Charles Sumner: “The currency of all should be coin, and you should lift all the…”

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The currency of all should be coin, and you should lift all the national creditors to this solid platform rather than drag a single citizen down.

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Massachusetts

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He advocates for a solid financial foundation for all citizens, emphasizing fairness in currency.

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