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John Tyler: “I recommend to Congress to take into consideration the propriety of reimbursing a fine imposed on General Jackson at New…”

On the recordDecember 5, 1842
I recommend to Congress to take into consideration the propriety of reimbursing a fine imposed on General Jackson at New Orleans at the time of the attack and defense of that city, and paid by him.
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John Tyler
Whig · Virginia

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Second Annual Message

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