The history of the Bank of England, from the establishment of that institution to the present day Containing a succinct view of the extension of its capital and credit; the effects of both; the dangers with which it has been threatened at certain periods, and the measures adopted to maintain the stability and credit of it on those occasions; interspersed with reflections of the best financial writers on the subject. With an impartial detail of the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament and the Court of Bank directors, in consequence of the order of council, diserted to the governor of the Bank of England, on the 26th of February last. With the report of the committee appointed by the House of Commons to enquire into the affairs of the Bank of England, at full length. To which is added, a correct copy of the charter of the Bank of England; with the bye-laws, and other interesting documents.

Date:

[1798?]