Journal, 1824-1827.

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Journal, 1824-1827.

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Photostat copy of a journal kept by Johnston of Sault Ste. Marie while trading for the American Fur Company in Michigan Territory at Grand Marais and La Pointe on Lake Superior, and at Lac du Flambeau, written in the form of letters.

0.2 c.f. (1 oversize volume)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6849004

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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American Fur Company

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Fur trading company in the American West. From the description of Papers, 1835-1840. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122497429 Chartered by John Astor in 1808. Astor withdrew his interest in 1834 and in 1864 the company was sold to the North Western Fur Company. From the description of American Fur Company records, 1803-1849. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 56975212 No information is available on Livingstone, except as noted above. Franchere...

Johnston, George, 1796-1861.

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George Johnston was the son of John Johnston and the daughter of Waub-o-jeeg, a prominent chief of the Lake Superior Chippewas. George was born in the Sault Sainte Marie area in 1796. He was formally educated in the English tradition in Montreal. George returned to Sault Sainte Marie in 1808. His family was an important part of the Old Northwest Territories. He was acquainted with the dominant cultures of the area and spoke fluent French, Chippewa, and English. George was also well acquainted wi...