Even according to the census of 1860, such new apportionment would transfer some sixty million dollars from banks that enjoy it to other parts of the country; it would take away from those banks what they want, and transfer it where it is not wanted.
Sumner warns that a new apportionment could significantly affect the distribution of funds among banks.
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