Papers 1831-1849 (bulk 1834-1847)

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American Fur Company

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The papers of the American Fur Company consist of 138 bound volumes of letter books and business accounts, and 48 boxes of letters and business papers. The letters date from April 2, 1831 to Februa...

The papers of the American Fur Company consist of 138 bound volumes of letter books and business accounts, and 48 boxes of letters and business papers. The letters date from April 2, 1831 to February 15, 1849 with most of the material in the years from 1834 to 1847. The papers include original letters received from factors, foreign and domestic agents, mainly to Ramsey Crooks, president of the Company; copies of letters sent by the Company; records of furs received from the Indians, and orders for goods to be shipped to the factors in exchange for furs.

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