Letter addressed to Robert H. Ives, in reply to his published statements in relation to the case in equity Ives vs. Hazard
Newport: George H. Hammond, 1859. First edition, 8vo, pp. 48; self-wrappers; near fine. "A celebrated case ... on account of the prominent place it occupied during a long time in the history of Newport. It arose from the agreement on the part of Mr. Charles T. Hazard, a well-known citizen of Newport, to sell to Mr. R. H. Ives of Providence, a parcel of land situated near the cliffs, which agreement Mr. Hazard claimed was for some reason not binding. Mr. Thomas R. Hazard entered into the controversy with great earnestness, and the result was that nearly the whole State through the Legislature and the Courts became parties in the dispute. The citizens of Newport, more especially were thoroughly interested, and an attempt was finally made to impeach the judges of the Supreme Court and the removal of the State Reporter" (Hammett). The case was decided in favor of Mr. Ives. Cohen 11311; Sabin 31112, note; Hammett, p. 61. Item #55198
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