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Ulysses S. Grant: I recommend that so much of said act as provides for involuntary bankruptcy on account of the suspension of payment be…

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I recommend that so much of said act as provides for involuntary bankruptcy on account of the suspension of payment be repealed.
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Ulysses S. Grant
Republican · Ohio

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Grant recommends repealing certain provisions of the bankruptcy act to protect businesses.

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