Parker, Joel, 1795-1875 Habeas corpus and martial law. A review of the opinion of Chief Justice Taney, in the case of John Merryman.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08599.11 Author/Creator: Parker, Joel, 1795-1875 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Pamphlet Date: 1862 Pagination: 1 v. : 55 p. ; 23.8 x 14.9 cm. Order a Copy
Published by John Campbell. Second addition. Parker reviews the decision of Justice Roger B. Taney regarding the seizure of John Merryman, who was allegedly imprisoned without due process. Cover is missing. Back page is detached from binding.
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