Letters To Lord Mansfield, From Andrew Stuart (1775)

Letters To Lord Mansfield, From Andrew Stuart (1775)

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Letters To Lord Mansfield, From Andrew Stuart (1775) is a collection of letters written by Andrew Stuart, a Scottish lawyer, to William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, who was a prominent British judge and politician. The letters were written during a period when Stuart was involved in a legal dispute over the ownership of a large estate in Virginia, which was claimed by both Stuart and a man named John Murray.The letters provide a detailed account of the legal proceedings and the arguments put forward by both sides. Stuart argues that he is the rightful owner of the estate, while Murray claims that he has a valid claim to the property. The letters also provide insights into the legal system of the time, as well as the political and social context in which the dispute took place.Overall, Letters To Lord Mansfield, From Andrew Stuart (1775) is an important historical document that sheds light on the legal and social issues of the time, as well as the personalities involved in the dispute. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of law, politics, and society in 18th-century Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781104249908
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 290g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 10mm