GALLATIN ALBERT Autograph Letter Signed as President of the

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GALLATIN, ALBERT. Autograph Letter Signed, as President of the National Bank in New York, to William James MacNeven ("Dear Sir"), arranging a meeting to discuss tariffs. 1 page, approximately 4x6 1/2 inches; hinged to a larger sheet, short tear at top edge repaired. New York, 5 June 1832

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In full: "It is intended to have a public meeting for the purpose of urging on Congress the necessity of settling, during this session, the Tariff question on principles of mutual concession and such as may allay the ferment and restore harmony. If this important object is practicable, it can, it is believed, be effected only through the mediation of New York. I wish you to take a part in this patriotic undertaking and pray you to be kind enough to call on me for that purpose tomorrow morning between eight & nine."
with--Gallatin. Clipped portion of an Autograph Letter Signed. Approximately 2 1/2x8 inches; tipped to a larger sheet. Np, nd.
Gallatin (1761-1849) was the fourth Secretary of the Treasury, 1801-14, appointed by Jefferson.