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that of the neighbouring Coast - an additional proof, if any were wanking of the original mistake in establishing a mannfactory of Dollars in a small Island where the Government had no control to force the circulation, except amongst a hardful of people, whilst the immense population in the neighbourhood so far from being likely to become purchasers of the dollars have been educated in dislike
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8. The result now must probably be that ere long, the whole of our collars will be melted down into the more current medium of exchange, viz: – lumps of Silver, whilst the few dollars consed here at so ruinous an outlay will eventually cease to exist except in Museumis frivate collections.
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I have the honor to be, My Lord Duke.
Your Grace's most obedient Bumble Servant,
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Svernor.
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