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1832/01/21
Randolph, Thomas Jefferson, 1792-1875
Speech...House of Delegates of Virginia, on the abolition of slavery
Second edition. Argues the Fugitive Slave Law of 1793 was unconstitiutional in Ohio due to Northwest ordinance.
GLC07035
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.
GLC07036
1834 ca.
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Jefferson Celebration, Washington Hall
Pro-Jackson propaganda celebrating "The Genuine Democratic Party". Date in pen at top "14 April 1834."
GLC07040
1844
Dorr, Thomas Wilson, 1805-1854
Report of the Trial of Thomas Wilson Dorr for treason...
Printed by B. F. Moore. With errata. Bound in original marbled boards
GLC07041
1832/02/16
Bell, John, 1797-1869
to Powhatan Ellis re: Indian land purchase
Requests to consult President on legal matter.
GLC07045
1845/06/11
The Address of the Southern and Western Liberty Convention
GLC07039
2 April 1828
Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843
to John H. B. Latrobe
Concerning an American Colonization Society legal settlement arising from the transportation of cargo and colonists. Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and member of the society, brainstorms ideas for diminishing their liability. Latrobe was also a lawyer...
GLC07100
1842/04/24
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Samuel Elliot re: inability to review Elliot's book
Returning Elliot's book "upon Politics and Law, Morals and Religion" and saying he is unable "to give my opinion upon its merits" because of "perpetual pressure of indispensable occupations and absorbing cares." He writes "I have read many of its...
GLC07119
21 November 1840
Baldwin, Roger Sherman, 1793-1863
to Theodore Sedgwick
Discusses a two hundred page report (possibly of the Amistad case). Mentions Lewis Tappan, an abolitionist who supported the Amistad Africans' freedom. Discusses the authenticity of treaties admitted as evidence in the Amistad case at District...
GLC07099
30 September 1821
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to James Breckinridge
Discusses the plans for construction and related finances at the University of Virginia. Proctor of the University Arthur Brockenbrough was involved in assessing the costs so that they could plan for the construction of a library.
GLC07106
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