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We have undertaken to redeem these notes in coin, and it is at least a question of doubtful ethics whether we ought to enter into the markets of the world and buy our own notes at a discount.
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Sherman raises ethical concerns about the U.S. government's approach to redeeming its notes in the global market.
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