Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850 to S.L. Gouverneur

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GLC#
GLC01118
Type
Letters
Date
June 10, 1832
Author/Creator
Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850
Title
to S.L. Gouverneur
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 20 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Vice President Calhoun wrote this letter after his falling out with President Andrew Jackson over Jackson's pursuit of the Seminole Indians into Florida during the first Seminole War. Discusses the Seminole Affair and questions a recently published article that claims Jackson had invaded Florida on secret orders from President Monroe. Calhoun had disapproved of Jackson's actions and considers this a "wicked attempt top transfer the odium from where it ought to rest & to place it on the memory of Mr. Monroe."

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