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Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848 to William DeKoven

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05972 Author/Creator: Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 April 1827 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the fur trade, particularly the current rates for fox and otter pelts, and the outlook of the business. Written from the office of the American Fur Company.

Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848

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