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From "The Life of John Marshall, Volume 3: Conflict and construction, 1800-1815" by Beveridge, Albert J. (Albert Jeremiah)
Luther Martin
Attorney and staunch defender of Aaron Burr.
Core Belief
"Believes in the importance of protecting individual liberties and upholding the principles of justice, even when unpopular."
Worldview
Sees the law as a shield against tyranny and oppression, and is willing to fight for the rights of the accused.
Personality
Brilliant, courageous, and passionate. Known for his legal prowess and his unwavering commitment to justice.
In Their Own Words
""The President has let slip the dogs of war, the hell-hounds of persecution, to hunt down my friend.""
""Our property, our liberty, our lives can only be protected by independent judges.""
""May that God who now looks down upon us, and who has in his infinite wisdom called you into existence and placed you in that seat to dispense justice to your fellow citizens, to preserve and protect innocence against persecution--may that God so illuminate your understandings that you may know what is right; and may he nerve your souls with firmness and fortitude to act according to that knowledge.""
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