John Marshall, Washington D.C. to Justice Bushrod Washington, 1821 February 8
Scope and Contents
Hopes Bushrod's health will improve so he can come visit at the end of the month so they can deliver opinions on various cases including the one from Virginia "which has exerted so much commotion in our legislature." The case involves an act of Congress allowing a lottery in Washington, D.C. with ticket sales in Virginia contrary to Virginia law. See JK/159l/V5/Rare Book (Virginia)/].
Dates
- Creation: 1821 February 8
Creator
- From the Collection: Marshall, John, 1755-1835 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 434.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository