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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06313.04.137 |
| From Archive Folder | Aaron Hobart Collection |
| Title | Thomas Weston to Aaron Hobart giving his opinion on the uniform System of Bankruptcy |
| Date | 15 January 1822 |
| Author | Weston, Thomas (1770-1834) |
| Recipient | Hobart, Aaron |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Responding to a request from Hobart, Weston gives his opinion on the uniform System of Bankruptcy (bankruptcy laws being considered by Congress). He reports that he believes "the People of this District...do not wish for it." Indicates that the old system was widely unpopular and "all rejoiced" when it was repealed. Notes that they may favor a new system in commercial centers, but "the People in the country do not require it." Concludes with a warning about the politically divided populace, indicating that one unfavorable law could win the opposing party the next election. Marked "Confidential." |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Politics Government and Civics Congress Election Finance Debt Law |
| People | Weston, Thomas (1770-1834) Hobart, Aaron (1787-1858) |
| Place written | Middleborough, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |