John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, to Joseph Story, Salem, Massachusetts, 1819 July 13
Scope and Contents
Questions Joseph Story about an admiralty case concerning the hypothecation of a vessel belonging to the port of Richmond; discusses legal principles of hypothecation in general in the United States; does not think that a piece in the Boston papers should be republished, Mr. Wheaton's appendix; leaves the opinion in the militia case for Story to write. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.
Dates
- Creation: 1819 July 13
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