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Forsyth, John, 1780-1841 to William S. Holabird

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05636.19 Author/Creator: Forsyth, John, 1780-1841 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Letter signed Date: January 17, 1840 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Fearing that his letter of 12 January had not reached Holabird, Forsyth reiterates President Van Buren's instructions regarding the Amistad. Writes "... I have to acquaint you with the desire of the President that you take the necessary measures to carry the case by appeal to the Circuit Court, both on that branch of the decision which relates to the negroes, and that which grants salvage on the vessel and the goods found on board. That part which concerns the slave Antonio is not to be disturbed, and instructions will be forwarded to you designating the parties to whom he is to be delivered up..." Discusses the division and possible sale of the vessel and cargo.

Forsyth, John, 1780-1841
Holabird, William S., 1794-1855
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

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