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America's first multi millionare. Todays worth is estimated at 110.1 billion dollars.

__**John Jacob Astor**__ John Jacob Astor was a man who worked to become the most successful man the United States had ever seen. Dispite being an immigrant and having to start a new life in the United States at the age of twenty two, Astor was able to accomplish many things throughout his life. Astor was born in Waldroph, Germany in 1763. Astors' family was very important to him and his brothers had a great influence on him. They both taught him great business stratigies that would be very helpful later on in his life.During his childhood Astor was a farmer on his families' farm. Astor didn't attend any schooling. By the time John turned sixteen he decided that it was time for a change and he moved to London, England. While in England Jacob worked for his brother George's instrument business. George taught him many good business techniques that he would use later on. Astor's involvement in musical instruments was only the beginning of his business side.

After living in England for three years Astor decided to give the United States a try. He arrived in New york city at the age of nineteen years old. Astor's brother Henry was able to get him a job at the Dietrich Bakery. While working for the bakery Astor was able to learn the proper ways to become a successful salesman. Soon after quitting the bakery job Astor became interested in the fur trade. He would continually get temporary jobs working for fur traders. In these jobs he would learn the proper costs of fur and he would learn when it was a good time to sell fur. Astor was able to save up enough money to create his own fur company.

In 1794 Astor would create the American Fur Company. This company would grow to become the most profitable business in the United States at the time. Astor's business was so successful because the company had many ports near lakes and rivers where he could easily trade with foreigners. When the Embargo Act was established in 1807 Astor was able to find a way to trade within the United States. Astor looked west finding the Spanish and Chinese to trade with. He became so successful in the west he would create a port in Astoria, Oregon.

While Astor thrived in the fur trade he was almost as equally successful in the real estate business. Once Astor earned money in the fur trade, he invested in New York City. Astor owned many acres of land in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. The majority of the time Astor never built on this land, instead he would rent out the property to others.

John Jacob's hard work afforded him the title of being one of the most successful men in American history. His friendlyness and his ability to cooperate and communicate well with others made him a very well respected manl. He will always be known for being America's First Multimillionare.

December 14th, 2010

Mrs. Emily Straub, Director of Human Resources Gahanna Jefferson Schools 140 South Hamilton Road Columbus, Ohio 43230

Dear Mrs. Straub:

Please consider me as an applicant for the DECA teacher position that you have advertised on gahannaschools.org on December 1, 2010. This opportunity is very appealing to me and I would like to apply for the position. I believe after viewing my qualifications, you will agree that my hard work and previous job experience qualify me for this job.

Please notice on the attached resume that I exceed the expectations of many other candidates in job experience and leadership. My worth ethic is beneficial to my success, as well as my concern for others. I have also had many other life learning experiences that have allowed me to become successful and make me qualified for this position

You will also note on the resume that my skills and previous experience fit all the requirements mentioned in your job advertisement. May I please come in to discuss the DECA teaching position with you and/or the panel members at a time convenient to you? I can be reached at (619) 250-0000 anytime after 3 p.m. on weekdays.

Sincerely,

John Jacob Astor

Enclosures

John Jacob Astor Address: 470 John Jacob Way Astoria, Oregon 97103 Telephone: 619-250-0000 Email: jjAstor@yahoo.com

Objective: To obtain a job that utilizes my talents and skills

Qualifications: Throughout my life I have had tremendous job experience. My coworkers can tell you that I am organized, hard working, and dedicated to getting the job done. My past success speaks for itself in being that I have become a successful man off of many business ventures.

Experience: **American Fur Company,** Astoria, Oregon, 1794-1848 //Owner and founder// · Traded and sold fur inside the United States · Created trade ports inside the United States · Compromised with the Natives to use their land for trade

**Dietrich Bakery,** New York, New York, 1785-1787 //Salesman// · Made deliveries · Set up small shops on the side of streets to sell goods · Highest salesman for the business

**Astor Flutes and Etc,** London, England, 1780-1784  //Manger and Co-owner// · Sold musical instruments · Created musical instrument by hand · Top seller for the company   Activities: Owned more than half of New York City real estate, director of trade for the American Fur Company

Honors: **America****’s first multimillionaire**

Accomplishments: · Estimated worth of 110.1 billion dollars today · Supported five generations of the Astor family · Was able to live the American dream by becoming wealthy

Interests: Playing and listening to music, hunting, reading, and foreign trade

// Reference available upon request //

Reference List Robert Browne Fur Trader 160 Eightth Street New York, New York 11101 212-178-4412 rbrowne@yahoo.com Duncan Mcdougal Chairman of Northwest Trade Company 155 Astor parkway Astoria, Oregon 97103 619-500-5167 Dmcdoughal@msn.com John Reed Trader with Astor 229 Trader Street Boise, Idaho 98904 389-745-0909 Jreed@yahoo.com Thomas Jefferson Third President of the United States 569 Washington Way Washington D.C. 17760 617-300-0002 thomasj@yahoo.com

**Paul LeClerc** 5th Avenue and 42nd Street New York, NY 10001

March 15, 1845 John Jacob Astor, CEO American Fur Company 470 John Jacob Way Astoria, OR 97103

Dear Mr. Astor:

Thank you for your generous donation of $500,000 to the New York Public Library System.

