trade with the Indians, especially for furs.
- 1744  Besides, the Company allows them no time to learn, by confining them to their Factories whilst the Indian Trade continues, and the Navigation is open.
- 1833  (1963)  . . . at all the outposts the goods are advanced in price 33 1⁄3 pct. for the Indian trade as every servant of the Coys is expected to supply himself at headquarters.
- 1957  This included all of the merchandise required to outfit trappers, prospectors and miners, and the traditional Indian trade.