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George F. Hoar: “If, however, the nations of the world were to agree on one metal alone, it was best that the most precious metal should…”

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If, however, the nations of the world were to agree on one metal alone, it was best that the most precious metal should be taken for that purpose.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar argues that if a single metal is chosen as a standard, it should be the most precious one available.

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