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Abraham Smith v. John Lyons

United States. Circuit Court (District of Columbia) - Washington (D.C.)

Claim for Freedom Made

Importation Violation

Case Documents

• Abraham Smith v. John Lyons. Elijah Chamberlain to John Millon (June 27, 1813)
• Abraham Smith v. John Lyons. Petition for Freedom (April 30, 1828)
• Abraham Smith v. John Lyons. Summons of John Lyons (April 30, 1828)
• Abraham Smith v. John Lyons. Defendant's Bill of Exceptions (December 25, 1828)

People

Plaintiff(s):

• Smith, Abraham

Defendant(s):

• Lyons, John

Attorney for Plaintiff(s):

• Dunlop, James, 1793-
• Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843

Participants:

• Brent, William, 1774-1848
• Chamberlain, Elijah
• Cranch, William, 1769-1855
• Dunlop, James, 1793-
• Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843
• Lyons, John
• Millon, John
• Mussleman
• Ringgold, Tench
• Smith, Abraham
• Stuart, T.
• Thruston, Buckner, 1763-1845

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