The Money Manias: The Eras of Great Speculation in America, 1770-1970Weybright and Talley, 1974 - 397 pages |
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... additional funds . Some were granted , though not nearly enough to complete the job . In 1802 additional locks were completed , making the Potomac navigable for nearly 220 miles . Toll revenues were not as great as expected , however ...
... additional funds . Some were granted , though not nearly enough to complete the job . In 1802 additional locks were completed , making the Potomac navigable for nearly 220 miles . Toll revenues were not as great as expected , however ...
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... additional $ 4.5 million . There was a small excess of revenues over current expenses , but the bonds were not redeemed as were the Erie's , and the route was sold to the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1857 for $ 7.5 million . Nor did the ...
... additional $ 4.5 million . There was a small excess of revenues over current expenses , but the bonds were not redeemed as were the Erie's , and the route was sold to the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1857 for $ 7.5 million . Nor did the ...
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... additional funds . Part of the refinancing was a Baring agreement to purchase additional Maryland bonds . By that time the London bankers had fully assessed the po- tential of both canals and railroads in America . In 1849 the Barings ...
... additional funds . Part of the refinancing was a Baring agreement to purchase additional Maryland bonds . By that time the London bankers had fully assessed the po- tential of both canals and railroads in America . In 1849 the Barings ...
Contents
A Great National Project | 33 |
Speculation in Slaves | 69 |
The Comstock Lode | 99 |
Copyright | |
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