The Life Of Oliver Ellsworth

By William Garrott Brown

Book Overview

""The Life of Oliver Ellsworth"" is a biography written by William Garrott Brown that delves into the life and accomplishments of Oliver Ellsworth, an important figure in American history. Ellsworth was a lawyer, politician, and diplomat who played a crucial role in the early years of the United States. The book covers Ellsworth's early life and education, his legal career, and his political and diplomatic endeavors. It also explores his involvement in the Constitutional Convention and his work in drafting the United States Constitution. Throughout the book, Brown provides a detailed account of Ellsworth's personal and professional life, including his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as George Washington and John Adams. ""The Life of Oliver Ellsworth"" is a comprehensive and informative biography that sheds light on an important figure in American history and provides insight into the early years of the United States.As A Member Of The First United States Senate Ellsworth 1745-1807] Supported Alexander Hamilton's Policies And Was The Main Author Of The Judiciary Act Of 1789. He Became Chief Justice Of The Supreme Court In 1796. During His Brief Tenure, Which Ended In 1799 Due To Poor Health, Ellsworth Worked To Expand The Authority Of The Federal Courts And Extend Common Law Procedures In Appeals To Equity And Admiralty Cases. With Limited Success He Tried To Initiate The Policy Of The Court's Handing Down Per Curium Opinions For The Entire Court Rather Than Seriatim Opinions By Individual Justices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163407445
• ISBN13: 9781163407448
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"