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The fugitive slave rescue trial of Robert Morris : Benjamin Robbins Curtis on the road to Dred Scott
Title:
The fugitive slave rescue trial of Robert Morris : Benjamin Robbins Curtis on the road to Dred Scott
Author:
Gordan, John D., 1945- author.
ISBN:
9781616193928
Personal Author:
Gordan, John D., 1945- author.
Physical Description:
xix, 120 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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.
Personal Subject:
Morris, Robert, 1823-1882-Trials, litigation, etc.

Minkins, Shadrach-Trials, litigation, etc.

Curtis, Benjamin Robbins, 1809-1874.
Subject Term:
Trials (Political crimes and offenses) -- Massachusetts -- History -- 19th century.

Fugitive slaves -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Massachusetts -- History -- 19th century.

Slavery -- Law and legislation -- United States -- History -- 19th century.

Jury nullification -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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