The officers and members of the Hudson Bay Company were. as a rule. under the domination of the home government. One grand exception. however. stands out in history. Dr. John McLaughlin was a true friend of the American pioneer. Brave. generous. noble. his house. his larder. his horses. his cattle were all at the service of the poor. travelworn. weary. and discouraged immigrant. But for this disposition and these noble qualities he was ostracized by the company and by the British Government. driven into exile at Oregon City. there to end his days. yet respected. venerated. honored by the pioneers of Oregon and all who knew him and his history.
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