French spoliation claims
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
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Benjamin Watkins Leigh Letter to John M. Clayton
Collection
Identifier: SC 00541
Scope and Contents
Letter from Benjamin Watkins Leigh, Richmond, Virginia to John M. Clayton about French spoliation claims prior to 1800 that Chief John Marshall had written an opinion that the claims should be paid. Leigh questions how the President can veto a bill when he himself cannot vote.
Dates:
1846 August 17
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