Notable 19th Century Maritime Aid and Moral Mirth
A Cleveland style column recalls shipwreck aid by brig owners, criticism of delaying relief, and the ethic of maritime charity. Brief anecdotes follow about the Central America disaster, wit on money’s power, and a quirky postscript from the Boston Museum about a humorous letter from a sailor named Mike.
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Nopie
Amelia
Wlisha, Atsias
Eng
Boston
Xenlewan
Osteo Transcript
Shipmwarter
Banks Pause Specie Payments After Waehingen Fall
The first suspension of specie payments by banks followed the capture of Waehingen by the British. New York and most the South and West halted, not resuming for years. In 1837 New York led May 10 with Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore quickest to follow.
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