REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF INVESTIGATION APPOINTED AT THE MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES, HELD JANUARY 4, 1841. MADE TO AN ADJOURNED MEETING, HELD APRIL 5, 1841: ALSO A REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Philadelphia: 1841. Stitched, untrimmed [last leaf somewhat crinkled]. 79, [1]pp. Light wear. Good+. The Committee's investigation produces a detailed analysis of the assets and liabilities of the Bank, as well as advances and repayment of loans and an estimate of Probable Losses. The Report became necessary "when it was perceived that the charter of the late Bank of the United States would not be renewed or extended by Congress," and the winding up of its affairs began. This is a second state of the first edition: a letter from Joseph Cabot is included on the final page, dated April 5, It does not appear in the earlier issue, whose last page is blank. The standard references do not distinguish between the two states. Sabin 3189n. 33 NUC 0094965 [11]. Not in American Imprints. Item #12920
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