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The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 1 (of 9)

Note 39 — BOOK I. AUTOBIOGRAPHY, WITH APPENDIX. (continued 4)

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These words are intended to take away the peremptory challenge of thirty-five jurors. The same words being used 1. 2. Ph. & M. c. 10. are deemed to have restored the peremptory challenge in high treason; and consequently are sufficient to take it away. Foster 237.

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