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The Papers of John Marshall: Vol. III: Correspondence and Papers, January 1796-December 1798 (Papers of John Marshall: Correspondence, Papers & Selected Judicial Opinions)
The Papers of John Marshall Vol III Correspondence and Papers January 1796December 1798 - Papers of John Marshall: Correspondence, 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 of the Court... more » 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