Trial of the Case of the Commonwealth Versus David Lee Child for Publishing in the Massachusetts Journal a Libel On the Honorable John Keyes

<p><i>Trial of the Case of the Commonwealth Versus David Lee Child</i> recounts the legal proceedings against David Lee Child for publishing a libel against John Keyes in the <i>Massachusetts Journal</i>. This historical record offers a detailed look into the legal and social landscape of 19th-century America specifically focusing on freedom of the press. The trial highlights the tensions between individual expression and the protection of reputation within the legal system. This volume provides invaluable insights for scholars and researchers interested in legal history civil rights and the evolution of journalistic practices.</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>