1781/06/21

Willis, Nathaniel, 1755-1831

Newspaper

Title: Independent chronicle. [No. 669 (June 21, 1781)]

Reprinting of the plan given to Congress to charter a national bank.

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1810/12/24

Cabot, George, 1752-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Willing

Worries about his bank's debt and existing loans, but feels that he can get by. Admits that the bank may soon be terminated since its charter is about to run out. Wishes for instructions on how to act in the face of potential doom. Suggests that in the case of termination, the State banks be used for "the winding up of our affairs."

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1791/03/02

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [Vol. 2, no. 88 (March 2, 1791)]

"An Act to incorporate the Subscribers to the Bank of the United States" is reprinted on the front page. So is "An Act Regulating the number of Representatives to be chosen by the States of Kentucky and Vermont." The first act established the First Bank of the United States, and lists the rules pertaining to the bank. The second act states that, for the moment, both states will receive two representatives in congress.

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February 28, 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Printed document signed

Title: An Act making Appropriations for the Support of Government for the Year one thousand seven hundred and ninety three.

Sets the federal budget for the year at $1,589,044.72. Lists the salaries to be paid to members and employees of government, the amount of their expenses, such as stationary, to be covered, and other costs of the federal government, such as the Indian Bureau. Gives the President the power to borrow money from the Bank to pay off these expenses. Signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State.

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1833/01/24

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Appleton re: instructions on bank funds as Jackson dismantles bank

Written as president of the Bank of the United States to Appleton, President of the Office of Discount and Deposit, Boston. Biddle explains that "the loans in the remoter offices, particularly in the South and West, are gradually diminishing, and the fund[s] transferred into the more manageable form of domestic bills of exchange." Biddle explains that this policy will provide more funds for circulation in the Atlantic offices, where more money was needed. This was the very policy that angered President Jackson, who felt money should be kept in the originating region.

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1819/01/30

Martin, Luther, 1748-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the governor and members of the council of the state of Maryland

Martin, Maryland's attorney general, accepts the appointment to argue the state's claim against the Second Bank of the United States in the landmark case of McCulloch v. Maryland.

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1809/07/06

McClurg, James, fl. 1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Simpson re: requests dividend for shares in bank of the U.S.

Simpson was cashier of the Bank of the United States. Written on a slip of paper.

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1799/06/12

Pickering, John, 1737-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cashier of the Bank of the U.S. re: regarding personal finances

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1801/01/21

Pinckney, Charles C., fl. 1746-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Simpson re: regarding account with "national bank"

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1838/05/07

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William M. Price

Jackson writes of his reliance on the "virtue and incorruptibility, of the sovereign people" who will never surrender their sovereign power to the "despotic rule, and government, of a moneyed Rogocracy."

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1841/10/25

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Jean B. Plaunche.

Concerning victory over Whigs in election & proposed national bank.

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1829/06/29

Dallas, George Mifflin, 1792-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nicholas Biddle

Mifflin, then United States district attorney for the eastern district of Pennsylvania, discusses the protocol regarding enclosed draft notices (not included) issued to men named Mr. Moore and a Mr. Picket with Biddle, the President of the Bank of the United States.

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1836/05/03

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Writes that Daniel Webster, in his attempt to gain control of the Senate, has destroyed his own ambitions to be President and any Senate opposition to Jackson. Has "no confidence in the present administration" regarding the national bank crisis and currency. Also discusses confirmation of Roger B. Taney as Chief Justice, and Henry Clay's continuing opposition to Jackson.

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1830/05/07-1830/08/05

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Header Record

Title: Two letters to William Rochester pertaining to the builing of the banking house in Buffalo, NY [Decimalized]

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1834/08/17

Cleveland, Jesse, fl. 1831-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis P. Blair

Asks Blair to draft a resolution against the Bank of the United States, which he will show to his state legislature in Georgia. Objects specifically to foreign investors being involved with the Bank. Also wants the resolution to denounce those who defeated the treaty with the Cherokee nation, and those in favor of nullification. Claims that support for President Andrew Jackson is strong in his county.

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1835/06/13

MacAlester, Charles, 1798-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis P. Blair

Claims there are many people in Philadelphia who doubt both the compotence and honesty of Bank of the United States President Nicholas Biddle. Cites a specific example of a story about Biddle and President Andrew Jackson as proof of his falsehoods. The letter ends with the imperative "Destroy my letter as received."

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1839/04/04

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin F. Butler

Praising his cabinet, recalling fight against the Bank of the United States, "the combined money-power & all its corrupting influence." Also discusses "sacred relations" after joining the church. Mentions his nephew A.J. Donelson.

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1802/04/20

Bedford, Gunning, 1747-1812

Autograph document signed

Title: Pay order for $15 on Bank of United States

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1830/05/07

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Rochester

States that he would prefer if the new Bank in Buffalo be built out of stone, instead of stucco. Says that he is willing to pay the additional expense for the stone. A private letter, written from the Bank of the United States.

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1830/08/05

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Rochester

Says that he and William Strickland agree that stone columns would be preferable to wood for the new branch of the Bank being built in Buffalo. Also advises using fluted columns, and promises to have Strickland send a sketch of the proposed cornice. A pirvate letter, written from the Bank of the United States.

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1913

Browne, F.F., fl. 1914

Book

Title: Every Day Life of A. Lincoln

One book entitled Every Day Life of A. Lincoln by F.F. Browne published 1913. Tis book is a extra illustrated & extended edition. Each document has been inlaid on Whatman paper.

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