A detailed, 19th-century look at Rhode Island’s banks as of September 13, 1853, presented in a complete returns compilation.
This edition compiles bank records returned to the Rhode Island General Assembly in 1863, offering a window into the financial landscape of the era. It presents a table-driven portrait of deposits, liabilities, assets, and capital across multiple banks, including notes on dividends and capital changes. The material is factual and focused on historical financial data, suitable for researchers, students, and readers curious about mid-19th-century banking in Rhode Island.
Whether you study economic history, local Rhode Island finance, or archival documents, this book provides primary-source detail in a compact, reference-friendly format.
- Original bank-by-bank returns showing deposits, liabilities, and resources
- Notes on capital increases, dividends, and suspicions about paper
- Aggregate figures across all banks for statewide context
Ideal for readers of historical financial records and Rhode Island history who want direct access to period data without interpretation.