Letters, 1830-1834, to Gulian C. Verplanck.

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Letters, 1830-1834, to Gulian C. Verplanck.

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Most of the letters deal with the Bank of the United States and the controversy over the renewal of its charter by Congress, where Verplanck as chair of the House Ways and Means Committee exerted considerable influence. Other topics include Verplanck's victories and defeats in congressional elections, and Biddle's support for his campaign for mayor of New York.

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