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Author:
Gordan, John D., 1945- author. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n86046249
Title:
The fugitive slave rescue trial of Robert Morris : Benjamin Robbins Curtis on the road to Dred Scott / John D. Gordan, III.
Publisher:
Talbot Publishing,
Copyright Date:
2013
Description:
xix, 120 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Subject:
Morris, Robert,--1823-1882--Trials, litigation, etc.
Trials (Political crimes and offenses)--Massachusetts--History--19th century.
Minkins, Shadrach--Trials, litigation, etc.
Curtis, Benjamin Robbins,--1809-1874.
Fugitive slaves--History--Massachusetts--History--19th century.
Slavery--History--United States--History--19th century.
Jury nullification--United States--History--19th century.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The historical context -- The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 -- "We will not allow a fugitive slave to be taken from Massachusetts" -- "The aid of B.R. Curtis' services" -- Aftermath -- Conclusion.
ISBN:
1616193921
9781616193928
OCLC:
(OCoLC)857356640
LCCN:
2013035139
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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