It will be one of your brightest honors that you so clearly saw and so boldly followed the path of reform; for certainly no greater boon--except liberty itself--can be conferred upon a nation than a truly national and thoroughly sound currency.
Sherman praises the importance of a sound national currency as a fundamental reform for the nation.
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The events of the future are beyond the vision of mankind, but I hope our people will be content with internal growth, and avoid the complications of foreign acquisitions.
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…
The Union already embraces discordant elements enough without adding others.
What I have written is no doubt clouded with partisanship, but I would not be honest if I did not express my attachment to my party.
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