John Sherman: “It is singular how strong the feeling in favor of an irredeemable…”

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It is singular how strong the feeling in favor of an irredeemable paper currency was in many of the western towns and among the farming people.

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Sherman reflects on the strong support for irredeemable paper currency among western farmers during his time.

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John Sherman: “It is singular how strong the feeling in favor of an irredeemable paper currency was in many of the western towns and…”