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Very Rare Early Letter Signed By The Founder Of St. Louis Réne Auguste Chouteau

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Very Rare Early Letter Signed By The Founder Of St. Louis  Réne Auguste Chouteau
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RÉNE AUGUSTE CHOUTEAU (1749-1829) Indian trader and an influential figure in the early history of St. Louis. Along with his father, Chouteau is credited with founding St. Louis in 1764. Letter Signed, “Aug. Chouteau,” in French. One and one-half pages, 9 3/4” x 7 3/4”. Addressed on integral leaf to “Ms. J & D Maccoun, Merchts. Lexington Kentucky” Chouteau writes, in part: “ … I take the liberty of addressing you to ask if you could procure 2 thousand-weights of good powder for me, which I would have to receive at the beginning of next spring and for which I would remit the price as per the instructions you will give me …. Not having had the pleasure of receiving an answer from you to my last letter of last November 9, as I had hoped, I am enclosing a copy of it here, and desire and hope that it reaches you all right, it being absolutely necessary for the conduct of my affairs …. “ One small stain, address leaf soiled. Overall Very Good.