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Charles Sumner: “To my mind we must lessen the demand obligations of the Government, while the Secretary of the Treasury at the same time…”

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To my mind we must lessen the demand obligations of the Government, while the Secretary of the Treasury at the same time strengthens the reserves in the national vaults.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner advocates for reducing government demand obligations while strengthening reserves to improve financial stability.

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