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Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864 to Nathaniel Williams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03545.06 Author/Creator: Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 21, 1827 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Analyzes a decision on the insolvency law. Discusses a university and the appointment of a committee. Mentions the Goodings case.

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864
Williams, Nathaniel, 1782-1864

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