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circa 1832-1844
[Hard Times tokens].
Tokens satirizing President Andrew Jackson. Issued after Jackson opposed re-chartering of the Bank of the United States, resulting in a depression.
GLC01994.03
1941-1945
Pin
Pin with name plate: "Maj Gen John H Hilldring Washington, D.C."
GLC06196.113
Hat
War Department general staff hat insignia with eagle and shield.
GLC06196.114
1816
Bank of the United States, 1791-1811
Act to incorporate the subscribers to the Bank of the U.S.
"Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America, in congress assembled, That a bank of the United States of America shall be established, with a capital of thirty-five millions of dollars, divided into three...
GLC08025
post 1841.
Funeral ribbon for William H. Harrison.
Silk ribbon has picture of Harrison, birth place, birth and death dates, and dying words: "Sir,--I wish you to understand the true principles of the Government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more."
GLC08096
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