Harvard Law on Martial Law Opinion by Theophilis Farsons
A Harvard Law School opinion distinguishes martial law from military law and argues that Congress may suspend habeas corpus or declare martial law in cases of rebellion or invasion. It questions whether the President has such power and suggests an interpretation favoring broader executive authority in emergencies.
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Picasso
War Re vices to Jeff in 1861 note to Davis
Fragmentary letter mentions Lene and Jeff, with references to 1861 and Abraham Davis. The readable text shows a personal note style, addressing a friend and mentioning Davis and a potential misaddressed message.
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Lene
Jeff
Bavie
Anormia Joint Stock Firm Formed in Hertford Organizes
Anormia joint stock company organized at Hertford Oran with capital of 100000 dollars and liberty to increase to 100000 for the manufacture of a five barrel pistol already patented in the country and in Europe.
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Anormia Joint Stock Company
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Europe
Enduring Union and the Defense of the Constitution
A Lincoln era defense argues for loyalty to the United States and the Constitution. It warns that secession would isolate states from Gulf ports and Atlantic and Pacific trade, asserting the Union’s right to self defense and the necessity of federal authority.
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Crat Writes Letter on US Union and British Alliance
Caseros M Crat, a new American min to Resa, writes a letter to the London Times amid claims of opposing the American Union. The missive discusses allies and potential risks of entanglement with Ragland and Teanlene.
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Caseros M. Crat
Minto Resa
London Times
Ees
United States
Monumental Marble Honoring Virginia's Worthiest Sons
A poetic fragment envisions a future memorial inscription to a fallen Virginian hero. The text imagines his name carved in hero’s marble beside Virginia’s most renowned sons, spanning shores and mountains from the Gulf to the North in a timeless dedication.
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Gulf
Ea Alenen
Dackeon
Taney decision on habeas corpus limits suspension to Congress
The article argues Judge Taney held Congress alone has power to suspend habeas corpus, while the President may act in defense of the nation during urgent need. It questions a rigid legalistic view and praises the President as the nation's commander in emergencies.
Miss Spai ce Shares Ancestry With Revolutionary Officer
A Boston Transcript fragment notes Miss Spai ce, great great niece of Gen. Soncph Warren who fell at Bunker Hill, linked to early American revolt leadership. It mentions Col Ellen and Kirt Carson as colonel of New Mexican volunteers in a conflict with Mara and Stripes.
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Boston Transcript
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Ellen
Soncph Warren
Bunker Hill
Kirt Carson
Mara and Stripes
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