Born in Virginia, Pilcher came to St. Louis during the War of 1812. Originally a hatter by trade, he became involved in the mercantile business & was associated with Colonel Thomas Riddick for a while. Around 1820 he engaged in the fur trade of the upper Missouri River & spent a number of years in this venture, acquiring a thorough knowledge of the various tribes of that region. At the death of General William Clark in 1838, Mr. Pilcher was appointed by President Van Buren to succeed him in the office of Superintendent of Indian Affairs in St. Louis.
Born in Virginia, Pilcher came to St. Louis during the War of 1812. Originally a hatter by trade, he became involved in the mercantile business & was associated with Colonel Thomas Riddick for a while. Around 1820 he engaged in the fur trade of the upper Missouri River & spent a number of years in this venture, acquiring a thorough knowledge of the various tribes of that region. At the death of General William Clark in 1838, Mr. Pilcher was appointed by President Van Buren to succeed him in the office of Superintendent of Indian Affairs in St. Louis.
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