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Andrew Jackson: “In the present condition of our Treasury it is neither necessary nor wise to leave essential public interests exposed to…”

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In the present condition of our Treasury it is neither necessary nor wise to leave essential public interests exposed to so much danger when they can so readily be made secure.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

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Andrew Jackson emphasizes the importance of securing public interests in the Treasury's management.

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