I say that now, nine years after the close of our Civil War, twelve years after these notes have been authorized and issued, five years after the dominant party has declared its purpose to pay them at the earliest day practicable, there should be no longer delay.
Sherman calls for immediate action on the payment of notes, reflecting on the time elapsed since the Civil War.
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