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An argument in the case of James Sommersett a negro, lately determined by the Court of King's Bench: wherein it is attempted to demonstrate the present unlawfulness of domestic slavery in England. To which is prefixed a state of the case. By Mr. Hargrave, one of the counsel for the negro.

The earl of Shaftsbury's case upon the habeas corpus act, with the arguments of the council learned in the law, and the resolution of all the judges thereupon. Which may be of use to several, and a satisfaction to all in the case of Ashby and White.

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An argument in the case of James Sommersett a negro, lately determined by the Court of King's Bench: wherein it is attempted to demonstrate the present unlawfulness of domestic slavery in England. To which is prefixed a state of the case. By Mr. Hargrave, one of the counsel for the negro.

The earl of Shaftsbury's case upon the habeas corpus act, with the arguments of the council learned in the law, and the resolution of all the judges thereupon. Which may be of use to several, and a satisfaction to all in the case of Ashby and White.