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The withdrawal of the currency from circulation of the national banks, and then enforced winding up of the banks in consequence, would inevitably bring a serious embarrassment and disaster to the business of the country.
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John Sherman
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Sherman warns that withdrawing currency from national banks could lead to significant economic disruption.

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