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Washington Letter on Indians and Monetary Reform
Washington Letter discusses Congress action to aid Indians amid famines among the Piegans and failures of policy from Washington to Jefferson. It critiques monetary policy, per capita circulation, gold and silver hoarding, and idle Treasury assets. The piece also recalls Bladensburg duel history and the public fate of figures like Decatur and Cilley at the site near Gettonburg.
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