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Star, and North Carolina State Gazette, single sheet "extra." Raleigh, NC, Dec. 9, 1829. 13.75 x 20.75 in. This broadsheet extra includes the 1829 State of the Union Address delivered by President Andrew Jackson which was his first. This particular address is notable because it contains Jackson's first public pronouncement of his Indian Removal Policy, which would result in the forced migration of the American Indians from their historical ancestral territory in the Southeastern US, and the Trail of Tears to follow this policy. Accompanied by an issue of the Star, and North Carolina State Gazette, Nov. 19, 1829. 4pp, 15 x 22 in. Condition: Some scattered staining to broadsheet and accompanying newspaper. Broadsheet with large stain in top right corner and smaller stain in lower left corner. Scattered spotting to both broadsheet and newspaper, especially along perimeter. Newspaper with partial separation along fold. Inked name on front page of newspaper, along top margin has bled on to the 3rd and 4th pages. Corner and edge wear to broadsheet and accompanying newspaper.