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THE UNITED STATES v. WIGGINS

39 U.S. 334 (1840)

14 Pet. 334

THE UNITED STATES, APPELLANTS, vs. ELIZABETH WIGGINS, APPELLEE.

Supreme Court of United States.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

The case was argued by Mr. Gilpin, Attorney General, and Mr. Dent, for the United States; and by Mr. Downing, for the appellee.

Mr. Justice CATRON delivered the opinion of the Court.

The first question arises upon the admission in evidence of the memorial of Mrs. Wiggins, and the decree thereon by the governor, Estrada, on the certificate of the secretary, Aguilar. They are as follow:

MEMORIAL FOR GRANT.

Translation.

"His Excellency the Governor:

"Isabel Wiggins, an inhabitant of the town of Fernandina, with the...

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