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When I entered Congress I was entirely prepared, not only to tax the circulation of state banks, but to tax such banks out of existence.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “When I entered Congress I was entirely prepared, not only to tax the circulation of state banks, but to tax such banks…”
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Sherman reveals his readiness to impose taxes on state banks to eliminate them from the financial system.
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During forty years of public life, though many able men have aspired to the office I hold, the people of Ohio, through their general assembly, have preferred me to represent them.
Proud of Ohio, of its history and people, willing at all times to sound its praise in the sisterhood of states, yet, according to my convictions, the United States is entitled to my allegiance, and all parts of it should receive equal care…
Though my grateful thanks are due to them and have been often expressed, yet I have felt, as they do, that my duty was to the whole country.
The Union already embraces discordant elements enough without adding others.
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