August 12th: Fur Trader Manuel Lisa Dies

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August 12th: Fur Trader Manuel Lisa Dies
August 12th: Fur Trader Manuel Lisa Dies

Manuel Lisa, a Spaniard born in New Orleans, was a founder of the Missouri Fur Company and kept close ties with the Indian tribes of the Missouri River, as well as Lewis & Clark.

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An 1806 letter written to Manuel Lisa sold for $650.

A journal describing Lisa’s fur trade operations from 1807-1810 and recounting an 1811 expedition up the Missouri River sold for $1,400.  The journal describes a man of great strength and character.

If you’re interested in learning more, there’s an entire book about Manuel Lisa for sale now.