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to John E. Howard

Writes to the governor of Maryland to formally accept the appointment of chief judge of the Supreme Court. States he will come to Annapolis on Monday.

GLC02296

Report of the trial of the Hon. Samuel Chase, one of the associate justices . . .

Title continues, ". . .of the Supreme Court of the United States, before the High Court of Impeachment, composed of the Senate of the United States, for charges exhibited against him by the House of Representatives, in the name of themselves and of...

GLC00292

to William Tilghman

Samuel Chase informs that he has heard that one cannot be a director of the offices of discount without being a stockholder and he does not own stock. He mentions that he is happy to hear of the acquittal of the Pennsylvania judges, but is dismayed...

GLC00775

[Petition of John Schunk to Governor of Maryland John Eager Howard].

Chase endorsed the verso and recommends the petition, as have Thomas Russell and Ly de Goodwin. Requests remission of fine for selling spiritous liquors without a license.

GLC00132

Obligatory note to the Bank of the U.S., paying David Harris

Written on blue paper.

GLC00184.06

to James Winchester

Discussing appropriate division of compensation among sailors who salvaged the French ship "Blaireau." Chase discusses the situation and offers his advice. On subject of a black sailor who helped during the salvage, says if he is free he deserves a...

GLC04765

[Recommending pardon of Philip Holton for manslaughter].

Recommends pardon of Philip Holton because of his youth, his good character and his peaceable behavior. Written as chief judge of the general court of Maryland.

GLC03727