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consisted of three or four log cabins built for the traders. The largest of these cabins was described by François
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with animal fat that was left behind by the traders. The chief feared for McQuesten's safety if he were to return to the fort. McQuesten decided to continue on to Fort
Reliance and found that he was actually welcomed by the Hän upon his return. They even compensated him for the previously stolen goods and they did not blame the traders for the death of the women. The fort continued to be operated as a fur
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Jack McQuesten returned to the fort in 1879 in order to avoid the competition with other trading post down river. He was discouraged from going back to Fort
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