Charles Sumner: “Whoso would have equity must do equity; and now, if you would have…”

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Whoso would have equity must do equity; and now, if you would have specie payments, you must do this great equity.

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Sumner asserts that fairness in financial matters requires equitable treatment of all citizens.

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Charles Sumner: “Whoso would have equity must do equity; and now, if you would have specie payments, you must do this great equity.”