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It will lighten the great tax which our paper system has so long collected from the earnings of labor, and do more to revive and perpetuate those habits of economy and simplicity which are so congenial to the character of republicans than all the legislation which has yet been attempted.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Jackson argues that reducing reliance on paper currency will alleviate burdens on labor and promote frugality in society.

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