According to company policy, Sayer received title to a large farm within the district of Montreal in exchange for one of his shares in the company. He also was allowed to keep his second share as a source of income during his retirement.
After a few years as a gentleman farmer, Sayer sold both his second share and the farm. He then relocated to the village of St. Anne's on the island of Montreal. While living there, Sayer married Elizabeth McPherson and was elected to the Beaver Club, an exclusive social club for Nor'westers living in Montreal. Sadly, Sayer did not enjoy a long and prosperous retirement. He died in 1818 at age 68.
Clerks were probably the most important men in the company. Because there were four times more wintering posts than wintering partners, clerks were assigned to supervise most wintering posts. They were in charge of the actual trading—ensuring the success of a wintering post became their responsibility. While some clerks saw a position with the company as a life of action and adventure, others joined as a way of making their fortune.
Although partnerships were not always available, clerks were eligible for promotion at the end of their apprenticeship.Clerks generally served an apprenticeship of five to seven years. Their starting wages were about 20 £s per year, or $150 in US dollars. The company also provided them with provisions, clothing and traveling equipment.
As they advanced to more senior positions, their salary was raised. Tuesday. La Chine. I Yesterday in the company with several other clerks left Montreal, for this place and am thus far on my way to the Indian Countries, there to remain at least Seven Years, as for that space of time I am under an engagement to the North West Co.
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