A System Of National Finance

A System of National Finance: Notes Explanatory of Mr. Chase's Plan of National Finance is a book written by Silas Moore Stilwell in 1861. The book provides a detailed explanation of the financial plan proposed by Salmon P. Chase who was the Secretary of the Treasury under President Abraham Lincoln. The plan was aimed at financing the Civil War and included measures such as the creation of a national currency the sale of government bonds and the establishment of a national banking system. Stilwell's book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the intricacies of Chase's plan. It includes detailed explanations of key concepts such as the role of the Treasury Department the issuance of paper currency and the management of public debt. The author also provides historical context for the plan discussing the economic and political conditions that led to its creation.Overall A System of National Finance is an important historical document that sheds light on the challenges faced by the United States during the Civil War and the innovative solutions proposed by its leaders. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American finance and economics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.