It occurred to me that I could render a very great service to my country, during my absence, if I could be instrumental in getting a declaration from England and France that those countries would join with the United States in an attempt to reestablish silver as a legal tender.
Hoar expresses his belief in the importance of international cooperation to restore silver as legal tender during his absence from the country.
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