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Titles: Diary entry: 24 Feb. 1841
Creator/Author: Adams, John Quincy
Description: Adams speaks 4 1/2 hours before Supreme Court in behalf of Amistad case; takes special care to present correspondence between U.S. Sect'y of State and Spanish Minister because it has evoked the interest and influence of the U. S. President.
Primary Source Publication Date: 2/24/1841
Subject Keywords: Court Related - Supreme Court Trial
Other Keyword - Executive
Court Related - Law
Other Keyword - Politics
Other Keyword - Diplomacy
Other Keyword - Race
Courtesy of: Massachusetts Historical Society



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