John Beverley Robinson served as the chief justice of Upper Canada. In 1819, Robinson refused to extradite freedom seekers back to the United States, citing the 1772 Somerset decision.
ESSAYS: Barker
ROLES: Antislavery Politician
John Beverley Robinson served as the chief justice of Upper Canada. In 1819, Robinson refused to extradite freedom seekers back to the United States, citing the 1772 Somerset decision.
ESSAYS: Barker
ROLES: Antislavery Politician
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