Journal entry 9: 1670
Today was the founding day of The Hudson’s Bay Company. It was very generous that they gave me a job there. I have been informed that all I need to do in the shop is wait for the aboriginals to come in every day and trade for their furs so they can be sent to Europe as soon as possible. Apparently there is great competition among the fur trade industry.
But all I need is to earn a good amount so I can feed my wife and children. We came here with barely anything, just the clothes on our backs and a couple of plates and cups. My children are grateful though. Come every time I come home at night and greet me with thank you’s and things. I love them to death!
John Franklin
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