Episode 2 of 2

Publication of Recruitment Advertisement

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

The partners published ads seeking one hundred young men for Missouri River expeditions.

In 1822, Ashley Henry published an advertisement in St. Louis newspapers targeting 'One Hundred enterprising young men' to ascend the Missouri River. The ad offered employment for one to three years, defining the profile of the 'mountain man' and creating 'Ashley's Hundred'.

Sources

Rocky Mountain Fur Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
William H. Ashley Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22

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