The E-Sylum:  Volume 8, Number 45, October 23, 2005, Article 5

GOLD COIN CIRCULATION INFO SOUGHT

Dave Ginsberg writes: "I'm researching how gold coins were
used in commerce in the 19th century (especially pre-1879)
and am hoping that the readers of the E-Sylum can suggest
some sources for me. What would be ideal, of course, would
be a "Fractional Money" equivalent that focused on gold
coins instead of silver coins, but lacking that, I'm looking for
diaries, travelogues or other first person sources that mention
spending gold coins or commercial or business histories that
discuss how commerce was conducted in the 19th century.
I'm looking to answer questions such as: "How were government
employees paid?" "How did a housekeeper settle his/her monthly
or quarterly bill at the general store or butcher?" etc. All
suggestions are welcome. Thanks."

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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