Administrative files concerning bank investigations, 1836.

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Administrative files concerning bank investigations, 1836.

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Per order of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Jan. 11, 1836, a special joint committee of the General Court was formed to investigate the conduct of banks in the Commonwealth, especially for violations of law or of bank charter restrictions. Files documenting activities and finding of the committee was deposited in the office of the state secretary.

0.35 cubic ft. (1 doc. box)

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