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Mr Van Buren takes pleasure in presenting Mr. Coleman (for whose judgment he has much respect) with a copy of some observations recently made in the Senate of the U. States. Mr. V Buren is aware of the extent to which his views will clash with pre-conceived opinions on the last part of Mr C. but he is nevertheless confident that they will be considered with liberality. If Mr C. could, so forever... Continue Reading
Sender: MVB
Recipient: William Coleman
3 Every farmers family manufactures woolens, but I have no means of knowing the number of factories of woolen goods. I suppose there may be some 30 or 40 with a Capital averaging 30, or 40,000. Dolls Each.
2 The No. of sheep in our state cannot vary far from 5,500,000. and the flocks will not average more than 150 take this whole State. I think not so much. This would make 30,000 flocks, or men... Continue Reading
Sender: Silas Wright Jr.
Recipient: MVB
The present duties upon woolens are 25 percent ad-valorem and 33 1/3 per cent ad-valorem.
By this bill now before the senate the duties are now all put at 40 per cent ad-valorem, and to be 40 per cent ad-valorem next year.
The increase therefore is 15 per cent and the goods paying 25 per cent. and 6 2/3 per cent upon those paying 33 1/3 per cent. And next year the increase upon the latter will be... Continue Reading
Sender: Silas Wright Jr.
Recipient: MVB
I Instructed—will discharge that duty in good faith—the obligation it imposes—viz to strive forth possed of a will which over looking local & personal consideration shall secure fair <politics> to the great interests of the country viz. The <manufacturing> & the <illegible> of the raw material—not to <call> for individual cupidity, or oppress one section of the... Continue Reading
Sender: MVB
I Instructed—will discharge that duty in good faith—the obligation it imposes—viz to strive forth possed of a will which over looking local & personal consideration shall secure fair <politics> to the great interests of the country viz. The <manufactures> & the produce of the raw material, not to <call> for individual cupidity, or oppress one section of the Country for... Continue Reading
Sender: MVB
Genl Washington Jany 1790
"The advancement of agriculture commerce & manufactures by all proper means will not I think need recommendation" first
GW 1796
"Congress has repeatedly & ^not^ without success directed their attention to the encouragement of manufactures.
"The object is of too much consequence not to answer a continuance of their efforts in every way which shall appear eligible... Continue Reading
Sender: MVB
1. My general opinion—Tazewells resolution
2d. Reasons in part
1. Removal of grounds of collision.
2d. Injurious effect upon our legislation.
3d. The tendency to the subversion of the constitution.
3. Difficulties in arriving at result—causes.
4. The different measures proposed—changes—still all ending in ^gratuitous^ cession to the states
5. The importance of considering the ground taken by the... Continue Reading
Sender: MVB
Miss Wildfire & Mr R. present their most respectful Compliments to Mr Van Buren & desire to express their regret at the disappointment of the expected pleasure of their company to Riverdale.
Sender: John Randolph
Recipient: MVB
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