Extracts from the Proceedings of the High Court of Vice-Admiralty: In Charlestown, South-Carolina, Upon Six Several Informations, Adjudged by the Hono

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Focusing on legal proceedings from the High Court of Vice-Admiralty in Charlestown during 1767 and 1768, this work presents judgments made by Judge Egerton Leigh and insights from Attorney General Henry Laurens. It includes two unique oaths and reflections on a notable case, alongside general observations on American customs officers and vice-admiralty courts. The collection is part of Sabin Americana, which documents over 400 years of American history, offering a deep dive into various societal and political themes through original texts.