Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 30, 1879
The retirement from circulation of United States notes with the capacity of legal tender in private contracts is a step to be taken in our progress toward a safe and stable currency.
Said by
Rutherford B. Hayes
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Third Annual Message

Share & report

More from Rutherford B. Hayes

Jun 7, 1880

It is hereby ordered that the following-described country, lying within the boundaries of the Territory of Arizona, be, and the same is hereby, withdrawn from sale and settlement, and set apart for the use and occupancy of said Suppai…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Oct 31, 1880

At no period in their history since the United States became a nation has this people had so abundant and so universal reasons for joy and gratitude at the favor of Almighty God or been subject to so profound an obligation to give thanks…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 14, 1880

We hold it to be an incontrovertible principle that the Government of the United States may, by means of physical force, exercised through its official agents, execute on every foot of American soil the powers and functions that belong to…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 22, 1880

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation