File:Letter signed George Thompson, Shawanee Springs, Mercer County, Kentucky, to Thomas Jefferson, June 2, 1825.jpg

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English: Thompson is an old Charlottesville neighbor who has not seen Jefferson for thirty years. He has just returned from seeing Gen. Lafayette and was impressed with his park containing buffalo, elk, and deer. Thompson, now living in Kentucky, describes his state’s financial problems and the establishment of a Commonwealth Bank where the state is the only stockholder. (6 pages)
Title: Letter signed George Thompson, Shawanee Springs, Mercer County, Kentucky, to Thomas Jefferson, June 2, 1825
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Source Missouri History Museum
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A0770-00073
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Thomas Jefferson Collection, ca. 1773-1961 (bulk 1779-1826)
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Finance
Banks and banking
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410869
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7086FAA7-144D-B978-291F-848B65666A1D

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