The republic., 1851-09-13
IT. g J. w. JOHNSON


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LISH COMMON LAW REPORTS, ENGLISH
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the other Courts than any other English Reporters.
A similar opinion of their value and importance
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CAMBRIDGE, January25, lS45.
Messrs. II. s. j. w. JOHNSON.
GENTLEMEN In reply to your letter, can with
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professional library. JOSEPH STORY.
CAMBRIDGE, January 25, lS45
GENTLEMEN: Your letter of the oath has been re-
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not the least doubt the decisions of this Court for
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Common Law, being entitled to equal respect with
any others in England should think an Ameri-
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out them. q
am, gentlemen, very respectfully, yours,
SIMON GREENLEAF.
Messrs t. s. j. w. JOHNSON.
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