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PRINTED SILK BROADSIDE, ANDREW JACKSON TO THE PEO

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PRINTED SILK BROADSIDE, ANDREW JACKSON TO THE PEO
PRINTED SILK BROADSIDE, ANDREW JACKSON TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCERNING SC'S ORDINANCE OF SECESSION IN 1832. 30 x 21" printed on silk by E Conrad, New York. Bordered by Greek Key Design. Text contains General Jackson's proclamation in response to SC's convention to dissolve the Union and secede. "Whereas, a Convention assembled in the State of South Carolina, have passed an Ordinance by which they Declare and will forthwith proceed to organize a separate government and do all things which sovereign and independent states may of right do. And whereas, the Ordinance prescribes to the people of South Carolina a course of conduct, in direct violation of their duty as citizens of the United States, subversive of its Constitution, and having for its object the destruction of the Union!" "I Andrew Jackson, President of the United States have thought proper to issue this my "Proclamation" stating my view s of the Constitution applicable to the measures adopted by the Convention of South Carolina, warning them of the consequences that must result! Strict duty would require me to preserve the peace of the Union. Fellow Citizens! The momentous case is before you. The undivided support of your government depends upon this great question, whether your sacred Union will be preserved! - Andrew Jackson". CONDITION: Overall very good. Slight staining. About 1/2" band at top of broadside has remnants of glue and paper. This does not affect border or text. Both side edges are good with a few small tears. Bottom edge has soiling and 6 nail holes below border. Some fraying and tearing in bottom border and in text. Tearing in text removes or damages about 10 letters total. All in all this is in fine condition for a silk broadside of this vintage. 4-57152 JS299 (3,000-5,000)"