Research Question

MikeinTyler

Does anyone know of an online source that will allow a person to read the text of the acts of congress that relate to numismatic subjects?

Thanks

Mike

BowAxe

I don't know -- is the Congressional Record online?

kranky

See if thomas.loc.gov has what you're looking for.

coindaughter

Try this one, too:

US Mint Legislation page

Good luck!

MikeinTyler

From what I can tell the Thomas site is for current legislation. I am looking for something that will access the archives. For instance I would like to read the text of the Act of March 3, 1863 which authorized the 3 cent fractional notes.

Thanks again

Mike

kranky

You could call the research desk of a large library near you, or call your US Representative's office and ask.

coindaughter

They listed a bunch of acts passed on that date. I didn't read the whole text of them all, but it may be buried. Go here:

Library of Congress

and do a search of the date or keyword from what you know of the act.

I love internet research, but I've got laundry to go do!

Good luck!