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Chapter XXXIX · Chapter 39

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Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.
ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.
He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.
It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.
They had heard of the frigate Phoebe and the Isaac Todd being on the high seas, and were on their way down to await their arrival.
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Astoria

Chapter XXXIX · Chapter 39

Chapter 39 of Astoria is here in full — 57 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.
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ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.
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He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.
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It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.
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They had heard of the frigate Phoebe and the Isaac Todd being on the high seas, and were on their way down to await their arrival.

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2

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

a

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

about

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

after

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

Albatross

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

all

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

an

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

and

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From this reading Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.

another

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

appraise

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

armament

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

arrangements

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

Arrival

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From this reading Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.

as

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

ascended

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

Astoria

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From this reading Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.

at

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From this reading Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.

await

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From this reading They had heard of the frigate Phoebe and the Isaac Todd being on the high seas, and were on their way down to await their arrival.

Bargain

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From this reading Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.

being

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From this reading They had heard of the frigate Phoebe and the Isaac Todd being on the high seas, and were on their way down to await their arrival.

British

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

by

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

Canadian

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

canoes

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

Clarke

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

clerks

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

colors

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

Company

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

Conduct

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From this reading Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.

conference

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

d

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

determined

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

Doubts

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From this reading Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.

down

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

Entertained

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From this reading Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.

factory

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

fitted

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

five

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

Followers

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From this reading Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.

for

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From this reading Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.

frigate

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From this reading They had heard of the frigate Phoebe and the Isaac Todd being on the high seas, and were on their way down to await their arrival.

from

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

full

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

had

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

He

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

heard

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From this reading They had heard of the frigate Phoebe and the Isaac Todd being on the high seas, and were on their way down to await their arrival.

high

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From this reading They had heard of the frigate Phoebe and the Isaac Todd being on the high seas, and were on their way down to await their arrival.

him

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

His

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From this reading Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.

hundred

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

Hunt

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

in

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

Isaac

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From this reading They had heard of the frigate Phoebe and the Isaac Todd being on the high seas, and were on their way down to await their arrival.

It

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

J

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

Loyalty

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From this reading Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.

M'Dougal

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From this reading Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.

M'Kenzie

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

M'Tavish

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From this reading Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.

men

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

merrily

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

Messrs

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

met

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

miles

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

Mr

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

Negotiations

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From this reading Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.

new

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

Northwest

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

not

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

oarsmen

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

October

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

of

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From this reading Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.

off

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

ON

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

out

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

partner

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

partners

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

Phoebe

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From this reading They had heard of the frigate Phoebe and the Isaac Todd being on the high seas, and were on their way down to await their arrival.

posts

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

recent

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

river

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

sailed

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

seas

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From this reading They had heard of the frigate Phoebe and the Isaac Todd being on the high seas, and were on their way down to await their arrival.

set

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

seventy-five

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

sixty-eight

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

some

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

song

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

souls

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

squadron

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

Stuart

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

sweeping

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

ten

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

the

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From this reading Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.

their

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From this reading They had heard of the frigate Phoebe and the Isaac Todd being on the high seas, and were on their way down to await their arrival.

them

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

They

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From this reading They had heard of the frigate Phoebe and the Isaac Todd being on the high seas, and were on their way down to await their arrival.

to

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

Todd

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From this reading They had heard of the frigate Phoebe and the Isaac Todd being on the high seas, and were on their way down to await their arrival.

together

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

Transfer

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From this reading Arrival of M’Tavish at Astoria.--Conduct of His Followers.-- Negotiations of M’Dougal and M’Tavish.--Bargain for the Transfer of Astoria--Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M’Dougal.

twelve

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

two

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

under

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

upon

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

usual

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From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

was

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From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

way

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From this reading They had heard of the frigate Phoebe and the Isaac Todd being on the high seas, and were on their way down to await their arrival.

weeks

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

were

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They had heard of the frigate Phoebe and the Isaac Todd being on the high seas, and were on their way down to await their arrival.

when

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had not ascended the river a hundred miles, when he met a squadron of ten canoes, sweeping merrily down under British colors, the Canadian oarsmen, as usual, in full song.

who

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was an armament fitted out by M’Tavish, who had with him Mr. J. Stuart, another partner of the Northwest Company, together with some clerks, and sixty-eight men--seventy-five souls in all.

with

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From this reading ON the 2d of October, about five weeks after Mr. Hunt had sailed in the Albatross from Astoria, Mr. M’Kenzie set off with two canoes, and twelve men, for the posts of Messrs. Stuart and Clarke, to appraise them of the new arrangements determined upon in the recent conference of the partners at the factory.

Chapter 39 of Astoria by Washington Irving holds 57 sentences, grouped into 12 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Objects
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American
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Enterprise
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Hunting
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