After approaching the legislature of New York and promising his company would deal honestly with Indians and drive out irresponsible traders the American Fur Company was born.
In 1816 congress passed a laws forbidding foreigners from trading
on it was indicated that this land was richer in beaver and otter than anywhere on earth, and Astor was determined to claim the findings to himself. After approaching the legislature of New York and promising his company would deal honestly with Indians and drive out irresponsible traders the American Fur Company was born.
In 1816 congress passed a laws forbidding foreigners from tradin