A full record of the First National Silver Convention, held in St.
Louis in 1889, including officers, committees, and the debates that shaped a pivotal monetary issue. This edition gathers the proceedings, resolutions, and numerous addresses that framed the silver movement.
The book presents day‑to‑day proceedings, speeches, and papers that reveal how leaders discussed free coinage, monetary standards, and national policy. It offers a window into the people, places, and ideas that defined a key moment in American economic history.
What you’ll experience
- Complete officers, committees, and organizational details from the convention
- Major speeches and papers on silver, coinage, and monetary policy
- Resolutions, reports, and memorial addresses that circulated among participants
- A chronological view of the discussions and their historical context
Ideal for readers of financial history, 19th‑century American politics, and researchers studying the silver movement and its public debate.