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Drummond v. Executors of Prestman

Supreme Court of the United States

Decided March 18, 1827PublishedCited by 89 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Mr. Justice

the opinion of the Court. , This case arises on the following state of facts: Richard and Charles Drummond, being engaged in some joint mercantile adventures, which appear to have been carried on chiefly by Charles, made consignments in the year 18.03 to William Prestman, then doing business as a commission merchant in Baltimore. George Prestman, the father of William, thereupon addressed to Charles Drummond a letter of guarantee in these terms :

“ Capt. Charles Drummond,
“ Baltimore, \~ith Nov. 1303.
“ Dear Sir — My son William having mentioned to me, that, in consequence of your…

2Cases cited2 opinions

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