His letter was like the shock produced by a cold bath.

Just take a bath.

Shock, horror and disbelief,

The Union - It is dear to us, but liberty is dearer.

Had Calhoun been advised by me, he would have been the Candidate in opposition to General Jackson, and elected and the country saved the misery that followed.

Had Calhoun been advised by me, he would have been the most popular man in the United States.