This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1895 Excerpt: ...The First National Bank of Saratoga. His character is without a stain and his life is an illustration of the possibilities of this free republic for young men of ambition. ARCHIBALD GRACIE KINO, banker, was born in Everton, near Liverpool, England, July 11, 1821. His father, James Gore King, was a notable banker, whot ...
Read More
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1895 Excerpt: ...The First National Bank of Saratoga. His character is without a stain and his life is an illustration of the possibilities of this free republic for young men of ambition. ARCHIBALD GRACIE KINO, banker, was born in Everton, near Liverpool, England, July 11, 1821. His father, James Gore King, was a notable banker, whot born May 8, 1791, in New York city, dying in Weehawken, N. J., Oct. 3, 1853, was the third son of Ruf us King, eminent as a statesman, member of the convention which drafted the Constitution, and United States Senator from New York, and of Mary Alsop, his wife. Well educated, first in England and France, James Gore King graduated from Harvard College in 1810, studied law and during the War of 1812 served as assistant Adjutant General. In 1815, he founded the commission house of JamesG. King& Co., which was so favored by fortune and the energy of the senior partner that it sprang speedily into prosperity. In 1818, Mr. King moved to Liverpool and established the English house of King & Gracie, in partnership with Archibald Gracie. Returning to New York in 1824, he declined John Jacob Astor's offer of the presidency of The American Fur Co., and entered the bank of Prime, Ward, Sands, King& Co., which in 1826 became Prime, Ward & King, and in 1847 James G. King& Sons. He was sound, prudent and successful, and in 1837 his bank was quoted as one of the few strong concerns of that terrible year. Mr. King was active in promoting the construction of the Erie Railroad, and served as president without compensation. In 1837, he performed a public service by visiting England and obtaining an advance of 1,000,000 in gold from The Bank of England upon the guarantee of the Barings, which being transmitted to this city in coin, enabled the ...
Read Less
Add this copy of America's Successful men of Affairs. An Encyclopedia of to cart. $31.73, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of America's Successful men of Affairs. An Encyclopedia of to cart. $40.32, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of America's Successful men of Affairs. An Encyclopedia of to cart. $40.37, like new condition, Sold by GreatBookPrices rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 858 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of America's Successful men of Affairs. An Encyclopedia of to cart. $40.78, new condition, Sold by GreatBookPrices rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 858 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of America's Successful Men of Affairs. an Encyclopedia of to cart. $40.79, new condition, Sold by BargainBookStores rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Grand Rapids, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
