DCHP-3

packet box

Fur Trade
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a strong box used for carrying mail, post records, and other valuables.

Quotations

1921
Before long the Factor's letters were sealed and carefully deposited in the packet box, which was lashed on the tail of the sled, the forepart of which was packed with blankets, flour, tea, and pork for the packeteers, and frozen whitefish for the dogs.
1924
[At ship time in the North] After the first greetings are over, enquiry is for the "packet box" with the most important item, the mail.