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Letter from John McNab to Alexander Kennedy, 2 September 1805.
HBCA, B.239/b/71, pp. 64-65, fos. 32d-33.
York Factory 2nd September 1805
Sir,
I received yours from Cumberland House and hope these men will timeously reach you and enable you to act with vigor against your opponents with whom you will at all times endeavour to cultivate harmony.
Swan skins are an article of great requisition at home directions are enclosed for their preparation and preservation to which you will attend and procure as many as in your power; and keep Swans feathers from being mixt with Goose feathers in future Encourage the Trade of Bears skins a Prime Bear is rated 5 Beaver but rather than let the Canadians get them you will not be guided by Nominal Standard.
You will receive by these Canoes the articles request for Cumberland, their Honors have granted you 25£ for 3 years.
I wish you a successful winter and remain
Your sincere friend
John McNab
