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Envelope included. Addressed to: Hon. Albert Gallatin Pres. and National Bank City of Hon. Albert
Gallatin, Sir, I take the liberty of inclosing [sic] to
you a paper containing an outline of a new system of paper currency, which I
have ventured to submit to the consideration of the public—the comments of my
acquaintances here, although not entirely approbatory of the system, have been
such as to strengthen, rather than shake, my own confidence in its soundness
and practicability. Under these circumstances, I feel anxious to avail myself
of the judgment of those who are more competent than either myself or those
immediately around me, to comprehend the whole character and probable
operations of the system. Should you read the outline, I should, Sir,
esteem it a very great favor to be informed, in brief, of your general opinion
of the system—and also to receive your permission to show the opinion to my
friends. Trusting that you will excuse the liberty I
have taken—and availing myself of the opportunity to express my gratitude for
your former kindness to me. I am, Sir, with the highest respect, Your Obedient Servant Lysander Spooner |