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The Papers of John Marshall: Vol. VII: Correspondence, Papers, and Selected Judicial Opinions, April 1807-December 1813
The Papers of John Marshall Vol VII Correspondence Papers and Selected Judicial Opinions April 1807December 1813 Author:John Marshall Collected here are correspondence, papers, and legal documentsincluding selected judicial opinionsof American jurist John Marshall. Revolutionary officer, congressman, and secretary of state before his appointment to the Supreme Court, Marshall served as the Court's fourth Chief Justice. In this capacity, he helped define the role ... more »of the Court and elevate its status, as he interpreted the Constitution from the bench. The documents presented in these volumeswith introductory material and notesshed light not only on Marshall's life and thought but on the evolution of American jurisprudence as well.« less