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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jan 12, 1835

In compliance with the resolution of the House of the 8th instant, requesting 'copies of every circular or letter of instruction emanating from the Treasury or War Departments since the 30th day of June last, and addressed to either the…

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jan 12, 1835

I think it proper to communicate herewith a copy of the only report made to me by any director or directors of the Bank of the United States appointed by the Government, since the report of the 19th of August, 1833, which is already in the…

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jan 12, 1835

The views then expressed remain unchanged, and as I think them peculiarly applicable to the present occasion I should feel myself required to decline any reply to the resolution before me were there not reason to apprehend that persons now…

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jan 12, 1835

It will be perceived that the paper herewith transmitted contains no information whatever as to the discounting of notes or bills of exchange for the account and benefit of the member of the Senate named in their resolution, nor have I at…

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jan 12, 1835

I had occasion to state the objections to requests of this nature, and to vindicate in this respect the constitutional rights of the executive department.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 26, 1834

I transmit to the Senate a report from the Secretary of State, together with the papers relative to the execution of the treaty of the 4th of July, 1831

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 14, 1834

To the Senate:I transmit herewith, for the consideration of the Senate, papers showing the terms on which the united tribes of the Chippewas, Ottawas, and Potawatamies are willing to accede to the amendments contained in the resolution of…

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jun 26, 1834

I also assure you of the condolence of this whole nation in the irreparable bereavement which by that event you have sustained.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jun 26, 1834

I also pray you to be persuaded that your individual welfare and prosperity will always be with me objects of that solicitude which the illustrious services of the great friend and benefactor of my country are calculated to awaken.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jun 22, 1834

I have been, therefore, desirous that a just and satisfactory arrangement should be made for their removal, and propositions to that effect upon a liberal scale have been repeatedly made to them.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jun 22, 1834

Sometimes it has been done by persons representing the tribe and sometimes by the individuals composing it.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jun 20, 1834

In early life he embarked in that contest which secured freedom and independence to our country.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jun 20, 1834

In ordering this homage to be paid to the memory of one so eminent in the field, so wise in council, so endeared in private life, and so well and favorably known to both hemispheres the President feels assured that he is anticipating the…

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jun 20, 1834

His services and sacrifices constitute a part of our Revolutionary history, and his memory will be second only to that of Washington in the hearts of the American people.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jun 20, 1834

Lafayette was a citizen of France, but he was the distinguished friend of the United States.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jun 20, 1834

He therefore orders that the same honors be rendered upon this occasion at the different military and naval stations as were observed upon the decease of Washington, the Father of his Country, and his contemporary in arms.

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