Letter from Andrew Russell to Gilbert Russell Regarding the Supreme Court Case *Cohens v. Virginia*, June 30, 1821

Letter written by Andrew Russell to his brother, Col. Gilbert Russell, on June 30, 1821, discussing the landmark Supreme Court case *Cohens v. Virginia*. The letter inquires about Russell's knowledge of the case and the arguments presented by General Alexander Smyth. The case established the Supreme Court's authority to review state court decisions on federal law.

Associated People/Businesses

  • Russell, Gilbert Christian
  • Russell, Andrew
  • Cohen, Philip / Cohen, Mendez

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Arc.MS.56, Box 2