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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

Editor's note · Context

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

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