David Johnston receipt book 1787-1795
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New York (N. Y.)
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The New York Militia account book is comprised of financial records for a volunteer militia based in New York City. The book spans the years 1802 to 1814, though, since it contains legacy records from an "Old Account Book," the militia was likely established earlier than 1802. In the early 19th century, each state maintained compulsory and voluntary militias to protect against foreign attack and to uphold domestic order. The volunteer militias were often called "uniformed militias" ...
Johnston, David L.
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David Johnston did a class project for a Dr. Balzer on the railroad depots in Flagstaff which included a report, 52 positive and negative photos of the railroad depot, seven blue prints and elevation drawins of the same building, and 39 positive and negative photos of Foxboro Ranch. From the guide to the David Johnston Collection, 1950-1977, (Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department) Epithet: MD British Library Archives...
Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848
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John Jacob Astor organized the American Fur Company in 1808, and the Pacific Fur Company in 1810. In the spring of 1811 he established a post at Astoria on the Columbia River, but sold it to British interests in 1813. By 1817 Astor had gained control of all the Mississippi Valley posts of the Northwest and Southwest Companies. The Columbia Fur Company, one of Astor's major competitors, was absorbed in 1827. By 1834 Astor tired of the fur business and sold all of his interests. From t...
