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RESPUBLICA v. ABRAHAM CARLISLE

1 U.S. 35 (1778)

1 Dall. 35

RESPUBLICA versus ABRAHAM CARLISLE.

Supreme Court of United States.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

The Attorney General and Reed, for the Commonwealth — Ross and Wilson for the Defendant.

The CHIEF JUSTICE delivered the opinion of the Court to the following effect:

M'KEAN, Chief Justice.

There are* three species of treason in Pennsylvania: First, To take a commission or commissions from the king of Great-Britain, or any under his authority; secondly, To levy war against the State or Government thereof; and thirdly, Knowingly and willingly to aid and assist any enemies at open war against this State, or the United...

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