Washington: 1961. Excellent content T.L.S. 8vo. 1 page, Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, January 6th 1961, To Frank Fletcher, declining an invitation to attend the Federal Communications Bar annual banquet, in part: "...I regret that it will not be possible to accept your invitation, particularly because the Honorable Leroy Collins will address the meeting..." *Leroy W. Collins had served as the 33rd Governor of Florida from January 4th 1955 to January 3rd 1961, leaving that office only 3..... More

Washington, D.C. 1974. 1 page, 9.5 x 7.25 inches, Washington, D.C., October 16, 1974. In this letter, Burger thanks his correspondent for his good wishes following a recent mishap and informs him that he has resumed his duties at the Court for the 1974 term. One natural fold and light creasing; very good condition. More

Washington, D.C. 1946. 1 page, 9 x 7 inches, on official letterhead with a "Department of Justice" blind-stamp, Washington, D.C., April 19, 1946. In this short, friendly letter, Clark thanks the recipient for his support, in part: "Thank you for your good letter of April 6th concerning my address at the Roosevelt Hotel. It was very kind of you to write as you did and I appreciate very much your thoughtfulness in doing so..." One horizontal fold; fine condition. More

Washington: 1961. T.L.S. 8vo. 1 page, Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, January 10th 1961, to Frank Fletcher, President of the Federal Communications Bar Association, declining an invitation, in part: "...My delay in giving you a definite answer is not because I have forgotten your very kind invitation. As my secretary has explained, however, I have been out of the city for some time and then upon my return contracted some kind of virus. Through I have returned to..... More

Washington: 1963. T.L.S. 8vo. 1 page, Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, December 22nd 1963, to Frank Fletcher, declining an invitation, in part: "...Thank you for your cordial invitation to attend the Federal Communications Bar Association Dinner... I regret very much that it will not be possible for me to be present... as I have a long standing commitment for that evening..." Boldly signed and in very good condition. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States..... More

1965. 10 x 8 inches, no place, no date but most likely signed as Supreme Court Justice, circa 1965. Signed along the bottom white margin (which is slightly stained): "To John Buchanan With every good wish, Arthur J. Goldberg." Very good condition. Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1962 to 1965. More

1958. 10 x 8 inches, no place, no date, circa 1958 -- a handsome black-and-white bust photograph signed in the 1.25-inch white border at the bottom. Several faint creases in the border; very good condition. Goldberg was a U.S. Secretary of Labor, Supreme Court Justice, and Ambassador to the United Nations. More

1910. 9.5 x 7.25 inches, mounted to 10.75 x 8 inches -- an original 1909 Moffett Studio Platinum Print Portrait, 25 Congress Street, Chicago, Illinois, taken as the "Official" portrait during his Governorship of New York, inscribed on his very last day in office as Governor -- and only seven days before he would be sworn in as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court: "To the Teachers and Students of Nyack, With my best wishes, Charles E. Hughes..... More

Washington, D.C. 1940. 1 page, 10.5 x 8 inches, Washington, D.C., April 4, 1940. Written to powerful New York attorney Frederic R. Coudert, expressing his apprehension in taking part in a luncheon where he is to be coveted with a Medal, in part: "...I don't see how I can arrange to attend a luncheon or dinner, sans medal, as it is important both for my own sake and for that of Mrs. Hughes that we shall be entirely free to..... 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