Calhoun, John Caldwell, letters, 1829-1844.

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Calhoun, John Caldwell, letters, 1829-1844.

Correspondence concerning the career of John C. Calhoun, United States Vice-President and Secretary of State, relate to a discussion of Andrew Jackson's administration and to a request by John Clark.

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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

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