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The Fall of a Bankers Life in Change Alley
A lengthy account of a banker denoted F and his partners ends in bankruptcy after risky speculation in stocks and commodities. The piece laments gambling in Change Alley, warns of private miseries, and urges royal mercy for creditors while condemning prerogatives. Public Ledger commentary follows on usury and misplaced state honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell
Republic
Aberdeen
Jonathan’s
India
Gale
Roehanigton
Scotland
Falkland Island
Flep
Newmarket
Arthur's
Public Ledger
Alexander Fordyce
K. B
Buller
Gretteer
Denger
Tueir Mamnes
Jacathia