NANCY MARGUERITE ANDERSON

An Accidental Historian, writing about the people who worked in the Territory West of the Rocky Mountains before 1858 — so many good stories!

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The York Factory Express

By Nancy Marguerite Anderson March 16, 2019 "York Factory Express", Hudson's Bay Company
The York Factory Express

My new portrait, or one of them, for my newly-published book, The York Factory Express. You can order the book through the publisher’s website, at http://www.ronsdalepress.com/york-factory-express-the/ The cover design is…

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I am Home again

By Nancy Marguerite Anderson September 28, 2023 Writing 17 Comments

Yes, I was in hospital for three long weeks, but many issues were resolved during this time, and I think I am good for a few more years. Expect a…

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Polar Bears

By Nancy Marguerite Anderson September 9, 2023 "Journeys", "York Factory Express" 7 Comments
Polar Bears

Yes, Dave-In-Eden, I CAN tell you some polar bear stories! And these stories are even from York Factory, or the original once-living bear in the story came from there. Augustus…

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McLoughlin’s letters 1844-45

By Nancy Marguerite Anderson August 27, 2023 "Headquarters", Headquarters
McLoughlin’s letters 1844-45

In writing my blogpost of last week (that is, Thomas Lowe’s journal), I have become aware that I am missing John McLoughlin’s letters for the same period, and it is…

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Thomas Lowe, 1845

By Nancy Marguerite Anderson August 20, 2023 "Headquarters", Hudson's Bay Company
Thomas Lowe, 1845

For Thomas Lowe, it is 1845 — and of course it is time for me to write a Thomas Lowe post. Yet, I discover that most of the information I…

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USSEX at Nisqually

By Nancy Marguerite Anderson August 12, 2023 Fur Trade History, Hudson's Bay Company
USSEX at Nisqually

In 1841, the United States Exploring Expedition, whose name is often shortened to USSEX, is about to arrive at Fort Nisqually, on Puget Sound! He had first attempted to enter…

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  • I am Home again September 28, 2023
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  • McLoughlin’s letters 1844-45 August 27, 2023
  • Thomas Lowe, 1845 August 20, 2023
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