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George Boutwell: “The speculative advance in gold has brought legitimate business almost to a standstill, owing to the apprehension of a…”

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The speculative advance in gold has brought legitimate business almost to a standstill, owing to the apprehension of a corner, which from appearances may appear at any moment.
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George Boutwell
Massachusetts

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Boutwell comments on the negative impact of speculative advances in gold on legitimate business activities.

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