In order to extradite Nelson Hackett were incorrect. There
In 1833, slavery had been forbidden throughout Britain andits dominions and colonies including Canada. Slaves were freed since that time. Canada was virtually synonymous with freedom and heaven for slaves from othercountries. There were many slaves escaped from the United States to Canada beforeNelson Hackett did. Under the laws of that time, the extradition of NelsonHackett from the Canadian government was incorrect because in Canada there wasno legal obligation to surrender Nelson Hackett back to the United States. In 1837, SolomonMoseby accused of stealing a horse from his master and escaped to Canada fromthe United States. The Upper Canadian judicial […]
