Quote by: Roger B. Taney

What Dred Scott's master might lawfully do with Dred Scott, in the free state of Illinois, every other master may lawfully do with any other one, or 1,000 slaves, in Illinois, or in any other free state.


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Author Bio


  • NameRoger B. Taney
  • DescriptionUnited States federal judge
  • AliasesRoger Taney; Roger Brooke Taney
  • BornMarch 17, 1777
  • DiedOctober 12, 1864
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionJudge; Lawyer; Politician