Hi, Basil - can you give a short description of those cases? Thanks! Basil Forest <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Virginians have long memories, and also some knowledge of the law. Please reference Ex Parte Merryman, Federal Cases No. 9487 (1861); and Ex parte Milligan. 71 U.S. 2 (1866) before you criticize a failure of Virginians to relegate Lincoln to sainthood. To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html