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The development of gold and silver mines in the United States and Territories has not only been remarkable, but has had a large influence upon the business of all commercial nations.
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Ulysses S. Grant
Republican · Ohio

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Grant highlights the remarkable development of gold and silver mining and its impact on global commerce.

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