WILLIAMS, John L. & Son (compilers.)

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1889-90. A Manual of Investments. First edition of the sixth such manual produced by the banking house of John L. Williams of Richmond, Virginia, promoting investment in the Southern States of America."Our Manual was the first publication of the sort issued in the South, and now enjoys the distinction, we believe, of being the largest work of its kind published by any Banking House in America. It contains a large amount of valuable information to be found in no other publication, and much of the information which finds its way into print through other mediums only reaches the public some months after it has been presented by us." (Introduction)."Men who think, who look beyond the surface indications and the present moment, will be encouraged by scrutiny and analysis of the facts and conditions in the Southern States to place or continue their investments in those States, because it is evident that the prosperity and growth in all interests and departments of business are based on and secured by natural, original elements which cannot be removed or shaken" (preface, p. iv).

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