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From the August 15, 1785 American Mercury Newspaper, Hartford, CT.
Philadelphia (Aug 2) The vast increase of counterfeit coppers in this state, though it may, at the first view, appear an object of small moment, merits the attention of the community, particularly the trading world. The immense profit made by the traffic of bringing over this vile trash, is so strong an inducement, that unless proper steps are taken to prevent it, the remaining silver money of the country will be drained away for it, at one third of its value. It will then become necessary for the legislature to interfere: their circulation will probably be stopped, and every person will suffer the loss of as many of them as remain in his hands. It frequently happens, on a new copper coinage for Ireland, when the base coin, which had been in circulation, becomes generally refused, that individuals, in retailing branches of business, lose twenty, thirty, forty, fifty, sixty and sometimes even a hundred pounds, by the quantity remaining with them. There is an ingenious man in this city, who understands perfectly well the management of a mint, and if properly encouraged, could, with a very small sum of money, commence a copper coinage, which would be equal to genuine British coppers, and besides be giving employment to several working people,would save the country the sums of money at present drawn away for coppers, as well genuine as counterfeit.
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