Rhode-Island Republican - Extra - Newport, Mar. 7, 1838. An abstract from the returns of the several banks in the state of Rhode Island, &c. as made to the bank commissioners; showing the condition of said banks at the close of business hours on Friday, February 2d, 1838...
[Newport: 1838.]. Folio broadside (approx. 16¼" x 13¼"), 2 detailed tables each in 20 columns beneath the running head, plus a summary "Recapitulation" at the bottom. Dated Providence, February 14, 1838. A few short tears entering from the margins and occasional wrinkling; all else very good. Returns for 21 named banks in Providence, and 41 named banks in the remainder of Rhode Island. Includes statistics in the following categories: Capital, Circulation, Debts due other Banks, Net Profits, Dividends unpaid, Deposites on Interest, Deposites not on Interest, Total amount due from the Bank, Discounts, Specie in Bank, Bills of other Banks, Balances due from other Banks, Stock in the Bank, Real Estate and other property, Total amount of resources of the Bank, Sum of present means, Sum of present Liabilities, Present means are to present liabilities, the Public indebtedness of the bank to the whole resources of the bank. A fascinating look at banking in Rhode Island, just after the panic of 1837 and just ahead of the Dorr Rebellion, the latter a period of revolt pitting the political (landowner) superiority of Newport against the rising financial and population strength of Providence. Not in OCLC or American Imprints. Item #55298
Price: $750.00
