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John Sherman: “It is, in fact, a fundamental question; and until it is settled, and settled in accordance with the teachings of…”

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It is, in fact, a fundamental question; and until it is settled, and settled in accordance with the teachings of experience, all attempts in other financial and economical reforms will either fail absolutely, or be but partially successful.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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Sherman argues that unresolved currency issues hinder all other financial reforms.

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