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- 1814-1856 (Creation)
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4 cm of textual records
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Name of creator
Biographical history
James Sutherland, 1778-1844, was born in the Orkneys, Scotland. He joined the Hudson's Bay Company in 1797, and from 1798 to 1803, served inland from York Factory, Manitoba. In 1803, he was transferred to Cumberland House, Saskatchewan where he became master and trader, 1808-1813. In 1814 he was given charge of the east and west Winnipeg districts, including all Red River trading posts. When the HBC and North West Company amalgamated in 1821, Sutherland became Chief Factor of the Saskatchewan district. In 1827 he retired to the Red River Settlement, Manitoba.
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Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of Edith T. Baikie, Mrs. David L. Mitchell and Mrs. D.S. Tait, 1965.
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Scope and content
The fonds consists of letters to brother, John Sutherland, in Orkney, Scotland. Includes Sutherland's will and some correspondence regarding his estate.
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Originals restricted due to fragile condition. Photocopies are available for research purposes.
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The material is in English.
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Digital content is available: https://digitalcollections.ucalgary.ca/asset-management/2R3BF1S3PYQ0K&WS=PackagePres&Flat=Y
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- Clouston, Robert (Subject)
- Gaddy, James (Subject)
- Inkster, Colin (Subject)
- McTavish, James (Subject)
- Red River Colony (Subject)
- Simpson, George (Subject)
- Sinclair, James (Subject)
- Sutherland, George (Subject)
- Sutherland, Roderick (Subject)
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Wednesday, October 03, 2018