Charles P. Leverich papers, 1833-1851.

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Charles P. Leverich papers, 1833-1851.

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Correspondence and other papers relating to the mercantile and banking activities of Leverich including papers concerning the New Orleans, La., headquarters of the family business controlled by William S. and J.H. Leverich. Includes material concerning trading and financial conditions in New Orleans, agents and customers in other southern and a few northern cities, cotton trade, shipping, insurance, banking conditions in the wake of Andrew Jackson's specie circular and the Panic of 1837, and character and standing of various merchants.

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Rice University, Fondren Library

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Rice University, Fondren Library

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