John Jacob Astor collection [manuscripts], 1811-1932.

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John Jacob Astor collection [manuscripts], 1811-1932.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/675116802

Collection includes: Typescript copies of miscellaneous historical and biographical material, 1811-1932, concerning John Jacob Astor's citizenship, relationship with Aaron Burr, etc., including correspondence of Margaret J. Plunkett and General Cruikshank; Typescript transcript and photostat copy of letter to William Shaler, 3 pp, February 10, 1816.

.04 cubic feet (2 folders)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7967483

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Plunkett, Margaret L.

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Cruikshank, General

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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...

Shaler, William, 1778?-1833

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