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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jan 6, 1831

To suggest the necessity of correcting the evils complained of by early legislation.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jan 2, 1831

Since my message of the 20th of December last, transmitting to the Senate a report from the Secretary of War, with information requested by the resolution of the Senate of the 14th December, in relation to the treaty concluded at Dancing…

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

I submit to the consideration of the Senate two treaties--one of peace, the other of cession--concluded at Prairie du Chien on the 10th and 15th July, 1830, by commissioners duly authorized on the part of the United States and by…

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 19, 1830

I communicate the inclosed report of the Secretary of State, accompanied by the documents and containing the information requested.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 19, 1830

I submit herewith a report from the Secretary of War, containing the information requested.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 14, 1830

As the completion of the Fifth Census as respects several of the States of the Union will have been defeated unless Congress, to whom the case is submitted, shall by an act of the present session allow further time for making the returns…

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 8, 1830

I transmit herewith a treaty concluded by commissioners duly authorized on the part of the United States with the Choctaw tribe of Indians, which, with explanatory documents, is submitted to the Senate for their advice and consent as to…

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

It is not to be supposed that they will object to make such comparatively inconsiderable sacrifices for the preservation of rights and privileges which other less favored portions of the world have in vain waded through seas of blood to…

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

I have felt it my duty to recommend the adoption of some plan for the distribution of the surplus funds, which may at any time remain in the Treasury after the national debt shall have been paid, among the States, in proportion to the…

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

The injury to the commerce of the United States resulting from the exclusion of our vessels from the Black Sea and the previous footing of mere sufferance upon which even the limited trade enjoyed by us with Turkey has hitherto been placed…

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

That the prosperity of the country so far as it depends on this trade will be greatly promoted by the new arrangement there can be no doubt.

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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

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

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 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

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· 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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