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George Boutwell: “And is not the inference justified that the profits have been large and tempting, notwithstanding the demonetization of…”

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And is not the inference justified that the profits have been large and tempting, notwithstanding the demonetization of silver in some countries and the suspension of coinage in other countries?
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George Boutwell
Massachusetts

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Boutwell questions the justification of profits in the silver industry despite challenges faced by silver in the global market.

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