“Some other States are, in my opinion, falling into very foolish and wicked plans of emitting paper money. I cannot however give up my hopes and expectations that we shall 'ere long adopt a more just and liberal system of policy. What circumstances will lead, or what misfortunes will compel us to it, is more than can be told without the spirit of prophecy.”

George Washington

~ George Washington
(1732-1799) Founding Father, 1st US President, 'Father of the Country'
George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, August 1, 1786