Which company did James Wilson serve as the President?
Illinois-Wabash Company
Hudson Bay Company
East India Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Answer
James Wilson served as the President of the Illinois-Wabash Company, a land speculation company that was formed in 1779. The company was originally based in Pennsylvania, but later moved to New York City. Wilson was involved with the company from its inception, and he helped to negotiate the purchase of land from Native Americans.
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