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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00496.272 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1794 |
| Title | Mr. Marshall's opinion as to the penalties incurred under the Militia Laws |
| Date | 16 October 1794 |
| Author | Marshall, John (1755-1835) |
| Document Type | Legal document |
| Content Description | Manuscript in clerical hand with clerical signature. Marshall expresses the opinion that "only the fine imposed by the Act of Congress ought to be Collected." He concludes by noting that foreign subjects and citizens are not subject to the militia laws. |
| Subjects | Military History Militia Law Supreme Court Government and Civics Congress |
| People | Marshall, John (1755-1835) |
| Theme | Law; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Marshall was appointed Chief Justice of the United States in 1801 and served until his death. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |