Publisher's Synopsis
The Charter and Supplemental Charter of the Hudson's Bay Company is a historical document that outlines the founding and governance of the Hudson's Bay Company, one of the oldest and most influential trading companies in the world. The book includes the original charter granted by King Charles II of England in 1670, which gave the company exclusive trading rights over a vast territory in North America, known as Rupert's Land. The Supplemental Charter, granted in 1869, updated the company's governance structure and expanded its territory to include the Northwest Territories and British Columbia. The book provides a detailed account of the company's history, including its role in the fur trade, exploration of the Canadian West, and establishment of trading posts and settlements throughout the region. In addition to the charters themselves, the book includes historical notes and commentary that provide context and insight into the significance of the Hudson's Bay Company and its impact on Canadian history. This document is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of Canada and the fur trade.And whereas the said original charter similarly provided for the election in each and every year between the first and last day of November of seven of the Company to be a Committee of the Company for one whole year then next ensuing, and required the Governor or the Deputy-Governor of the Company for the time being to be present at each, such election, and required the persons so elected to be a Committee of the Company, before being admitted to execute their office to take a corporal oath that they and every of them should well and faithfully perform their office of Committee.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
