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Fur trade

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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John Jacob Astor Letter

 File — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 2013-008
Scope and Contents

9 1/2" x 15" folded paper. Dated July 15, 1798. Sent by Astor from Ballstown Springs to Abraham[?] Tomlinson in Schenectady. Content of letter is concerned with the fur trade in New York State, and the quality and prices of furs Astor was interested in purchasing. Valued at approximately $10,000.

Dates: 1798