On the recordJune 22, 1862
During the existing war it is peculiarly the duty of the National Government to secure to the people a sound circulating medium.
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presidency.ucsb.eduDuring the existing war it is peculiarly the duty of the National Government to secure to the people a sound circulating medium.
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