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Fur Trade, Hist.
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
a senior officer in a fur company, such as a wintering partner or factor, as opposed to a servant.
Quotations
1769
Edward Lutit & the other men tell me they see one of the Pedlers wth some French & Indians wth him, he is one [of] the Masters & his Name is Jams Finley. . . .
1775
It seems that Twenty three Canoes of Pedlers intent to Winter up the River Saskachiwan Under several Masters, 18 of Which are gone past.
1819
He introduced me at once to Messrs. Charles, Swaine, and Snodie, masters of districts, who, from long residence in the country, were perfectly acquainted with the different modes of travelling, and the obstructions which might be anticipated.
1898
It was cold work for the "master," measuring dry goods and counting bullets in the storeroom without any fire.
1954
Jacobs wrote on July 18, 1773, to the master at Churchill. . . .