United States v. Brooks
Supreme Court of the United States
This case was brought up, by writ of error, from the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Louisiana. The facts are very fully set forth in the opinion of the court, to which the reader is referred.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Wayne
This is another chapter in our dealings with Indians, and it illustrates our character and theirs in such transactions. The case will be better understood from its history, than by the discussion of points which it suggests. After the narrative*, our conclusion will be brief.
The case is brought up, by writ of error, from the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Louisiána.'
It was a petition filed by the United States in consequence of the passage of the following joint resolution of both houses of Congress, on the 30th of August, 1842: —
“ Resolved, &c,, That the District…
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