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Andrew Jackson: “Those who have not had occasion to see and regret the indication of a sinister influence in these matters in past times…”

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Those who have not had occasion to see and regret the indication of a sinister influence in these matters in past times have been more fortunate than myself in their observation of the course of public affairs.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Jackson reflects on his experiences with perceived corrupt influences in public affairs.

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