Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah on the Charge of Piracy: In the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York : Hon. Judges Nelson and Shipman, PresidingCharges filed against Captain Thomas Harrison Baker and the crew members. |
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Mr Lord | 117 |
Mr Larocque | 133 |
Extracts from President Buchanans Message to Congress | 383 |
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