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Hayne, Robert Y., 1791-1839 State of South Carolina. Governor's Hayne's message.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.019 Author/Creator: Hayne, Robert Y., 1791-1839 Place Written: Columbia, South Carolina Type: Pamphlet Date: 26 November 1833 Pagination: 12 p. : Height: 21.7 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

A message from the Governor congratulating his state of South Carolina for firmly opposing the original tariff and the Force Act passed by the federal government. Hayne insists that nullification is an "unquestionable right of Sovereignty, under a system of confederated states...." Printed by A.S. Johnston, Printer to the House of Representatives.

Hayne, Robert Young, 1791-1839

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