A Letter to the Honorable John C. Calhoun, Vice-President of the United States, Robert Y. Hayne, Senator of the United States (1832) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161687859)

""A Letter To The Honorable John C. Calhoun, Vice-President Of The United States, Robert Y. Hayne, Senator Of The United States (1832)"" is a historical document written by Thomas S. Grimke. The book is a letter addressed to John C. Calhoun, who was the Vice President of the United States at the time, and Robert Y. Hayne, who was a Senator of the United States. The letter was written during a time of great political upheaval in the United States, as the country was grappling with issues such as states' rights, nullification, and slavery.In the letter, Grimke expresses his opposition to the doctrine of nullification, which was being promoted by Calhoun and Hayne. Nullification was the idea that states had the right to nullify federal laws that they deemed unconstitutional. Grimke argues that this doctrine is dangerous and could lead to the disintegration of the Union. He also discusses the issue of slavery and argues that it is a moral evil that should be abolished.The book provides a fascinating insight into the political debates of the early 19th century and the tensions that were brewing between the North and the South. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, and the evolution of American political thought.And To George McDuffie, Of The House Of Representatives Of The United States, And James Hamilton, Jr. Governor Of The State Of South Carolina.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas S. Grimke
ISBN-10: 1161687858
ISBN-13: 9781161687859
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 20
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d