Seven thirty facts and figures
Contributors: McLaughlin Brothers; L. Johnson & Co
Publisher: M'Laughlin Brothers, printers, Philadelphia.
Published: 1865
Place of publication: Philadelphia]
Language: eng
Subjects: Bonds; Government securities; Treasury bills; Public Debts
Notes: Advertising "7-30" government bonds. One of several single sheet advertisements issued in 1865 by Samuel Wilkeson, an aide to Jay Cooke, the subscription agent for the 7-30 bonds. Cf. Oberholtzer, E.P. Jay Cooke financier of the Civil War, 1907, v. 1, p. 601.

Wood-engraved eagle at head of p. [1] holds banner captioned "Our national debt may be a national blessing." Signed: L. Johnson & Co.

"Patriotic songs."--p. [2]. The twenty-eight songs are flanked by newspaper formatted columns containing "Buying gold makes one a rebel," "All is greenbacks," "He serpentined around a corner," and "How the British croaked about their debt."

Another edition is distinguished by the inclusion of "Buying gold makes one a rebel," "National resources we have not yet drawn on," "All is greenbacks," "He serpentined around a corner," and "A year's havoc among investments other than government bonds" in these columns.

Imprint from p. [2].

Text printed in eight columns.