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Handwritten Letter, 1817 by Jacob Barker to John L. Lawrence Regarding Currency and Albany Republica

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Handwritten Letter, 1817 by Jacob Barker to John L. Lawrence Regarding Currency and Albany Republica
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New York. January 24th, 1817. Neatly handwritten letter from Jacob Barker to John L. Lawrence, discussing politics and currency in New York State. Barker opens the letter discussing that he observes that Lawrence has appointed a Committee "to enquire into the expediency of hunting or prohibition the emission by individuals, of Tickets or bills in the form of Bank Notes." He notes that small change must be available to the citizens, and that the current state of small change is "not sufficient" for daily use by the average New Yorker. Barker goes on to ask Lawrence to let him know what is "going on at Albany" as everything is very quiet, writing that "Our political warriors appear to be resting on their arms, watching for you to indicate the course that is to be pursued." Barker states that his friends will support all measures adopted by the Republican members of the Legislature, and that "Our party is now on a very solid foundation," writing of the Republican political party. Jacob Barker (December 17, 1779 - December 26, 1871) was an American financier and lawyer, heavily involved in the financial sector, law arena, and government of New York City, being one of the original members of Tammany Hall. In 1815, he founded the Exchange Bank of New York. He was a member of the New York State Senate in 1816, serving alongside Peter R. Livingston and Darius Crosby and representing the Southern District, which consisted of Dutchess, Kings, New York, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester counties. John L. Lawrence (October 2, 1785 - July 24, 1849) was an American lawyer, diplomat, and politician from New York. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co.) in 1816-17. He was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1821. VF condition with some splitting along fold lines, still in incredible condition for its age, with neat handwriting. Unique piece of New York history. (From the John E. Herzog Collection)