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Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq., on the Charge of Aiding and Abetting in the Rescue of a Fugitive Slave: Held in Boston, in February, 1851. cover

Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq., on the Charge of Aiding and Abetting in the Rescue of a Fugitive Slave: Held in Boston, in February, 1851.

By Charles G. Davis
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A contemporary account reproduces the federal examination of an alleged rescue of a person claimed as a fugitive under the Fugitive Slave Law, documenting the arrest, a forcible removal from custody, and the marshal's formal returns. It presents primary materials — warrants, affidavits, certificates, and counsel arguments — alongside the presiding commissioner’s rulings and accompanying editorial commentary on legal construction, evidentiary practice, and the broader civic and political concerns raised by enforcement of the statute.

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Charles G. Davis

Charles G. Davis was an American figure known for his involvement in the abolitionist movement during the mid-19th century. He gained notoriety for his role in the legal proceedings surrounding the rescue of a fugitive slave, which culminated in a trial held in Boston in February 1851. His work, "Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq., on the Charge of Aiding and Abetting in the Rescue of a Fugitive Slave," documents this significant event in the context of the contentious debates over slavery and civil rights in the United States. Davis's contributions reflect the complexities of the legal and moral challenges faced by abolitionists of his time.

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