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Pamphlet Minutes of the proceedings of the bank convention held in the City of New York on the 27th of November 1837.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03805.02 Author/Creator: Pamphlet Place Written: New York, New York Type: Pamphlet Date: circa 1837 Pagination: 24 p. 23.1 x 14 cm Order a Copy

With original printed wrappers, stab-stitched as issued. Printed by Bowne & Co.

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