NANCY MARGUERITE ANDERSON

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Thomas Lowe, Winter 1846

By Nancy Marguerite Anderson March 29, 2025 Writing
Thomas Lowe, Winter 1846

Over the winter of 1845-46, Fort Vancouver went through a number of changes, and Thomas Lowe recorded them all. In this chapter of Thomas Lowe’s stories, we will begin with…

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Michaud House

By Nancy Marguerite Anderson May 14, 2023 Fur Trade History, Writing
Michaud House

I was invited to take part in a Voyageur celebration held at Michaud House, in Langley, on May 13, 2023. It was a hot, hot day — the first hot…

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Thomas Lowe’s Summer 1844

By Nancy Marguerite Anderson August 13, 2022 "Headquarters", Writing
Thomas Lowe’s Summer 1844

It is summer 1844, and Thomas Lowe, who has faithfully kept up his private journal until September 1843, has now picked up his journalling again. He is still at Fort…

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