"He sent them up the Willamette, free of charge, sold them supplies that were necessary until Beagle could earn money, and was finally paid for them in full. This is but one instance in the many where the kindness and generosity of Dr. McLoughlin was manifested toward Americans who reached Vancouver sick and impoverished and received his generous and kindly care."
FOOTNOTES:
[1] See Document A at end of volume.
[2] See Document B.
[3] See Document C.
[4] Report of Naval Agent W. A. Slocum to the Secretary of State, March 26, 1837.
[5] Dunn's History of the Oregon Territory, p. 143.
[6] Wilkes's Narrative, iv, p. 327.
[7] See Document C.