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 ; 24.9 x 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.
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