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Charles Sumner: “And now, when victory seems within reach, when an improved currency is already begun, Senators hesitate in conceding…”

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And now, when victory seems within reach, when an improved currency is already begun, Senators hesitate in conceding those facilities without which victory is doubtful.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

He expresses concern that hesitation in providing necessary facilities could jeopardize the success of the new currency.

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