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Reminiscences of a Cabinet Rift Over the U S Bank
The lettered account recounts W. J. Duane's claim that the President removed deposits from the U S Bank to please private interests, detailing cabinet opinions, presidential influence, and debates over whether to appeal to Congress or the judiciary. It notes Duane’s oath, early June 1833 events, and ongoing friction as the President sought bank policy amid Washington power plays.
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United States Bank
Congress
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United States’ Bank
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Senate
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Searley
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Snow
Washington
Treasury Department
Reuben M. Whitney
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Secretary of the Treasury
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Raney
Barry
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Cass
Woodbury
Amos Kendall
Alexandria
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U.S
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Siz. Whitney
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Jin Whitney
New York
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Union States’ Bank
Treasury
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Philadelphia
Augusta
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Nulliion
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