- John Calhoun letter to Duff Green
Fort Hill, SC - 20 September 1834
Every body is for strict construction; Mr Webster, Mr Ritchie and all; but in fact, it will ever be found to be the construction of the permanent minority against the permanent majority, and of course of itself valueless.
- John Calhoun letter to Duff Green
Fort Hill, SC - 7 June 1843
There is, I think, no danger of any state South of North Carolina. That State will be taken either by Mr Clay, or myself
- John Calhoun letter to James Edward Calhoun
Washington, MD - 26 March 1834
You will find my speech on Mr Webster's motion in tomorrows Telegraph.
- John Calhoun letter to Anna Maria Calhoun
Washington, MD - 3 April 1834
You cannot imagine how much I am gratified to learn, that you bestow so much of your time and attention, and with so much success on your little scholars.
- John Calhoun letter to Anna Maria Calhoun
Washington, MD - 0 February 1840
So far from being offended, my dear daughter, the sentiments you have expressed but elevates you, if possible, in my estimation.
- John Calhoun letter to Andrew Pickens Calhoun
Washington, MD - 14 February 1840
I send you in pamphlet form my speech on the assumption of the State debts. You will see what bold grounds I took
- John Calhoun letter to James Edward Calhoun
Washington, MD - 26 December 1840
I do not despair, (if we can preserve it,) of defeating the National bank. There will be found great difficulty in getting one.
- John Calhoun letter to Thomas Clemson
Washington, MD - 0 January 1841
I am happy to hear, that you think Anna something better. I have been exceedingly uneasy about her
- John Calhoun letter to Thomas Clemson
Washington, MD - 31 December 1841
We have not got more than fairly under way. In the Senate we are engaged in the discussion of the Exchequer Scheme presented by the Executive. It fares badly.
- John Calhoun letter to Thomas Clemson
Washington, MD - 10 March 1850
Since then, my health continues to improve and my strength is so far returned, that I am able to take my seat in the senate and a part in the discussions of the body.
