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false, forged, and counterfeit

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From 78 U.S. 432 - United States v. Howell · 1870Most cited · 31 citing opinions

The use of the words false, forged, and counterfeit, in the statute, imply, therefore, when applied to any of the obligations of government mentioned, that it purports to be such an instrument, but is not genuine or valid