Lately we have had a difficult time finding funds to upgrade our equipment and also provide new books for the children of New York. With your contribution we will now be able to build a new library in which we will name the Astor library in tribute to your tremendous donation.

The library will be located on the East side of Manhattan allowing more people to visit the New York Library System. Providing us the opportunity to create a new library will allow children to learn even more about the world and themselves through books, possibly allowing them to one day even become successful as you are.

The New York City Library and I cannot thank you enough for your donation; you have proved to be a great man that cares very much about the city where he grew up and New York City will never forget that.

Thank you again, and we look forward to your continued support. Sincerely, Paul LeClerc, CEO New York City Public Library System

Letter of Recommendation

To Whom it May Concern, Please accept this personal recommendation for John Jacob Astor. John and I have worked together for eight years and everything I have seen from him has been quality work. As a co-partner in his Trade Company, I have found John to always be in a great mood and he remains focused on getting the task at hand completed. John is a joy to work with and demonstrates great business skills when dealing directly with clients. When conflicts occur throughout the company, John is always able to find solutions. Throughout his lengthy career at the American Fur Company, John established many trade posts that helped the company expand toward the western part of the United States and he is able to find the least expensive ways to buy and sell fur. John is also a great salesman. He does a splendid job communicating with buyers and has become the main guy in our business sales. Outside of his excellent communication skills, John is a great financial advisor. John is the man to go to if you need financial advice. Throughout his career with us, John has successfully assumed many leadership roles and is key player in allowing our business to become the most profitable fur company in the world.. I highly recommend John Jacob Astor for employment at your company. John would be a great asset to any organization. Sincerely,

Duncan McDougal Trade relations for American Fur Company

**The American Times ** March 30, 1848 //__ John Jacob Astor is dead __// Astor died peacefully in his home around noon. Despite his death Astor will always be remembered as one of the richest men in America. While in his childhood and young adult hood Astor faced many challenges by coming to a new land. Astor arrived in New York City at the age of nineteen knowing very little English at the time. What Astor was able to accomplish in his life time is amazing, not only was he successful in fur trade he was also very successful in real estate. His family as of now owns nearly half of the New York City real estate. Astor will also be known for his willingness to forgive. During his first few years of the fur trade Astor's workers were continually being attacked by Native Americans who thought that Astor's men were trying to take their land. Instead of fighting the natives Astor was able to make amends and actually began buying fur from this Native American tribe. Overall, America lost a great man in John Jacob Astor yesterday. He proved that hard work and dedication can take you to places you would never imagine. Astor is now the main representative of what people now call "living the American Dream".

//__ Will of John Jacob __// Now that John Jacob has pasted know one knows who he has left his great fortune to. Many believe that Astor will leave most of his wealth to his family, but since Astor retired from his company he has become very involved with the newly established New York City Library. Astor has also gained much positive spotlight for his work with charity. He has donated much of his income toward foster homes in dire need of help. Time will only tell who Astor will donate his great fortune to. Did he leave it all to the Astor family or did he make great donations to help people in need?

//__ Manifest Destiny Expansion __// The United States of America is looking more interested in the addition of some land out west. With the recent ending of the Mexican-American War much of the land out west is deserted. The government has acknowledged that it is attempting to gain the land in the west and they have said this territory would be called the Oregon territory and it would most likely consist of four states. There names being Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. When asked if there was a dispute between the land with England a U.S. Congressmen stated “there is know problem this land is ours and it will continue to be ours as long as we live in America”. If the United States gets this land it would be able to produce many jobs for mining and rumor has it, it is also very wealthy in oil supply in which the United States has been investing in for so time now.

__**Photos of John Jacob and his life**__ American Fur Company Flag

Astor Home on fifth avenue

Coat of Arms for John Jacob's hometown Walldorf, Germany.

Works Cited Madsen, Axel. //John Jacob Astor: America's First Multimillionaire//. New York: John Wiley, 2001. //Getty Images - Unsupported Browser Detected//. Web. 15 Dec. 2010. .

Contact Information Address: 470 John Jacob Way Astoria, Oregon 97103 Telephone: 619-250-0000 Email: jjAstor@yahoo.com