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The great depreciation of silver bullion has resulted in a vast loss to the government and its disposition is the most serious problem pending in Congress.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “The great depreciation of silver bullion has resulted in a vast loss to the government and its disposition is the most…”
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Sherman highlights the significant financial losses to the government due to the depreciation of silver bullion.
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