DCHP-1 Online
captain's coat Obs. 
a gaudy garment or outfit of clothing presented to an Indian leader or "captain" (def. 2) as an inducement to trade furs.
See also: captain (def. 2) clothing Henry VIII coat Indian coat trading coat treaty coat
- 1748 [These Leaders are called Captains by the Factory People; and when these Captains are down at the factory are presented by the Governors with a Tinsel-laced Coat, much like a Drummer's, with a Tinsel-laced Hat, and a painted Feather stuck in it; will have English Stockings of two Colours, and, perhaps, an Indian Shoe on one Foot, and an English one on the other.]
- 1784 (1954) I'd recommend to you not to be too hasty in making a Leader of any of the Indians that may Visit you but reserve the Captain's Coat &c. for the Indian that may seem to you to have the most sway among his countrymen bring you the most Furs & prove most serviceable to you.
- 1748 [These Leaders are called Captains by the Factory People; and when these Captains are down at the factory are presented by the Governors with a Tinsel-laced Coat, much like a Drummer's, with a Tinsel-laced Hat, and a painted Feather stuck in it; will have English Stockings of two Colours, and, perhaps, an Indian Shoe on one Foot, and an English one on the other.]