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George Boutwell: “The policy pursued in the office of Secretary of the Treasury by your successor I hope may be as successful as yours has…”

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The policy pursued in the office of Secretary of the Treasury by your successor I hope may be as successful as yours has been, and that no departure from it will be made except such as experience and change of circumstances may make necessary.
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George Boutwell
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Boutwell expresses hope that his successor will continue successful policies in the Treasury.

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