Report of the Trial of John Hossack, indicted for rescuing a fugitive slave from the U.S. Deputy Marshal, at Ottawa, Oct. 20, 1859. Phonographically reported, including the evidence, argument of counsel & charge of the court. - Hossack, John, 1806-1891.; Hitt, Robert R. (Robert Roberts), 1834-1906.; Fitch, Henry S.; United States. District Court (Illinois : Northern District) (Chicago, Press & Tribune Steam Book and Job Printing Office, 1860)
Includes: Argument of H.S. Fitch, Esq., U.S. Dist. Att'y, on the trial of John Hossack, indicted for rescuing a fugitive slave, October 20, 1859, delivered in the U.S. District Court, Saturday, March 4, 1860.
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Keywords: Hossack, John, -- 1806-1891 -- Trials, litigation, etc; Trials (Kidnapping) -- Illinois -- Ottawa; Fugitive slaves -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States; United States; Fugitive slaves -- United States; Slavery -- United States