Report of the case of the Canadian prisoners : with an introduction on the writ of habeas corpus /

"On the 17th December, 1838, twelve prisoners were brought ... to Liverpool, charged in execution of a sentence of transportation to Van Diemen's Land, for having been concerned in the recent Canadian revolt ... Application was made ... for writs of habeas corpus, to bring them before the Court of Queen's Bench ... These writs ... were forthwith served upon Mr. Batcheldor, the governor of the borough jail of Liverpool."--p. [29]Caption title: Report of the case of the Canadian prisoners. The Queen v. Batcheldor.Mode of access: Internet