Report of the Trial of Charles N. Baldwin for a Libel

This 124-page book details the 1818 libel trial of Charles N. Baldwin in New York City. Baldwin was accused of publishing an article suggesting a conspiracy between lottery sub-manager John Sickels and Napthali Judah, a prominent bookseller and publisher. The trial examined Sickels's fraudulent lottery practices and Judah's involvement. Despite Judah's initial claims of innocence, evidence presented implicated him in prior lottery tampering. The jury quickly found in Baldwin's favor, making this a significant early American First Amendment case.

Associated People/Businesses

  • Baldwin, Charles N., 1793?-1838
  • Warner, H. W. (Henry Whiting), 1787-1875
  • Colden, Cadwallader D. (Cadwallader David), 1769-1834
  • JUDAH, NAPHTHALI / SEIXAS / MOSES, ISAAC / MYERS, M. CAPT.

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 5, Folder 8