Margaret Sweat to Joseph Comegys, 1885

Containers:
Box 97
Creator:
Sweat, Margaret J.M. (Margaret Jane Mussey), 1823-1908
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Portland. Regrets his opinion on "vexed" question of the rights of the Board of Visitors was not read at Council, asks for a copy. Has only copy of Reverdy Johnson's opinion. Compares opinions of Johnson, Merrick and Tucker. Reference to Hollingsworth's authority as justice of peace. Reason for asking for another opinion, must yield generously to southern Vice Regents. Pencil note by Mrs. Comegys states Regent's idea of powers of a chief justice to render an opinion. ER-17, p. 269

Language:
English.

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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