Article Title

George Champlain Sibley: Shady Dealings on the Early Frontier

Authors

Tomas C. Danisi

Abstract

Danisi offers an analysis of Sibley’s time as assistant factor at Fort Bellefontaine under factor Rodolphe Tillier, a man of strong political connections and elastic ethics. Tillier fired Sibley, Danisi argues, because he discovered and revealed Tillier’s shady business dealings while a government official; ultimately, Sibley was exonerated and even promoted to factor of the newly formed Fort Osage.

Recommended Citation

Danisi, Tomas C. (2010) "George Champlain Sibley: Shady Dealings on the Early Frontier," The Confluence (2009-2020): Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 5.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/confluence_2009/vol2/iss1/5