Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court October 22, 1836 (Commonwealth v. Downes)

Shaw C. J.

This was a writ of habeas corpus addressed to John Downes, Esquire, an officer of the United States, and commander of the naval station in this vicinity, to bring in the body of John H. Lord, with the cause of his detention. The writ was issued at the instance of Thomas Phillips, of Lynn, who claims to be the lawful guardian of Lord.