1934. CRIME, Forgery.—
There is one crime against property, pressed by its consequences
into more particular notice, to wit,
forgery, whether of coin, or paper; and
whether paper, of public, or private obligation.
But the fugitive for forgery, is punished
by exile and confiscation of the property
he leaves. To which, add by Convention
a civil action against the property he
carries or acquires, to the amount of the special
damage done by his forgery.—
Report on Spanish Convention. Washington ed. iii, 354.
Ford ed., v, 484.
(1792)
