Andrew Jackson actually said...

"I can not approve the mustering or reception into the service of the excess further than it may have been done to secure them hereafter the justice which it will be in the power of Congress to extend ..."

"The brave men whose patriotism brought them into the field ought to be paid, but I seriously doubt whether any of the money now appropriated can be used for this purpose."

"I informed Governor Cannon by letter on the 5th instant that it could not receive my sanction."

"This, however, can now only be regretted."