John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, to Joseph Story, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1832 September 22
Scope and Contents
Thanks him for his help in selecting titles for the congressional law library; discusses his choice of books; is gratified that his course on constitutional law at Harvard nears completion; shares his gloomy prospects of the country; "The case of the south seems to me to be desperate...The union has been prolonged thus far by miracles. I fear they cannot continue." Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.
Dates
- Creation: 1832 September 22
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