Papers, 1776-1863 (inclusive), 1799-1846 (bulk).

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Papers, 1776-1863 (inclusive), 1799-1846 (bulk).

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The bulk of the collection consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence, 1800-1844. The letters discuss personal affairs, politics, military developments, and economic matters, including the Bank of the United States. A letter dated April 19, 1839, explains Biddle's decision to retire from the bank. Additionally, there are manuscript copies of miscellaneous Biddle prose and verse dating from student days and from the period of association with the "Port Folio;" household account book, 1827, of Jane (Craig) Biddle, Nicholas' wife; and miscellanea. Among the other papers are a few incoming and outgoing letters by several members of the Biddle family, including James Biddle, naval officer, 1813-1846; Charles J. Biddle, 1812-1828, 1863; and Craig Biddle, 1845-1862.

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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Biddle, Craig

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Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

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Writer, politician and financier, of Pennsylvania. From the description of Nicholas Biddle letters, 1817-1840, and undated. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 34992389 José Francisco Correia da Serra was a Portuguese scholar, naturalist and diplomat. From the guide to the José Francisco Correia da Serra letters, 1810-1823, 1810-1823, (American Philosophical Society) William Clark requested that Nicholas Biddle, scholar, statesman, and financier, writ...

Biddle, Charles J. (Charles John), 1819-1873

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Charles and Craig Biddle were brothers and members of a prominent Philadelphia family. They were both lawyers in Philadelphia. Charles became one of the proprietors and editor-in-chief of the Philadelphia "Age". Craig was primarily active as a lawyer and judge. From the description of Scrapbook, 1850-1861. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 86165647 ...

Biddle family.

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Biddle, Jane Craig, 1793-1856

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Bank of the United States (1816-1836)

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In 1816, the Bank of the United States was rechartered, the first charter having expired in 1811, in an attempt to stabilize the national currency. Within the first three years, the bank was nearly ruined due to mismanagement. Langdon Cheves was elected president of its board of directors in 1819 and restored the bank's credit. In 1822, he resigned the post and was succeeded by Nicholas Biddle. The national charter for the bank expired in 1836, but Biddle kept the bank in operation until 1841, u...