It was no longer difficult to borrow money at the rate of five per cent, and with the adjustment of our controversy with Great Britain there remained no reason to question the rapid progress of the United States in wealth and population.
Boutwell discusses the ease of borrowing money for the government due to improved financial conditions.
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