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With resumption, free banking may be authorized with safety, giving the same full protection to bill holders which they have under existing laws.
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gutenberg.orgUlysses S. Grant: “With resumption, free banking may be authorized with safety, giving the same full protection to bill holders which they…”
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He supports the idea of free banking as a safe measure to protect bill holders and enhance the banking system.
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