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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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Resolved, That the people who constitute the supreme power in the United States, should guard with jealous care the rights of the several states, as independent governments.
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