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It could not fail to strengthen the sentiments of amity and good will between the two nations which it is so much the wish of the United States to cherish and so truly the interest of both to maintain.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Jackson emphasizes the importance of strengthening friendly relations between the United States and Spain.

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