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Letter on political parties and 1840 U.S. elections
An opinionated political letter discusses the 1840 campaign, Van Buren, Harrison, and Whig strategy. It rails at Whig charges of federal expenditure, defends Jacksonian economics, and cites treasury, indemnity, and treaty payments to argue for or against administration critics. The piece critiques Whig misrepresentations and defends Democratic positions amid South and Federal Whig tensions.
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Gusinemon
Conan
Lis Cour Iikan
Mr. van Buren
Geo. Harrison
Milton
Gen. Harrison
Harrisburg
Lin Ke
Tar Vimes
Ar McCallee
Damera
Jackson
U.S
Gen. Jackson
Adams
van Bore
Treasury
Scvourt
Congress
Cumberland
Rales
Seaton
Clark
Fores
France
Lincoln
Monroe
White House
Washington