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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC05636.19 |
| From Archive Folder | Papers related to the Amistad mutiny |
| Title | John Forsyth to William S. Holabird providing instructions from the President in relation to the Amistad case |
| Date | 17 January 1840 |
| Author | Forsyth, John (1780-1841) |
| Recipient | Holabird, William S. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Fearing that his letter of 12 January had not reached Holabird, Forsyth reiterates President Van Buren's instructions regarding the Amistad. Writes "... I have to acquaint you with the desire of the President that you take the necessary measures to carry the case by appeal to the Circuit Court, both on that branch of the decision which relates to the negroes, and that which grants salvage on the vessel and the goods found on board. That part which concerns the slave Antonio is not to be disturbed, and instructions will be forwarded to you designating the parties to whom he is to be delivered up..." Discusses the division and possible sale of the vessel and cargo. |
| Subjects | Amistad African American History Slavery Slave Trade Slave Rebellion Africa Mutiny Maritime Law President Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs Prisoner Judiciary |
| People | Forsyth, John (1780-1841) Holabird, William S. (1794-1855) Van Buren, Martin (1782-1862) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Law; African Americans; Slavery & Abolition; Naval & Maritime; Merchants & Commerce; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Forsyth was Secretary of State 1834-1841. Holabird was District Attorney for the State of Connecticut during the Amistad trial. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |