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1834/08/17

Cleveland, Jesse, fl. 1831-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis P. Blair

Asks Blair to draft a resolution against the Bank of the United States, which he will show to his state legislature in Georgia. Objects specifically to foreign investors being involved with the Bank. Also wants the resolution to denounce those who defeated the treaty with the Cherokee nation, and those in favor of nullification. Claims that support for President Andrew Jackson is strong in his county.

GLC03209.07

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