This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subtitle: From the Report of the Council of the American Antiquarian Society, Presented at the Annual Meeting Held in Worcester, October 21, L884; Subjects: Banks and banking; Paper money; Money; Antiques