Number of Pages
5
Date
March 8, 1836
Roger Brooke Taney (Class of 1795) sends William George Read the testimony for a case. Taney, who will deliver his speech on Thursday, notes that he will do "justice to the motives & character of" Read, Mr. Howard, and Mr. Hunt. Taney became the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court seven days after sending this letter. Transcript included.
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I-BeachW-1984-4
Origin
Gift of Walter E. Beach
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