Argument of Wendell Phillips, Esq. before the Committee on Federal Relations (of the Massachusetts Legislature.) In support of the petition for the removal of Edward Greely Loring from the office of Judge of Probate, February 20, 1855
Boston: J. B. Yerrinton & Son, printers, 1855. 8vo, pp.43, [1]; self-wrappers; very good. "Printed from the phonographic report of J.M.W. Yerrinton, revised and enlarged by Mr. Phillips." The removal of Loring was sought because of his decision returning Anthony Burns to slavery. Loring was a commissioner under the Fugitive Slave Act, and hence responsible for determining the status and disposition of alleged fugitives. In addition, he was a Massachusetts probate judge. "Anthony Burns, an alleged fugitive, was arrested in Boston in June, 1854...Loring issued the certificate of removal despite conflicting testimony on whether Burns was, in fact, the same man as the fugitive in question." Afro-Americana 8168; Sabin 62520. Item #58256
Price: $125.00
