Publisher's Synopsis
""A Memoir of the First Treasurer of the United States, with Chronological Data"" is a biographical work written by Michael Reed Minnich. The book provides a detailed account of the life and career of Michael Hillegas, who served as the first Treasurer of the United States. Hillegas played a crucial role in the early years of the nation, managing the finances of the Continental Congress during the Revolutionary War and helping to establish the country's financial system.The book begins with an overview of Hillegas' early life and education, tracing his family background and his early career in business. It then moves on to his political career, describing his appointment as Treasurer of the United States in 1775 and his subsequent work in managing the country's finances during the war.Throughout the book, Minnich provides a wealth of historical detail and contextual information, including descriptions of key events and figures from the Revolutionary era. He also includes a number of appendices with additional data, such as a chronology of Hillegas' life and a list of his financial transactions.Overall, ""A Memoir of the First Treasurer of the United States, with Chronological Data"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the country's early leaders, as well as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
