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Edmund Jennings Lee I (May 20, 1772 – May 30, 1843) – Eminent Jurist and Statesman

The Legacy of a Distinguished Lee: Edmund Jennings Lee I’s Impact on Law and Society. Early Life and Family Heritage Edmund Jennings Lee I, a beacon of legal prowess and […]

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James Murray Mason: Author of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850

The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, authored by James Mason, stands as one of the most contentious laws in American history. As a U.S. Senator from Virginia, Mason introduced this […]

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