Lot 168
Published by Cornelius Wendell, Washington, 1857. This bound book contains 3 items in one (Report of the Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, and the Opinions of the Judges Thereof, in the Case of Dred Scott Versus John F.A. Sandford / Act of Congress 1793 Washington and Adams / 1850 A Defence For Fugitive Slaves Against The Acts of Congress of February 12, 1793 and September 18, 1850). Scott born in Missouri in 1810 was the slave of a Dr. Emmerson, who was an U. S. Army surgeon. In 1834, Emmerson took Scott from Missouri to Rock Island, Illinois and then to Fort Snelling, which was near the site for Minneapolis in 1836. He remained at each post for two years. Scott married in 1836 and had two children. Long after he returned to Missouri, he brought suit in a St. Louis Court for his freedom. By that time Scott was the property of John Sanford. Scott won the first round in his quest for freedom by a ruling of the Circuit Court of St. Louis County (State Court). Unfortunately this decision was reversed by a higher court, and then went to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court focused on two issues in resolving this case. First, was Scott free because of his residence in two free states? Second, could a Negro of African decent, whose ancestors were imported as slaves, be considered an American Citizen and be entitled to bring suit? In a six to two decision, the Court ruled that Scott was neither free nor a citizen, and dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction. Chief Justice Taney articulated a position that indicated Blacks, slave or free, were not citizens of the U. S. Moreover, as long as a slave and slave owner didn't fix their residence in a free state, the rights of property shall prevail. Finkleman in his work Slavery in the Courtroom, stated "The Dred Scott Case is the most famous legal case involving slavery (and)⦠the best known Supreme Court decision of the 19th century". While Scott lost his battle in the courts, he and his family were freed in 1857 by a new owner. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
- Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.75"
- Condition: Very Good - Excellent Condition with no missing or torn pages
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