Benjamin Rush (Philadelphia) letter to W. Jones [Dr. Walter Jones] (n. p.), 1811 February 12

Containers:

Box 2, Folder 4

Creator:

Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813

Extent:

1 Leaves

Scope and content:

Rush congratulates Jones on his decision to leave Congress, and records his own regrets regarding public service, with particular regard to the funding system and the banks. He now believes American citizens "unfit for and undeserving of liberty."

Acquisition information:

Gift of Josiah Charles Trent Collection, 1956

Physical description:

4 pages; 26 cm

Alternative form available:

3-page transcript available

Subjects:

Political participation -- United States
Political culture -- United States
Monetary policy -- United States -- History -- 18th Century

Names:

Jones, Walter, 1745-1815

Places:

United States -- Economic conditions -- 18th century

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