The Cause of the U.S. Civil War

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

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from it great events will spring.

It must lead to defeat or oppression

or resistance, or the correction

of what perhaps is a great

defect in our system, that

the separate geographical

interest[s] are not sufficiently

guarded. This for yourself.

We are all gratified to

hear of your health, and

of your high estimation with

the officers and crew. I never

doubted, that such would

be the case.

All of the family join their

affectionate love with their

wish for your safe and speedy

return.

Your sister [Floride Colhoun Calhoun] request[s] me to say

that the artificial flowers

came safe, have been distri-

buted as requested and are

much admired.

Tho' I write seldom, I make

up by length, and hope you will

consider the forfeiture of your cor-

respondence removed. J. C. Calhoun.






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