1847
Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
In the Supreme Court of the United States [fugitive slaves]
Continued: "John Van Zandt, Ad Sectum Wharton Jones. Argument for the defendant." Unsuccessful defense by Seward and Salmon P. Chase of Ohio farmer Van Zandt, sued by slave owner for unwittingly picking up 9 fugitive slaves.
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