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We therefore must look for some system of finance that would give us all the aid possible, either in the form of paper money or by the agencies of associated banks.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “We therefore must look for some system of finance that would give us all the aid possible, either in the form of paper…”
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Sherman advocates for innovative financial solutions to support the government during wartime.
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