254 + (1) Index to the cases reported + (1) errata. Included in the text is an Index to the reports, General Index; Cases decided in the Supreme Court of New York; the Reports of cases decided by the Supreme Judicial Court, upon the Militia Laws; a Discussion of the Constitutional Power of the Commander in Chief of the Militia of the several states, to determine whether the Exigencies exist, which require them to place the Militia in the service of the United States - and by whom the Militia, when in such service, must be commanded and the Militia Laws. Previous owner name on text block edge of N.W.D. Crane. Approx. 4 1/4"" x 7"" size; bound in full polished leather, gilt spine titles and simple line-rules. Some edge & tips wear to the binding; some foxing and spotting; in very good condition.
