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John Jacob Astor letter

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 579

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten and signed letter. Astor states he has received payment for a shipment of beaver pelts and wool.

Dates

  • 1820

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from John Jacob Astor letter must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.

Biographical / Historical

American fur merchant and capitalist who captured the fur trade of the United States.

Extent

1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Register of John Jacob Astor letter
Status
Under Revision
Author
Leslie Evens
Date
2011 November 4
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States

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