ALS, 1814 Oct. 9, New York, to Alexander James Dallas.

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ALS, 1814 Oct. 9, New York, to Alexander James Dallas.

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Congratulates Dallas on his appointment as Secretary of the Treasury; discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the office; relates the history of the Treasury department since the beginning of the War of 1812; explains the financial situation of the country and the Bank of North America; and discusses proposals for a new national bank.

1 item (3 p.) ; 25 cm.

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Rosenbach Museum & Library

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