Proceedings of the National Convention of Business Men, which assembled at Philadelphia, on Tuesday, August 1, 1837

by William Halsey

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Philadelphia: printed by order of the Convention, 1837. First edition, 8vo, pp. 16; removed from binding and stapled; several small library stamps; good or better. The convention was called to order by Arnold Buffum, wealthy Quaker businessman, best known for his support of abolition. The convention related to the Panic of 1837 and adopted 12 resolutions relating to uniform backruptcy laws, an end to speculation, tariffs, etc. The Committee of Publication are

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