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Armament contracts and war spending debated in Congress
A lengthy speech condemns inflated muskets contracts and hefty war prep bills. The speaker criticizes price gouging, unneeded arms orders, and misused funds while urging restraint and fiscal accountability during the Civil War. He cites large contracts for Springfield muskets, Enfield rifles, and harness, and attacks officials for wasteful spending and poor oversight.
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Dawes
Mass
Mosimotuyotta
Nathonnl
Frei
Congress
Aiunta
New York
Enik
Eros
Peru
National Credit
Board of Army
Maun
Butaly
Atx
Springfield
Congres
Massachusett
Providenor
McCinttin
Chi
Rock Island
Mt Quincy
Rmarafectire
Baltimore
Treasury
London
Tom Frew