Boston: 1881. 1 page on "Warren & Brandeis, Counsellors at Law" letterhead, 9.25 x 5.75 inches, Boston, December 1, 1881. This letter, written from Louis Brandeis' law firm entirely in Brandeis' hand, was sent to publisher William L. Putnam about the cost and method of taking testimony in a case, in part: "We are hardly prepared...In regard to taking testimony...We will have no difficulty in agreeing upon the mode and the way. We have sent to Mr. Bradley a bond..... More

Washington: 1841. Complimentary autographed letter signed "S.P. Chase," recommending a colleague for a position as Chaplain, in part: "He is not a relation of mine, but formal acquaintance enables me to say that he is a man of sincere piety, great personal worth and eminently qualified for the position...He has...been assiduously engaged in laborious and self denying pastoral duty and desires the appointment...to reestablish his health." 1 page on white paper, folds, slightly aged at the edges, 4to, 9.75 x...... More

Washington, D.C. 1946. 1 page, 9 x 7 inches, Washington, D.C., May 17, 1946. Written to Duncan L. Groner who was in 1946, Chief Judge of the DC Circuit "My Dear Chief Justice," in full: "I am certainly sorry I will miss your 'silver' anniversary on the bench. Mary and I are going to Texas on the 30th for a few days and will not be here on June 1st. We want to congratulate you but think it would be..... More

Washington, D.C. 1962. 1 page, 6.75 x 5.5 inches, Washington, D.C., January 10, 1962 -- a brief note to Florence Shientag, who founded the New York Women's Bar Association, in full: "It was nice to see you in New York on the 5th at the Charlie Clark affair. I thank you kindly for your gracious letter of January 8." Two horizontal folds but still in fine condition. Matted in white beside a 6.5 x 4.5-inch photo of Douglas; set in..... More

Franklin Center: Franklin, 1983. Illustrations by Malcolm Liepke. 486 pages. Thick 8vo, gilt-stamped green leather, all edges gilt Franklin Library, 1983. First edition, signed by the author. Fine. More

Washington, D.C. 1965. 1 page, 9 x 5.75 inches, Washington, D.C., May 25, 1965. In this letter, Goldberg declines an invitation, in full: "The work of our Court prevents me from accepting your most cordial invitation for Wednesday, June 16th." Horizontal folds; fine condition. Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1962 to 1965. More

Beacon Street: 1894. 1 page, 7 x 4.5 inches, Beacon Street, January 8, 1894. Written to a friend named Miss (Ellen) Terry, regretting that he missed her visit, in part: "I am so sorry that I did not know you were at the door! It would have been a great pleasure to look upon your face." One horizontal fold; very good(+) condition. More

Albany: 1908. 1 page on "State of New York Executive Chamber" letterhead, 9.75 x 7 inches, Albany, February 12, 1908. In this letter, Hughes responds to a recommendation, in full: "I have received your letter recommending the appointment of Hon. Hugh Gordon Miller to the City Court bench. I shall give the matter careful consideration." One horizontal fold; very good condition. American statesman, Governor of New York, and later Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. More

Washington, D.C. 1936. 1 page, 10.5 x 8 inches, Washington, D.C., November 16, 1936, in full: "I have received your letter and it will give me much pleasure to meet the Colgate men on Wednesday morning, November 18th, at 11: 30 o'clock, at my office in the Supreme Court Building." Accompanied by the original, postmarked envelope. Natural folds; fine condition. American statesman, Presidential candidate, Governor of New York and Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. More

Utica: 1843. 1 page, 10 x 8 inches, Utica, February 24, 1843. Written to Thomas Hill Hubbard, an American lawyer, judge and Congressman who was also the business partner of Nicholas Devereux (founder of St. Bonaventure University), concerning a parcel of land of which Hunt claimed he was the rightful owner despite a title existing in the name of Nicholas Devereux. Hunt attempts to resolve the matter by requesting Hubbard or Devereux compensate him, in small part: "Mr. Devereux affirms..... More

Washington, D.C. 1953. 1 page, 10.5 x 8 inches, Washington, January 29, 1953, sending thanks to the recipient for sending a complimentary magazine subscription, in part: "...I don't want to seem to solicit your further courtesy, but I have certainly enjoyed the magazine, and I am very appreciative of your thoughtfulness in sending it to me. I have seen several state publications, but I know of none that approaches VERMONT LIFE. In my years in Washington, some of the warmest..... More

1935. Very scarce signed photograph measuring 5.5 x 4.5 inches -- a black-and-white shot depicting Seabury dressed in his judicial robe. No place, no date, circa 1935. Boldly signed in full. Near fine. Powerful New York Supreme Court Justice who publicly called Theodore Roosevelt a "blatherskite and a liar," after the latter reneged on supporting Seabury's efforts in becoming Governor of New York. In 1930 he headed the Seabury Commission whose investigation forced Mayor Jimmy Walker out of office. He..... More

Washington: 1918. 2 pages (front and back), 10.5 x 8 inches, Washington, September 24, 1918. Written on "National War Labor Board" letterhead, on whose board the former President served, in part: "I have your very kind note of congratulation on the birth of a girl baby to my boy Charlie and thank you for it...I remember with great pleasure my visit to your hospitable roof...P.S. the formidable appearance of this stationery is due to the fact that I have not..... More