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The Papers of John Marshall: Vol. I: Correspondence and Papers, November 10, 1775-June 23, 1788, and Account Book, September 1783-June 1788 (Papers of ... Papers & Selected Judicial Opinions)
The Papers of John Marshall Vol I Correspondence and Papers November 10 1775June 23 1788 and Account Book September 1783June 1788 - Papers of ... Papers & Selected Judicial Opinions Author:John Marshall Collected here are correspondence, papers, and legal documentsincluding selected judicial opinionsof American jurist John Marshall. Revolutionary officer, congressman, and secretary of state before his appointment to the Supreme Court, Marshall served as the Court's fourth Chief Justice. In this capacity, he helped define the role ... more »of the Court and elevate its status, as he interpreted the Constitution from the bench. The documents presented in these volumeswith introductory material and notesshed light not only on Marshall's life and thought but on the evolution of American jurisprudence as well.« less