unlearn.
Montreal became the Canadian headquarters of the company, but now the annual meeting of the traders where he as Governor presided, was held at Norway House.

The offices in London were united, and thus the affairs of the fur trade were provided for and outward peace at least was guaranteed.

We are, however, chiefly dealing with the affairs of Assiniboia as Lord Selkirk called it, or with what was more commonly called Red River Settlement.

This belonged to Lord Selkirk's heirs.

The executors were, of course, Hudson's Bay Company grandees.