1248

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 January 1864 (ed; 11 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1248 - L. Jan. 15; ed: 2/1 - The Democratic members of Congress have a cun-
ning way of playing for the favor of the soldiers. Hon. James Brooks
of New York wants to pay the soldiers in coin because the U. S. ministers
abroad are paid in coin. It is impossible at present to sell drafts in
Europe, payable in anything but U. S. coin.
"Come, gentlemen Brooks, Cox, Wood & Co., show your honesty by bringing
greenbacks to a specie basis. You can very easily do it. Show us your
patriotism." - (11)

Modernizing and Renovating

Index terms:

Brooks, James (New York Sen. ); *Money; New York city; U. S. Congress