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THE ANNA MARIA

15 U.S. 327 (1817)

2 Wheat. 327

The ANNA MARIA.

Supreme Court of United States.

March 13, 1817.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

This cause was argued by Mr. Harper and Mr. Swann, for the appellants; and by Mr. Winder and Mr. Jones, for the respondents.

Mr. Chief Justice MARSHALL delivered the opinion of the court, and after stating the facts proceeded as follows:

To sustain the claim of the libellants, the first point to be established is, the fairness of the voyage. It being admitted that the vessel and cargo were American, the only inquiry is, was the Anna Maria really destined for a neutral port?

Her papers show that she was destined for St. Bartholomews; her...

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