Charles Sumner: “He naturally seeks to amplify his jurisdiction, and to keep the tide…”

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He naturally seeks to amplify his jurisdiction, and to keep the tide of gold secure so that it shall not ebb from his marble building.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner critiques the Director's motivations, suggesting he may prioritize his own mint's interests.

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