6 March 1832

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Document signed

Title: [Bank of the United States third exchange draft to Treasurer of the United States Mint William Findlay].

Issued by Baring Brothers, the bank's English agent. Endorsed on verso by Findlay payable to Mathew R. Boulton. Biddle was President of the Second Bank of the United States from 1822 until 1834. Boulton is possibly Matthew R. Boulton, a partner with James Watt in the Soho Manufactory in Birmingham, England.

GLC03138

6 March 1830

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Rochester

As President of the Bank of the United States, Biddle clarifies some rules and regulations concerning lending funds. Explains that the security of two responsible, known persons is necessary and advises Rochester, a banker in Buffalo, New York, to look for parties near him to whom he can resort.

GLC02044

1829-1835

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Header Record

Title: Letters to William B. Rochester regarding establishment & closing of the Bank of United States [decimalized .001-.040]

Forty letters written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, New York. Letters are regarding the re-chartering of the Bank of the United States as Biddle establishes a branch of the bank in Buffalo, New York, changes in policy and tightening of credit as President Jackson's opposition to the Bank is felt, and finally, the closing of the Bank after the expiration of its charter. Arranged chronologically.

GLC00976

September 3, 1831

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY. Letter mentions "the late revolution at Washington" (i.e., Jackson's election).

GLC00976.019

September 15, 1829

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.001

September 15, 1829

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.002

September 25, 1829

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.003

October 12, 1829

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY. Also, mentions reasons for opening the Buffalo branch (the national obligations of the Bank) and rules for lending

GLC00976.004

November 17, 1829

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.005

October 7, 1829

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.006

December 4, 1829

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY. The letter mentions avoiding loans to speculators.

GLC00976.007

January 15, 1830

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.008

February 3, 1830

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.009

April 2, 1830

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.010

May 7, 1830

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.011

June 9, 1830

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.012

August 5, 1830

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.013

August 5, 1830

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.014

October 9, 1830

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.015

March 16, 1831

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.016

June 15, 1831

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.017

June 15, 1831

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY. Letter mentions advice for traveling inconspicuously to avoid attention from Bank opponents.

GLC00976.018

October 26, 1831

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.020

December 19, 1831

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.021

August 25, 1832

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.022