Van Metre v. Mitchell, 28 F. Cas. 1036 (C.C.W.D. Pa. 1853)
Van Metre (plaintiff) against Mitchell (defendant) regarding aiding the escape and harboring of Jared, a fugitive slave.
Van Metre (plaintiff) against Mitchell (defendant) regarding aiding the escape and harboring of Jared, a fugitive slave.
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