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Autobiographical Letter
John Marshall1827
National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, PA, United States
In this letter, John Marshall recalled his time in the state legislature and its influence on his political outlook: “State politics convinced me that no safe and permanent remedy could be found but in a more efficient and better organized general government.” This experience inspired Marshall to support the Constitution.
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- Title: Autobiographical Letter
- Creator: John Marshall
- Date Created: 1827
- Original Source: William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan
- Rights: William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan
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