Bank of the United States (1791-1811). : Boston Branch (Boston, Mass.) records, 1792-1794.

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Bank of the United States (1791-1811). : Boston Branch (Boston, Mass.) records, 1792-1794.

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The collection consists of two volumes, which date from 1792 to 1794. Volume one is a ledger that includes account information for individuals, businesses, state and national offices that did business with the Boston branch of the first Bank of the United States. Volume two is a discount bill book for the Boston branch, which dates from August 5, 1793 to November 6, 1794. Discount was the term used for bank loans. The following information was recorded for each entry: date, number of days to be paid, promissor, to whom payable, second endorser, by whom presented, time when due, number of days discounted, amount each, of note, when discharged, discount, sum to be paid.

3 linear ft. (2 v.)

Harvard Business School, Knowledge and Library Services/Baker Library

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Harvard Business School, Knowledge and Library Services/Baker Library

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