Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-10
WENpELL'S REVISED EDITION OF
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COMMENTARIES On TIE LAWS OF
" ENGLAND; by Sir VIM. Blackstone.
rhr lweni;-f r, edition, comprising all that j.
valuable in The editions hy Christian and Chiu,;
with copous Notes explaining the changes NJ
lie law effected 10y decision OF statute, down 10
The present time; and a Memoir of The author.
Volume by J. f. Halefaye Esq, Of Lin
coln>-inn, Barriser al Law
Volume ll-By G. Sweet. Esq. Of the Inner
Temple, Barrisier at Law.
Volume IIl-By L. Couch, E>q., OF the Mid
die Temple Banister al Law.
Volume lV-By w. \. Welsby, Esq, Record
er Of Chester.
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the laws Of England a they are now administer
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