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Albert Beveridge: Marshall made an elaborate argument, and since it is the first of his recorded utterances, it is important as showing…

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Marshall made an elaborate argument, and since it is the first of his recorded utterances, it is important as showing his quality of mind and legal methods at that early period of his career.
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Albert Beveridge
Republican · Indiana

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Beveridge highlights the significance of Marshall's early legal arguments as foundational to his career.

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