David Johnston receipt book, 1787-1795.

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David Johnston receipt book, 1787-1795.

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New York City resident David Johnston kept this receipt book from June 22, 1787, to December 26, 1795. Documented are records for rent and tax payments. The volume contains a signature of John Jacob Astor from February 17, 1794.

.21 linear foot (1 volume)

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 8150658

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Johnston, David.

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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...