The Cause of the U.S. Civil War

John C. Calhoun to Lt. James E[dward] Colhoun, August 26, 1827

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nected with the great con-

sideration of the defence

and independence of the country.

But whatever may be the

diversity of opinion among

the wise and patriotick, as

to the discreet exercise of

this great power of changing

the capital, and industry of

the country, there cannot

among such, be any

doubt, that the power

itself is highly dangerous;

and may be perverted

to purposes most unjust

and oppressive. Through

such an exercise of it,

one section of the country

may really be made tri-

butary to another; and by

this partial action, art-






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