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Andrew Jackson: “Under these circumstances, and possessing myself a personal knowledge of his integrity and fitness and of the claims…”

On the recordJune 10, 1832
Under these circumstances, and possessing myself a personal knowledge of his integrity and fitness and of the claims which his faithful and patriotic services give him upon the Government, I deem it an act of justice to nominate him again.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

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