Papers, 1854-1893 (inclusive).

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Bleichroeder Bank (Berlin). Papers, 1854-1893 (inclusive).

Papers, 1854-1893 (inclusive).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/269602878

Although there is both some earlier and later material, almost all the manuscripts are from the period when the bank was headed by Gerson von Bleichroeder. Mainly letters received, they cover both the political and financial role of Bleichroeder. In addition to providing information on investments, particularly in railroads and government securities around the world, the manuscripts show Bleichroeder acting as a court banker for Bismarck--serving as a diplomatic channel, helping Bismarck through promotion of quasi-public ventures that could not be justified by the usual market considerations, or acting in an area outside the normal channels of state finance, such as the negotiation of the French war indemnity of 1871. Bleichroeder's involvement in Jewish affairs is covered. Included is correspondence with Bismarck, the Rothschilds, and others prominent in financial and public affairs.

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