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The pet banks chartered after the destruction of the Bank of the United States started upon a wild scheme of inflation.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “The pet banks chartered after the destruction of the Bank of the United States started upon a wild scheme of inflation.”
Editor's note · Context
Sherman critiques the reckless financial practices of certain banks following the collapse of a major bank.
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