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Perier and Salmon, the intendant, wished either to entrust the trade to an association of merchants or to have the crown furnish goods on credit to individuals who would repay their debts with pelts.
Bienville, who returned to succeed Perier in 1732, objected that the merchants would not accept the responsibility of managing a trade in which they could see no hope of profits.
He reported, too, that among the habitants there were none of probity and ability sufficient to justify entrusting them with the King's goods.
He did find some to trust, however, and he employed the King's soldiers to trade.
With no company to interfere, he kept close control over all the traders.
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