March 23.—A business partnership is arranged with Ferdinand Rozier, and Articles of Association are signed at Nantes.
April 12.—Sails with Rozier on the Polly, Captain Sammis, and lands in New York on May 26.
They settle at "Mill Grove" farm, where they remain less than four months, meanwhile making unsuccessful attempts to operate the lead mine on the property.
September 15.—Remaining half interest in "Mill Grove" farm and mine acquired by Francis Dacosta & Company, conditionally, the Audubons and Roziers holding a mortgage.
1806-1807
Serves as clerk in Benjamin Bakewell's commission house in New York, but continues his studies and drawings of birds, and works for Dr. Mitchell's Museum.
1807
With Rozier decides to embark in trade in Kentucky.
August 1.—They purchase their first stock of goods in New York.