Unlimited Coinage of Silver and the Trade-dollar. Minutes of a Conference Between the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures of the House of Representatives, and the Secretary of the Treasury and

This historical document, 'Unlimited Coinage of Silver and the Trade-dollar,' presents the minutes of a significant conference held between the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures of the House of Representatives, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Director of the Mint in 1879. The discussion centers on the pivotal issue of unlimited silver coinage and its impact on the trade dollar, reflecting a crucial period in American monetary history. This record offers insights into the economic debates and policy considerations of the late 19th century, shedding light on the complex relationship between precious metals and national finance. A valuable resource for historians, economists, and numismatists, this publication provides a firsthand account of the deliberations that shaped U.S. monetary policy. Understanding the arguments presented in this conference is essential for comprehending the historical context of American currency and the evolving role of silver in the nation’s economic development.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.