Although the embarrassments arising from the want of an uniform national currency have not been diminished since the adjournment of Congress, great satisfaction has been derived in contemplating the revival of the public credit and the efficiency of the public resources.
Madison acknowledges ongoing issues with national currency but finds satisfaction in the revival of public credit.
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