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United States v. Holmes: 1842 Case Summary by Quiqui is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document summarizes the 1842 case United States v. Holmes. When the ship William Brown sank after hitting an iceberg, the crew and some passengers crowded into a long boat. When the long boat began sinking due to leaks, the mate ordered some passengers to be thrown overboard to lighten the load. Sixteen passengers were thrown over, including Frank Askin who offered money to be spared. The surviving passengers and crew were rescued. Holmes, one of the crew members, was arrested and charged with manslaugh

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