Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881 to James M. Shute
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09143 Author/Creator: Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 19 February 1869 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
"I almost despair of securing any financial legislation this season, thought we shall try to pass a bill legalizing Gold Contracts and also declaring the 5.20 Bonds and greenbacks are ultimately payable in Gold...The late decision of the Supreme Court has nearly covered the ground on the subject..."
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