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Newbold, George (fl. 1812) to Samuel Coates

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03807 Author/Creator: Newbold, George (fl. 1812) Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 February 1812 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 24.8 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Reports on the political strategy involved in getting a charter for the Bank of America in New York. Details the contents of a letter H. Post sent him in relation to the applications for charter. Outlines strategy for working within the state legislature. Indicates that there are a number of Democrats who are opposed to the application, including the Governor of New York [Daniel D. Tompkins]. Discusses a situation involving Colonel Troup.

Newbold was the President of the Bank of America. Coates was a merchant in Philadelphia.

Newbold, George, fl. 1812
Coates, Samuel, 1748-1830
Troup, George M., 1780-1856

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