Special Message
04/19/1832
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It is impossible that any government can continue to exist upon any other principles.
In your hands is rightfully placed the sovereignty of the country.
I herewith transmit the report ** of the Secretary of the Navy, which affords all the information required by said resol...
The duty of every government [is so] to regulate its currency as to protect this numerous class.