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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Message from the President of the United States, Upon the subject of the claims of the United States upon the United Mexican States

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.107 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: February 8, 1837 Pagination: 105 p. ; Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 14.5 cm Order a Copy

President Jackson discusses the deplorable treatment given American soldiers and citizens. Ensuing pages chronicle the various grievances reported. Pamphlet lacks a proper cover.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

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