Large format handwritten ledger of 274 pages listing depositors during this very early time period (though it had been recognized for some time as a village or borough, Pittsburgh only became a city in 1816). Depositors listed alphabetically by last name beginning with John Adams, dated between 1822 and 1824. Includes accounts of many prominent Pittsburghers including the first mayor and his son, Ebenezer and Harmar Denny.
The Mint Director's report on assays made of foreign coins. The same text is also found in the American State Papers, finance (class 3), volume 3, report no. 625.
Paul Hybert summary: "An assay of foreign coins, from mint director Robert Patterson to Acting Treasury Secretary Crawford, who relayed it to Congress. The recent assay results for the three types of foreign silver coins still current are stated — they are consistent with prior results. In case Congress is considering legislation regarding foreign coins, a statement of the average of the results, from the past five years, of assays on gold and silver coins is given."
A report from the Director of the Mint (Robert Patterson) on the assay of foreign coins. The same text is in the American State Papers, finance (class 3), volume 4, report no. 655.
Paul Hybert summary: "An assay of foreign silver coins, from mint director Robert Patterson to Treasury Secretary Crawford, who relayed it to Congress. The recent assay results for the three types of foreign silver coins still current are stated — they are consistent with prior results."
Mint Director Robert Patterson's report for the year 1821. The same text appears in the American State Papers, finance (class 3), volume 3, report no. 626.
Paul Hybert summary: "A short report from mint director Patterson to President Monroe, who relayed it to Congress. Almost a quarter of the deposited silver bullion came from South America or Mexico."
