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Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845 Columbian centinel. [Vol. 15, no. 729 (16 March 1791)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02060 Author/Creator: Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Newspaper Date: 16 March 1791 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 42.9 cm, Width: 28 cm Order a Copy

Reprints "An act to incorporate the subscribers of the Bank of the United States." References the establishment of the National Bank. Other news includes congressional news, local news, ship arrivals, postings, and advertisements. Handwritten note in pen in upper right hand corner reads "Bank Act".

Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845

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