Notes on opinions, Western Shore, 1819-1821.

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Notes on opinions, Western Shore, 1819-1821.

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Court findings of cases heard in Annapolis as recorded by clerk. See also the Notes on Opinions, Eastern Shore series [MSA S0390], the Notes on Arguments, Western Shore series [MSA S0427], and the Notes on Arguments and Opinions, Western Shore series [MSA S0428].

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