There is no silence with regard to the States, which are expressly prohibited to “emit bills of credit,” or “make anything but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts.” Treasury notes are “bills of credit”; and this prohibition is imperative on the States.
He clarifies that while states are prohibited from certain actions, Treasury notes fall under the category of 'bills of credit' which are restricted.
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