The reader will understand that the ideas presented in the following pages admit of a much more thorough demonstration than can be given in so small a space. Such demonstration, if it should be necessary, the author hopes to give at a future time.
Boston, March, 1873.
CHAPTER I.
A NEW BANKING SYSTEM.
Under the banking system—an outline of which is hereafter given—the real estate of Boston alone—taken at only three-fourths its value, as estimated by the State valuation[A]—is capable of furnishing three hundred millions of dollars of loanable capital.
Under the same system, the real estate of Massachusetts—taken at only three-fourths its estimated value[B]—is capable of furnishing seven hundred and fifty millions of loanable capital.