Argument of John Quincy Adams before the Supreme Court of the United States in the Case of the United States, Appellants vs Cinque and Others, Africans

Name: Argument of John Quincy Adams before the Supreme Court of the United States in the Case of the United States, Appellants vs Cinque and Others, Africans
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Author: John Quincy Adams

by John Quincy Adams

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First edition

First edition. Presentation inscription at head of title to Hon. John Mills from the author in a secretarial hand. 135, 1, blank pp. 8vo. Later yellow paper wrappers. Dampstaining. Ink feathering to the presentation inscription. Blockson 101; Blockson, Commented 24; Sabin 254; Work, page 344; Lib. Co. Afro-Americana, 63. Item #372453 On August 24, 1839, a U.S. revenue cutter seized a ship off of Long Island,

Binding: Wrappers

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