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To him who understood the spirit of the Legal Tender Act of 1862, it seemed rank dishonesty to pay bonds in a depreciated currency, and he said so in language that did not die in the committee room.
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This passage captures Alexander's strong opposition to paying bonds in depreciated currency, emphasizing his integrity in financial matters.
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