Morrison Waite,
United States v. Phelps (107 U.S. 320…
“ Phelps tion 2928 of the Revised Statutes, a re-enactment of section 21 of the act of March 1, 1823, c. 21, relates alone to merchandise taken from a wreck, and does not in any manner affect the proceedings under section 2927, a re-enactment of section 52 of the act of March 2, 1799, c. 22, to obtain an appraisement for an abatement of duties on account of damages to goods during a voyage. ”
