Washington, 27th January, 1829.
Dear Sir: I
herewith enclose you the copy of a letter received from my friend General
Daniel Newnan, in whom I have great confidence. I also give you an extract from
my friend's letter.
The great confidence and friendship which I have long
entertained, and still entertain, for General Jackson, as well as yourself,
induce me to take the liberty of making this communication to you. I am
confident the best interest of our common country requires, not only the
harmonious and patriotic union of the two first officers of the Government, but
of every patriotic citizen of the whole country, to frown indignantly upon all intriguers,
managers, political jugglers, and selfish politicians, of every
description, who are disposed to divide and conquer.
I feel the
more at liberty and authorized to make this communication, because I know, of
my own knowledge, you and your friends are misrepresented upon this subject.
However, General Jackson, himself, must see and know the object of these
shallow efforts.
I do not know one conspicuous friend of yours, but what has
constantly, zealously, and uniformly supported General Jackson, from the day
that Pennsylvania declared in his favor to the present time. How, then, can it
be possible that General Jackson can suspect the friendship, constancy, or
sincerity of you or your friends? No; he cannot—he will not — he does not. I
have quite too much confidence in the General to believe such idle tales.
Nevertheless, it is proper for you and him both to be
apprized of the machinations of the mischievous. You are at liberty to use this
communication in any way you please.
With respect and esteem,
Your obedient
servant,
WILSON LUMPKIN.
Hon. J. C. Calhoun.
SOURCE: John Caldwell Calhoun, Correspondence Between Gen. Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun, p.
5-6
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