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Harrison and Jackson era political clashes crystallize in Nashville letter
A reprinted Nashville Union note exposes Gen Andrew Jackson and Gen Henry Clay sparring over Livingston and Swartwout scandals, with prominent quotes from gen Harrison and Jefferson era leaders. The piece also includes a Harrison response, a warning on militia power, and a satirical tale of political loyalties amid 1840 campaign tensions.
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Missouri
Harrison
W. H. Hannison
Jno
Forsyth
Livingston
N. York
N. Orleans
Congress
Washington
Gen. Jackson
Gen. Washington
Berry
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Gaxelle
The
Union
Sine-Buing
Henry Clay
Kentucky
Nashville
Edward Livingston
Sam
Senate
Louisiana
Mr. Clay
Clay
New York
Swartwout
Andrew Jackson
Nashville Union
Land
Mr. Jefferson
Jefferson
Jackson
Air
Farward Livingston, Esq
United States
District of New York
AY. Jefferson
Searmwout
U.S
Col. Burr
Cauge
Efleet
van Buren
IJ. Clay
Eees
U. States
Congress of
Abany Evening Journal
Menning Livingston
Brooklyn
North Carolina
Iris
West India Station
Tristan
Newark O
James
James Malone
Anthony
Gineral Washington
Spalpeen
Jimmy
Salem
Norrison
Indiana
North Benn
V. UL Harrison