On the record
What right had he, in law or justice, to insist upon maintaining in circulation his note, which he refused to pay according to his promise, and which he refused to receive in payment of a note bearing interest?
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sherman questions the moral and legal right of individuals to maintain notes they refuse to honor.
Share
More from John Sherman
How can we avert a calamity at which humanity and civilization shudder?
It seems to me that in the present condition of our finances there is no necessity for conferring these large powers on the Secretary of the Treasury.
I have participated in framing many tariff bills, but have never succeeded in securing one that I entirely approved.
But some of you may say, all this is very well, but what will you do to save the Union?
Other voices in this conversation
