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Colonial Financier NICHOLAS BIDDLE - Doc Signed

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Nicholas Biddle (1786-1844) Financier. Biddle was the president of the Second Bank of the United States. He developed the bank into the first effective central bank, sponsoring policies that curbed credit, regulated the money supply, and safeguarded government deposits. The bank came under attack from President Andrew Jackson, who managed to terminate its national charter in 1836. 5" x 2 ¾" autograph note signed, "N. Biddle," September 1, 1837. "…Do not fail to come to dinner today at 3 o'clock…." Mounted with considerable spotting.

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