Letter, 1801 February 8.

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Letter, 1801 February 8.

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Letter to Mr. Sanders seeking a reappointment of Ephraim Hart as a city auctioneer in New York, N.Y. He denies allegations that Hart was a dealer in usury and maintains that Hart conducted himself with propriety while in the office of auctioneer.

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American Periodical Series I

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Troup, Robert.

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Hart, Ephraim, 1747-1825

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Ephraim Hart (1747 - July 16, 1825) was an American merchant who helped to organize the Board of Stock-Brokers, now known as the New York Stock Exchange. Hart was born in Fürth, Germany; Hart's original surname was Hirz which he changed when he came to the United States. By 1782, he was residing as a merchant in Philadelphia; he later moved to New York and engaged in the commission and brokerage business. By 1792, he had become one of the most successful merchants in New York City, and helped to...