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United States Government Printing Office. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
MARY WILLIAMS, WIDOW OF JAMES WILLIAMS by House of Representatives - 1860
by House of Representatives
MARY WILLIAMS, WIDOW OF JAMES WILLIAMS
by House of Representatives
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Washington: Government Printing Office, 1860. 36th Congress, 1st Session. House of Representatives.Rep. C.C. No. 231. Court of Claims presenting documents of the case of MARY WILLIAMS, WIDOW OF JAMES WILLIAMS vs. THE UNITED STATES. In 1830 her husband "invested a large sum of money for her in the valuable sugar estate...Harford Plantation, at the head of the Mantanzas river, in St. John's county, Florida and about twenty-five miles from St. Augustine". Speaks of the operation of the plantation, "undisturbed by the Indians". Then U.S. Government "determined" to displace the Indians to west of the Mississippi river. A military force was sent in which led to war with the Indians. The plantation was taken over by the U.S. Government and became a military post. Speaks of the Battle of Dunlawton. Includes Action of Congress on this claim, Claimant's brief, and Solicitor's brief. Samuel H. Huntington was the Chief Clerk of the Court of Claims.16 pp. Disbound but attached. Very Good condition.. Paperbound. Very Good. Size: Approx. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Florida.
- Bookseller Independent bookstores (US)
- Format/Binding Paperback
- Book Condition Used - Very Good
- Binding Paperback
- Publisher Government Printing Office
- Place of Publication Washington
- Date Published 1860
- Keywords Harford Plantation, Florida, Battle of Dunlawton, U.S. Government Document, Early Claims Court, Law, Mary Williams Vs The United States
- Size Size: Approx. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"