After the meeting he returned downstream to take up his duties at York Factory.

It was 1694 before he could effect the capture of York Factory.

In 1697 he captured York Factory a second time after winning his most heroic battle.

York Factory was occupied by 60 white men and 12 Indians.

An early version of York Factory was built nearby in 1684.

This left York Factory which was too far away and could only be reached by sea.

In 1687 he made serious charges against the superintendent of York Factory.

In 1859, the family returned to York Factory for another five-year contract.

In 1768 venereal disease forced him to remain at York Factory.

He was first assigned as a steward at York Factory in 1814 and 1815.