This book, the first American edition of John Francis's *Chronicles and Characters of the Stock Exchange*, offers a historical account of the London Stock Exchange and its prominent figures. Published in 1850, it includes mentions of prominent figures from the Rothschild and Goldsmid families, alongside other individuals of the Hebrew faith, illustrating the involvement of Jewish people in the financial world of the 19th century. A biographical sketch of the economist David Ricardo is featured on page 77.
Subject: London Stock Exchange
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Letter from J. L. Goldsmid Regarding Aid for Spanish Patriots, London, 1808 November 6A printed broadside/letter dated November 6, 1808, from J. L. Goldsmid in London, appealing for subscriptions to aid Spanish patriots. Goldsmid, along with his brother Abraham, were prominent figures on the London Stock Exchange and served as a committee member for this effort. The letter was addressed to the Chief Magistrate of the City of Margate.