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John Sherman: “This does not follow, but, even if it be true, the purchasing power of our money will be diminished.”

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This does not follow, but, even if it be true, the purchasing power of our money will be diminished.
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John Sherman
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Sherman discusses the impact of monetary policy on purchasing power, highlighting concerns about inflation.

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