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On the recordJanuary 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 any time received from the Government directors any report purporting to give any such information.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

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