Scholar, Financier
Scholar, Financier, President of the Second Bank of the United States. Biddle and his bank were the target of Andrew Jackson's "Bank War," a political struggle that Jackson won and that cost the bank its charter. Beautifully engraved order of the Bank of the United States for 50 pounds sterling, dated June 21, 1838, and made out to F.W. Porter. Signed by Biddle as bank president. $350.00*
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