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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02542.21 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of correspondence of the North Family |
| Title | Thomas Hart Benton to John C. Rivis regarding the state debt of Missouri |
| Date | 20 October 1842 |
| Author | Benton, Thomas Hart (1782-1858) |
| Recipient | Rivis, John C. |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Written by Missouri Senator Benton. References Rivis's letter of 8 October. Benton tries to calm fears about state's debt. Says he immediately applied to the most reliable businessmen to find an answer for him. The businessmen say that the laws of nature would change before Missouri would repudiate her debt or falter in her payments. Says everyone in Missouri takes great pride in their state and does not want to lose it. Says he is going to Jefferson City to see the governor and other officers of the government and impress that upon them. |
| Subjects | American West Debt Economics Finance Government and Civics Patriotism American Statesmen |
| Place written | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Theme | Banking & Economics; Merchants & Commerce; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |