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Andrew Jackson: “The best hopes of humanity in regard to the aboriginal race, the welfare of our rapidly extending settlements, and the…”

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The best hopes of humanity in regard to the aboriginal race, the welfare of our rapidly extending settlements, and the honor of the United States are all deeply involved in the relations existing between this Government and the emigrating tribes.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

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Jackson highlights the significance of the government's relationship with emigrating tribes for the welfare of settlements and national honor.

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