""United States Notes: A History Of The Various Issues Of Paper Money By The Government Of The United States"" is a book written by John Jay Knox and originally published in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive history of the paper money issued by the United States government from the Revolutionary War to the late 19th century. The author discusses the various types of paper money issued by the government, including Continental currency, Treasury notes, and greenbacks. He also covers the political and economic factors ...
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""United States Notes: A History Of The Various Issues Of Paper Money By The Government Of The United States"" is a book written by John Jay Knox and originally published in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive history of the paper money issued by the United States government from the Revolutionary War to the late 19th century. The author discusses the various types of paper money issued by the government, including Continental currency, Treasury notes, and greenbacks. He also covers the political and economic factors that led to the issuance of each type of currency, as well as the impact that these issues had on the economy and society at the time. Knox provides detailed information on the design, printing, and distribution of each type of currency, as well as the measures taken by the government to combat counterfeiting. He also explores the controversies and debates surrounding the use of paper money, including the debate over the gold standard and the role of the federal government in regulating the economy. Overall, ""United States Notes"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American currency and the economic and political forces that have shaped our nation's financial system.With An Appendix Containing The Recent Decision Of The Supreme Court Of The United States And The Dissenting Opinion Upon The Legal Tender Question.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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