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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 5, 1830

To reciprocate this disposition to the fullest extent of my ability is a duty which I shall deem it a privilege to discharge.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 5, 1830

We have had strong hopes of being able to arrive at a satisfactory settlement with the late Government.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 5, 1830

I regret the more not to have it in my power yet to announce the result so confidently anticipated.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 5, 1830

We see in every section of our happy country a steady improvement in the means of social intercourse, and correspondent effects upon the genius and laws of our extended Republic.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 5, 1830

I am happy to inform you that the anticipations which were indulged at the date of my last communication on the subject of our foreign affairs have been fully realized in several important particulars.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 5, 1830

The pleasure I have in congratulating you upon your return to your constitutional duties is much heightened by the satisfaction which the condition of our beloved country at this period justly inspires.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 5, 1830

Acquiescence in the constitutionally expressed will of the majority, and the exercise of that will in a spirit of moderation, justice, and brotherly kindness, will constitute a cement which would for ever preserve our Union.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 5, 1830

The beneficent Author of All Good has granted to us during the present year health, peace, and plenty, and numerous causes for joy in the wonderful success which attends the progress of our free institutions.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Oct 4, 1830

Now, therefore, I, Andrew Jackson, President of the United States of America, do hereby declare and proclaim that such evidence has been received by me, and that by the operation of the act of Congress passed on the 29th day of May, 1830…

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jun 11, 1830

A free and full pardon is extended to those who at the date of this order stand in the character of deserters.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jun 11, 1830

Those who can be so lost to the obligations of a soldier as to abandon a country which morally they are bound to defend, and which solemnly they have sworn to serve, are unworthy, and should be confided in no more.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jun 4, 1830

In pursuance of law, I, Andrew Jackson, President of the United States of America, do hereby declare and make known that public sales will be held at the under-mentioned land offices, in the State of Louisiana, at the periods designated

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· May 30, 1830

I am unable to approve this bill, and would respectfully refer the Senate to my message to the House of Representatives on returning to that House the bill 'to authorize a subscription of stock in the Maysville, Washington, Paris and…

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· May 28, 1830

It becomes my duty to call the attention of Congress to the fact that the estimates for that branch of the public service submitted to them at the commencement of the present session were made with reference to the pay, subsistence…

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· May 28, 1830

Having approved and signed a resolution, originating in the House of Representatives, which provides 'that the pay, subsistence, emoluments, and allowances received by the officers of the Marine Corps previous to the 1st of April, 1829…

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