| Titles: |
Diary entry: 12 Jan. 1841 |
| Creator/Author: |
Adams, John Quincy |
| Description: | Adams has long, frank conversation with Baldwin regarding Amistad case, planning strategy for Supreme Court defense. Baldwin proposes starting with motion that Supreme Court dismiss the case--U.S. has no interest in case, thus no right to appeal District Court’s decision. |
| Primary Source Publication Date: | 1/12/1841 |
| Subject Keywords: |
Court Related - Supreme Court Trial Other Person - Baldwin, Roger Sherman Court Related - Law Other Keyword - Politics Other Keyword - Race |
| Courtesy of: | Massachusetts Historical Society |
