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That promise was printed on the face of the notes when issued, was repeated in several acts of Congress, and was declared valid and obligatory by the Supreme Court.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “That promise was printed on the face of the notes when issued, was repeated in several acts of Congress, and was…”
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Sherman highlights the legal obligations established by Congress and upheld by the Supreme Court regarding currency.
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