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Charles Sumner: “In making this attempt I am moved by the desire to do something for the business interests of the country, which suffer…”

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In making this attempt I am moved by the desire to do something for the business interests of the country, which suffer inconceivably from the derangement of the currency.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner articulates his motivation to address the economic struggles caused by currency issues.

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