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All will agree that the services and sufferings of the remnant of our Revolutionary band should be fully compensated; but while this is done, every proper precaution should be taken to prevent the admission of fabricated and fraudulent claims.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Jackson stresses the importance of compensating Revolutionary War veterans while preventing fraudulent claims.

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