Charles Sumner: “The extension of bank-notes from three to five hundred millions, which…”

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The extension of bank-notes from three to five hundred millions, which I propose, will extend the banking system where it is now needed.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner advocates for an increase in the amount of bank-notes to enhance the banking system.

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Charles Sumner: “The extension of bank-notes from three to five hundred millions, which I propose, will extend the banking system where…”