Edward Jarvis

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Who is Edward Jarvis?

Edward Jarvis was a Hudson's Bay Company chief factor.

In 1771 Jarvis started working for the company as a surgeon. He quickly learned the Cree language and was recruited to lead a surveying expedition.

In 1778 he became a chief factor. He retired in 1798 and died a few years later.

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on July 23, 2013

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