John Marshall was a Chief Justice of the United States, nominated by John Adams in January 1801 and serving until his death in Philadelphia in 1835. Born in 1755 in Prince William County, Virginia, he served as an officer in the Continental Army, practiced law in Richmond, sat in the Virginia legislature, represented the state at its ratifying convention, and went on to be minister to France, a member of the House of Representatives and Secretary of State. He remained Chief Justice until his death in Philadelphia in 1835.
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Mr. Chief Justice MARSHALL delivered the opinion of the court.
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