Nicholas Biddle collection, 1800-1838.

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Nicholas Biddle collection, 1800-1838.

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Consists chiefly of correspondence with John Sargeant, John Cumming, General S. Smith and Samuel L. Southard regarding the Bank of the United States; and with Biddle's brother and his friend "Watts" from Athens, Greece.

.20 linear feet (1 half-size archival box)

Princeton University Library

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Princeton University Library

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