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A group of four manuscript documents signed by members of the famous fur-trading family, including Auguste Pierre Chouteau (founder of posts in Oklahoma), Henry Chouteau (railroad executive; killed in Gasconade Bridge disaster), and Rene Paul (son-in-law of Rene Auguste Chouteau and first surveyor of St. Louis). (1) June 10, 1819. Note of indebtedness to Moses Broadwell, signed by A. P. Chouteau, et al. (2) July 12, 1834. Receipt for advertisement in the signed and filed by Henry Chouteau as clerk on verso. (3) July 7, 1838. Statement of the Cabonne family in a dispute over the land of Rene Paul and Henry Chouteau. (4) May 17, 1840. Note of Indebtedness to Rene Paul from Henry F. Watson. Together with three other notices of indebtedness. (7 total)


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Leslie Hindman Auctioneers

Date:
2010-08-12