THE ROBERT EDWARDS


19 U.S. 187 (1821)

6 Wheat. 187

The ROBERT EDWARDS. Savage, Claimant.

Supreme Court of United States.

February 26, 1821.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

This cause was argued by Mr. Winder and Mr. Raymond, for the appellant and claimant, and by the Attorney-General for the United States.


Mr. Justice LIVINGSTON delivered the opinion of the Court.

This is a libel for an alleged forfeiture under the 46th section of the Collection Law, passed the second of March, 1799.

This section exempts from duty the wearing apparel, and other personal baggage, of those persons who arrive in the United States, and to ascertain what articles are to be exempted, it is directed that due entry thereof, as of other goods, but separate, and distinct therefrom, shall...

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