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to John C. Calhoun

Writes to Secretary of War Calhoun about the removal of intruders on Cherokee land on the Georgia frontier. Reports on the intense opposition Captain R.K. Call has faced from white settlers. Forwards a letter from Call (not included) in which he...

GLC00114

The Life of John Caldwell Calhoun

Biography of Calhoun, vice president under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. Published by James M. Alden.

GLC00267.022

to R. F. Graves

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...

GLC02099

to Richard Graham and Joseph Philips

Secretary of State Calhoun denies an appropriation request because he did not receive a detailed estimate of expenses. Indicates that he will attempt to have the senate increase the appropriation but advises them to keep their disbursements to the...

GLC02146.17

to John C. Calhoun

General Jackson writing to Secretary of War Calhoun, attempting to mediate a dispute between General Daniel Bissell and the Ordnance Department. Jackson emphasizes the need to maintain a proper chain of command.

GLC04872