Samuel S. Simmons speech, 1840.

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Samuel S. Simmons speech, 1840.

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Speech of Samuel S. Simmons to his constituents offers his views on the 1840 presidential campaign. In the speech Simmons declares his opposition to William Henry Harrison and other advocates of the Bank of the United States and states that he favors the Independent Treasury Bill. He also comments favorably on the Congressional policy of preemption of public lands and expresses condemnation of southern political leaders for not upholding principles of states' rights.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841

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Simmons, Samuel S.

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Samuel S. Simmons was an Alabama state senator from Autauga County, Alabama. From the description of Samuel S. Simmons speech, 1840. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 317484389 ...

Bank of the United States (1816-1836)

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