Chouteau, A. P. (Auguste Pierre), 1786-1838.

Fur trader and diplomat.

Born in St. Louis and educated at West Point, A.P. Chouteau entered the fur trade business in 1807. In 1823 he purchased the trading house of Brand and Barbour at the convergence of the Verdigris, Arkansas, and Grand rivers in what would become Indian Territory. By 1830 Chouteau dominated the trade in that region, where he resided until his death in 1838.

From the description of Invoice of merchandise taken by A.P. Chouteau : to be traded with the several nations of the Osages and other Indians residing on the Osage and Arkansas rivers and dependencies, 1823 July 23. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 36526110