John Law of Lauriston Financier and Statesman, Founder of the Bank of France, Originator of the Mississippi Scheme, Etc.

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Hotel Mazarin acquired as office of Company and of Bank.--Excitement of crowds in the Rue Vivienne and the Rue Quincampoix.--Curious sources of fortune.-- Instances of enormous fortunes acquired by members of the nobility.--Enormous influx of foreign speculators into Paris.