Speech of Almon H. Read, Esq., of Susquehanna, on the Individual Liability of Stockholders, for the

This is a transcript of a speech delivered by Almon H. Read, Esq., of Susquehanna, before the Pennsylvania Convention on November 16th and 17th, 1837. The speech addresses the critical issue of individual liability of stockholders for the debts incurred by banking institutions. Delivered in the wake of the Panic of 1837, Read's arguments provide a fascinating insight into the economic and legal debates surrounding the regulation of banks and the financial responsibilities of their investors during this turbulent period in American history.

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