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John Sherman: “You must develop these secrets of nature, and you will have no more fear of the exhaustion of gold, for these new powers…”

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You must develop these secrets of nature, and you will have no more fear of the exhaustion of gold, for these new powers will contribute to the wealth and power of this country.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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Sherman expresses optimism about new powers contributing to national wealth and power.

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