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Andrew Jackson: “A large portion of the people in one section of the Republic declares it not only inexpedient on these grounds, but as…”

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A large portion of the people in one section of the Republic declares it not only inexpedient on these grounds, but as disturbing the equal relations of property by legislation, and therefore unconstitutional and unjust.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

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Jackson expresses concerns about legislation affecting property rights and its constitutional implications.

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