Fabureau Fur Trading Contract
| Description: |
One of the earliest manuscripts in the library, this contract calls for trader Charles Fabereau to deliver supplies to Sieur Dumont, a French officer commanding the Miamis post (now Fort Wayne), and return to Montreal with Dumonts fur pelts to sell at a profit. The North American fur trade fulfilled Europes thirst for beaver-felt hats and explorers quest for fame and fortune. French traders exchanged blankets, weapons, and gunpowder with Native Americans for furs and skins. Exhibited as part of Treasures from the Collections - Celebrating 175 Years: 1830-2005. Second rotation. |
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| Origin: | 1721 |
| Created By: |
Charles Fabereau and Sieur Dumont |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc014/id/53 |
| Collection: |
Treasures from the Indiana Historical Society |
| Copyright: |
Use must be accompanied with the attribution: Indiana Historical Society. |
| Geography: |
Canada--Montreal |
| Subjects: |
Fur trade Commerce Contracts |
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