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Charles Sumner: “I think I do not err, if I conclude that the first part of the pending measure is inadequate, while the cancellation of…”

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I think I do not err, if I conclude that the first part of the pending measure is inadequate, while the cancellation of the three per cent. certificates in the manner proposed is inexpedient.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner critiques a proposed measure, deeming it inadequate and impractical regarding financial certificates.

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