Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Dunn, Walter S. (Walter Scott), 1928– Opening new markets: the British Army and the old Northwest/ Walter S.Dunn, Jr. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-275-97329-8 (alk. paper) 1. Northwest, Old—History—To 1775. 2. Northwest, Old—Economic conditions. 3. Illinois—History—To 1778. 4. Trading posts—Northwest, Old—History—18th century. 5. Merchants—Northwest, Old—History—18th century. 6. Fur trade—Northwest, Old— History—18th century. 7. Great Britain—Colonies—America—Commerce—History— 18th century. 8. Great Britain—Armed Forces—Northwest, Old—History—18th century. 9. Great Britain—Commercial policy—History—18th century. I. Title. F482.D87 2002 977′.01–dc21 2001058045 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data is available. Copyright © 2002 by Walter S.Dunn, Jr. All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, by any process or technique, without the express written consent of the publisher. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2001058045 ISBN: 0-275-97329-8 First published in 2002 Praeger Publishers, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881 An imprint of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. www.praeger.com Printed in the United States of America The paper used in this book complies with the Permanent Paper Standard issued by the National Information Standards Organization (Z39.48–1984). 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 -iv- |