John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, to Joseph Story, Salem, Massachusetts, 1821 June 15
Scope and Contents
Asks his opinion of legalities of a case concerning insolvency and priority of payment to creditors; the Supreme Court opinion in the Lottery case virulently assaulted in the newspapers, especially by Algernon Sidney in the Enquirer who is "supposed to be the champion of the state rights...[but] really is the champion of dismemberment;" is anxious to hear if Joseph Story and Daniel Webster's amendment to the Massachusetts constitution was approved by the people or not. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.
Dates
- Creation: 1821 June 15
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