Marshall, John, 1755-1835 Mr. Marshall's opinion as to the penalties incurred under the Militia Laws
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.272 Author/Creator: Marshall, John, 1755-1835 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript Date: 16 October 1794 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.2 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy
Manuscript in clerical hand with clerical signature. Marshall expresses the opinion that "only the fine imposed by the Act of Congress ought to be Collected." He concludes by noting that foreign subjects and citizens are not subject to the militia laws.
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