Full Report of the Trial of William Smith for Piracy, as One of the Crew of the Confedrate Privateer, the Jeff Davis: Before the Judges Grier and Cadw

The trial of William Smith for piracy, linked to the Confederate privateer Jeff Davis, is documented in this historical account from October 1861. It provides insight into the legal proceedings during the U.S. Civil War and reflects the tumultuous political climate of the time. This report is part of the Sabin Americana collection, which encompasses a vast range of materials related to American history, covering over 400 years of exploration, conflict, and societal change across the Americas. High-quality digital scans of this work are now available for readers and scholars.