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Justice to our creditors demands that it should be a legal tender; it will then circulate all over the country, and it will be the lifeblood of the whole business of the country, and it will enable capitalists to buy your bonds.
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John Sherman
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Sherman argues that recognizing paper money as legal tender is crucial for economic stability and business operations.

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