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That is, that we provide now for the redemption, at a fixed rate or scale or rates, of so much gold for a specific sum of United States notes.
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John Sherman
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Sherman outlines a proposal for redeeming U.S. notes at a fixed rate in gold, emphasizing the importance of a structured approach.

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