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Why the Olive Branch Was an Act of Courage for Carey; How the Nullification Crisis was Resolved

Why Writing the Olive Branch was an Act of Courage for Mathew Carey Carey published his book on secession, the Olive Branch, on November 6, 1814, shortly before the Hartford Convention.  It was an act of courage.  Carey was concerned his political … Continue reading

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