Excerpt from The Silver Question: An Address
Section 15 provided for the coinage in silver of half dollars, quarter dollars and dimes, to be legal tender for all sums less than one dollar.
Sec. 17 provided for the coinage of nickels and copper cents, to be legal tender to the amount of fifteen cents.
Sec. 18 provided that no coins of gold or silver should thereafter be issued ex cept as in that act provided.
The bill was taken up in the Senate Jan. 9, 1871, read in full, debated dur ing that day and the next, and passed by a vote of 36 to 13.
It then went to the House and was re ferred to the Committee on Coinage, Weights and Measures, and printed as it had passed the Senate. On Feb. 25.
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Excerpt from The Silver Question: An Address
Section 15 provided for the coinage in silver of half dollars, quarter dollars and dimes, to be legal tender for all sums less than one dollar.
Sec. 17 provided for the coinage of nickels and copper cents, to be legal tender to the amount of fifteen cents.
Sec. 18 provided that no coins of gold or silver should thereafter be issued ex cept as in that act provided.
The bill was taken up in the Senate Jan. 9, 1871, read in full, debated dur ing that day and the next, and passed by a vote of 36 to 13.
It then went to the House and was re ferred to the Committee on Coinage, Weights and Measures, and printed as it had passed the Senate. On Feb. 25.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Robert S. Taylor is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Davis.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a thorough analysis of the contentious debate surrounding silver and gold monometallism in the United States during the late 19th century. The author meticulously traces the convoluted history of coinage ratios, monetary policy, and political machinations that shaped the financial landscape of the era. Drawing upon historical evidence, the author demonstrates the impracticality of unlimited silver coinage, illuminating the economic perils inherent in disregarding the market value of precious metals. The book offers a nuanced perspective on the intricacies of monetary systems, highlighting the delicate balance between maintaining stable currency and fostering economic growth. Ultimately, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of monetary policy and its profound impact on society and politics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333249175_0
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