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Did Rufus King express concern about Bird, Savage & Bird?

💡 The Answer

  • In 1802, King instructed them to make a routine payment.
  • Bird, Savage & Bird were reluctant to fully comply.
  • King then expressed that their 'affairs may not be altogether free of embarrassment'.
  • This hinted at hidden financial instability.
  • His fears were realized when the firm failed in early 1803.

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