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The Education of Henry Adams · Character

Jay Gould

American financier and railroad magnate.

minor

Also known as Gould

First appearance: xvii president grant 1869

Jay Gould shows up with force in Free Fight (1869–1870). The page is where that presence becomes real.

Financier who attempts to corner the gold market in September 1869, believing he had assurances from the government.
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Jay Gould first appears in 0019 xvii president grant 1869.

In Free Fight (1869–1870): Financier who attempts to corner the gold market in September 1869, believing he had assurances from the government.

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USUlysses S. GrantHAHenry AdamsJQJohn Quincy Ad…CKClarence KingMMMonckton MilnesJGJay Gould

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