On the record
In other words, let the silver dollar have enough grains of silver in it to make it intrinsically worth, in the market, the gold dollar.
Source
gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “In other words, let the silver dollar have enough grains of silver in it to make it intrinsically worth, in the market…”
Editor's note · Context
In this statement, Sherman clarifies his position on the intrinsic value of the silver dollar compared to the gold dollar.
Share
More from John Sherman
During forty years of public life, though many able men have aspired to the office I hold, the people of Ohio, through their general assembly, have preferred me to represent them.
The life of a civilian is in what he says or writes, that of a soldier in what he does.
Our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country" has been the watchword and creed of my public life.
Proud of Ohio, of its history and people, willing at all times to sound its praise in the sisterhood of states, yet, according to my convictions, the United States is entitled to my allegiance, and all parts of it should receive equal care…
Other voices in this conversation
