subtreasury
[suhb-trezh-uh-ree, suhb-trezh-]
- a subordinate or branch treasury.
- (formerly) any of the branch treasuries maintained by the U.S. government.
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Origin of subtreasury
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Historical Examples
I repeat, then, that by the subtreasury the revenue is to be collected in specie.
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume OneAbraham Lincoln
We'll pool issue, and say, we'll make those Federal Oil pikers think we've gnawed a corner off the subtreasury.
The SpendersHarry Leon Wilson
The question of the continuance of the subtreasury system is respectfully submitted to the wisdom of Congress.
A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents,James D. Richardson
The receipts of subsidiary counterfeit coins at the subtreasury at New York have been in recent times inconsequential.
Disputed HandwritingJerome B. Lavay
But, again, by the subtreasury scheme the revenue is to be collected in specie.
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume OneAbraham Lincoln
subtreasury
- US a branch treasury
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