In Congress, March 6, 1779
Subtitle: Resolved, that Congress, or such person or persons as they appoint to hear and determine appeals from the courts of admiralty, have necessarily the power to examine as well into decisions on facts, as decisions on the law, and to decree finally thereon ...
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 16569
Publisher: Printed by David C. Claypoole, printer to the honorable the Congress of the United States of America.
Published: 1779
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Subjects: Admiralty; Maritime law; International law
Notes: Eight resolutions establishing the primacy of Congress over the courts of admiralty.

At end: Extracts from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary.

Postive photostat of original held by the New Hampshire Historical Society.

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