John Mason papers, 1811-1846 (bulk 1818).

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John Mason papers, 1811-1846 (bulk 1818).

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Chiefly letters and other papers relating to Bank of Columbia business and to Mason's unprofitable partnership with Clotworthy Birnie in raising sheep; together with a letter to the Bank of the Metropolis regarding his checking account.

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Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

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Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

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Mason, John, 1766-1849

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Birnie, Clotworthy, 1765-1845

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Bank of the Metropolis (Washington, D.C.)

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Bank of Columbia (Georgetown, Washington, D.C.)

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The Bank of Columbia was chartered in 1793 in George Town, Maryland. Its first president was Benjamin Stoddert (1751-1813), who served through 1798; the second was John Mason (1766-1849). The bank's chief administrative officer was its cashier. Samuel Hanson held the office through October 1801, followed by William Whann (d. 1822). Daniel Kurtz was appointed cashier in June 1821. The bank failed in 1824. From the description of Bank of Columbia Records. 1794-1828 (inclusive). (Librar...