Wisconsin Historical Collections, Volume XIX

Focusing on the early fur trade in the Great Lakes region, this volume features a journal by Francois Victor Malhoit, a clerk at Lac Du Flambeau, who vividly recounts his experiences among the Chippewa, including the challenges of isolation, transportation of goods, and encounters with local culture. The latter sections include letters from prominent figures in the fur trade, such as Alexander Henry and John Jacob Astor, providing further insight into this pivotal era in American history.