Charter and Supplemental Charter of the Hudson's Bay Company

The 'Charter and Supplemental Charter of the Hudson's Bay Company' is a historical legal document first published in 1884, detailing the foundational and governing principles of the Hudson's Bay Company, originally established in the late 17th century. It outlines the company's expansive rights to trade and control territories in colonial North America, as well as its governance structure, including the roles of the Governor and various committees. The supplemental charter updates provisions to reflect modern corporate regulations, providing insights into the evolving commercial strategies that shaped the fur trade and Canadian history.