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I propose to issue all the silver dollars that are demanded in exchange for gold coin.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “I propose to issue all the silver dollars that are demanded in exchange for gold coin.”
Editor's note · Context
Sherman outlines his plan to issue silver dollars in exchange for gold, emphasizing his commitment to a bimetallic standard.
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