Andrew Jackson: “The beneficent Author of All Good has granted to us during the present year health, peace, and plenty, and numerous…”

In your hands is rightfully placed the sovereignty of the country.

The paper money system of this country may be used as an engine to undermine your free institutions.

Local interests would still be found there, and unchastened ambition.

The duty of every government [is so] to regulate its currency as to protect this numerous class.