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Report of the Select Committee Appointed to Investigate the Affairs of the Farmers and Millers Bank of Hagerstown (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A thorough, accessible look at a mid-1800s bank inquiry, with a clear view of the evidence, opinions, and proceedings.
This nonfiction account follows a formal investigation into the Farmers and Millers Bank of Hagerstown, Maryland, revealing how the committee gathered statements, examined charter requirements, and recorded the testimony of directors and local merchants.
Written as a historical document, the book includes committee journal entries, legal opinions, and correspondence that illuminate the era’s banking practices and charter standards. It presents the sequence of events, from the organization of the bank to the later scrutiny of its operations, without fictional embellishment.
- See how charter rules about gold and silver reserves affected the bank’s legal status.
- Learn what committees, witnesses, and legal minds contributed to the findings.
- Explore the written opinions and letters that shed light on 19th-century banking disputes.
- Understand the process of documenting an official probe into banking affairs.
Ideal for readers of legal history, archival banking records, and early American financial regulation.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a riveting exposÃÂ of financial corruption and mismanagement within a 19th-century Maryland bank. The author meticulously dissects the intricate web of deceit, fraud, and political manipulation that plagued the Farmers and Millers Bank of Hagerstown, exposing the intricate schemes employed by its key players. Set against the backdrop of a burgeoning American financial system, the narrative unveils a tale of unchecked ambition and moral bankruptcy. The author meticulously reconstructs the bank's history, tracing its origins from dubious beginnings to its eventual downfall. Through compelling testimonies and official documents, the book sheds light on the bank's illegal organization, its reliance on fabricated reports, and its entanglement with the notorious Millington Bank scandal. Exploring themes of power, greed, and accountability, this book offers a profound reflection on the fragility of trust and the far-reaching consequences of financial malfeasance. The author's insights into the machinations of this particular bank resonate with broader questions about ethical conduct, regulatory oversight, and the enduring impact of financial scandals on society. As the narrative unfolds, readers are left to contemplate the lessons learned from this historical episode and its relevance to contemporary financial systems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243114511_0
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