Publisher's Synopsis
The Silver Question: Memorial to Congress, January 1878 is a book written by the Committee in Behalf of the Banks. It was published in 1878 and provides a detailed analysis of the silver question that was being debated in Congress at the time. The book is essentially a memorial to Congress, urging them to take action on the issue of silver coinage.The book begins by providing a historical background on the use of silver as currency in the United States. It then goes on to discuss the various arguments for and against silver coinage, including its impact on inflation, the value of the dollar, and the stability of the banking system.The authors of the book argue that the use of silver as currency would be detrimental to the economy and would lead to inflation and financial instability. They present evidence to support their claims and urge Congress to take action to prevent the use of silver as currency.Overall, The Silver Question: Memorial to Congress, January 1878 is an important historical document that provides insight into the debates surrounding the use of silver as currency in the late 19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American finance and economics.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.
