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Its purpose is declared upon the title of the bill, 'An act to provide for the resumption of specie payments.' Every word, every line, and every provision, of this bill is in harmony with that title.
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Sherman asserts that the bill's provisions align with its title, highlighting its focus on resuming specie payments.
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