This is an original application by W.L. Royall, to this court, for a writ of habeas corpus, directed to N.M. Lee, sergeant of the city of Richmond, Virginia, commanding him to produce the body of the petitioner before this court, together with the cause of his detention, that he may be discharged from the custody of said officer. The writ is asked upon the ground that...
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