[Pledge of money to Lysander Spooner]

Lysander Spooner papers, 1836-1886

Undated pledge of moneys to be paid to Lysander Spooner for "a review of Judge Kane's late decision, that the U.S. Courts have no constitutional right to punish for contempt without trial by jury." Signed by several prominent abolitionists, including Ellis Gray Loring, Francis Jackson, and Samuel E. Sewall.

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Mss Collection - Lysander Spooner papers

Slavery--United States
Antislavery movements--United States
Constitutional law--United States

Pledges

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