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Establishment of Ashley Henry Firm

When: 1822
Where: St. Louis, Missouri
Part of: William Henry Ashley and Andrew Henry raise Ashley's Hundred and leave St. Louis

Ashley and Henry formed a partnership in St. Louis in 1822 to fund political ambitions through fur trade.

General William Ashley, needing funds for state politics, joined with Major Andrew Henry, a long-time friend. They established the firm Ashley Henry in the St. Louis area in 1822, setting the stage for the Rocky Mountain Fur Company's operations.

Sources

Rocky Mountain Fur Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26

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