The Manhattan Company Bank, formally incorporated in 1799, is presented in this book as a progressive commercial bank that has passed through important stages of development throughout its history. The anonymous author(s) explore the bank's journey from its inception, revealing the key events, strategies and decisions that have helped it maintain its reputation as a leading financial institution. This book is a valuable source of information about the history of banking and the importance of maintaining high financial standards in large cities such as New York.