[WhiskeyPapa]

In 1860, there was more gold and silver specie on deposit in Southern Banks than in the North. And that trend began in 1857.

Verifiable source please.

Dr. McPherson says that only 12% of the currency and 21% of the banking assets were in the south.

Walt

[GOPcapitalist]

Dr. McPherson says that only 12% of the currency and 21% of the banking assets were in the south

McPherson lacks the credentials to make that determination.