Case of Passmore Williamson

<p>Case of Passmore Williamson: Report of the Proceedings On the Writ of Habeas Corpus offers a detailed account of a pivotal legal battle in the fight against slavery in the United States. Passmore Williamson a prominent abolitionist found himself at the center of controversy when he was charged with aiding the escape of Jane Johnson a woman fleeing enslavement. This report meticulously documents the legal proceedings surrounding Williamson's imprisonment and his subsequent fight for freedom via a writ of Habeas Corpus.</p><p>This historical document provides invaluable insight into the legal and moral complexities of the era highlighting the tensions between federal law and individual conscience. It serves as a crucial resource for understanding the strategies and sacrifices of abolitionists and the legal challenges they faced in their pursuit of justice and equality. The case remains relevant today offering vital context for discussions on civil rights personal liberty and the ongoing struggle for a more just society.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>