to R. F. Graves

Tyler, John, 1790-1862 to R. F. Graves

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GLC#
GLC02099
Type
Letters
Date
[13 March] 1832
Author/Creator
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
Title
to R. F. Graves
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Written as a Senator from Virginia before passage of the tariff of 1832 which caused South Carolina to "nullify" the law and led to the nullification crisis. The letter is dated "Washington 13. 1832." (The Tariff was passed 14 July 1832.) Tyler encloses a copy of his speech on the tariff bill and regrets that he cannot send copies of Henry Clay's speech. He concludes, "Whether we shall settle the tariff or not remains to be determined. I think a better spirit prevails than at the commencement of the session." Also mentions that the "apportionment Bill passed yesterday to its 3d reading in the Senate." Tipped to a support strip along the left vertical edge.

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