Thus trade, instead of being increased by such bills, is diminished; and by their being shut up in chests, the very end of making them (viz. to furnish a medium of commerce) is in a great measure, if not totally defeated.
Franklin argues that the intended purpose of paper bills to facilitate commerce was largely defeated due to hoarding.
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