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Andrew Jackson: “As already intimated, my views have undergone a change so far as to be convinced that no alteration of the Constitution…”

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As already intimated, my views have undergone a change so far as to be convinced that no alteration of the Constitution in this respect is wise or expedient.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

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Jackson reflects on his changed views regarding constitutional amendments related to financial matters.

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