John Sherman: “We demand the immediate calling-in and payment of all United States…”

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We demand the immediate calling-in and payment of all United States bonds in full legal tender money.

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Sherman demands the repayment of U.S. bonds in legal tender money, highlighting his financial stance.

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John Sherman: “We demand the immediate calling-in and payment of all United States bonds in full legal tender money.”